Which place is cheaper, Lyon or Aveiro?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Aveiro 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 Aveiro 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: Aveiro or Lyon?
Aveiro
Aveiro has great canals that are lined by houses. Because of this ambiance, the town has earned its nickname the "Portuguese Venice." While it's similar, don't put too much into the name. The town is also known for it's colorful boats, referred to as moliceiros, that ride along the canals and under the bridges.
While the canals are lovely, most visitors actually come for the beaches. Aveiro's beaches are known for their clean and pristine sand. The shore is referred to as the Silver Coast, and has comfortably warm water, which is another major draw to the area.
Aveiro is comfortable year around because it's winters are mild and warm and its summer is somewhat cool. The winter months get the most rain and the summer is usually the driest. If you're there during the fall and winter, the winds will be strong making it the best time for surfing, sailing, and other water sports.
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 Food and Culinary Tours in Portugal, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Portugal, 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 dayAveiro €80Lyon €125
The average daily cost (per person) in Aveiro is €80, while the average daily cost in Lyon is €125. 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 Aveiro and Lyon in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAveiro €46Lyon €53
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAveiro €92Lyon €106
Compare Hotels in Aveiro and Lyon
Looking for a hotel in Aveiro 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: Aveiro Hotel Prices and Lyon Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Aveiro €8.57Lyon €17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aveiro
Also for Aveiro, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Aveiro Private Transfer:To/From the Oporto Airport: $128
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lyon
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Lyon:
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Funiculaire€5.20
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Hop-on Hop-off Tourist Bus€19
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lyon
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lyon:
- Superior Private Transfer From Lyon City to Geneva City: $295
- Private Direct Transfer from Lyon to Geneva: $274
- Private Transfer Grenoble Airport GNB - Grenoble Ski Resort: $229
- Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Morzine Avoriaz Round Trip Transfer: $185
- Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Meribel - Arrival Private Transfer: $180
- Lyon St Exupery Airport to Courchevel/Les Arcs - Arrival Transfer: $180
- Private arrival OR departure transfer in Lyon (hotel OR airport pick-up): $177
- Lyon Saint Exupery Airport(LYS) to Alpe d'Huez - Arrival Transfer: $164
- Lyon Exupery Airport to Les Deux La Clusaz Round Trip Transfer: $142
- Lyon Private Transfer from Lyon Airport (LYS) to City centre: $131
- Lyon Private Transfer from Lyon city centre to Lyon (LYS) Airport: $131
- Private Transfer: (LYS) Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport to Lyon: $124
Is it cheaper to fly into Aveiro or Lyon?
Prices for flights to both Lyon and Aveiro 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 dayAveiro €28Lyon €41
Typical Food Prices in Lyon
Some typical examples of dining costs in Lyon are as follows:
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Pastry€1.70
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lyon
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Lyon.
- Street Food Tour: $64
- Croix-Rousse District Vegan Food Tour with Tastings: $64
- Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $66
- Afternoon Old Town Food tour: $76
- Lyon 2.5-Hour Dinner Cruise: $80
- Cultural Walking Food Tour in the Vieux Lyon District: $86
- Lyon Old Town Half-Day Walking Food Tour with Local Specialties Tasting & Lunch: $93
- Old Town Food Tour: $96
- Guided Food Tour with Tastings and Wine: $102
- Guided Evening Food Tour: $102
- Lyon Evening Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $104
- Food Tour in Lyon - Do Eat Better Experience: $104
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Aveiro €8.57Lyon €20
Tours and Activities in Aveiro
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Aveiro.
