Which place is cheaper, Marseille or Leiden?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Leiden or Marseille?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Leiden and Marseille can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Leiden or Marseille?
Leiden
Leiden is a city in the province of South Holland. It is south of the Netherlands capital, Amsterdam, and has a population of about 190,000. It is known for its university, museums, markets, and of course, canals. Leiden University is the oldest university in the Netherlands and is a sister school of Oxford, which is England's oldest university.
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 10-Day Tours from Amsterdam, The Best 2-Week Tours from Amsterdam, The Best Contiki Tours to France, and The Best G Adventures Tours to France.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLeiden €133Marseille €148
The average daily cost (per person) in Leiden is €133, 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 Leiden and Marseille in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLeiden €78Marseille €71
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLeiden €156Marseille €142
Compare Hotels in Leiden and Marseille
Looking for a hotel in Leiden 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: Leiden Hotel Prices and Marseille Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Leiden €26Marseille €28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Leiden
Also for Leiden, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Zero Emission Tesla Taxi Transfer from Leiden Area to the Airport: $93
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 Provence Airport to Toulon Cruise Port: $117
- 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 Airport to Marseille city center: $89
- Transfer : $84
- Taxi aéroport Marseille cassis transfer port Cruise: $150
- Private transfer from Marseille Airport to Cavaillon: $279
- Private transfer by car: Marseille airport to / from Cassis-La Ciotat: $184
- Private transfer by car: Marseille airport from or to Avignon: $218
Is it cheaper to fly into Leiden or Marseille?
Prices for flights to both Marseille and Leiden 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 dayLeiden €39Marseille €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.Leiden €17Marseille €38
Tours and Activities in Leiden
For Leiden, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 90 minutes Walking tour and Escape room in Leiden: $21
- Discover Leiden with a self-guided Outside Escape city game tour!: $27
- Dutch Windmills & Polder Walking Tour: $33
- Half-Day Private Guided Tour in Leiden: $163
- Highlights Walking Tour in Leiden with Audio and GPS Guide: $7.57
- Historical Private Tour with Local Guide: $320
- Leiden City Tour with Live guide in Netherlands: $41
- Escape Tour - Self-Guided Citygame: $32
- Guided City Canal Cruise: $13
- Hortus Botanicus Entry Ticket: $9.62
- Murder Crime Game Self-Guided Interactive City Tour: $74
- Walking City Tour with Live guide: $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 dayLeiden €26Marseille €27
Sample the Local Flavors in Leiden
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Leiden:
- Leiden Private Self-Guided Pub Crawl Pub Quiz: $21
- Leiden Private Self Guided Pub Crawl: $22
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: $164
- Small Group Marseille Shore Excursion : Avignon & Chateauneuf du Pape Wine Tour: $164
- Marseille Shore Excursion - Full Day Wine Tour in Provence: $164
When comparing the travel costs between Leiden and Marseille, we can see that Marseille is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Leiden Expensive? and Is Marseille Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Leiden or Marseille?
Marseille has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Leiden. When comparing the sizes of Leiden 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 Leiden 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 Leiden or Marseille in the Summer?
Both Marseille and Leiden are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, many travelers come to Marseille for the beaches and the family-friendly experiences.
Leiden is cooler than Marseille in the summer. The daily temperature in Leiden averages around 17°C (62°F) in July, 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 Leiden. Leiden usually receives less sunshine than Marseille during summer. Leiden gets 204 hours of sunny skies, while Marseille receives 366 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Leiden usually receives more rain than Marseille. Leiden 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 JulyLeiden 17°C (62°F)Marseille 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Leiden or Marseille in the Autumn?
Both Marseille and Leiden during the autumn are popular places to visit. Also, many visitors come to Marseille in the autumn for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Leiden is much colder than Marseille. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Leiden in October average around 11°C (51°F), and Marseille averages at about 16°C (61°F).
In Marseille, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the autumn, Leiden often gets less sunshine than Marseille. Leiden gets 99 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Marseille receives 205 hours of full sun.
Leiden usually gets less rain in October than Marseille. Leiden 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 OctoberLeiden 11°C (51°F)Marseille 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Leiden or Marseille in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Leiden and Marseille. Also, most visitors come to Marseille for the shopping scene and the cuisine during these months.
Leiden can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Leiden is generally much colder than Marseille. Daily temperatures in Leiden average around 2°C (36°F), and Marseille fluctuates around 7°C (44°F).
Leiden usually receives less sunshine than Marseille during winter. Leiden gets 46 hours of sunny skies, while Marseille receives 150 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Leiden usually receives more rain than Marseille. Leiden 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 JanuaryLeiden 2°C (36°F)Marseille 7°C (44°F)
Should I visit Leiden or Marseille in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Leiden as well as Marseille. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Marseille because of the beaches and the natural beauty.
Leiden is much colder than Marseille in the spring. The daily temperature in Leiden averages around 8°C (46°F) in April, and Marseille fluctuates around 13°C (56°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Marseille. In the spring, Leiden often gets less sunshine than Marseille. Leiden gets 166 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Marseille receives 245 hours of full sun.
Leiden usually gets more rain in April than Marseille. Leiden 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 AprilLeiden 8°C (46°F)Marseille 13°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Marseille and Leiden
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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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