Which place is cheaper, Marseille or Setubal?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Setubal or Marseille?
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 Setubal and Marseille can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Setubal or Marseille?
Setubal
Setubal is a busy working port and major commercial fishing center. Setubal is a city that has always had a close connection to the seas, and this is celebrated along the newly rejuvenated waterfront, which encompasses the colorful fishing harbor, the popular urban park and the Troia Peninsula ferry terminal. Within the charming historic center is a maze of narrow alleys, hidden plazas, and family-owned shops, along with Portugal's largest fish market. Setubal is primarily an industrial city, but is situated in a region of immense beauty; to the east is the stunning Serra da Arrabida, to the north is historic Palmela, while to the south are the paradise beaches of the Troia Peninsula. Setubal may not be a conventional holiday destination, but there is a surprising amount to see and do within the city and the surrounding region.
Marseille
Marseille is the second largest city in France and is the largest Mediterranean port in the region. For visitors, Marseille offers an authentic glimpse at France. It has many colorful markets, natural beauty such as the Calanques with its large, beautiful cliffs, and the old harbor area, which offers a glimpse at the areas working class history.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Portugal, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Portugal, The Best Contiki Tours to France, and The Best G Adventures Tours to France.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySetubal €123Marseille €148
The average daily cost (per person) in Setubal is €123, while the average daily cost in Marseille is €148. 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 Setubal and Marseille in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSetubal €59Marseille €71
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSetubal €118Marseille €142
Compare Hotels in Setubal and Marseille
Looking for a hotel in Setubal or Marseille? 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: Setubal Hotel Prices and Marseille Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Setubal €54Marseille €28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Setubal
Also for Setubal, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfers (Lisbon - Évora) / (Évora - Lisbon): $197
- Transfer Sesimbra to Lisbon Airport: $82
- Paragliding experience near Lisbon with transfers from Lisbon: $148
- Boat Transfer to Ribeiro do Cavalo Beach with Return: $22
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Marseille
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Marseille:
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Metro Pass€3.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Marseille
Also for Marseille, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer Between Marseille Airport and Nice Airport: $1,176
- Private Transfer from Nice to Marseille: $738
- Cannes Private Transfer to Marseille Airport: $642
- Marseille or Aix ⟷Transfer to Nice 7 pax: $534
- Marseille Airport private Transfer to Cannes: $448
- Marseille Airport Transfer From/to Avignon: $356
- Private transfer from Marseille Airport to Cavaillon: $279
- Private Transfer from Marseille Airport to Avignon: $273
- Marseille Provence Airport transfer ↔ Avignon: $267
- Marseille Airport: VIP transfer to Baumaniere: $251
- Marseille Provence One Way Airport transfer to Gordes: $251
- Private Transfer Marseille to Saint Tropez With 2h Stop in Toulon: $241
Is it cheaper to fly into Setubal or Marseille?
Prices for flights to both Marseille and Setubal 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 daySetubal €35Marseille €42
Typical Food Prices in Marseille
For Marseille, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Orangina€2.50
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Marseille
For Marseille, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Web-cooking workshop / French cuisine or French pastry: $35
- No Diet Club - Unique food tour in Marseille! (Cours Julien): $63
- Sunset Cruise with Dinner: $74
- Sunset Sailing Cruise with Dinner and Drinks: $86
- Sunset Boat Cruise with Dinner and Drinks: $86
- Bakeries, Chocolate & Patisseries Food Tour: $93
- Sunset Apéro Food tour: $95
- Walking Food Tour with Tastings: $97
- Marseille Sunset Apéro Food tour: $97
- Evening Food Tour with Tastings: $102
- Sunset Sailing Dinner in the Frioul Archipelago: $102
- Marseille Miam Miam Food tour: $104
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Setubal €12Marseille €38
Tours and Activities in Setubal
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Setubal.
