Which place is cheaper, Santillana or Marseille?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Marseille or Santillana?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Marseille or Santillana, 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 Santillana?
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.
Santillana
A quaint town outside of Santander in northern Spain, Santillana de Mar is renowned for its medieval architecture. One of Spain's prettiest villages, Santillana del Mar and its cobbled streets are lined with palaces, churches, and balconies full of flowers. There are plenty of traditional shops selling local specialties, and it is nearby the UNESCO world heritage site of the Altamira Caves for something a little different.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Contiki Tours to France, The Best G Adventures Tours to France, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Spain, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMarseille €148Santillana €105
The average daily cost (per person) in Marseille is €148, while the average daily cost in Santillana is €105. 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 Santillana in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMarseille €71Santillana €60
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMarseille €142Santillana €120
Compare Hotels in Marseille and Santillana
Looking for a hotel in Marseille or Santillana? 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 Santillana Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Marseille €28Santillana €17
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.”: $87
- Airport Marseille Transfer to Marseille Old Port: $91
- Aix en Provence-Transfer from or to Marseille Airport: $102
- Arles-Transfer From or To Airport MARSEILLE: $217
- Arrival Private Transfer Marseille Airport MRS to Marseille city or Port by Van: $101
- Arrival Transfer: MRS Airport to Marseille in Business Car: $108
- Cannes Private Transfer to Marseille Airport: $642
- 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): $214
- Marseille Airport (MRS) to (MPCT) Marseille Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $70
Is it cheaper to fly into Marseille or Santillana?
Prices for flights to both Santillana 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 €42Santillana €30
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 Santillana
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Santillana:
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Breakfast€7.00
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Marseille €38Santillana €23
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 Santillana
Here are a few actual costs in Santillana for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Memorable Family Walking Tour in Ancient Santillana del Mar: $428
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMarseille €27Santillana €4.29
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
Sample the Local Flavors in Santillana
Also in Santillana, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Santillana Uncorked: A Wine Tasting Adventure: $1,022
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Marseille and Santillana, we can see that Marseille is more expensive. And not only is Santillana much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Santillana would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Santillana 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 Santillana.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Marseille Expensive? and Is Santillana Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Marseille or Santillana?
Marseille has a larger population, and is about 200 times larger than the population of Santillana. When comparing the sizes of Marseille and Santillana, 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 Santillana?
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 Santillana in the Summer?
Both Santillana and Marseille during the summer are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Marseille in the summer for the beaches and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Marseille is generally a little warmer than Santillana. Daily temperatures in Marseille average around 24°C (75°F), and Santillana fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
In Santillana, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Marseille. In the summer, Marseille often gets more sunshine than Santillana. Marseille gets 366 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Santillana receives 213 hours of full sun.
Marseille usually gets less rain in July than Santillana. Marseille gets 14 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Santillana receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMarseille 24°C (75°F)Santillana 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Marseille or Santillana in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Marseille and Santillana. Most visitors come to Marseille for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
Marseille is around the same temperature as Santillana in the autumn. The daily temperature in Marseille averages around 16°C (61°F) in October, and Santillana fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
In Marseille, it's very sunny this time of the year. Marseille usually receives more sunshine than Santillana during autumn. Marseille gets 205 hours of sunny skies, while Santillana receives 133 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Santillana receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Marseille usually receives less rain than Santillana. Marseille gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Santillana receives 138 mm (5.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMarseille 16°C (61°F)Santillana 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Marseille or Santillana in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Marseille as well as Santillana. The winter months attract visitors to Marseille because of the shopping scene and the cuisine.
In the winter, Marseille is cooler than Santillana. Typically, the winter temperatures in Marseille in January average around 7°C (44°F), and Santillana averages at about 9°C (49°F).
In the winter, Marseille often gets more sunshine than Santillana. Marseille gets 150 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Santillana receives 91 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Santillana. Marseille usually gets less rain in January than Santillana. Marseille gets 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Santillana receives 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMarseille 7°C (44°F)Santillana 9°C (49°F)
Should I visit Marseille or Santillana in the Spring?
Both Santillana and Marseille are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The beaches and the natural beauty are the main draw to Marseille this time of year.
In April, Marseille is generally a little warmer than Santillana. Daily temperatures in Marseille average around 13°C (56°F), and Santillana fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Marseille. Marseille usually receives more sunshine than Santillana during spring. Marseille gets 245 hours of sunny skies, while Santillana receives 148 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Santillana. In April, Marseille usually receives less rain than Santillana. Marseille gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Santillana receives 135 mm (5.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMarseille 13°C (56°F)Santillana 12°C (53°F)
Typical Weather for Santillana and Marseille
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 7°C (44°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) |
| Feb | 8°C (46°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) |
| Mar | 10°C (50°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 119 mm (4.7 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (56°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (75°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (74°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Sep | 20°C (69°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 88 mm (3.4 in) |
| Oct | 16°C (61°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) |
| Nov | 11°C (51°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 181 mm (7.1 in) |
| Dec | 7°C (45°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 157 mm (6.2 in) |
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