Which place is cheaper, Quito 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 Quito?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Marseille or Quito, 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 Quito?
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.
Quito
Nestled between two mountain ranges lies the world's highest capital city, Quito, Ecuador. For history lovers, Quito is a very desirable destination as it's home to the Quito Historic Center – one of the largest and best-preserved historic centers in the Americas.
Even though Quito is full of people – in fact, it's the second most populous city in the country – very few of its inhabitants speak English. Luckily, however, the citizens of Quito tend to speak a slower and more clear Spanish than surrounding areas. This is the perfect place to practice what you read in your Intro to Spanish book.
Before visiting Quito, there are a few things to keep in mind. First, give yourself a few days to grow accustomed to the elevation. Staying 9,350 feet above sea level takes some getting used to. Second, don't be fooled into thinking that just because you're visiting a town on the equator that you'll need all your summer clothes. Because of the city's elevation, the area keeps a relatively cool climate year round.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Contiki Tours to France, The Best G Adventures Tours to France, The Best Adventure Tours to Ecuador, and The Best Eco Tours in Ecuador.
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Marseille Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMarseille $204Quito $66
The average daily cost (per person) in Marseille is $204, while the average daily cost in Quito is $66. 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 Quito in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMarseille $81Quito $22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMarseille $162Quito $44
Compare Hotels in Marseille and Quito
Looking for a hotel in Marseille or Quito? 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 Quito Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Marseille $32Quito $6.99
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$3.42
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Marseille
Also for Marseille, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport transfer Marseille to Isle sur la Sorgue: $257
- Comfortable Private Transfer Marseille Airport Arles: $235
- Cruise Port ↔ Marseille Provence Airport Transfer: $112
- DE Marseille - Avignon airport transfer service: $242
- Marseille Airport (MRS) to Avignon - Arrival Private Transfer: $176
- Marseille Airport (MRS) to Marseille Port - Round-Trip Transfer: $181
- Marseille Airport (MRS) to Marseille- Round-Trip Private Transfer: $139
- Marseille Airport (MRS): Transfer to Marseille Cruise Port: $223
- Marseille Airport Transfer to Cruise Port: $165
- Marseille Airport Transfer to St Rémy de Provence: $244
- Marseille Airport to Aix en Provence Hotel: Private Transfers: $41
- Marseille Airport transfer for Cassis hotel and apartment: $71
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Quito
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Quito:
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Taxi from Bus Terminal to Hotel$10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Quito
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Quito:
- Unique Quito Transfer Mariscal Sucre Airport to Hotel: $43
- Transfers To and From the Airport in Quito Ecuador: $35
- Transfers Friends Airport Quito: $40
- Transfer to Mashpi Amagusa Reserve one way: $109
- Transfer from or to Airport Mariscal Sucre (one way): $75
- Transfer Quito → Papallacta (one way / round trip): $85
- Transfer Private Airport–Hotel in Quito: $39
- Transfer Out from Quito to the Airport: $30
- Transfer Airport Quito-Hotel with bilingual driver: $43
- Transfer Airport Quito-Hotel or vice versa with bilingual driver-guide: $43
- Transfer Airport → Quito (one way / round trip): $50
- Shared Transfer from Quito hotels to Airport: $42
Is it cheaper to fly into Marseille or Quito?
Prices for flights to both Quito 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 $84Quito $34
Typical Food Prices in Marseille
For Marseille, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Orangina$2.85
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Marseille
For Marseille, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Food Tour Marseille Local specialities only With a local: $81
- Marseille Food Tour – Full Meal of Local Tastes by Do Eat Better: $87
- 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 Quito
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Quito.
