Which place is cheaper, Marseille or Delft?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Delft or Marseille?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Delft and Marseille can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Delft or Marseille?
Delft
Delft is a wonderful, traditional town in the Netherlands that has historical architecture, numerous canals, bicyclists, and the popular, locally produced blue and white ceramics. The city itself is moderately sized and can easily be explored as a day trip. Alternatively, it's large enough to serve as a base if you wish to explore other parts of the region. Most people head to Amsterdam and then leave the Netherlands, but Delft offers an interesting alternative for those hoping to experience the Dutch culture on a more personal scale.
Marseille
Marseille is the second largest city in France and is the largest Mediterranean port in the region. For visitors, Marseille offers an authentic glimpse at France. It has many colorful markets, natural beauty such as the Calanques with its large, beautiful cliffs, and the old harbor area, which offers a glimpse at the areas working class history.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Netherlands, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Netherlands, The Best Contiki Tours to France, and The Best G Adventures Tours to France.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDelft €119Marseille €148
The average daily cost (per person) in Delft is €119, while the average daily cost in Marseille is €148. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Delft and Marseille in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDelft €76Marseille €71
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDelft €152Marseille €142
Compare Hotels in Delft and Marseille
Looking for a hotel in Delft or Marseille? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Delft Hotel Prices and Marseille Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Delft €7.14Marseille €28
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Marseille
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Marseille:
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Metro Pass€3.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Marseille
Also for Marseille, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfert aéroport de Marseille -> Marseille centre/hôtels: $192
- Transfert Aéroport Marseille vers : $225
- Transfer from Marseille Airport to Train Station / Ports / Hotels: $164
- Transfer between Marseille airport and Marseille city: $84
- Transfer Marseille city center to Marseille Airport: $87
- Transfer Marseille Provence Airport ↔ Le Castellet: $223
- Transfer Marseille Airport to Marseille city center: $89
- Transfer : $84
- Taxi aéroport Marseille cassis transfer port Cruise: $150
- Private transfer from Marseille Airport to Cavaillon: $277
- Private Transfer: Marseille to MRS Airport in Business Car: $109
- Private Transfer: Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Marseille: $69
Is it cheaper to fly into Delft or Marseille?
Prices for flights to both Marseille and Delft change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayDelft €37Marseille €42
Typical Food Prices in Marseille
For Marseille, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Orangina€2.50
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Marseille
For Marseille, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Web-cooking workshop / French cuisine or French pastry: $35
- No Diet Club - Unique food tour in Marseille! (Cours Julien): $63
- Sunset Cruise with Dinner: $74
- Sunset Sailing Cruise with Dinner and Drinks: $86
- Sunset Boat Cruise with Dinner and Drinks: $86
- Bakeries, Chocolate & Patisseries Food Tour: $93
- Sunset Apéro Food tour: $95
- Walking Food Tour with Tastings: $97
- Marseille Sunset Apéro Food tour: $97
- Evening Food Tour with Tastings: $102
- Sunset Sailing Dinner in the Frioul Archipelago: $102
- Marseille Miam Miam Food tour: $104
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Delft €11Marseille €38
Tours and Activities in Delft
For Delft, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2 Hour Walking Tour of Delft With a local guide: $2.57
- Charms of Dutch Heritage Delft Walking Tour: $416
- Delft - Scootertour in and around the city: $27
- Delft Family Delights Walking Tour: $426
- Delft Private Walking Tour: $267
- 2-Hour Christmas Walking Tour: $856
- Canal Cruise with Guided Commentary: $13
- Canal House Museum 'Paul Tetar van Elven' Ticket: $10
- City Center Walking Tour: $15
- City Tour with Dutch Food and Drink: $84
- Entrance Ticket for the Old and New Churches: $9.09
- Escape Tour - Self-Guided Citygame: $32
Tours and Activities in Marseille
For Marseille, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- "Old Marseille" district tour and treasure hunt: $29
- 2H: City-Tour Marseille: $274
- 3h Kayak Tour at Calanques National Park: $67
- A Day in Provence Small Group Tour from Marseille: $180
- Aix-en-Provence: Half-Day Shore Excursion Tour: $642
- All Inclusive Food & History Tour of Marseille with Local Guide: $144
- Beer tasting experience in Marseille: $43
- Bookbinding experience in the Vieux Port: $93
- Calanques National Park Guided Hiking Tour: $50
- Calanques National Park Kayak Day Tour: $112
- Calanques Trilogy Electric Bike Tour from Marseille: $65
- Canyoning Half Day Tour from La Ciotat : $67
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDelft €16Marseille €27
Sample the Local Flavors in Delft
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Delft:
- Delft Pub Trail : Pub crawl with interactive online game: $12
Sample the Local Flavors in Marseille
