Which place is cheaper, Lyon or Amman?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Amman or Lyon?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Amman and Lyon. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Amman or Lyon?
Amman
Amman is the largest city in of the Hashemite Kingdom of the country of Jordan. It is also the capital city of Jordan and has a population of over four million people. Many people use Amman as a base for venturing out into the rest of Jordan and other surrounding countries. There are many things to see and do in Amman.
Lyon
Lyon, located within the region of Southeastern France, is France's third largest city in terms of population, with just over 500,000 inhabitants. This makes the city large, yet still small and personable enough to be explored properly in a short visit. Known as the gastronomic capital of Europe, your culinary needs are exceptionally well catered to here, and for those with historical and cultural interests, you will never be at a loss for new things to do and see.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best 10-Day Tours from Paris, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Paris.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $135Lyon $177
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $135, while the average daily cost in Lyon is $177. 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 Amman and Lyon in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Lyon $60
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Lyon $120
Compare Hotels in Amman and Lyon
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Lyon? 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: Amman Hotel Prices and Lyon Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Lyon $19
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Amman
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Amman:
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Bus Ride (for Two)$0.71
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RIde to Airport$28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Amman
Also for Amman, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Amman Queen Alia Airport: Bus Transfer from/to Amman North: $7.55
- Amman Airport Private Transfer To Amman: $20
- Private Transfer from Amman Airport to Amman Hotel : $22
- Private Transfer From Amman To Multi Destinations: $22
- Amman Airport private Transfers From/To multi destinations : $24
- Amman Airport Private Transfer To Amman: $25
- Private departure transfer from Amman to airport: $25
- Transfer from Queen Alia Airport to Amman Hotels: $25
- From Amman :Private transfer to Airport, Dead Sea and Petra.: $26
- Amman Queen Alia Airport (AMM) to Amman hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $26
- From Amman :Private transfer to Airport, Dead Sea and Petra: $26
- Amman Airport Private Departure Transfer: $27
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lyon
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Lyon:
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Funiculaire$5.91
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Hop-on Hop-off Tourist Bus$22
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lyon
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lyon:
- Transfers by Private Drivers Lyon St Exupery Airport to Lyon: $85
- Transfer: Saint Exupéry Airport(LYS) to Lyon City Center: $55
- Transfer Privé Lyon saint exupery airport to lyon : $128
- Private transfer from Lyon Saint-Exupéry airport to Lyon: $114
- Private transfer from Lyon LYS airport to Méribel: $635
- Private transfer from Lyon LYS airport to Courchevel 18500: $651
- Private Transfer: Port of LYON to Lyon Airport LYS in Sedan Car: $103
- Private Transfer: Port of LYON to Lyon Airport LYS in Luxury Van: $115
- Private Transfer: Lyon City to Lyon Airport LYS in Business Car: $103
- Private Transfer: Lyon Airport LYS to Lyon City in Luxury Van: $115
- Private Transfer from Port of LYON to Lyon Railway Stations: $76
- Private Direct Transfer from Lyon to Geneva: $292
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Lyon?
Prices for flights to both Lyon and Amman 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 dayAmman $58Lyon $81
Typical Food Prices in Amman
For Amman, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Pastries$4.23
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Tea$5.64
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Amman
For Amman, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- 3 course dinner with a sommelier: $56
- The Jordanian House, Cooking Class, Culture Beer&Wine: $73
- Private Panoramic Amman Tour and Local Lunch or Dinner-Wine Taste: $107
- Private Lunch or Dinner at Alee Restaurant in Amman : $120
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Arak Experience: $140
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Wine Experience : $147
- Private Food Tour in Amman by Day (inc Citadel & Roman Theatre): $150
Typical Food Prices in Lyon
Some typical examples of dining costs in Lyon are as follows:
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Pastry$1.93
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lyon
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Lyon.
