Which place is cheaper, Montpellier or Varna?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Varna or Montpellier?
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 Montpellier 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 Montpellier?
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.
Montpellier
Montpellier is the 8th largest city of France, and also has been the fastest growing city in the country over the past 25 years. Graceful and easy-going, Montpellier is a stylish metropolis with elegant buildings, grand hotels, private mansions, stately boulevards and shady backstreets, and gorgeous white-sand beaches on its doorstep. Unlike many southern towns, Montpellier has no Roman heritage. Instead it was founded in the 10th century by the counts of Toulouse and later became a prosperous trading port as well as a scholarly center - Europe's first medical school was established here in the 12th century. The population swelled in the 1960s when many French settlers left independent Algeria and relocated here, and it's now France's fastest-growing city and one of its most multicultural areas. Students make up over a third of the population, giving it a spirited vibe.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Bulgaria, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Bulgaria, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in France, and The Best 2-Week Tours in France.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayVarna $65Montpellier $126
The average daily cost (per person) in Varna is $65, while the average daily cost in Montpellier is $126. 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 Montpellier in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVarna $35Montpellier $74
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVarna $70Montpellier $148
Compare Hotels in Varna and Montpellier
Looking for a hotel in Varna or Montpellier? 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 Montpellier Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Varna $9.33Montpellier $28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Varna
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Varna:
- Bucharest to Varna - Private Transfer: $451
- Private One-way Transfer Varna Airport to Hotel or vice versa: $53
- Private Transfer from Albena to Burgas (BOJ) Airport: $155
- Private Transfer from Albena to Varna (VAR) Airport : $65
- Private Transfer from Balchik to Varna (VAR) Airport: $58
- Private Transfer from Golden Sands to Burgas (BOJ) Airport: $131
- Private Transfer from Golden Sands to Sofia (SOF) Airport : $300
- Private Transfer from Golden Sands to Varna (VAR) Airport: $35
- Private Transfer from Kavarna to Varna (VAR) Airport: $82
- Private Transfer from Saints Constantine and Helena to Burgas (BOJ) Airport: $123
- Private Transfer from Sunny Beach to Burgas (BOJ) Airport: $72
- Private Transfer from Varna (VAR) Airport to Albena: $65
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Montpellier
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Montpellier:
- Montpellier Private Transfer from Montpellier city centre to Montpellier Airport: $74
- Montpellier–Méditerranée Airport Transfer: $64
- Private Transfer from Sète Cruise Port to Marseille city hotels: $131
- Transfer Montpellier Airport and Beziers Airport: $49
- Transfer from Sète Port to Marseille Provence Airport MRS: $131
Is it cheaper to fly into Varna or Montpellier?
Prices for flights to both Montpellier 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 $23Montpellier $33
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Montpellier
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Montpellier.
- Guided Food Tour With Local Snacks and Wine: $91
- Montpellier Food Tour: $93
- From Pic Saint-Loup Wine and Food Tour: $102
- Cooking workshop: $106
- Private cooking class with specialized chefs Montpellier: $108
- Fusion Food Cooking Class: $428
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Varna $8.55Montpellier $13
Tours and Activities in Varna
Here are a few actual costs in Varna for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Self-guided tour in Varna Archaeological Museum + ticket: $11
- Archaeological Museum Ticket & E-Guide: $13
- Audio Guide for All Varna Sights, Attractions or Experiences: $15
- Pokémon GO Varna Private Tour: $19
- Action Aqua Park Entrance Ticket: $25
- Half Day Private Bicycle Tour in Varna: $29
- Private Virtual Tour in Varna with a Local Guide : $32
- Nessebar: Guided City Tour: $49
- Bulgaria Day Bike & E-bike Tours - country & sea: $63
- The OFFroad Adventure : $64
- The Ultimate Private Communist Tour of Varna: $64
- Half-Day Tsarev Brod Winery and Walking Tour: $64
Tours and Activities in Montpellier
Here are a few actual costs in Montpellier for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Legendary Montpellier, flexible legends and storytelling tour: $16
- CityTour and Photo Portraits Souvenirs in Montpellier: $38
- Half-Day Hiking Tour of Pic Saint Loup & Picnic: $64
- From Wine and Olive Tour: $75
- Small-Group Half-Day Languedoc Wine and Olive Tour from Montpellier: $80
- From Half-Day Vineyard & Pic Saint-Loup Tour: $80
- Montpellier Wine and Oyster Tour: $86
- Small-Group Half-Day Languedoc Wine and Oyster Tour from Montpellier: $95
- Winetour & food experience in Pic St Loup: $107
- Saint-Guilhem village and cave day tour : $142
- Photoshoot Experience: $159
- Private 2-hour Walking Tour of the Historical Center of Montpellier: $161
