Which place is cheaper, Kingston or Marseille?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Marseille or Kingston?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Marseille or Kingston, 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 Kingston?
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.
Kingston
Kingston is Jamaica's capital city with a population of about 579,000. For being located on an island, Kingston is a very large city with several different zip codes. Not only is Kingston the cultural capital of the country, but also the commercial one as well.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Contiki Tours to France, and The Best G Adventures Tours to France.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMarseille €148Kingston €100
The average daily cost (per person) in Marseille is €148, while the average daily cost in Kingston is €100. 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 Kingston in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMarseille €71Kingston €59
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMarseille €142Kingston €118
Compare Hotels in Marseille and Kingston
Looking for a hotel in Marseille or Kingston? 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 Kingston Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Marseille €28Kingston €27
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:
- “Airport-Marseille Center Transfers: Luxury and Comfort VTC.”: $88
- Airport Marseille Transfer to Marseille Old Port: $91
- Aix en Provence-Transfer from or to Marseille Airport: $103
- Arles-Transfer From or To Airport MARSEILLE: $219
- Arrival Private Transfer Marseille Airport MRS to Marseille city or Port by Van: $102
- Arrival Transfer: MRS Airport to Marseille in Business Car: $109
- Arrival Transfer: MRS Airport to Marseille in Luxury Van: $114
- Cannes Private Transfer to Marseille Airport: $646
- Departure Private Transfer Marseille city or Port to Marseile Airport MRS by Van: $101
- Departure Private Transfer from Marseille city to Marseille Cruise Port by Van: $101
- Departure Transfer: Marseille to MRS Airport in Business Car: $109
- Marseille Airport (MRS) Arrival Transfer (Airport to Marseille Hotel or Address): $216
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kingston
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kingston:
- Private Transfer to/from Kingston Airport: $42
- Private Transfer from Kingston Airport (KIN) to Falmouth Port: $71
- Private Transfer Kingston Airport to Jewel Grande Montego Bay: $187
- Private Transfer Kingston Airport (KIN) To & From Sandals South Coast : $240
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Kingston International Airport (KIN): $34
- Private Airport Transfer from Kingston Airport: $90
- Private Airport Transfer Sangster Airport to Kingston: $230
- Private Airport Round Trip Transfer from Montego Bay Airport to Ocho Rios : $133
- Norman Manley Airport Private Round-trip Transfer to Kingston : $255
- NMIA & Kingston transfer to Negril: $225
- MBJ Airport Transfer to/ from Hotels : $25
- Tropical Off-Road ATV Tour with Lunch and Transfer: $280
Is it cheaper to fly into Marseille or Kingston?
Prices for flights to both Kingston 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 €42Kingston €24
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): $64
- Sunset Boat Cruise with Dinner and Drinks: $73
- Sunset Cruise with Dinner: $74
- Sunset Sailing Cruise with Dinner and Drinks: $86
- Bakeries, Chocolate & Patisseries Food Tour: $94
- Marseille Sunset Apéro Food tour: $97
- Evening Food Tour with Tastings: $102
- Sunset Sailing Dinner in the Frioul Archipelago: $102
- Walking Food Tour with Tastings: $102
- Marseille Miam Miam Food tour: $104
- Marseille Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $108
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Marseille €38Kingston €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: $3.23
- Marseille:Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $4.31
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $4.31
- Marseille Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $4.37
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.45
- Marseille Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- Self-guided Like a Local Highlights Day Tour: $9.58
- Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt Game & Sightseeing: $9.94
- 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 Kingston
Here are a few actual costs in Kingston for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Dunn's River Falls Party Cruise, Blue Hole with Snorkeling, free beverages: $174
- 4x4 Jeep Safari & Blue Hole Adventure from Ocho Rios: $158
- Bamboo Rafting Adventure in Ocho Rios : $85
- Blue Hole and Sightseeing Tour from Ocho Rios: $99
- Blue Mountain Bicycle Tour from Kingston: $231
- Blue Mountain Bicycle Tour from Runaway Bay: $142
- Blue Mountains Coffee Private Tour from Kingston: $180
- Bob Marley Museum Tour Skip the Line Tickets: $45
- Bob Marley Museum Tour from Kingston: $83
- Bob Marley Museum Tour from Runaway Bay: $258
- Bob Marley Museum and Devon House Kingston Day Tour: $368
- Bob Marley Museum and Devon House Kingston Day Tour: $318
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMarseille €27Kingston €10
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: $22
- Marseille Riviera Bar Crawl Party with Free Shots and VIP Entry: $27
- Marseille Pub Crawl : Meet, Drink & Party: $43
- New Year's Eve Bar Crawl Marseille France: $65
- Short Day Tour around Aix en Provence and Wine Tasting : $119
- Bandol and Cassis: Full Day Wine Tour from Marseille: $144
- Luberon: Full-Day Wine Tour from Marseille: $144
- Full-day Wine Tour around Bandol & Cassis from Marseille: $146
- Full-Day Wine Tour around Luberon from Marseille: $146
