Which place is cheaper, Freeport or Marseille?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Marseille or Freeport?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Marseille or Freeport, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Marseille or Freeport?
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.
Freeport
When you picture the Bahamas you likely picture the beaches, resorts and playgrounds of Nassau. Just to the northwest of this tourist paradise is a tropical city founded on industry. Freeport began as mostly swampland and is now the second most populous city in the Bahamas.
This city is less of a tourist attraction - a place where you'll find the true Bahaman culture mixed in with some relaxing spots to help you unwind and get into your island vacation.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Contiki Tours to France, The Best G Adventures Tours to France, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Bahamas, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Bahamas.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMarseille €179Freeport €249
The average daily cost (per person) in Marseille is €179, while the average daily cost in Freeport is €249. 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 Marseille and Freeport in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMarseille €71Freeport €121
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMarseille €142Freeport €242
Compare Hotels in Marseille and Freeport
Looking for a hotel in Marseille or Freeport? 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: Marseille Hotel Prices and Freeport Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Marseille €28Freeport €50
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:
- Private Transfer Between Marseille Airport and Nice Airport: $1,280
- TRANSFER ROUNDTRIP PORT TO CASSIS: $302
- Transfer (MRS) Marseille ⟺ Arles Cruise Port: $302
- Private Direct Transfer From Marseille to Nice: $296
- Private Transfer from Marseille Airport to Avignon: $296
- Private Transfer from Marseille Airport to Avignon: $292
- Private Transfer from Marseille Airport (MRS) to Toulon Port: $290
- Private Transfers from Marseille and Saint-Rémy de Provence Airports: $288
- Marseille Provence Airport transfer ↔ Avignon: $288
- Marseille Airport: VIP transfer to Baumaniere: $273
- Private Transfer from Marseille Airport to the Village of Gordes: $270
- Marseille or Aix Transfer ⟺ Arles (Port Quai Lamartine): $270
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Freeport
Also for Freeport, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Shared Round Trip Limousine Transfer: $150
- Roundtrip Airport Transfers Island Seas Resort Freeport: $30
- Round-trip Airport Transfers to Castaway Resorts, Freeport: $30
- Round-Trip Airport Transfer Viva Club Fortuna Freeport: $28
- Private Transfer from Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) to Freeport Port: $67
- Private Transfer from Freeport Port to Grand Bahama Airport (FPO): $67
- Private Transfer from FPO to Old Bahama Bay resort: $251
- Private Transfer from FPO to Freeport hotels or resorts: $180
- Private One way Airport Transfer in Freeport: $180
- Old Bahama Bay to Grand Bahama Airport (FPO) - Private Transfer: $76
- Luxury SUV Transfer from Airport, cruise port, Celebration Key: $133
- Grand Bahama Airport(FPO) to Freeport -RoundTrip Private Transfer: $153
Is it cheaper to fly into Marseille or Freeport?
Prices for flights to both Freeport and Marseille 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 dayMarseille €73Freeport €94
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: $38
- Marseille Food Tour – Full Meal of Local Tastes by Do Eat Better: $88
- Marseille Guided Food Tour with 10 Locals Favorites Tastings: $112
- Aix-en-Provence 3-Hour Walking Food Tour: $128
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Freeport
For Freeport, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Around Town/Bahamian Cooking Experience: $200
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Marseille €38Freeport €34
Tours and Activities in Marseille
For Marseille, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- A Perfect Day of Discovery from the Cruise Port of Marseille: $79
- Adventure route in Cassis - Via Corda Philémon: $88
- Aix-en-Provence: Half-Day Shore Excursion Tour: $640
- All Inclusive Food & History Tour of Marseille with Local Guide: $176
- Aubagne Audio guided walking tour 1h00 and 18 audio comments: $6.98
- Calanques Panorama e-bike tour in Marseille - National Park: $82
- Canyoning Tour from La Ciotat: $80
- Cassis and Aix en Provence Sightseeing Tour from Marseille: $166
- Catamaran cruise in the Frioul Archipelago in Marseille: $286
- Château D’If Entry Ticket: $18
- Climbing Tour in Cassis: $81
- Cruise Calanques National Park: $160
Typical Entertainment Prices in Freeport
For Freeport, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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10 Dive Package€256
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4 Hr. Kayak Tour€60
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1/2 Day Snorkel Trip€64
Tours and Activities in Freeport
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Freeport.
- Bahamas Sea Scooter Snorkeling Adventure: $120
- Clear Kayak Tour: $120
- Coopers Castle and Port Lucaya Marketplace Tour: $60
- East End Private Day Trip Experience Tour: $270
- Eleuthera Adventure: Swings, Pigs, and Reefs: $600
- Freeport Shore Excursion: Garden of the Groves and City Tour: $127
- Freeport Shore Excursion: Garden of the Groves and City Tour: $126
- Grand Bahama Culture, History & Local Flavors Tour: $280
- Junkanoo Adventure with Bahamian Cuisine Tasting: $850
- Grand Bahama Catamaran Sunset Cruise with Drinks and Snacks: $89
- Grand Bahama Foodie Tour: $120
- Jet Ski Tour Freeport for 2 Persons @CreativeEcoAdventures: $242
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMarseille €27Freeport €26
Sample the Local Flavors in Marseille
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Marseille:
- Rosé & Côtes de Provence Wine tour from Marseille: $136
- Côtes du Rhône Wine tour: Avignon, Palace of the Popes: $176
- From Marseille Cruise Port : Avignon & Wine Tasting: $185
- Small Group Marseille Shore Excursion : Avignon & Chateauneuf du Pape Wine Tour: $188
- Full-Day Wine Tour around Luberon from Marseille: $189
- Full-day Wine Tour around Bandol & Cassis from Marseille: $195
- Marseille Shore Excursion - Full Day Wine Tour in Provence: $200
- Bandol & Cassis Rosé Wine Tour from Marseille: $207
- Avignon and Côtes du Rhône Wine Tasting Tour: $209
- Half Day Shared Cassis Tour with Wine Tasting: $213
- Cassis, Bandol, Le Castellet wine tour: Cliffs and Vineyards: $407
- Marseille Vieux Port & Wine Tasting - Private Tour: $1,222
Sample the Local Flavors in Freeport
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Freeport:
- Brewery & Taste with Beach & Shop at Largest Market on Freeport 4-hrs: $85
- Grand Bahama Brewery and Distillery Tour: $120
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Marseille and Freeport, we can see that Freeport is more expensive. And not only is Marseille much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Marseille is in Europe and Freeport is in Caribbean Islands, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Marseille would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Marseille 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 Freeport would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Freeport than you might in Marseille.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Marseille Expensive? and Is Freeport Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Marseille or Freeport?
Marseille has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Freeport. When comparing the sizes of Marseille and Freeport, 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.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.