Which place is cheaper, Marseille or Varna?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Varna or Marseille?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Varna and Marseille can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Varna or Marseille?
Varna
Varna is a coastal city on the Black Sea. It's the third largest city in Bulgaria and many people consider it the summer capital of the country. It's a major tourist destination and it can make for a relaxing escape at the beach if you're in Bulgaria during the summer. It is the only city in Bulgaria that cruises visit, and as such, it's tourist infrastructure has grown. In addition to being a tourist destination, Varna is also a business and university center, seaport, and the headquarters of the Bulgarian Navy and merchant marine.
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 10-Day Tours in Bulgaria, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Bulgaria, The Best Contiki Tours to France, and The Best G Adventures Tours to France.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayVarna $65Marseille $158
The average daily cost (per person) in Varna is $65, while the average daily cost in Marseille is $158. 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 Varna and Marseille in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVarna $35Marseille $76
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVarna $70Marseille $152
Compare Hotels in Varna and Marseille
Looking for a hotel in Varna 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: Varna Hotel Prices and Marseille Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Varna $9.33Marseille $30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Varna
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Varna:
- Varna to Bucharest - Private Transfer: $644
- Varna Airport - Ravda | Airport Transfer,Taxi, Bus, Van Service | Book Now: $136
- Varna Airport - Nessebar | Airport Transfer,Taxi, Bus, Van Service | Book Now: $131
- Private Transfer from Varna to Burgas (BOJ) Airport: $128
- Private Transfer from Varna Airport (VAR) to Burgas Cruise Port: $65
- Private Transfer from Varna (VAR) Airport to Varna City: $22
- Private Transfer from Varna (VAR) Airport to Sveti Vlas: $109
- Private Transfer from Varna (VAR) Airport to Sunny Beach: $219
- Private Transfer from Varna (VAR) Airport to Sozopol: $155
- Private Transfer from Varna (VAR) Airport to Saints Constantine and Helena: $25
- Private Transfer from Varna (VAR) Airport to Pomorie: $118
- Private Transfer from Varna (VAR) Airport to Obzor: $71
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$3.21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Marseille
Also for Marseille, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- “Airport-Marseille Center Transfers: Luxury and Comfort VTC.”: $87
- Airport Marseille Transfer to Marseille Old Port: $91
- Aix en Provence-Transfer from or to Marseille Airport: $102
- Arles-Transfer From or To Airport MARSEILLE: $218
- Arrival Private Transfer Marseille Airport MRS to Marseille city or Port by Van: $101
- Arrival Transfer: MRS Airport to Marseille in Business Car: $109
- Cannes Private Transfer to Marseille Airport: $642
- 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 (MRS) Arrival Transfer (Airport to Marseille Hotel or Address): $215
- Marseille Airport (MRS) to (MPCT) Marseille Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $35
Is it cheaper to fly into Varna or Marseille?
