Which place is cheaper, Montpellier or Pamukkale?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Pamukkale or Montpellier?
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 Montpellier can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Pamukkale or Montpellier?
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.
Montpellier
Montpellier is the 8th largest city of France, and also has been the fastest growing city in the country over the past 25 years. Graceful and easy-going, Montpellier is a stylish metropolis with elegant buildings, grand hotels, private mansions, stately boulevards and shady backstreets, and gorgeous white-sand beaches on its doorstep. Unlike many southern towns, Montpellier has no Roman heritage. Instead it was founded in the 10th century by the counts of Toulouse and later became a prosperous trading port as well as a scholarly center - Europe's first medical school was established here in the 12th century. The population swelled in the 1960s when many French settlers left independent Algeria and relocated here, and it's now France's fastest-growing city and one of its most multicultural areas. Students make up over a third of the population, giving it a spirited vibe.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Turkey, The Best G Adventures Tours to Turkey, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in France, and The Best 2-Week Tours in France.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPamukkale $156Montpellier $127
The average daily cost (per person) in Pamukkale is $156, while the average daily cost in Montpellier is $127. 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 Montpellier in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPamukkale $56Montpellier $74
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPamukkale $112Montpellier $148
Compare Hotels in Pamukkale and Montpellier
Looking for a hotel in Pamukkale or Montpellier? 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 Montpellier Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Pamukkale $35Montpellier $28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pamukkale
Also for Pamukkale, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Antalya: Guided Pamukkale Tour w/Lunch/Transfer: $84
- Antalya; Pamukkale Hot Air Balloon Tour with Transfer: $280
- City of Pamukkale/Denizli: Antalya Airport Private Transfer: $165
- Denizli Cardak Airport Transfers to Denizli City Hotels: $104
- Denizli Cardak Airport Transfers to Pamukkale Karahayit Hotels: $103
- Denizli Cardak Airport Transfers to Pamukkale Saraykoy Hotels: $81
- Denizli City Hotels to Denizli Cardak Airport Transfers: $136
- Pamukkale - Karahayit Transfer from Denizli Cardak Airport: $100
- Pamukkale Hot Air Balloon w/Flight Certificates,Champagne Toast & Hotel Transfer: $90
- Pamukkale Saraykoy Hotels to Denizli Cardak Airport Transfers: $109
- Private Denizli Pamukkale Airport Transfer Service: $98
- Transfer from Denizli Airport to Pamukkale Karahayit Hotels: $102
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Montpellier
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Montpellier:
- Private Transfer from Sète Cruise Port to Marseille city hotels: $131
- Transfer from Sète Port to Marseille Provence Airport MRS: $131
- Montpellier Private Transfer from Montpellier city centre to Montpellier Airport: $74
- Montpellier–Méditerranée Airport Transfer: $64
- Transfer Montpellier Airport and Beziers Airport: $49
Is it cheaper to fly into Pamukkale or Montpellier?
Prices for flights to both Montpellier 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 $69Montpellier $33
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Montpellier
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Montpellier.
- Guided Food Tour With Local Snacks and Wine: $91
- Montpellier Food Tour: $93
- From Pic Saint-Loup Wine and Food Tour: $102
- Cooking workshop: $106
- Private cooking class with specialized chefs Montpellier: $108
- Fusion Food Cooking Class: $428
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Pamukkale $54Montpellier $13
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.