- From Porto: e-Bike Tour in Aveiro, Boat Trip and Costa Nova!: $84
- Aveiro Privat City Tour w/ Local Boat 1 H Cruise & Egg Sweet: $96
- Coimbra & Aveiro Amazing Cultural Full Day Tour from Porto: $102
- Aveiro Private Tour, Bairrada Wine Cellars & Roasted Piglet: $117
- Private Tour to Aveiro and Costa Nova unique striped houses: $117
- Aveiro Tour: $139
- From Lisbon: Aveiro, Moliceiro Boat and Coimbra Tour: $139
- Half Day Tour with Boat Ride: $150
- From Porto Private Tour Half Day in Aveiro and Costa Nova: $273
- Porto to Lisbon private Tour, choose 2 or 3 stops on the way: $312
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€45
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: $27
- 1-hour tourist walk with guide: $38
- Access to a Self-Guided Tour of the archaeological site of Lyon: $8.72
- Access to a Self-Guided Tour to Traboules de Croix-Rousse: $8.72
- Alternative Tour: Murals and Hidden Frescoes of Lyon: $46
- An unusual city tour with sketches: $64
- Audio-Guided Tour of the United States Quarter and Painted Walls: $11
- Audio-guided tour of Old Lyon: $11
- Audio-guided tour of the Fourvière and the Sacred Hill: $11
- Beaujolais & Perouges Medieval Town (9:00 am to 5:15 pm - Small Group Tour Lyon: $136
- Beaujolais Wines & Castles - Private Tour - Half Day: $268
- Best Intro Tour of Lyon with a Local: $141
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAveiro €17Lyon €24
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€6.80
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Bottle of Wine€15
Sample the Local Flavors in Lyon
Also in Lyon, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Lyon : Music & Wine tasting tour: $96
- Lyon Old Town Food & Wine Tasting Tour including a Bouchon Lyonnais : $98
- Guided tour of Beaujolais by electric bike and wine tasting: $98
- Lyon Music & Wine tasting: $104
- Golden Stones Beaujolais Wine Tasting Trip from Lyon: $106
- Beaujolais: Half-Day Wine Tour: $106
- From Wine tasting and visits of the Beaujolais: $106
- Half-Day Côte-Rotie Wine Tasting Tour: $106
- From Beaujolais Region Wine Tour with Tastings: $106
- Beaujolais Half Day Wine Tasting Tour: $108
- Beaujolais 100% wine tour Small-Group Tour with Tasting from Lyon: $108
- Guided tour and wine tasting Northern Rhône Valley: $108
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Aveiro and Lyon, we can see that Lyon is more expensive. And not only is Aveiro much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Aveiro would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Aveiro 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 Aveiro.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Aveiro Expensive? and Is Lyon Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Aveiro or Lyon?
Lyon has a larger population, and is about 9 times larger than the population of Aveiro. When comparing the sizes of Aveiro 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 Aveiro or Lyon?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Aveiro or Lyon in the Summer?
Both Lyon and Aveiro during the summer are popular places to visit. Furthermore, most visitors come to Lyon for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In July, Aveiro is generally around the same temperature as Lyon. Daily temperatures in Aveiro average around 21°C (69°F), and Lyon fluctuates around 22°C (71°F).
In Lyon, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Aveiro. In the summer, Aveiro often gets more sunshine than Lyon. Aveiro gets 308 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lyon receives 285 hours of full sun.
Aveiro usually gets less rain in July than Lyon. Aveiro gets 16 mm (0.6 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 JulyAveiro 21°C (69°F)Lyon 22°C (71°F)
Should I visit Aveiro or Lyon in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Aveiro and Lyon. Furthermore, 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.
Aveiro is a little warmer than Lyon in the autumn. The daily temperature in Aveiro averages around 17°C (62°F) in October, and Lyon fluctuates around 14°C (56°F).
Aveiro usually receives more sunshine than Lyon during autumn. Aveiro gets 184 hours of sunny skies, while Lyon receives 127 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Aveiro gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Aveiro usually receives more rain than Lyon. Aveiro gets 131 mm (5.2 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 OctoberAveiro 17°C (62°F)Lyon 14°C (56°F)
Should I visit Aveiro or Lyon in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Aveiro as well as Lyon. Additionally, 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 the winter, Aveiro is much warmer than Lyon. Typically, the winter temperatures in Aveiro in January average around 10°C (50°F), and Lyon averages at about 4°C (39°F).
In the winter, Aveiro often gets more sunshine than Lyon. Aveiro gets 124 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lyon receives 62 hours of full sun.
Aveiro receives a lot of rain in the winter. Aveiro usually gets more rain in January than Lyon. Aveiro gets 171 mm (6.7 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 JanuaryAveiro 10°C (50°F)Lyon 4°C (39°F)
Should I visit Aveiro or Lyon in the Spring?
Both Lyon and Aveiro are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, many travelers come to Lyon for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
In April, Aveiro is generally a little warmer than Lyon. Daily temperatures in Aveiro average around 14°C (56°F), and Lyon fluctuates around 11°C (53°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Aveiro. Aveiro usually receives more sunshine than Lyon during spring. Aveiro gets 217 hours of sunny skies, while Lyon receives 174 hours of full sun in the spring.
It's quite rainy in Aveiro. In April, Aveiro usually receives more rain than Lyon. Aveiro gets 112 mm (4.4 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 AprilAveiro 14°C (56°F)Lyon 11°C (53°F)
Typical Weather for Lyon and Aveiro
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 171 mm (6.7 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 55 mm (2.1 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (51°F) | 169 mm (6.7 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (56°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| May | 16°C (60°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 85 mm (3.4 in) |
| Jun | 19°C (66°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Jul | 21°C (69°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 20°C (69°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Sep | 20°C (67°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (62°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) | 14°C (56°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 13°C (55°F) | 152 mm (6 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 11°C (51°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) |
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