Prices for flights to both Marseille and Varna 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 dayVarna $23Marseille $45
Typical Food Prices in Marseille
For Marseille, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Orangina$2.68
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.Varna $8.55Marseille $41
Tours and Activities in Varna
Here are a few actual costs in Varna for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Action Aqua Park Entrance Ticket: $25
- Audio Guide for All Varna Sights, Attractions or Experiences: $15
- Bulgaria Day Bike & E-bike Tours - country & sea: $63
- E-Motorcycle Tour in Old Rock Monastery and Old Roman Fortress : $114
- From Hiking and Climbing Day Tour: $74
- From Rock Sanctuaries Hiking Tour: $74
- Full-Day Private Sightseeing Tour to the North of Varna: $206
- Full-Day Private Sightseeing Tour to the South of Varna: $206
- Full-Day Small-Group Tour of Bulgaria by Minivan with Lunch: $87
- GPS & Video guided Tour to The North Coast Of The Black Sea: $183
- Guided Nessebar Sightseeing Tour with Pick Up: $108
- Half Day Private Bicycle Tour in Varna: $29
Tours and Activities in Marseille
For Marseille, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $4.28
- Marseille:Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $4.28
- Marseille Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $4.36
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.41
- Marseille Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- Self-guided Like a Local Highlights Day Tour: $9.52
- Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt Game & Sightseeing: $9.84
- Panier District Smartphone Audio Walking Tour: $11
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Humorous and Informative Tour of the Historic Center of La Ciotat: $11
- Mucem Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket: $12
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayVarna $8.52Marseille $29
Sample the Local Flavors in Varna
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Varna:
- Private Exploration: French Influence in Varna + Walking + Wine tasting tour: $53
- Bulgarian Wine Tasting & Art Gallery Experience in Varna: $53
- Varna Exquisite Wine Tasting: $64
- Private Varna Gourmet Tour with Superb Wine Tasting: $64
- The Ultimate Private Varna Walking, Culture & Wine Tasting Tour: $75
- E-bike & Wine Tour to the Bulgarian Coast: $104
- Varna Gourmet Tour including Wine Tasting: $127
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 Varna and Marseille, we can see that Marseille is more expensive. And not only is Varna much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Varna would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Varna 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 Varna.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Varna Expensive? and Is Marseille Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Varna or Marseille?
Marseille has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Varna. When comparing the sizes of Varna 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 Varna or Marseille?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Varna or Marseille in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Varna as well as Marseille. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Marseille because of the beaches and the family-friendly experiences.
Varna is around the same temperature as Marseille in the summer. The daily temperature in Varna averages around 23°C (73°F) in July, and Marseille fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Marseille. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Varna this time of the year. In the summer, Varna often gets less sunshine than Marseille. Varna gets 268 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Marseille receives 366 hours of full sun.
Varna usually gets more rain in July than Marseille. Varna gets 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Marseille receives 14 mm (0.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyVarna 23°C (73°F)Marseille 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Varna or Marseille in the Autumn?
Both Marseille and Varna are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Marseille this time of year.
In the autumn, Varna is cooler than Marseille. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Varna in October average around 14°C (57°F), and Marseille averages at about 16°C (61°F).
It's quite sunny in Marseille. Varna usually receives less sunshine than Marseille during autumn. Varna gets 161 hours of sunny skies, while Marseille receives 205 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Varna usually receives less rain than Marseille. Varna gets 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Marseille receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberVarna 14°C (57°F)Marseille 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Varna or Marseille in the Winter?
Both Marseille and Varna during the winter are popular places to visit. Furthermore, many travelers come to Marseille for the shopping scene and the cuisine.
It's quite cold in Varna in the winter. In January, Varna is generally much colder than Marseille. Daily temperatures in Varna average around 3°C (37°F), and Marseille fluctuates around 7°C (44°F).
In the winter, Varna often gets less sunshine than Marseille. Varna gets 83 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Marseille receives 150 hours of full sun.
Varna usually gets less rain in January than Marseille. Varna gets 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Marseille receives 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryVarna 3°C (37°F)Marseille 7°C (44°F)
Should I visit Varna or Marseille in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Varna and Marseille. Furthermore, many visitors come to Marseille in the spring for the beaches and the natural beauty.
Varna is cooler than Marseille in the spring. The daily temperature in Varna averages around 11°C (52°F) in April, and Marseille fluctuates around 13°C (56°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Marseille this time of the year. Varna usually receives less sunshine than Marseille during spring. Varna gets 156 hours of sunny skies, while Marseille receives 245 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Varna usually receives less rain than Marseille. Varna gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Marseille receives 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilVarna 11°C (52°F)Marseille 13°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Marseille and Varna
| Varna | Marseille | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 3°C (37°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (37°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (43°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| Apr | 11°C (52°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| May | 16°C (61°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Sep | 19°C (66°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (57°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 9°C (48°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Dec | 5°C (41°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
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