Which place is cheaper, Flanders 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 Flanders?
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 Flanders, 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 Flanders?
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.
Flanders
The Northern region of Belgium, commonly known as Flanders, is a popular destination for travelers. It includes well-known cities like Antwerp, Brussels, Ghent and Bruges. It is the Dutch-speaking region of Belgium and has many sights and historical attractions to see.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in France, The Best River Cruises in France, The Best Tours for Seniors to Belgium, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Brussels.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayProvence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur €165Flanders €127
The average daily cost (per person) in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur is €165, while the average daily cost in Flanders 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 Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur and Flanders in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personProvence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur €93Flanders €69
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomProvence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur €186Flanders €138
Compare Hotels in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur and Flanders
Looking for a hotel in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur or Flanders? 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 €24Flanders €22
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur:
- Marseille to Marseille Provence Terminal Private Transfer: $34
- Marseille Provence Cruise Terminal to Marseille - Arrival Private Transfer: $34
- Marseille Terminal to Marseille Airport Departure Transfer: $35
- Marseille Port (MPCT) to Marseille Airport (MRS) - Departure Private Transfer: $35
- Private Business Car Transfer: Marseille city or Port to Marseille Airport MRS: $83
- Private Business Car Departure Transfer: Marseille city Marseille Cruise Port: $83
- Private transfer by car: Airport from / to the City or Port of Marseille: $86
- Private Transfer: Marseille Airport to / from Aix-en-Provence (and vicinity): $87
- Transfer Marseille city center to Marseille Airport: $87
- Arrival Private Transfer Avignon Airport AVN to Avignon City by Business Car: $91
- Departure Private Transfer Avignon City to Avignon Airport AVN by Business Car: $91
- Aix TGV transfer to Marseille Port or Airport or Aix city: $93
Is it cheaper to fly into Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur or Flanders?
Prices for flights to both Flanders 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 €41Flanders €40
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 €23Flanders €16
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:
- Marseille Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $4.36
- Marseille Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- Ticket for the Gourmet Journey at Maison Brotte: $17
- Vintage Guided Tour of Marseille: $38
- Marseille Grand E-Bike Tour : "le tour du Fada": $38
- Provençal Farmers market tour: $38
- Marseille city : easy seaside ebike tour: $40
- Chocolate and Wine Pairing Experience in Châteauneuf-du-Pape: $44
- A Tour in Provence in a typical French motorized bike : the Solex: $46
- Calanques National Park Guided Hiking Tour: $50
- Marseille Like a Local: Customized Private Tour: $52
- Guided Tour in Marseille: Vieux Port & Old City: $55
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayProvence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur €19Flanders €18
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 Flanders, we can see that Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur is more expensive. And not only is Flanders much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Flanders would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Flanders 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 Flanders.
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 Flanders Expensive?.
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