Which place is cheaper, Gijon or Marseille?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Marseille or Gijon?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Marseille or Gijon, 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 Gijon?
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.
Gijon
Gijon is a coastal city of the Asturias Principality of Spain. Known for its Roman past, museums, sculptures, and architecture, visitors have many opportunities to learn about Gijon's cultural and historic past. Given its location by the sea, the city is also skirted by a few nice beaches for a more leisurely getaway.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Contiki Tours to France, The Best G Adventures Tours to France, The Best Bicycle Tours in Spain, and The Best Adventure Tours to Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMarseille €148Gijon €119
The average daily cost (per person) in Marseille is €148, while the average daily cost in Gijon is €119. 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 Gijon in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMarseille €71Gijon €80
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMarseille €142Gijon €160
Compare Hotels in Marseille and Gijon
Looking for a hotel in Marseille or Gijon? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Marseille €28Gijon €9.69
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:
- Marseille to Marseille Provence Terminal Private Transfer: $34
- Marseille Provence Cruise Terminal to Marseille - Arrival Private Transfer: $34
- Marseille Terminal to Marseille Airport Departure Transfer: $35
- Marseille Port (MPCT) to Marseille Airport (MRS) - Departure Private Transfer: $35
- Private Transfer to Gare St Charles: $53
- Private Airport Transfer in Marseille from Marseille Provence airport, Marignane: $65
- Private Transfer: Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Marseille: $69
- Marseille Airport (MRS) to Marseille- Round-Trip Private Transfer: $70
- Marseille Airport (MRS) to (MPCT) Marseille Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $70
- Private Transfer from Marseille Airport to Aix-en-Provence: $74
- Marseille Airport transfers: $75
- Private Transfer With an Electric Car in Marseille: $76
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Gijon
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Gijon:
- Private Transfer from Gijon Cruise Port to Asturias Airport (OVD): $39
Is it cheaper to fly into Marseille or Gijon?
Prices for flights to both Gijon 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 €42Gijon €31
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
Typical Food Prices in Gijon
Some typical examples of dining costs in Gijon are as follows:
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Lunch for 2€22
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Marseille €38Gijon €12
Tours and Activities in Marseille
For Marseille, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $4.28
- Marseille:Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $4.28
- Marseille Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $4.36
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.41
- Marseille Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- Self-guided Like a Local Highlights Day Tour: $9.52
- Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt Game & Sightseeing: $9.84
- Panier District Smartphone Audio Walking Tour: $11
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Humorous and Informative Tour of the Historic Center of La Ciotat: $11
- Mucem Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket: $12
Tours and Activities in Gijon
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Gijon are as follows:
- Classic romantic walking tour in Gijon: $192
- Fascinating Memories of the Gijon Walking Tour: $208
- Full-Day Cudillero and Luarca Private Tour from Gijon: $286
- Gijón Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Experience: $8.95
- Hiking Experience in Asturias, from Gijón or Oviedo: $93
- Private Cultural Tour of Oviedo with Pickup: $297
- Private Tour of Gijon City and Villaviciosa : $287
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMarseille €27Gijon €14
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 Marseille and Gijon, we can see that Marseille is more expensive. And not only is Gijon much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Gijon would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Gijon 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 Gijon.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Marseille Expensive? and Is Gijon Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Marseille or Gijon?
Marseille has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Gijon. When comparing the sizes of Marseille and Gijon, 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 Marseille or Gijon?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Marseille or Gijon in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Marseille as well as Gijon. The summer months attract visitors to Marseille because of the beaches and the family-friendly experiences.
Marseille is a little warmer than Gijon in the summer. The daily temperature in Marseille averages around 24°C (75°F) in July, and Gijon fluctuates around 19°C (65°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Gijon. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Marseille this time of the year. In the summer, Marseille often gets more sunshine than Gijon. Marseille gets 366 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gijon receives 203 hours of full sun.
Marseille usually gets less rain in July than Gijon. Marseille gets 14 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Gijon receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMarseille 24°C (75°F)Gijon 19°C (65°F)
Should I visit Marseille or Gijon in the Autumn?
Both Gijon and Marseille are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Marseille this time of year.
In the autumn, Marseille is around the same temperature as Gijon. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Marseille in October average around 16°C (61°F), and Gijon averages at about 16°C (60°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Marseille. Marseille usually receives more sunshine than Gijon during autumn. Marseille gets 205 hours of sunny skies, while Gijon receives 138 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Marseille usually receives less rain than Gijon. Marseille gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Gijon receives 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMarseille 16°C (61°F)Gijon 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Marseille or Gijon in the Winter?
Both Gijon and Marseille during the winter are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Marseille for the shopping scene and the cuisine.
In January, Marseille is generally cooler than Gijon. Daily temperatures in Marseille average around 7°C (44°F), and Gijon fluctuates around 10°C (49°F).
In the winter, Marseille often gets more sunshine than Gijon. Marseille gets 150 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gijon receives 95 hours of full sun.
Gijon gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Marseille usually gets less rain in January than Gijon. Marseille gets 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Gijon receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMarseille 7°C (44°F)Gijon 10°C (49°F)
Should I visit Marseille or Gijon in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Marseille and Gijon. Many visitors come to Marseille in the spring for the beaches and the natural beauty.
Marseille is a little warmer than Gijon in the spring. The daily temperature in Marseille averages around 13°C (56°F) in April, and Gijon fluctuates around 11°C (53°F).
In Marseille, it's very sunny this time of the year. Marseille usually receives more sunshine than Gijon during spring. Marseille gets 245 hours of sunny skies, while Gijon receives 143 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Marseille usually receives less rain than Gijon. Marseille gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Gijon receives 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMarseille 13°C (56°F)Gijon 11°C (53°F)
Typical Weather for Gijon and Marseille
| Marseille | Gijon | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 7°C (44°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Feb | 8°C (46°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Mar | 10°C (50°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (56°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 14°C (56°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (75°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (74°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 20°C (69°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 16°C (61°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Nov | 11°C (51°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) |
| Dec | 7°C (45°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) |
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