Marseille is an easy destination to plan yourself: hotels, flights, car rental and activities in one place, no juggling ten different sites. Marseille works well as a base for day trips to nearby towns and scenic routes. The city has an airport, so you can fly in directly. There are currently around 20 places to stay listed in and around Marseille, covering a range of budgets. The catalogue includes 8 vetted activities and tours with real guest ratings. 2 routes to nearby towns are mapped out from Marseille, handy if you're planning side trips beyond the city itself.
Accommodation in Marseille starts at around €61 per night, with a typical rate near €112 across roughly 20 nearby options — handy for budgeting your trip.
Well-reviewed hotels: Hôtel la Résidence du Vieux Port, 4-star, guest rating 9.2 from 183 reviews, from €218 per night; InterContinental Marseille - Hotel Dieu by IHG, 5-star, guest rating 9.2 from 128 reviews, from €229 per night; NH Collection Marseille, 4-star, guest rating 8.8 from 113 reviews, from €116 per night; New Hotel of Marseille - Vieux Port, 4-star, guest rating 8.7 from 3702 reviews, from €145 per night; Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Marseille Vieux Port, 4-star, guest rating 8.7 from 2621 reviews, from €157 per night.
Day trips & routes: Nice — about 206 km, 2h 40m drive; Lyon — about 315 km, 3h 10m drive. Fastest option is Nice: 2h 40m by car.
Marseille: what to know
Things to see: "Full-day Wine Tour around Bandol & Cassis from Marseille", rated 5 from 48 reviews, from €165; "Private Full Day Wine Tour in Provence From Marseille cruise port", rated 5 from 32 reviews, from €450; "Authentic visit of Marseille", rated 5 from 31 reviews, from €25; "Marseille: Tailored Wine Tasting Experience in a Top Wine Shop", rated 5 from 27 reviews, from €72; "Châteauneuf du Pape Wine Private Tasting Tour From Marseille", rated 5 from 25 reviews, from €1200.
Marseille has its own airport, so a direct flight is the fastest way in. Getting around the city and out to the 2 nearby destinations listed above is easiest by car — intercity public transport tends to be slower and less frequent. The median nightly rate in Marseille is around €112, useful for comparing overall trip cost against nearby cities.
To rent a car in Marseille you usually need a passport, a driving licence and a bank card for the deposit hold. With 20 places to stay nearby, it's worth comparing a base near the rental desk against one closer to the sights. Given 2 routes worth driving from here, check the mileage and one-way drop-off terms before you book. When touring France, plan stops in advance: fuel stations and car parks in smaller towns are not always open around the clock.