- Marseille Shore Excursion - Full Day Wine Tour in Provence: $164
- Small Group Marseille Shore Excursion : Avignon & Chateauneuf du Pape Wine Tour: $164
- Côtes du Rhône Wine tour: Avignon, Palace of the Popes: $165
Sample the Local Flavors in Kingston
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Kingston:
- Ocho Rios Pub Crawl and Sightseeing Tour from Ocho Rios: $185
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Marseille and Kingston, we can see that Marseille is more expensive. And not only is Kingston much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Marseille is in Europe and Kingston 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 Kingston would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Kingston 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 Kingston.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Marseille Expensive? and Is Kingston Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Marseille or Kingston?
Kingston has a larger population, and is about 18% larger than the population of Marseille. When comparing the sizes of Marseille and Kingston, 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 Kingston?
Marseille has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Kingston experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Marseille or Kingston in the Summer?
Both Kingston and Marseille during the summer are popular places to visit. The summer months attract visitors to Marseille because of the beaches and the family-friendly experiences. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Kingston year-round.
Marseille is cooler than Kingston in the summer. The daily temperature in Marseille averages around 24°C (75°F) in July, and Kingston fluctuates around 29°C (83°F).
In Kingston, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Marseille. In the summer, Marseille often gets more sunshine than Kingston. Marseille gets 366 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kingston receives 254 hours of full sun.
Marseille usually gets less rain in July than Kingston. Marseille gets 14 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMarseille 24°C (75°F)Kingston 29°C (83°F)
Should I visit Marseille or Kingston in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Marseille and Kingston. The shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Marseille this time of year. Kingston attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the autumn, Marseille is much colder than Kingston. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Marseille in October average around 16°C (61°F), and Kingston averages at about 28°C (82°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Kingston this time of the year. In Marseille, it's very sunny this time of the year. Marseille usually receives less sunshine than Kingston during autumn. Marseille gets 205 hours of sunny skies, while Kingston receives 229 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Kingston receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Marseille usually receives less rain than Kingston. Marseille gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 167 mm (6.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMarseille 16°C (61°F)Kingston 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Marseille or Kingston in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Marseille as well as Kingston. Many travelers come to Marseille for the shopping scene and the cuisine. The warm climate attracts visitors to Kingston throughout the year.
In January, Marseille is generally much colder than Kingston. Daily temperatures in Marseille average around 7°C (44°F), and Kingston fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Kingston. In the winter, Marseille often gets less sunshine than Kingston. Marseille gets 150 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kingston receives 257 hours of full sun.
Marseille usually gets more rain in January than Kingston. Marseille gets 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMarseille 7°C (44°F)Kingston 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Marseille or Kingston in the Spring?
Both Kingston and Marseille are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Marseille in the spring for the beaches and the natural beauty. Plenty of visitors come to Kingston because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Marseille is much colder than Kingston in the spring. The daily temperature in Marseille averages around 13°C (56°F) in April, and Kingston fluctuates around 26°C (80°F).
It's quite sunny in Kingston. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Marseille. Marseille usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Kingston during spring. Marseille gets 245 hours of sunny skies, while Kingston receives 251 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Marseille usually receives more rain than Kingston. Marseille gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMarseille 13°C (56°F)Kingston 26°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Kingston and Marseille
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 7°C (44°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Feb | 8°C (46°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Mar | 10°C (50°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (56°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (75°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (74°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 20°C (69°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) |
| Oct | 16°C (61°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Nov | 11°C (51°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Dec | 7°C (45°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
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