- Antalya: Pamukkale Guided Tour With Optional Balloon Flight: $37
- Pamukkale City Highlights Small Group Guided Tour with Lunch: $40
- Full Day Pamukkale City Tour From Pamukkale And Karahayit Hotels: $45
- Pamukkale Paragliding Experience By Local Expert Pilots: $48
- From Antalya: Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour with Lunch: $48
- Shared Pamukkale Group Tour from Pamukkale: $57
- From Bodrum: Pamukkale & Hierapolis Guided Tour with Lunch: $63
- Kusadasi or Selcuk: Pamukkale Guided Group Tour: $67
- Pamukkale Tour From Pamukkale : $71
- Antalya: Full-Day Pamukkale Tour: $80
- Shared Cultural Tour in Pamukkale and Hierapolis: $81
- Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour: $85
Tours and Activities in Montpellier
Here are a few actual costs in Montpellier for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- CityTour and Photo Portraits Souvenirs in Montpellier: $38
- From Half-Day Vineyard & Pic Saint-Loup Tour: $80
- From Wine and Olive Tour: $75
- Highlights of Sète : history, food and wine experience: $174
- Legendary Montpellier, flexible legends and storytelling tour: $16
- Montpellier - Private Historic Walking tour: $428
- Montpellier Private Guided Walking Tour: $307
- Montpellier Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide: $270
- Montpellier Wine and Oyster Tour: $86
- Half-Day Hiking Tour of Pic Saint Loup & Picnic: $64
- Personalized Day-Tour of the South of France: $1,059
- Photoshoot Experience: $159
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPamukkale $15Montpellier $16
Sample the Local Flavors in Montpellier
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Montpellier:
- The Châteaux of Grès de Montpellier & Wine Tasting: $80
- Small-Group Half-Day Châteaux of Montpellier Wine Tour: $84
- Small-Group Half-Day Languedoc Pic Saint-Loup Wine Tour from Montpellier: $84
- Wine tour in Pic Saint-Loup area: $142
- Half-Day Wine Tour with Lunch: $155
- Montpellier : half day wine tour in Camargue: $159
- Private Half-Day Languedoc Wine Tour from Sète: $240
- Sète: Private Half–Day Wine Tour: $353
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Pamukkale and Montpellier, we can see that Pamukkale is more expensive. And not only is Montpellier much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Montpellier would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Montpellier 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 Pamukkale would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Pamukkale than you might in Montpellier.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Pamukkale Expensive? and Is Montpellier Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Pamukkale or Montpellier?
Montpellier has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Pamukkale. When comparing the sizes of Pamukkale and Montpellier, 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 Montpellier?
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 Pamukkale or Montpellier in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Pamukkale as well as Montpellier. Additionally, most visitors come to Montpellier for the beaches and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
Pamukkale is a little warmer than Montpellier in the summer. The daily temperature in Pamukkale averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Montpellier fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Montpellier. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Pamukkale this time of the year. In the summer, Pamukkale often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Montpellier. Pamukkale gets 356 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montpellier receives 351 hours of full sun.
Pamukkale usually gets less rain in July than Montpellier. Pamukkale gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Montpellier receives 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPamukkale 28°C (82°F)Montpellier 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Pamukkale or Montpellier in the Autumn?
Both Montpellier and Pamukkale are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Montpellier because of the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Pamukkale is a little warmer than Montpellier. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Pamukkale in October average around 19°C (67°F), and Montpellier averages at about 15°C (60°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Pamukkale. Pamukkale usually receives more sunshine than Montpellier during autumn. Pamukkale gets 232 hours of sunny skies, while Montpellier receives 187 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Montpellier. In October, Pamukkale usually receives less rain than Montpellier. Pamukkale gets 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Montpellier receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPamukkale 19°C (67°F)Montpellier 15°C (60°F)
Should I visit Pamukkale or Montpellier in the Winter?
Both Montpellier and Pamukkale during the winter are popular places to visit. Also, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Montpellier this time of year.
In January, Pamukkale is generally a little warmer than Montpellier. Daily temperatures in Pamukkale average around 9°C (48°F), and Montpellier fluctuates around 7°C (44°F).
In the winter, Pamukkale often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Montpellier. Pamukkale gets 137 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montpellier receives 147 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Pamukkale. Pamukkale usually gets more rain in January than Montpellier. Pamukkale gets 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Montpellier receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPamukkale 9°C (48°F)Montpellier 7°C (44°F)
Should I visit Pamukkale or Montpellier in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Pamukkale and Montpellier. Also, many travelers come to Montpellier for the beaches and the natural beauty.
Pamukkale is a little warmer than Montpellier in the spring. The daily temperature in Pamukkale averages around 17°C (62°F) in April, and Montpellier fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Montpellier 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 Montpellier during spring. Pamukkale gets 226 hours of sunny skies, while Montpellier receives 230 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Pamukkale usually receives around the same amount of rain as Montpellier. Pamukkale gets 52 mm (2 in) of rain, while Montpellier receives 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPamukkale 17°C (62°F)Montpellier 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Montpellier and Pamukkale
| Pamukkale | Montpellier | |||
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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) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Mar | 13°C (55°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (62°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 26°C (78°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (76°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (51°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
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