Which place is cheaper, Languedoc-Roussillon 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 Languedoc-Roussillon?
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 Languedoc-Roussillon, 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 Languedoc-Roussillon?
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.
Languedoc-Roussillon
Languedoc-Roussillon (often called "the Languedoc") is a historical coastal region in southern France, extending from Provence to the Pyrenees Mountains and the border with Spain. It is a former administrative region of France. Since 1 January 2016, it is part of the new region Occitanie. The area is a major wine producer, with Vin de Pays d'Oc and sparkling Cremant de Limoux among its best-known varieties. The regional capital, Montpellier, is home to a well-preserved medieval quarter. It comprises five departments, and borders the other French regions of Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, Rhone-Alpes, Auvergne, Midi-Pyrenees on the one side, and Spain, Andorra and the Mediterranean Sea on the other side. It is the southernmost region of mainland France. The fertile coastal plain is given over to agriculture, vineyards and - particularly in Roussillon - fruit and vegetables. Languedoc is one of France's major wine-growing areas. The coast of Languedoc is characterized by long sandy beaches, often with plenty of space, and a modern tourist infrastructure, with twentieth-century resorts such as Cap d'Agde, Palavas, or Narbonne Plage.
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 €165Languedoc-Roussillon €101
The average daily cost (per person) in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur is €165, while the average daily cost in Languedoc-Roussillon is €101. 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 Languedoc-Roussillon in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personProvence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur €93Languedoc-Roussillon €52
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomProvence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur €186Languedoc-Roussillon €104
Compare Hotels in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur and Languedoc-Roussillon
Looking for a hotel in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur or Languedoc-Roussillon? 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 €24Languedoc-Roussillon €16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur:
- Aix TGV transfer to Marseille Port or Airport or Aix city: $93
- Arrival Priate Transfer Avignon Airport AVN to Avignon City by Luxury Van: $132
- Arrival Private Transfer Avignon Airport AVN to Avignon City by Business Car: $91
- Arrival Private Transfer Avignon Airport AVN to Avignon City by Luxury Minibus: $241
- Departure Private Transfer Avignon City to Avignon Airport AVN by Business Car: $91
- Departure Private Transfer Avignon City to Avignon Airport AVN by Luxury Minibus: $241
- Departure Private Transfer Avignon City to Avignon Airport AVN by Luxury Van: $132
- 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 Transfers to Marseille or Aix en Provence: $120
- Marseille Port (MPCT) to Marseille Airport (MRS) - Departure Private Transfer: $35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Languedoc-Roussillon
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Languedoc-Roussillon:
- Transfer Montpellier Airport and Beziers Airport: $49
- Montpellier Private Transfer from Montpellier city centre to Montpellier Airport: $74
- Arles to Marseille Airport (MRS) - Departure Private Transfer: $117
- Transfer by high-end Mercedes minibus Nimes 7 passengers: $203
Is it cheaper to fly into Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur or Languedoc-Roussillon?
Prices for flights to both Languedoc-Roussillon 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 €41Languedoc-Roussillon €33
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Languedoc-Roussillon
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Languedoc-Roussillon.
- Montpellier Food Tour: $93
- Private cooking class with specialized chefs Montpellier: $108
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur €23Languedoc-Roussillon €13
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
Tours and Activities in Languedoc-Roussillon
Here are a few actual costs in Languedoc-Roussillon for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Provence Region Roman Abbey of Montmajour Entrance Ticket: $7.64
- Skip the Line: Museum of Romanity Ticket: $9.81
- Salses Fortress Entrance Ticket: $9.81
- Legendary Montpellier, flexible legends and storytelling tour: $16
- Carcassonne 's Medieval Walls: A Self-Guided Tour: $20
- A Self-Guided Tour of Carcassonne’s Ancient Basilica: $20
- Unusual guided tour of Carcassonne at the time of the Builders: $22
- Unusual Guided Tour of the Medieval City of Carcassonne: $22
- CityTour and Photo Portraits Souvenirs in Montpellier: $38
- Small group tour of the Cité de Carcassonne: $49
- Private tour of the Château l'Hospitalet on an electric scooter: $53
- Small-Group Half-Day Languedoc Wine and Olive Tour from Montpellier: $80
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayProvence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur €19Languedoc-Roussillon €12
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
Sample the Local Flavors in Languedoc-Roussillon
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Languedoc-Roussillon:
- Guided tour of Lavender Distillery between Provence & Camargue: $6.32
- Ambushes and wine tasting: $22
- Private Visit of Château l'Hospitalet with Wine Tasting: $27
- Sean's Wine Tasting Events: $49
- Côte de Boeuf Party and Wine Tasting: $69
- 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
- Lagrasse Wine Tasting Tour: $273
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur and Languedoc-Roussillon, we can see that Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur is more expensive. And not only is Languedoc-Roussillon much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Languedoc-Roussillon would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Languedoc-Roussillon 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 Languedoc-Roussillon.
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 Languedoc-Roussillon Expensive?.
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