Which place is cheaper, Lyon or Belgrade?
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 Belgrade or Lyon?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Belgrade and Lyon can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Belgrade or Lyon?
Belgrade
Belgrade is the capital city of the Republic of Serbia. Dating back to the 4th Century BC, is has seen many changes from Celtic tribes at its earliest beginnings to Roman rule, the Ottoman Empire, and Serbian independence. Relics of its past can be seen today in Belgrade's architecture and museums, while there are also a host of contemporary activities like nightlife, clubs, cafes, and concerts.
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 Budget Tours to Serbia, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Belgrade, 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 dayBelgrade $53Lyon $177
The average daily cost (per person) in Belgrade is $53, 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 Belgrade and Lyon in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBelgrade $31Lyon $60
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBelgrade $62Lyon $120
Compare Hotels in Belgrade and Lyon
Looking for a hotel in Belgrade 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: Belgrade Hotel Prices and Lyon Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Belgrade $5.70Lyon $19
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Belgrade
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Belgrade:
- Bus Transfer Between Airport and Slavija Square: $5.01
- Airport Transfer in Belgrade, Serbia: $41
- Airport Transfer to a city location: $45
- Champs Limo Belgrade Serbia Private Transfers: $48
- Belgrade Private Airport Transfer: $49
- Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport(BEG) to Belgrade - Arrival Transfer: $51
- Belgrade to Belgrade N. Tesla Airport (BEG) - Departure Transfer: $51
- Belgrade airport transfer (by car): $51
- Serbia: From Belgrade Airport to Belgrade One-way Transfer: $52
- Private transfer from Belgrade Airport: $59
- Belgrade Airport Transfers to/from any Destination: $65
- Nikola Tesla Airport Private Transfer: $67
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:
- Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) Private Transfer to Lyon City: $42
- Private transfer from or to Lyon train stations - Lyon city by car or luxury van: $50
- Transfer: Saint Exupéry Airport(LYS) to Lyon City Center: $55
- Transfer: Lyon City Center to Saint Exupéry Airport(LYS): $55
- Lyon City Card with Airport Transfer: $65
- Private Transfer from Port of LYON to Lyon Railway Stations: $76
- Lyon Airport (LYS) to Aix-les-Bains - Arrival Private Transfer: $81
- Arrival Private Transfer from Lyon Airport LYS to Lyon City by Business Car: $84
- Transfers by Private Drivers Lyon St Exupery Airport to Lyon: $85
- 1-Way Private Transfer center to Saint Exupery Airport: $85
- 1-Way Private Transfer from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport: $90
- Private Transfer between Lyon Satolas Airport and Lyon: $93
Is it cheaper to fly into Belgrade or Lyon?
Prices for flights to both Lyon and Belgrade 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 dayBelgrade $16Lyon $81
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Belgrade
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Belgrade.
- E-Scooter Serbian Food Tour: $71
- E-Scooter Serbian Food Tour: $80
- Private Serbian Food Cooking Experience in Belgrade with Meal: $82
- Private Walking and Food Tour in Belgrade: $112
- Folklore night in Belgrade with dinner: $181
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
- Lyon Street Food Tour : $71
- Croix-Rousse District Vegan Food Tour with Tastings: $74
- Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $74
- Street Food Tour: $74
- 3h Lyon Vegan Food Tour: $76
- Ultimate Bakeries, Chocolate and Pastries Food Tour: $77
- #1 Lyon Pastries Food Tour | 6 Tastings | Max 8ppl | Small Group : $78
- Asian cooking classes: make your own baos!: $85
- Lyon 2.5-Hour Dinner Cruise: $85
- Presqu'île : 3h Food tour in the heart of the city: $85
- Afternoon Old Town Food tour: $88
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Belgrade $4.60Lyon $23
Tours and Activities in Belgrade
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Belgrade are as follows:
- Skip the Line: Family Centar Sremska Mitrovica -Playroom for kids: $1.18
- Jack The Ripper Skip-the-Line Ticket in Belgrade: $3.53
- Red Star Football Club Museum Ticket: $7.95
- Walking Tour in Belgrade: $13
- Downtown Belgrade Walking Tour with Smartphone App: $15
- Sightseeing by Open-top Bus: $15
- Downtown Belgrade Smartphone App Self Guided GPS Tour: $15
- Bus tickets from airport to city centre: $16
- Yugoslavia Communist tour: $17
- Underground Tour with Glass of Wine: $17
- Red Star Football Club Stadium Tour Ticket: $28
- Belgrade walking tour 11:00 or 17:30: $28
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: $2.81
- Lyon's History and Must-Sees with a Lyonnais! (English Tour): $3.41
- Lyon Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $4.69
- Lyon Interactive City Tour: $5.68
- Hop-On Hop-Off City Cruise: $5.69
- Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour (English) : $5.88
- admission ticket to Brochier Soieries Silk Museum: $9.10
- Fourvière Hill Quest Experience in Lyon: $9.28
- Lyon Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone: $9.28
- Lyon UNESCO Heritage Walking Tour with an App: $9.99
- Lyon Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $11
- Lyon Capital of the Resistance Audio-guided tour: $12
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBelgrade $21Lyon $27
Sample the Local Flavors in Belgrade
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Belgrade:
- Belgrade Chuggalong - Pub Crawl: $24
- Belgrade Chuggalong - A unique Pub Crawl experience!: $24
- RE:PLAY Pub Crawl Belgrade: $48
- RePlay Pub Crawl in Belgrade: $56
- The Original Belgrade Pub Crawl with Unlimited Beer: $65
- 3-Hour Walking Local Wine Tasting Tour: $85
- Belgrade Local Serbian Wine Tasting Tour: $88
- Belgrade Beer tour with beer tasting and local craft brewery: $113
- Private Novi Sad, Titanic wine tasting and Farmer's House: $118
- Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci private tour with wine tasting: $163
- Northern Serbia: Sremski Karlovci & Novi Sad with Wine Tasting in a cellar : $212
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: $89
- Guided tour of Beaujolais by electric bike and wine tasting: $106
- 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
- Beaujolais Half Day Wine Tasting Tour: $115
- Golden stones Beaujolais Wine Tour with Tastings from Lyon: $116
- The Original Syrah Wine Tour (9:00 am - 1:30 pm) - Small Group Tours from Lyon: $116
- Beaujolais 100% wine tour Small-Group Tour with Tasting from Lyon: $116
- Lyon Music & Wine tasting: $118
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Belgrade and Lyon, we can see that Lyon is more expensive. And not only is Belgrade much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Belgrade would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Belgrade 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 Belgrade.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Belgrade Expensive? and Is Lyon Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Belgrade or Lyon?
Belgrade has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Lyon. When comparing the sizes of Belgrade 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 Belgrade or Lyon?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Belgrade or Lyon in the Summer?
Both Lyon and Belgrade are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Lyon because of the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Belgrade is generally around the same temperature as Lyon. Daily temperatures in Belgrade average around 23°C (73°F), and Lyon fluctuates around 22°C (71°F).
It's quite sunny in Lyon. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Belgrade. Belgrade usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Lyon during summer. Belgrade gets 285 hours of sunny skies, while Lyon receives 285 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Belgrade usually receives more rain than Lyon. Belgrade gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Lyon receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBelgrade 23°C (73°F)Lyon 22°C (71°F)
Should I visit Belgrade or Lyon in the Autumn?
Both Lyon and Belgrade during the autumn are popular places to visit. Also, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Lyon this time of year.
Belgrade is around the same temperature as Lyon in the autumn. The daily temperature in Belgrade averages around 14°C (57°F) in October, and Lyon fluctuates around 14°C (56°F).
In the autumn, Belgrade often gets more sunshine than Lyon. Belgrade gets 168 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lyon receives 127 hours of full sun.
Belgrade usually gets less rain in October than Lyon. Belgrade gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Lyon receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBelgrade 14°C (57°F)Lyon 14°C (56°F)
Should I visit Belgrade or Lyon in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Belgrade and Lyon. Also, many travelers come to Lyon for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Lyon. It's quite cold in Belgrade in the winter. In the winter, Belgrade is much colder than Lyon. Typically, the winter temperatures in Belgrade in January average around 2°C (35°F), and Lyon averages at about 4°C (39°F).
Belgrade usually receives more sunshine than Lyon during winter. Belgrade gets 71 hours of sunny skies, while Lyon receives 62 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Belgrade usually receives less rain than Lyon. Belgrade gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Lyon receives 55 mm (2.1 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBelgrade 2°C (35°F)Lyon 4°C (39°F)
Should I visit Belgrade or Lyon in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Belgrade as well as Lyon. Also, many visitors come to Lyon in the spring for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
In April, Belgrade is generally a little warmer than Lyon. Daily temperatures in Belgrade average around 14°C (56°F), and Lyon fluctuates around 11°C (53°F).
In the spring, Belgrade often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Lyon. Belgrade gets 178 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lyon receives 174 hours of full sun.
Belgrade usually gets less rain in April than Lyon. Belgrade gets 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Lyon receives 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBelgrade 14°C (56°F)Lyon 11°C (53°F)
Typical Weather for Lyon and Belgrade
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 2°C (35°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 55 mm (2.1 in) |
| Feb | 4°C (39°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Mar | 9°C (47°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (56°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| May | 18°C (65°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 85 mm (3.4 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Sep | 19°C (67°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 14°C (56°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (47°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 3°C (38°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) |
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