A group trip to Marseille, France
France's rough and brilliant port city, with the calanques on the doorstep. Best months for a group: May, September and October. Our estimate for three nights in May is about £223 each from London, flights plus a share of the bed.
When to go
Marseille is in season for a group in May, September and October, the months we would pick first. Average daytime highs are 23°C in May, 26°C in September and 21°C in October. Outside those months it can still work, it is simply what our catalogue rates highest for a trip with friends.
What it costs from five cities
Our estimate for one person in a group of four sharing one place for three nights in May, in pounds. Every figure here is an estimate from the same pricing annamo uses on the shortlist. Before anyone books, annamo checks real fares for your own dates from every home city.
| From | Total | Flight, return | Bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | About £223 each | Flight £83, usually £55 to £120 Our estimate, from real prices in other months | Bed £140 |
| Paris | About £255 each | Flight £115, usually £80 to £170 | Bed £140 |
| Barcelona | About £257 each | Flight £117, usually £75 to £175 Our estimate, from real prices in other months | Bed £140 |
| Milan | About £246 each | Flight £106, usually £70 to £160 Our estimate, from real prices in other months | Bed £140 |
| Amsterdam | About £355 each | Flight £215, usually £150 to £315 | Bed £140 |
Our estimate Flights from our flight model, fitted on 6,159 real fares up to 4 October 2026, and where a row says so, real prices on that route in other months, moved to May for the season, from fares seen in the 120 days up to 8 October 2026. The usual range is where two real fares in three land: 70 to 145 per cent of the model figure, or the spread of real fares on the route where we have them. Beds from our bed model for the price level of the place. Not a quote.
What Marseille is good for
- Beaches: very good (4 out of 5)
- City life: very good (4 out of 5)
- Nature: very good (4 out of 5)
- Adventure: good (3 out of 5)
- Culture: good (3 out of 5)
- Food: good (3 out of 5)
- Nightlife: good (3 out of 5)
Things people go for:
- Calanques
- Vieux Port
- Bouillabaisse
Who it suits
- A group that wants sun and time by the sea
- Active groups who want walks, hikes or time on the water
Getting there
The airport is MRS. Shuttle to St Charles station in half an hour.
FAQ
How much does a group trip to Marseille cost?
Our estimate is about £223 each from London for three nights in May, flights plus a share of one place for a group of four. It is an estimate, not a quote, so check real prices before anyone books.
When is the best time to go to Marseille with friends?
May, September and October suit a group best by our reckoning, with average daytime highs of 23°C in May, 26°C in September and 21°C in October.
How do you get from the airport to Marseille?
Shuttle to St Charles station in half an hour.