Which place is cheaper, Brittany or Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur or Brittany?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur or Brittany, 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: Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur or Brittany?
Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur
If you're searching for near perfect weather, sophisticated dining and a colorful countryside, you'll find your answer in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, or simply Provence, in the south of France.
This popular holiday region covers a large portion of the Mediterranean Sea all the way up to the French Alps. It is bordered on the West by the Rhone River, and in the east by Italy.
To truly appreciate Provence, you must spend more than a few days or even a week touring. Foodies, crafters and wine aficionados will think they've died and gone to Heaven when they arrive in this region of France. No matter your interests, you're going to want to sit back, have a beautiful glass of wine and experience life in the slow lane with the locals.
Brittany
Brittany is a cultural region in the northwest of France. It has also been known as Lesser or Little Britain. It is bordered by the English Channel to the north, the Celtic Sea and Atlantic Ocean to the west and the Bay of Biscay to the south. Brittany is recognized by the Celtic League as one of the six Celtic nations, maintaining a distinct cultural identity that reflects its history. Everything about Brittany is distinctive, from its geography and its granite looks to its traditions and its language. The region stands apart from the rest of France, its long peninsula reaching out 300 kilometers into the Atlantic, however, Brittany isn't isolated, but open to the world. While it celebrates its traditions, it's also forward-looking and fun-loving. Brittany boasts a staggering 1,700 miles of coastline and is one of France's very top destinations for tourism and seaside holidays.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in France, The Best River Cruises in France, The Best Bicycle Tours in France, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in France.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayProvence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur €165Brittany €0.00
The average daily cost (per person) in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur is €165, while the average daily cost in Brittany is €0.00. 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 Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur and Brittany in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personProvence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur €93Brittany -
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomProvence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur €186Brittany €0.00
Compare Hotels in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur and Brittany
Looking for a hotel in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur or Brittany? 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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Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur €24Brittany -
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur:
- Transfert Avignon Marseille : $273
- Transfer from Marseille Airport to Train Station / Ports / Hotels: $164
- Transfer Vaison la Romaine and surroundings to Avignon: $164
- Transfer Marseille city center to Marseille Airport: $87
- Transfer Avignon to Vaison la Romaine and surroundings: $164
- Private transfer by car: Marseille airport to / from Cassis-La Ciotat: $184
- Private transfer by car: Marseille airport from or to Avignon: $218
- Private transfer by car: Airport from / to the City or Port of Marseille: $86
- Private transfer by car from Marseille Airport to/from Arles: $195
- Private Transfer: Marseille to MRS Airport in Business Car: $109
- Private Transfer: Marseille Airport to / from Aix-en-Provence (and vicinity): $87
- Private Transfer from Marseille City Hotels to Sète Cruise Port: $131
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Brittany
Also for Brittany, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to Brest - Arrival Private Transfer: $26
- Brest to Brest Bretagne Airport(BES) - Departure Private Transfer: $26
- Brest Bretagne Airport to Brest - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $52
- Private Transfer from Brest city hotels to Brest Cruise Port: $87
- Private Transfer from Brest Cruise Port to Brest city hotels: $87
- Private Transfer from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to Brest Port: $87
- Private Transfer from Brest Port to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES): $87
- Private Transfer from Rennes Airport to Rennes City - Up to 7 People: $131
- Private One-Way Transfer Brest Bretagne Airport (BES): $145
- Private Round Trip Transfer Brest Bretagne Airport BES: $290
Is it cheaper to fly into Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur or Brittany?
Prices for flights to both Brittany and Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur 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 dayProvence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur €41Brittany -
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur.
- Web-cooking workshop / French cuisine or French pastry: $35
- NO DIET CLUB - Best food tour in Aix en Provence (En / Fr): $62
- Marseille Sunset Apéro Food tour: $97
- Avignon Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience : $98
- Marseille Miam Miam Food tour: $104
- Aix-en-Provence Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $104
- Marseille Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $108
- Marseille Food Tour - Bakeries, Chocolate and Patisseries: $119
- Cooking Workshop with a Local Chef in Marseille: $175
- Cooking workshop with an exceptional chef in Avignon: $207
- Cooking lessons: $213
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur €23Brittany -
Tours and Activities in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur are as follows:
- Aix en Provence City Tour with Wine and Cheese - From Aix: $82
- 2-Hour Foodie Tour with 10 Tastings in Aix-en-Provence: $76
- 2H: City-Tour Marseille: $274
- 2H: Wine-Tour in Provence: $274
- 4-Hour Lavender Fields Tour in Valensole from Aix-en-Provence: $87
- A Day in Provence Small Group Tour from Marseille: $180
- A Tour in Provence in a typical French motorized bike : the Solex: $46
- Aix-en-Provence Walking Food and Culture Tour - 3 hour private tour: $131
- Aix-en-Provence: Private Walking Tour: $191
- All Inclusive Food & History Tour of Marseille with Local Guide: $144
- Arles and Camargue Small-Group Half-Day Tour from Avignon: $98
- Avignon Walking Tour including Pope's Palace: $75
Tours and Activities in Brittany
For Brittany, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Private Interactive Game and Walking Tour in Saint Malo: $8.72
- [Walking Tour] Discover the Best of Brest in 2 hours: $16
- 1 hour cruise to discover the bay of Saint-Malo: $43
- Private 2-hour Walking Tour of Saint Malo with private official tour guide: $207
- Saint-Malo: 2-Hour Private Walking Tour & Commentary: $217
- Rennes Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide: $296
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayProvence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur €19Brittany -
Sample the Local Flavors in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur
Also in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine tasting in Sablet: $3.26
- THE CUBE: Private Tour Of Semi-Gravity Cubist Cellar with Wine Tasting: $11
- Marseille Riviera Bar Crawl Party with Free Shots and VIP Entry: $22
- E-bike tour and wine tasting from Vaison la Romaine: $65
- Half-Day Provence Pont du Gard and Wine Tasting Tour from Avignon: $87
- Half day Wine Tour in Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire from Aix en Provence: $93
- Morning Wine Tour to Chateauneuf du Pape from Avignon: $97
- Half day Wine Tour in Côteaux Aix from Aix en Provence: $98
- Afternoon Wine Tour to Chateauneuf du Pape from Avignon: $104
- Half day Wine Tour in Bandol & Cassis from Aix en Provence: $104
- Provence small group half-day wine tour from Aix: $107
- Cotes de Provence Wine Tour from Aix-en-Provence: $108
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur and Brittany, we can see that Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur is more expensive. And not only is Brittany much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Brittany would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Brittany 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 Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur than you might in Brittany.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur Expensive? and Is Brittany Expensive?.
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