A Travel Price Comparison for France Languedoc-Roussillon vs. Aquitaine for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Languedoc-Roussillon or Aquitaine?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Languedoc-Roussillon and Aquitaine 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: Languedoc-Roussillon or Aquitaine?

Languedoc-Roussillon

Languedoc-Roussillon (often called "the Languedoc") is a historical coastal region in southern France, extending from Provence to the Pyrenees Mountains and the border with Spain. It is a former administrative region of France. Since 1 January 2016, it is part of the new region Occitanie. The area is a major wine producer, with Vin de Pays d'Oc and sparkling Cremant de Limoux among its best-known varieties. The regional capital, Montpellier, is home to a well-preserved medieval quarter. It comprises five departments, and borders the other French regions of Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, Rhone-Alpes, Auvergne, Midi-Pyrenees on the one side, and Spain, Andorra and the Mediterranean Sea on the other side. It is the southernmost region of mainland France. The fertile coastal plain is given over to agriculture, vineyards and - particularly in Roussillon - fruit and vegetables. Languedoc is one of France's major wine-growing areas. The coast of Languedoc is characterized by long sandy beaches, often with plenty of space, and a modern tourist infrastructure, with twentieth-century resorts such as Cap d'Agde, Palavas, or Narbonne Plage.

Aquitaine

Aquitaine, also known as "Guyenne" or "Guienne," is a province of south-west France with a stretch of coastline along the Atlantic Ocean and a mountainous border to the south with Spain. The province covers an extensive area encompassing anything from coastline to countryside, small villages to thriving cities, and expansive vineyards to age-old castles.

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Which place is cheaper, Aquitaine or Languedoc-Roussillon?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Languedoc-Roussillon is €101, while the average daily cost in Aquitaine is €126. 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 Languedoc-Roussillon and Aquitaine in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Languedoc-Roussillon 52
    Aquitaine 60
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Languedoc-Roussillon 104
    Aquitaine 120
Compare Hotels in Languedoc-Roussillon and Aquitaine

Looking for a hotel in Languedoc-Roussillon or Aquitaine? 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.

Hotels in Languedoc-Roussillon


Hotels in Aquitaine


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Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Languedoc-Roussillon 16
    Aquitaine 29

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Languedoc-Roussillon

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Languedoc-Roussillon:

  • Arles to Marseille Airport (MRS) - Departure Private Transfer: $117
  • Montpellier Private Transfer from Montpellier city centre to Montpellier Airport: $74
  • Transfer Montpellier Airport and Beziers Airport: $49
  • Transfer by high-end Mercedes minibus Nimes 7 passengers: $203

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aquitaine

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Aquitaine:

  • Airport to Bordeaux Premium Class Private Transfer: $273
  • Airport to Lège-Cap-Ferret Transfer in Business Sedan: $273
  • Arcachon bay to Airport Transfer in Business Sedan: $245
  • Arrival Private Transfer BIQ Airport to Biarritz by Luxury Vehicle: $85
  • Arrival Private Transfer Bordeaux Airport BOD to Bordeaux by Van: $115
  • Arrival Private Transfers : Bordeaux Airport BOD to Bordeaux in Business Car: $103
  • Bordeaux Airport Transfers: Bordeaux Airport BOD to Bordeaux in Business Car: $103
  • Bordeaux Airport Transfers: Bordeaux to Bordeaux Airport BOD in Luxury Van: $108
  • Bordeaux to Airport Private Transfer in Business Sedan: $108
  • Bordeaux to Airport Private Transfer in Premium Class: $147
  • Chauffeured Transfer between Biarritz Airport, Train Station and City Center: $71
  • Departure Private Transfers : Bordeaux to Bordeaux Airport BOD in Luxury Van: $108

Is it cheaper to fly into Languedoc-Roussillon or Aquitaine?

Prices for flights to both Aquitaine and Languedoc-Roussillon 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Languedoc-Roussillon 33
    Aquitaine 37

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Languedoc-Roussillon

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Languedoc-Roussillon.

  • Montpellier Food Tour: $93
  • Private cooking class with specialized chefs Montpellier: $108

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Aquitaine

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Aquitaine.

