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 $178
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $135, while the average daily cost in Lyon is $178. 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 $61
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Lyon $122
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: $7.79
- Amman Transfer To Multiple Destinations: $20
- Private Airport Transfer from Amman: $22
- Amman Airport Transfer Pickup/Drop-Off: $22
- Airport Transfer To and From Amman: $23
- Amman Airport private Transfers From/To multi destinations: $24
- Amman hotels to Amman Queen Alia Airport (AMM) - Departure Private Transfer: $26
- From Amman :Private transfer to Airport, Dead Sea and Petra.: $26
- From Amman :Private transfer to Airport, Dead Sea and Petra: $26
- Amman Airport Private Departure Transfer: $27
- Amman Airport: Private Transfer to/from Amman Hotels: $27
- Amman Airport Private Arrival 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$5.94
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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: $99
- Transfer: Saint Exupéry Airport(LYS) to Lyon City Center: $55
- Transfer: Lyon City Center to Saint Exupéry Airport(LYS): $55
- Reliables Airports Transfers to Les deux Alpes: $268
- Private transfer from or to Lyon train stations - Lyon city by car or luxury van: $52
- Private Transfer: Port of LYON to Lyon Airport LYS in Sedan Car: $104
- Private Transfer: Port of LYON to Lyon Airport LYS in Luxury Van: $115
- Private Transfer: Lyon City to Lyon Airport LYS in Luxury Van: $115
- Private Transfer: Lyon Airport LYS to Lyon City in Luxury Van: $115
- Private Transfer: Lyon Airport LYS to Lyon City by Business Car: $104
- Private Transfer from Port of LYON to Lyon Railway Stations: $76
- Private Transfer Grenoble Airport GNB - Grenoble Ski Resort: $245
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:
- private cooking with local chef: $40
- Guided Food Tour in Downtown: $70
- Private Lunch or Dinner at a Local Traditional Restaurant in Amman: $80
- Women-Led Food Tour Through Amman’s Culinary Scene: $80
- The Best Culture&Food Tour With Majd The Local Guide: $81
- Amman Food Tours: 3-Hours Guided Walking Food Tour in Amman: $107
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Arak Experience: $140
Typical Food Prices in Lyon
Some typical examples of dining costs in Lyon are as follows:
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Pastry$1.94
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lyon
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Lyon.
- Lyon Old Town Food Tour with Local Specialties Tasting & Lunch: $78
- Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse Tasting and Lunch Food Tour: $87
- Afternoon Old Town Food tour: $87
- Lyon Small-Group Full Meal Food Tour by Do Eat Better: $99
- Food Tour by night: $99
- Lyon Sunset Food Tour – A Full Taste of France by Do Eat Better: $111
- Lyon Old Town Food Tour with 5 Authentic Dishes & Fine Wine: $126
- Food Tour Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse Tastings: $140
- Elegant 5-Course Rooftop Dinner with Panoramic Views of Lyon: $179
- Croix Rousse Market & Rooftop Cooking Class in Lyon: $217
- Lyon Street Food Tour with a Local Guide: $222
- Private Food Tour Halles of Lyon Paul Bocuse: $233
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:
- Amman Private City Tour with Local Lunch: $20
- Amman Old and New Private City Tour: $20
- Amman by Night Private Tour: $20
- Seven Sleepers Cave and King Abdullah Mosque Private Tour: $20
- Amman Private City Tour with Local Mansaf Lunch: $20
- Day or Night Walking Tour in Downtown With Local: $25
- Full Day Amman Private City Tour: $30
- Madaba Mount Nebo Baptism and Ma'in Private Guided Tour: $30
- Petra Madaba and Mount Nebo Private Guided Tour: $30
- Madaba Mount Nebo Baptism and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $30
- Amman and Seven Sleepers Cave Private Tour: $35
- Amman Madaba and Mount Nebo Private Tour: $35
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:
- 1 or 2-Hour Pedicab tour of Lyon: $35
- 2,000 Years of History: An Audio Tour of Vieux Lyon: $12
- 2h - Electric Bike Tour of Lyon with a Local Guide: $41
- 3 Hours Private Bike Tour in Lyon with a Guide: $190
- 3h - Electric Bike Tour of Lyon with a Local Guide: $64
- 4h Complete Lyon Experience: E-Bike, Food Tasting & Old Town Walk: $93
- Access to a Self-Guided Tour of the archaeological site of Lyon: $12
- BREAKFAST EXPERIENCE : Eat and Discover the Secret Passages: $34
- Beaujolais & Perouges Medieval Town (9:00 am to 5:15 pm - Small Group Tour Lyon: $169
- Beaujolais Crus Wines & Castles (2:00 pm - 6:30 pm) - Small Group Tour from Lyon: $127
- Beaujolais Day Guided Tour - Winery Tours and Tastings: $185
- Beaujolais Wine Discovery - Private Tour - Half Day: $269
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:
- Full Day Tour of Ajloun Castle with Cable Car and Wine Tasting: $127
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$7.77
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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:
- Lyon wine tasting and pétanque at the Tabareau Winery: $58
- Lyon Music & Wine tasting: $93
- Lyon's Hidden Wine Tasting & Local Specialties: $104
- Beaujolais 100% wine tour Small-Group Tour with Tasting from Lyon: $115
- Beaujolais Half Day Wine Tasting Tour: $115
- Golden stones Beaujolais Wine Tour with Tastings from Lyon: $115
- Northern Rhône Valley Wine tour from Lyon Half Day: $127
- Beaujolais wine tour from Lyon half day: $127
- The Original Syrah Wine Tour (2:00 pm - 6:30 pm) - Small Group Tour from Lyon: $127
- Lyon Wine Tasting: Small-Groups with a Professional Sommelier: $129
- Guided tour and wine tasting Northern Rhône Valley: $139
- Lyon Old Town Food & Wine Tasting Tour including a Bouchon Lyonnais: $140
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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