Which place is cheaper, Marseille or Pamukkale?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Pamukkale or Marseille?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Pamukkale and Marseille can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Pamukkale or Marseille?
Pamukkale
Pamukkale is in southeastern Aegean Turkey and is historically a spa town that has been in existence since the 2nd century BC. It is popular with tourists for its beautiful hot springs and travertines, or pools that are coated in a very unique calcium covering. The area is very rich in mineral content and the water, which has been flowing for thousands of years, has deposited calcium in each pool. This unique whiteness creates an unworldly beauty that draws visitors from around the world. If you're visiting during the summer months when the sun is out in full force, don't forget the sunscreen, as the white reflects the light and you can end up with a sunburn quite quickly. You'll also want to make sure you have sunglasses available because the glare can be quite extreme.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Turkey, The Best G Adventures Tours to Turkey, The Best Contiki Tours to France, and The Best G Adventures Tours to France.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPamukkale $156Marseille $158
The average daily cost (per person) in Pamukkale is $156, while the average daily cost in Marseille is $158. 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 Pamukkale and Marseille in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPamukkale $56Marseille $76
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPamukkale $112Marseille $152
Compare Hotels in Pamukkale and Marseille
Looking for a hotel in Pamukkale or Marseille? 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: Pamukkale Hotel Prices and Marseille Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Pamukkale $35Marseille $30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pamukkale
Also for Pamukkale, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer from Denizli Airport to Pamukkale Karahayit Hotels: $102
- Private Denizli Pamukkale Airport Transfer Service: $98
- Pamukkale to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport-Departure Transfer: $125
- Pamukkale Saraykoy Hotels to Denizli Cardak Airport Transfers: $109
- Pamukkale Hot Air Balloon w/Flight Certificates,Champagne Toast & Hotel Transfer: $90
- Pamukkale - Karahayit Transfer from Denizli Cardak Airport: $100
- Denizli City Hotels to Denizli Cardak Airport Transfers: $136
- Denizli Cardak Airport Transfers to Pamukkale Saraykoy Hotels: $81
- Denizli Cardak Airport Transfers to Pamukkale Karahayit Hotels: $104
- Denizli Cardak Airport Transfers to Denizli City Hotels: $104
- City of Pamukkale/Denizli: Antalya Airport Private Transfer: $165
- Antalya; Pamukkale Hot Air Balloon Tour with Transfer: $280
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$3.21
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: $1,176
- Private Transfer from Nice to Marseille: $738
- Cannes Private Transfer to Marseille Airport: $642
- Marseille or Aix ⟷Transfer to Nice 7 pax: $534
- Marseille Airport private Transfer to Cannes: $448
- Marseille Airport Transfer From/to Avignon: $356
- Private transfer from Marseille Airport to Cavaillon: $279
- Private Transfer from Marseille Airport to Avignon: $273
- Marseille Provence Airport transfer ↔ Avignon: $267
- Marseille Airport: VIP transfer to Baumaniere: $251
- Marseille Provence One Way Airport transfer to Gordes: $251
- Private Transfer Marseille to Saint Tropez With 2h Stop in Toulon: $241
Is it cheaper to fly into Pamukkale or Marseille?
Prices for flights to both Marseille and Pamukkale 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 dayPamukkale $69Marseille $45
Typical Food Prices in Marseille
For Marseille, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Orangina$2.68
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Pamukkale $54Marseille $41
Typical Entertainment Prices in Pamukkale
For Pamukkale, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Entrance fees Travertines & Pool$2.01
Tours and Activities in Pamukkale
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Pamukkale.