- Évora Private Walking Tour, By Local Guide: $44
- Évora Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.84
- Évora Tales and Legends Walking Tour from Évora: $55
- Évora With Love Walking Tours: $55
- Évora: Christian Heritage Private Walking Tour: $64
- Évora: Private Walking Tour: $64
- 4x4 Tour to the Wonders of Cabo Espichel : $49
- 4x4 and Boat Tour in Arrabida Natural Park: $98
- Arrábida Jeep 4x4 tour to Arrábida, the most beautiful beach of Europe: $93
- Arrábida National Park Rock Climbing Experience: $128
- Arrábida Natural Park: Stand Up Paddleboard Tour and Lesson: $53
- Arrábida Nature Jeep Tour: $64
Tours and Activities in Marseille
For Marseille, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- "Old Marseille" district tour and treasure hunt: $29
- 2H: City-Tour Marseille: $274
- 3h Kayak Tour at Calanques National Park: $67
- A Day in Provence Small Group Tour from Marseille: $180
- Aix-en-Provence: Half-Day Shore Excursion Tour: $642
- All Inclusive Food & History Tour of Marseille with Local Guide: $144
- Beer tasting experience in Marseille: $43
- Bookbinding experience in the Vieux Port: $93
- Calanques National Park Guided Hiking Tour: $50
- Calanques National Park Kayak Day Tour: $112
- Calanques Trilogy Electric Bike Tour from Marseille: $65
- Canyoning Half Day Tour from La Ciotat : $67
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySetubal €10Marseille €27
Sample the Local Flavors in Setubal
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Setubal:
- Jeep Tour through Arrábida Azeitão and Wine Tasting: $56
- Monsaraz and Wine Tasting Tour from Évora: $71
- Alentejo Wine Tour from Évora: $76
- Sesimbra: Half-Day Tour to Arrabida with Wine Tasting: $106
- Wine Tour, discovering the famous Setúbal Moscatel: $137
- Private Full Day Evora & Alentejo Wine Tour from Lisbon : $152
- Private Wine Tour from Lisbon to Arrábida: Wine & Cheese Tasting: $170
Sample the Local Flavors in Marseille
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Marseille:
- Marseille Bar Crawl Party with Free Shots and VIP Entry: $21
- Marseille Riviera Bar Crawl Party with Free Shots and VIP Entry: $22
- Marseille Pub Crawl : Meet, Drink & Party: $43
- New Year's Eve Bar Crawl Marseille France: $96
- Delicious Food and Wine Tour: $117
- Bandol and Cassis: Full Day Wine Tour from Marseille: $143
- Luberon: Full-Day Wine Tour from Marseille: $143
- Full-day Wine Tour around Bandol & Cassis from Marseille: $146
- Full-Day Wine Tour around Luberon from Marseille: $146
- Côtes du Rhône Wine tour: Avignon, Palace of the Popes: $164
- Small Group Marseille Shore Excursion : Avignon & Chateauneuf du Pape Wine Tour: $164
- Marseille Shore Excursion - Full Day Wine Tour in Provence: $164
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Setubal and Marseille, we can see that Marseille is more expensive. And not only is Setubal much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Setubal would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Setubal 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 Marseille would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Marseille than you might in Setubal.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Setubal Expensive? and Is Marseille Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Setubal or Marseille?
Marseille has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Setubal. When comparing the sizes of Setubal and Marseille, 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 Setubal or Marseille?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Setubal or Marseille in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Setubal and Marseille. Also, many travelers come to Marseille for the beaches and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Setubal is generally around the same temperature as Marseille. Daily temperatures in Setubal average around 23°C (73°F), and Marseille fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Marseille this time of the year. In Setubal, it's very sunny this time of the year. Setubal usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Marseille during summer. Setubal gets 352 hours of sunny skies, while Marseille receives 366 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Setubal usually receives less rain than Marseille. Setubal gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Marseille receives 14 mm (0.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulySetubal 23°C (73°F)Marseille 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Setubal or Marseille in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Setubal as well as Marseille. Also, many visitors come to Marseille in the autumn for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
Setubal is a little warmer than Marseille in the autumn. The daily temperature in Setubal averages around 19°C (66°F) in October, and Marseille fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Marseille. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Setubal this time of the year. In the autumn, Setubal often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Marseille. Setubal gets 213 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Marseille receives 205 hours of full sun.
Setubal usually gets around the same amount of rain in October as Marseille. Setubal gets 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Marseille receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberSetubal 19°C (66°F)Marseille 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Setubal or Marseille in the Winter?
Both Marseille and Setubal are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Also, most visitors come to Marseille for the shopping scene and the cuisine during these months.
In the winter, Setubal is much warmer than Marseille. Typically, the winter temperatures in Setubal in January average around 12°C (53°F), and Marseille averages at about 7°C (44°F).
Setubal usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Marseille during winter. Setubal gets 144 hours of sunny skies, while Marseille receives 150 hours of full sun in the winter.
It's quite rainy in Setubal. In January, Setubal usually receives more rain than Marseille. Setubal gets 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Marseille receives 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuarySetubal 12°C (53°F)Marseille 7°C (44°F)
Should I visit Setubal or Marseille in the Spring?
Both Marseille and Setubal during the spring are popular places to visit. Furthermore, the spring months attract visitors to Marseille because of the beaches and the natural beauty.
In April, Setubal is generally a little warmer than Marseille. Daily temperatures in Setubal average around 16°C (60°F), and Marseille fluctuates around 13°C (56°F).
In Marseille, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Setubal. In the spring, Setubal often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Marseille. Setubal gets 235 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Marseille receives 245 hours of full sun.
Setubal usually gets more rain in April than Marseille. Setubal gets 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Marseille receives 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilSetubal 16°C (60°F)Marseille 13°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Marseille and Setubal
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 12°C (53°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Mar | 14°C (58°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (60°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (74°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (59°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
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