  • NO DIET CLUB - Unique food tour in Bordeaux !: $64
  • Biarritz Food Tour Gastronomique- Taste 10 Basque specialties: $76
  • Bordeaux Organic Food Tour - French Apéro Style: $93
  • Food Tour in Bordeaux : $97
  • Bayonne Food Tour: Journey Through Flavors (with food and drinks): $97
  • Bordeaux Food Tour - Bakeries, Pastries, Chocolate and more!: $98
  • Bordeaux Traditional Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $103
  • Traditional Bayonne Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $104
  • Bordeaux Food Tour in the Wine District : Discover what makes Bordeaux so famous: $108
  • Saint Emilion Half Day Ebike and Wine Tour with Picnic Dinner: $125
  • Basque Country Food Tour: $240

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Languedoc-Roussillon 13
    Aquitaine 14

Tours and Activities in Languedoc-Roussillon

Here are a few actual costs in Languedoc-Roussillon for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Provence Region Roman Abbey of Montmajour Entrance Ticket: $7.64
  • Skip the Line: Museum of Romanity Ticket: $9.81
  • Salses Fortress Entrance Ticket: $9.81
  • Legendary Montpellier, flexible legends and storytelling tour: $16
  • Carcassonne 's Medieval Walls: A Self-Guided Tour: $20
  • A Self-Guided Tour of Carcassonne’s Ancient Basilica: $20
  • Unusual guided tour of Carcassonne at the time of the Builders: $22
  • Unusual Guided Tour of the Medieval City of Carcassonne: $22
  • CityTour and Photo Portraits Souvenirs in Montpellier: $38
  • Small group tour of the Cité de Carcassonne: $49
  • Private tour of the Château l'Hospitalet on an electric scooter: $53
  • Small-Group Half-Day Languedoc Wine and Olive Tour from Montpellier: $80

Tours and Activities in Aquitaine

Here are a few actual costs in Aquitaine for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Pierre IBAIALDE: Guided Tour Ham Workshop, tasting: $5.46
  • Bordeaux Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.55
  • The best of Bordeaux: Find more than wine on this self-guided audio tour: $6.99
  • Centre of Bordeaux: Explore 2,000 years of history on a self-guided audio tour: $8.99
  • Bordeaux Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
  • Bordeaux City Sights Walking Tour: $16
  • Prestige Commented Cruise glass of wine and Canelé in Bordeaux: $21
  • Walking tours of Biarritz: $22
  • English Tour into the Sturgeon Farm With a Discovery Tasting: $23
  • Gourmet tour of Bordeaux and its sweet specialties: $24
  • 1-Hour Bordeaux Electric Scooter Tour: $27
  • Bordeaux Enigmatic Ghost and Eternal Haunting Echoes Tour: $32

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Languedoc-Roussillon 12
    Aquitaine 11

Sample the Local Flavors in Languedoc-Roussillon

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Languedoc-Roussillon:

  • Guided tour of Lavender Distillery between Provence & Camargue: $6.32
  • Ambushes and wine tasting: $22
  • Private Visit of Château l'Hospitalet with Wine Tasting: $27
  • Sean's Wine Tasting Events: $49
  • Côte de Boeuf Party and Wine Tasting: $69
  • Small-Group Half-Day Châteaux of Montpellier Wine Tour: $84
  • Small-Group Half-Day Languedoc Pic Saint-Loup Wine Tour from Montpellier: $84
  • Wine tour in Pic Saint-Loup area: $142
  • Lagrasse Wine Tasting Tour: $273

Sample the Local Flavors in Aquitaine

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Aquitaine:

  • Bordeaux Wine and Trade Museum Admission Ticket with Wine Tasting: $11
  • Distillery Tour in Bordeaux with Spirits Tasting: $16
  • Saint-Emilion and Vineyard Walk with Wine Tasting: $22
  • Bordeaux Pub Crawl: $25
  • Bordeaux: Wine Tour and Tasting: $29
  • Discover Bordeaux vineyard : special wine tasting with two cellar men brothers: $32
  • Guided Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting in Saint-Émilion: $33
  • Bordeaux Vineyards Wine Tasting Half-Day Trip: $62
  • Bordeaux Old Vintages Wine Tasting - Do Eat Better Experience: $71
  • Saint-Emilion : visit of the Village & Château with wine tasting: $93
  • Half-Day Wine Tour in Margaux: $93
  • Saint Emilion Wine Tour Half Day: $104


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Languedoc-Roussillon and Aquitaine, we can see that Aquitaine is more expensive. And not only is Languedoc-Roussillon much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Languedoc-Roussillon would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Languedoc-Roussillon 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 Aquitaine would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Aquitaine than you might in Languedoc-Roussillon.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Languedoc-Roussillon Expensive? and Is Aquitaine Expensive?.


Which has a larger population, Languedoc-Roussillon or Aquitaine?

Aquitaine has a larger population, and is about 24% larger than the population of Languedoc-Roussillon. When comparing the sizes of Languedoc-Roussillon and Aquitaine, 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.

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