- No Diet Club - Food tour with many tastings ! (Lyon Sud): $63
- Street Food Tour: $74
- Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $74
- Croix-Rousse District Vegan Food Tour with Tastings: $74
- Ultimate Bakeries, Chocolate and Pastries Food Tour: $77
- #1 Lyon Pastries Food Tour | 6 Tastings | Max 8ppl | Small Group : $78
- Lyon 2.5-Hour Dinner Cruise: $85
- Presqu'île : 3h Food tour in the heart of the city: $85
- Asian cooking classes: make your own baos!: $85
- Afternoon Old Town Food tour: $87
- Guided Evening Food Tour: $92
- Lyon Old Town Food Tour with Local Specialties Tasting & Lunch: $103
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Lyon $23
Tours and Activities in Amman
For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Discover the hidden gems of Amman's Rainbow street on a self-guided audio tour: $5.00
- Tour to the hidden Kingdom of the north: $10
- Amman Private City Tour: $20
- JR The Wine Experience: $27
- Seven Sleepers Cave and King Abdullah Mosque Islamic Private Tour: $30
- Tree of Al Buqayawiyya and Seven Sleepers Cave Private Tour : $30
- Full Day Amman Private City Tour: $30
- Amman City Walking Tour, Culture, Hidden gems: $32
- Private Sightseeing City Tour: $40
- Full Day Amman Old and New Private City Tour: $45
- Ma'in Hot Springs Private Tour: $45
- Full Day Amman Private Luxury City Tour: $45
Typical Entertainment Prices in Lyon
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Lyon are as follows:
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Lunch for 2$51
Tours and Activities in Lyon
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Lyon are as follows:
- Self Guided Tour in Lyon with 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $2.78
- 1 or 2-Hour Pedicab tour of Lyon: $29
- 2h - Electric Bike Tour of Lyon with a Local Guide: $41
- 3h - Electric Bike Tour of Lyon with a Local Guide: $58
- Access to a Self-Guided Tour of the archaeological site of Lyon: $12
- Alternative Tour: Murals and Hidden Frescoes of Lyon: $49
- An unusual city tour with sketches: $68
- Audio-Guided Tour of the United States Quarter and Painted Walls: $12
- Beaujolais Crus Wines & Castles (2:00 pm - 6:30 pm) - Small Group Tour from Lyon: $127
- Beaujolais Crus Wines & Castles (9:00 am - 1:30 pm) - Small Group Tour from Lyon: $127
- Beaujolais Wine Discovery - Half Day - Small group tour from Lyon: $127
- Beaujolais wine and Perouges village full day shared tour: $173
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Lyon $27
Sample the Local Flavors in Amman
Also in Amman, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Private Wine Tasting Tour in Amman: $87
- Full Day Tour of Ajloun Castle with Cable Car and Wine Tasting : $140
Typical Alcohol Prices in Lyon
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Lyon from other travelers:
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Drinks for 2$7.73
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Bottle of Wine$17
Sample the Local Flavors in Lyon
Also in Lyon, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Riviera Bar Crawl Party with Free Shots and Vip Entry: $23
- Wine Tasting and Introduction to Tasting Techniques: $88
- From Beaujolais Region Wine Tour with Tastings: $113
- Beaujolais: Half-Day Wine Tour: $113
- From Beaujolais Wine Tasting Day Tour: $113
- Music Tour with Wine Tasting: $114
- Golden stones Beaujolais Wine Tour with Tastings from Lyon: $115
- Beaujolais Half Day Wine Tasting Tour: $115
- Beaujolais 100% wine tour Small-Group Tour with Tasting from Lyon: $115
- Northern Rhône Valley Wine tour from Lyon Half Day: $127
- Beaujolais wine tour from Lyon half day: $127
- Guided tour and wine tasting Northern Rhône Valley: $138
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Lyon, we can see that Lyon is more expensive. And not only is Amman much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Amman is in Middle East and Lyon is in Europe, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Amman would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Amman 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 Lyon would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Lyon than you might in Amman.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Amman Expensive? and Is Lyon Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Lyon?
Amman has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Lyon. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Lyon, 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 Amman or Lyon?
Lyon has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Amman experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Amman or Lyon in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Amman as well as Lyon. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, most visitors come to Lyon for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
Amman is a little warmer than Lyon in the summer. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 25°C (77°F) in July, and Lyon fluctuates around 22°C (71°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Lyon. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Amman this time of the year. In the summer, Amman often gets more sunshine than Lyon. Amman gets 364 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lyon receives 285 hours of full sun.
Amman usually gets less rain in July than Lyon. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Lyon receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAmman 25°C (77°F)Lyon 22°C (71°F)
Should I visit Amman or Lyon in the Autumn?
Both Lyon and Amman are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Amman throughout the year. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Lyon because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Amman is a little warmer than Lyon. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Amman in October average around 20°C (68°F), and Lyon averages at about 14°C (56°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Amman. Amman usually receives more sunshine than Lyon during autumn. Amman gets 274 hours of sunny skies, while Lyon receives 127 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Amman usually receives less rain than Lyon. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Lyon receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAmman 20°C (68°F)Lyon 14°C (56°F)
Should I visit Amman or Lyon in the Winter?
Both Lyon and Amman during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Amman because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Lyon this time of year.
It's quite cold in Lyon in the winter. In January, Amman is generally much warmer than Lyon. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 8°C (46°F), and Lyon fluctuates around 4°C (39°F).
In the winter, Amman often gets more sunshine than Lyon. Amman gets 184 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lyon receives 62 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Amman. Amman usually gets more rain in January than Lyon. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Lyon receives 55 mm (2.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAmman 8°C (46°F)Lyon 4°C (39°F)
Should I visit Amman or Lyon in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Lyon. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round. Also, many travelers come to Lyon for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
Amman is a little warmer than Lyon in the spring. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 16°C (61°F) in April, and Lyon fluctuates around 11°C (53°F).
In Amman, it's very sunny this time of the year. Amman usually receives more sunshine than Lyon during spring. Amman gets 269 hours of sunny skies, while Lyon receives 174 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Amman usually receives less rain than Lyon. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Lyon receives 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAmman 16°C (61°F)Lyon 11°C (53°F)
Typical Weather for Lyon and Amman
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 55 mm (2.1 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 85 mm (3.4 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 14°C (56°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) |
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