- Pamukkale Hot Air Balloon Tours: $120
- All-inclusive Private Guided Tour of Pamukkale: $256
- Antalya: Full-Day Pamukkale Tour: $80
- Antalya: Pamukkale Guided Tour With Optional Balloon Flight: $37
- Aphrodisias&Pamukkale Tour with Lunch from Izmir&Kusadasi: $299
- Best Rates Pamukkale Hot Air Balloon Tour : $277
- Daily Guided Pamukkale Tour included Pick Up from Denizli Airport: $118
- Daily Guided Pamukkale Tour with Pick up from Hotel in Pamukkale.: $93
- Daily Pamukkale Guided Tour with extra Red spring enjoyment.: $92
- Daily Pamukkale Tour from istanbul: $642
- Daily Pamukkale Tour with Pick up from Denizli Airport : $109
- Daily Pamukkale Tour with Pick up from Denizli Bus station: $103
Tours and Activities in Marseille
For Marseille, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- "Old Marseille" district tour and treasure hunt: $29
- 2H: City-Tour Marseille: $274
- 3h Kayak Tour at Calanques National Park: $67
- A Day in Provence Small Group Tour from Marseille: $180
- Aix-en-Provence: Half-Day Shore Excursion Tour: $642
- All Inclusive Food & History Tour of Marseille with Local Guide: $144
- Beer tasting experience in Marseille: $43
- Bookbinding experience in the Vieux Port: $93
- Calanques National Park Guided Hiking Tour: $50
- Calanques National Park Kayak Day Tour: $112
- Calanques Trilogy Electric Bike Tour from Marseille: $65
- Canyoning Half Day Tour from La Ciotat : $67
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPamukkale $15Marseille $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: $164
- Small Group Marseille Shore Excursion : Avignon & Chateauneuf du Pape Wine Tour: $164
- Marseille Shore Excursion - Full Day Wine Tour in Provence: $164
When comparing the travel costs between Pamukkale and Marseille, we can see that Marseille is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Pamukkale Expensive? and Is Marseille Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Pamukkale or Marseille?
Marseille has a larger population, and is about 80 times larger than the population of Pamukkale. When comparing the sizes of Pamukkale and Marseille, 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 Pamukkale or Marseille?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Pamukkale or Marseille in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Pamukkale and Marseille. Furthermore, many travelers come to Marseille for the beaches and the family-friendly experiences.
Pamukkale is a little warmer than Marseille in the summer. The daily temperature in Pamukkale averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Marseille fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Marseille this time of the year. In Pamukkale, it's very sunny this time of the year. Pamukkale usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Marseille during summer. Pamukkale gets 356 hours of sunny skies, while Marseille receives 366 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Pamukkale usually receives less rain than Marseille. Pamukkale gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Marseille receives 14 mm (0.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPamukkale 28°C (82°F)Marseille 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Pamukkale or Marseille in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Pamukkale as well as Marseille. Additionally, many visitors come to Marseille in the autumn for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Pamukkale is a little warmer than Marseille. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Pamukkale in October average around 19°C (67°F), and Marseille averages at about 16°C (61°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Marseille. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Pamukkale this time of the year. In the autumn, Pamukkale often gets more sunshine than Marseille. Pamukkale gets 232 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Marseille receives 205 hours of full sun.
Pamukkale usually gets less rain in October than Marseille. Pamukkale gets 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Marseille receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPamukkale 19°C (67°F)Marseille 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Pamukkale or Marseille in the Winter?
Both Marseille and Pamukkale are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Also, most visitors come to Marseille for the shopping scene and the cuisine during these months.
In January, Pamukkale is generally a little warmer than Marseille. Daily temperatures in Pamukkale average around 9°C (48°F), and Marseille fluctuates around 7°C (44°F).
Pamukkale usually receives less sunshine than Marseille during winter. Pamukkale gets 137 hours of sunny skies, while Marseille receives 150 hours of full sun in the winter.
It's quite rainy in Pamukkale. In January, Pamukkale usually receives more rain than Marseille. Pamukkale gets 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Marseille receives 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPamukkale 9°C (48°F)Marseille 7°C (44°F)
Should I visit Pamukkale or Marseille in the Spring?
Both Marseille and Pamukkale during the spring are popular places to visit. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Marseille because of the beaches and the natural beauty.
Pamukkale is a little warmer than Marseille in the spring. The daily temperature in Pamukkale averages around 17°C (62°F) in April, and Marseille fluctuates around 13°C (56°F).
In Marseille, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Pamukkale. In the spring, Pamukkale often gets less sunshine than Marseille. Pamukkale gets 226 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Marseille receives 245 hours of full sun.
Pamukkale usually gets more rain in April than Marseille. Pamukkale gets 52 mm (2 in) of rain, while Marseille receives 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPamukkale 17°C (62°F)Marseille 13°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Marseille and Pamukkale
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 9°C (48°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Mar | 13°C (55°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (62°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Jun | 26°C (78°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (76°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (51°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
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