- 3 Hours Local Food Tour in Quito: $38
- Guilty Pleasures Walking Food Tours in Quito: $45
- Quito Eats Food Tour with 14+ Tastings: $55
- Quito Kitchens Food Tour with 14+ Tastings: $55
- From Cayambe Traditional Cooking Class with Transfers: $60
- Quito Best Street Food Tour with a Local Guide: $66
- Food Tour in quaint old town with tastings and lunch: $71
- Street Food Tour with Private Transport: $79
- Hidden Gems Food Tour with Cacao Tasting and Culture: $87
- Cooking Class with Chef, Market Tour & Transportation: $88
- Cooking Class with a chef and local market including hotel pickup: $89
- Private Famous Food Tour of Historic Old Town in Quito: $95
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Marseille $43Quito $16
Tours and Activities in Marseille
For Marseille, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- TOP Marseille : Private Guided Tour with your mobile: $5.88
- Marseille Self Guided Audio Experience: $6.00
- Marseille Old Town Exploration Game and Tour: $6.34
- Aubagne Audio guided walking tour 1h00 and 18 audio comments: $6.94
- Marseille Audioguided Walking Tour 3h and 24 audio commentary: $6.94
- Essential Marseilles: Self-Guided Tour created by local Official Guide: $8.23
- Marseille Exploration Private Game and City Tour on your Phone: $9.39
- Marseille Old Port to Peak Self Guided Walking Tour with an APP: $9.99
- entry ticket to the Sky Center panoramic terrace: $17
- Château D’If Entry Ticket: $18
- Self-Guided Secrets of Marseille Exploration Game Tour: $23
- Marseilles Ecopark Adventure tree park: $28
Typical Entertainment Prices in Quito
Here are a few typical costs in Quito for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Entrance to Guyasimine Museum for Two$8.00
Tours and Activities in Quito
Here are a few actual costs in Quito for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- “Adventure in Baths: Waterfalls, End of the World Swing and More”: $190
- 2 Day Quito to Cotopaxi and Quilotoa Tour with Accommodation: $281
- 2 day 1 night tour to Cotopaxi Volcano and Quilotoa Lagoon all included: $280
- 3-Day Adventure: Quito, Cotopaxi, Quilotoa, Baños, Jungle: $897
- 3-Day Andes Adventure Visiting Cotopaxi, Quilotoa and Baños: $239
- 3-Day Antisana & Amazon comunities, Caves, Baños Guided Tour: $734
- 6-Day Ecuador Heritage Tour: Art, Culture and Otavalo: $1,847
- All-Inclusive Private Mindo Cloud Forest Tour from Quito: $220
- Amazon Adventure: 4 Days of Nature & Culture from Quito: $1,770
- Andean Adventure : Riding and Cotopaxi Refuge: $140
- Antisana Birding Tours to see CONDORS - by Richard Hernandez: $185
- Antisana Volcano Birding & Natural History Condor Tour PRIVATE, all included: $210
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMarseille $31Quito $17
Sample the Local Flavors in Marseille
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Marseille:
- Express Wine Tasting Experience in the Heart of Marseille: $51
- Tailored Wine Tasting Experience in a Top Wine Shop: $85
- Côtes du Rhône Wine tour: Avignon, Palace of the Popes: $177
- From Marseille Cruise Port : Avignon & Wine Tasting: $185
- Small Group Marseille Shore Excursion : Avignon & Chateauneuf du Pape Wine Tour: $187
- Full-Day Wine Tour around Luberon from Marseille: $188
- Full-day Wine Tour around Bandol & Cassis from Marseille: $194
- Marseille Shore Excursion - Full Day Wine Tour in Provence: $199
- Bandol & Cassis Rosé Wine Tour from Marseille: $206
- Avignon and Côtes du Rhône Wine Tasting Tour: $209
- Half Day Shared Cassis Tour with Wine Tasting: $212
- Cassis, Bandol, Le Castellet wine tour: Cliffs and Vineyards: $407
Typical Alcohol Prices in Quito
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Quito from other travelers:
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Beers for Two$9.00
Sample the Local Flavors in Quito
Also in Quito, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Ecuador Spirit Craft Brewery Tasting and Latitude 0 Private Tour: $155
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Marseille and Quito, we can see that Marseille is more expensive. And not only is Quito much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Marseille is in Europe and Quito is in South America, 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 Quito would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Quito 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 Quito.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Marseille Expensive? and Is Quito Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Marseille or Quito?
Quito has a larger population, and is about 76% larger than the population of Marseille. When comparing the sizes of Marseille and Quito, 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.