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayVarna $8.52Montpellier $16
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 Montpellier
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Montpellier:
- The Châteaux of Grès de Montpellier & Wine Tasting: $80
- 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
- Half-Day Wine Tour with Lunch: $155
- Montpellier : half day wine tour in Camargue: $159
- Private Half-Day Languedoc Wine Tour from Sète: $240
- Sète: Private Half–Day Wine Tour: $353
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Varna and Montpellier, we can see that Montpellier 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 Montpellier would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Montpellier 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 Montpellier Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Varna or Montpellier?
Varna has a larger population, and is about 26% larger than the population of Montpellier. When comparing the sizes of Varna and Montpellier, 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 Montpellier?
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 Varna or Montpellier in the Summer?
Both Montpellier and Varna are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, many travelers come to Montpellier for the beaches and the family-friendly experiences.
Varna is around the same temperature as Montpellier in the summer. The daily temperature in Varna averages around 23°C (73°F) in July, and Montpellier fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
It's quite sunny in Montpellier. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Varna. Varna usually receives less sunshine than Montpellier during summer. Varna gets 268 hours of sunny skies, while Montpellier receives 351 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Varna usually receives more rain than Montpellier. Varna gets 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Montpellier receives 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyVarna 23°C (73°F)Montpellier 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Varna or Montpellier in the Autumn?
Both Montpellier and Varna during the autumn are popular places to visit. Furthermore, many visitors come to Montpellier in the autumn for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Varna is around the same temperature as Montpellier. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Varna in October average around 14°C (57°F), and Montpellier averages at about 15°C (60°F).
In the autumn, Varna often gets less sunshine than Montpellier. Varna gets 161 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montpellier receives 187 hours of full sun.
Montpellier gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Varna usually gets less rain in October than Montpellier. Varna gets 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Montpellier receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberVarna 14°C (57°F)Montpellier 15°C (60°F)
Should I visit Varna or Montpellier in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Varna and Montpellier. Furthermore, most visitors come to Montpellier for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Varna can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Varna is generally much colder than Montpellier. Daily temperatures in Varna average around 3°C (37°F), and Montpellier fluctuates around 7°C (44°F).
Varna usually receives less sunshine than Montpellier during winter. Varna gets 83 hours of sunny skies, while Montpellier receives 147 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Varna usually receives less rain than Montpellier. Varna gets 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Montpellier receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryVarna 3°C (37°F)Montpellier 7°C (44°F)
Should I visit Varna or Montpellier in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Varna as well as Montpellier. Additionally, the spring months attract visitors to Montpellier because of the beaches and the natural beauty.
Varna is cooler than Montpellier in the spring. The daily temperature in Varna averages around 11°C (52°F) in April, and Montpellier fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Montpellier. In the spring, Varna often gets less sunshine than Montpellier. Varna gets 156 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montpellier receives 230 hours of full sun.
Varna usually gets less rain in April than Montpellier. Varna gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Montpellier receives 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilVarna 11°C (52°F)Montpellier 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Montpellier and Varna
| Varna | Montpellier | |||
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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) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (37°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (43°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Apr | 11°C (52°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| May | 16°C (61°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Sep | 19°C (66°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (57°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Nov | 9°C (48°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Dec | 5°C (41°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
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