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Marseille:
- Marseille Bar Crawl Party with Free Shots and VIP Entry: $21
- Marseille Riviera Bar Crawl Party with Free Shots and VIP Entry: $22
- Marseille Pub Crawl : Meet, Drink & Party: $43
- New Year's Eve Bar Crawl Marseille France: $96
- Delicious Food and Wine Tour: $117
- Bandol and Cassis: Full Day Wine Tour from Marseille: $143
- Luberon: Full-Day Wine Tour from Marseille: $143
- Full-day Wine Tour around Bandol & Cassis from Marseille: $146
- Full-Day Wine Tour around Luberon from Marseille: $146
- Côtes du Rhône Wine tour: Avignon, Palace of the Popes: $163
- Small Group Marseille Shore Excursion : Avignon & Chateauneuf du Pape Wine Tour: $164
- Marseille Shore Excursion - Full Day Wine Tour in Provence: $164
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Delft and Marseille, we can see that Marseille is more expensive. And not only is Delft much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Delft would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Delft and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Marseille would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Marseille than you might in Delft.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Delft Expensive? and Is Marseille Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Delft or Marseille?
Marseille has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Delft. When comparing the sizes of Delft and Marseille, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Delft or Marseille?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Delft or Marseille in the Summer?
Both Marseille and Delft are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Marseille because of the beaches and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Delft is generally cooler than Marseille. Daily temperatures in Delft average around 17°C (62°F), and Marseille fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
It's quite sunny in Marseille. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Delft. Delft usually receives less sunshine than Marseille during summer. Delft gets 202 hours of sunny skies, while Marseille receives 366 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Delft usually receives more rain than Marseille. Delft gets 75 mm (3 in) of rain, while Marseille receives 14 mm (0.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyDelft 17°C (62°F)Marseille 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Delft or Marseille in the Autumn?
Both Marseille and Delft during the autumn are popular places to visit. Furthermore, the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Marseille this time of year.
Delft is much colder than Marseille in the autumn. The daily temperature in Delft averages around 11°C (51°F) in October, and Marseille fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
In Marseille, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the autumn, Delft often gets less sunshine than Marseille. Delft gets 105 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Marseille receives 205 hours of full sun.
Delft usually gets less rain in October than Marseille. Delft gets 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Marseille receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberDelft 11°C (51°F)Marseille 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Delft or Marseille in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Delft and Marseille. Furthermore, many travelers come to Marseille for the shopping scene and the cuisine.
It's quite cold in Delft in the winter. In the winter, Delft is much colder than Marseille. Typically, the winter temperatures in Delft in January average around 2°C (36°F), and Marseille averages at about 7°C (44°F).
Delft usually receives less sunshine than Marseille during winter. Delft gets 47 hours of sunny skies, while Marseille receives 150 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Delft usually receives more rain than Marseille. Delft gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Marseille receives 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryDelft 2°C (36°F)Marseille 7°C (44°F)
Should I visit Delft or Marseille in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Delft as well as Marseille. Additionally, many visitors come to Marseille in the spring for the beaches and the natural beauty.
In April, Delft is generally much colder than Marseille. Daily temperatures in Delft average around 8°C (46°F), and Marseille fluctuates around 13°C (56°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Marseille. In the spring, Delft often gets less sunshine than Marseille. Delft gets 158 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Marseille receives 245 hours of full sun.
Delft usually gets more rain in April than Marseille. Delft gets 52 mm (2 in) of rain, while Marseille receives 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilDelft 8°C (46°F)Marseille 13°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Marseille and Delft
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 2°C (36°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (37°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Mar | 5°C (41°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| Apr | 8°C (46°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| May | 12°C (54°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (59°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Oct | 11°C (51°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (43°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Dec | 3°C (38°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
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