Which place is cheaper, Tuscany 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 Tuscany?
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 Tuscany, 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 Tuscany?
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.
Tuscany
The art, the food, the land, the architecture! You can't go wrong with Tuscany. From the winding alleyways of Florence to the rolling hills of the Tuscan countryside, this dynamic and beautiful region of Italy has something to offer for everyone. After exploring the world class art and architecture in Florence, visitors should also experience Siena, Pisa, Montecatini, and more. The region is located on Italy's west coast bordering the Tyrrhenian sea. It is one of the most famed and popular parts of the country and it won't disappoint.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in France, The Best River Cruises in France, The Best Adventure Tours to Italy, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayProvence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur €165Tuscany €0.00
The average daily cost (per person) in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur is €165, while the average daily cost in Tuscany 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 Tuscany in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personProvence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur €93Tuscany -
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomProvence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur €186Tuscany €0.00
Compare Hotels in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur and Tuscany
Looking for a hotel in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur or Tuscany? 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: Tuscany Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur €24Tuscany -
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: Marseille to MRS Airport in Business Car: $109
- Private Transfer from Marseille City Hotels to Sète Cruise Port: $131
- Private Transfer from Marseille Airport to Avignon: $273
- Private Transfer Marseille to Saint Tropez With 2h Stop in Toulon: $241
- Private Departure Transfer from Avignon to Marseille Airport MRS: $117
- Private Business Car Transfer: Marseille city or Port to Marseille Airport MRS: $83
- Private Business Car Departure Transfer: Marseille city Marseille Cruise Port: $83
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tuscany
Also for Tuscany, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Marina di Campo (EBA) Airport to Marina di Campo City: $22
- Private Transfer from Campo all'Aia to Marina di Campo (EBA) Airport: $29
- Private Transfer from Marina di Campo (EBA) Airport to Campo all'Aia: $29
- Private Transfer from Marina di Campo (EBA) Airport to Procchio: $29
- Florence hotels to Florence Airport (FLR) - Departure Private Transfer: $40
- Florence Airport Private Departure Transfer: $48
- Private Transfer from SMN Train Station to Florence: $51
- Private Transfer from Marina di Campo (EBA) Airport to Lacona: $58
- Private Florence Airport to Hotel Transfer: $59
- Departure Private Transfer Florence City to Florence Station SMN by Sedan or Van: $60
- Arrival Private Transfer Florence Station SMN to Florence City by Sedan or Van: $60
- Private Transfer: Florence City Center to Peretola Airport (FLR): $63
Is it cheaper to fly into Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur or Tuscany?
Prices for flights to both Tuscany 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 €41Tuscany -
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 Tuscany
For Tuscany, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Cake and Biscuit Cooking Class for Kids: $32
- Virtual Live Cooking Class What Do You Have in Your Pantry: $35
- Virtual Cooking Class: Bruschetta & Tiramisù: $35
- Italian Fresh Pasta Private Virtual Cooking Class: $40
- Florence Food Tour: Home-Made Pasta, Truffle, Cantucci, Olive Oil, Gelato: $41
- Florence: Street Food Tour and Sightseeing with Local Expert Guide in 2.5 hours : $41
- Traditional Tuscan Cuisine Cooking Class, Castiglion Fiorentino near Cortona: $49
- Buffet dinner at the farm: $49
- Handmade Italian Pasta Cooking Course in Florence: $63
- Fiesole: 3-Hour Traditional Homemade Pasta Cooking Class: $64
- Food Tour in Florence Italy: $64
- 3- Cooking Making Spaghetti & Lasagna: $65
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur €23Tuscany -
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 Tuscany
For Tuscany, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- The Best tour in Florence: Renaissance and Medici Tales: $0.02
- The Best tour in Florence: Renaissance & Medici Tales - guided by a STORYTELLER: $3.26
- Private Tour to the Laboratory of Artistic Ceramics in Tuscany: $3.27
- Sunset Walking Tour: $3.27
- Florence Self-Guided Audio Tour: $4.50
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Florence: $5.44
- Self Guided Audio Tour of Florence Medieval Sights: $6.39
- Florence Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.55
- Florence: The curious Oltrarno, Self-Guided Audio tour: $8.72
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Pisa: $8.72
- Florence, City centre, Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.95
- Florence, Outer ring, Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.95
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayProvence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur €19Tuscany -
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 Tuscany
Also in Tuscany, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine tasting in the historical Cantalici winery: $12
- Lucca: Wine Tasting Experience - Tenuta Adamo Winery: $16
- Wine Tasting by CarusVini in San Casciano in val di Pesa: $16
- Tenuta Mareli - Wine Tasting in Tuscany: $21
- Great wine tasting at Tenuta Moriano: $25
- Tuscan Brewery Guided Tour with beer and food tasting: $27
- Wine Tasting at the Winery in the Panoramic Terrance: $27
- Biodynamic Wine Tasting with Producer in Vinci: $28
- From Florence to Chianti Rufina: Wine Tasting Experience: $32
- San Gimignano: Chianti wine tasting : $33
- Classic Wine Tasting in Montalcino: $33
- Discover Artimino wine tasting, a few steps from Florence: $33
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur and Tuscany, we can see that Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur is more expensive. And not only is Tuscany much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Tuscany would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Tuscany 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 Tuscany.
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 Tuscany Expensive?.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.