Should you visit Dublin or Lyon?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Dublin or Lyon, this travel cost comparison can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Dublin
Dublin is the vibrant and fun capital city of Ireland and home to over a third of the country's population. There are almost 2 million people in the metropolitan area. It's also the most common entry point into the country for visitors. Once you arrive, its a good idea to head over to the main tourist office in St. Andrew's Church off Grafton Street. They can give you maps and information to make sure your trip is efficient and fun. Many people enjoy seeing what remains of the Georgian architecture throughout the city. Much of the city is also modernist in style with many blocks made up of offices.
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.
Which city is cheaper, Lyon or Dublin?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Dublin is €112, while the average daily cost in Lyon is €100. 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Dublin and Lyon in more detail.
Accommodation
A hotel room in Dublin is about €106 This assumes double occupancy and modest accommodations.
A hotel room in Lyon is about €84 This assumes double occupancy and modest accommodations.
Food
Food in Dublin costs travelers about €39 per day on average. Restaurants can vary significantly in price, so choose wisely if you're trying to save money. Fast food and street stalls are typically your cheapest options, which sit down restaurants can be significantly more expensive.
On average, meal and food prices in Lyon cost around €33 per person, per day. While this price can vary widely by location, the type of restaurant, and the amount of food ordered, a typical meal often costs around €13.
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Food
Meals for one day
Dublin €39
Lyon €33
Typical Food prices in Dublin
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Dublin:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dublin
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Dublin.
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Skip the Line:Traditional Irish Night Show Ticket in Dublin with 3-Course Dinner:
$37
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Irish Craic & Cuisine (Cooking Class & Dinner):
$68
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Delicious Walking Food Tour:
$74
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Private Cooking Class in a Modern Home with Sea Views in Skerries, Dublin:
$77
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Skip the Line: Irish Night Show Including 4-Course Dinner Ticket:
$77
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Howth Craft Beer and Seafood Tour for private groups:
$87
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Private Tour: Secret Food Tours Dublin:
$95
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Christmas Finger Food & Canapé Cooking Class in Dublin City Center:
$106
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Learn to Make Your Own Sushi - 2.5 hour Cooking Class:
$106
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Private Dublin Walking Food Tour with a Local Food Historian:
$180
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Dublin Secret Food Tour w/ Private Tour Option:
$206
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5-Day Essential Cooking Class in Dublin with Professional Chef:
$485
Typical Food prices in Lyon
Some typical examples of dining costs in Lyon are as follows:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lyon
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Lyon.
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Lyon Old Town Walking Guided Food Tour:
$68
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Lyon 2.5-Hour Dinner Cruise:
$74
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Lyon Old Town Half-Day Walking Food Tour with Local Specialties Tasting & Lunch:
$93
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Lyon Old Town Five Tasting Stops Walking Food Tour with Lunch:
$108
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Lyon Quais Saint Antoine Private Gastronomic Food Tour:
$111
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Private Tour: Secret Food Tours Lyon:
$137
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Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse Food Tour:
$217
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Food tour in Lyon:
$258
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Secret Food Tours Lyon w/ Private Tour Option:
$296
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Lyon Food Tour:
$880
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Lyon Food Tour:
$880
Local Transportation
The average price of local transportation around Dublin is €14 per person, per day. As this average includes both taxis and public transport, keep in mind that the prices of private drivers and taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation.
The average price of local transportation around Lyon is €14 per person, per day. As this average includes both taxis and public transport, keep in mind that the prices of private drivers and taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation.
Typical Local Transportation prices in Dublin
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Dublin:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dublin
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Dublin:
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Ultra - Dublin Private Airport Transfer from Dublin Airport DUB to Cruise Port:
$8.71
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Ultra - Dublin Private Airport Transfer from Cruise Port to Dublin Airport DUB:
$8.71
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Ultra - Dublin Private Airport Transfer from Dublin Airport DUB to City Centre:
$9.41
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Ultra - Dublin Private Airport Transfer from City Centre to Dublin Airport DUB:
$9.41
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Private Airport Transfer from Dublin Airport to Dublin City Center:
$28
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Private Departure Airport transfer from Dublin City To Dublin Airport:
$30
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Private Airport Transfer: from Dublin to Dublin Airport (DUB):
$36
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Private Departure Transfer from Dublin City Center to Dublin Airport (DUB):
$36
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Private Arrival Transfer from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Dublin City Center:
$36
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Private Airport Transfer: Dublin Airport (DUB) to Dublin:
$41
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Dublin City Centre To Dublin Airport Private Car Transfer:
$42
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Dublin Airport To Dublin City Centre Private Car Transfer:
$42
Typical Local Transportation prices in Lyon
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Lyon:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lyon
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lyon:
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Airport Lyon - private VIP transfer to Megève on Mercedes V-class:
$649
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Airport Lyon - private VIP transfer to Morzine on Mercedes V-class:
$683
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Airport Lyon - private VIP transfer to Tignes on Mercedes V-class:
$683
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Airport Lyon - private VIP transfer to Val-d Isere on Mercedes V-class:
$702
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Courchevel: Lyon Airport (LYS) Private Transfer:
$728
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Departure Private Transfer Lyon City to Lyon Airport LYS by Business Car:
$66
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Departure Private Transfer Lyon City to Lyon Airport LYS by Luxury Van:
$87
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Departure Private Transfers from Lyon City to Lyon Airport LYS in Business Car:
$95
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Departure Private Transfers from Lyon City to Lyon Airport LYS in Luxury Van:
$103
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Low Cost Private Transfer From Grenoble-Isère Airport to Lyon City - One Way:
$284
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Low Cost Private Transfer From Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Lyon City - One Way:
$124
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Low Cost Private Transfer From Lyon-Bron Airport to Lyon City - One Way:
$65
Is it cheaper to fly into Dublin or Lyon?
Prices for flights to both Lyon and Dublin 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.
Entertainment
Dublin's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around €20 per person, per day. This cost can vary widely by the type of activity, however, as this includes admission tickets, day tours, museums, and other things to do.
Lyon's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around €16 per person, per day. This cost can vary widely by the type of activity, however, as this includes admission tickets, day tours, museums, and other things to do.
Typical Entertainment prices in Dublin
Here are a few typical costs in Dublin for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Wild Wicklow Tour
€26
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Guinness Brewery for Two
€27
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St Pauls Cathedral
€4.50
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Dublin Writer's Museum
€6.30
Tours and Activities in Dublin
Here are a few actual costs in Dublin for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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Skip the Line: Dublin Christ Church Cathedral Admission Ticket:
$9.33
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Self-Guided City Experience:
$12
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Dublin Rogues Tour is a walking tour in Merrion Square Park:
$12
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Self-Guided Audio Tour in English:
$14
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Virtual Dublin History, Culture & Craic Tour:
$15
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Dublin Walking Tour: The Dark Side:
$16
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Lonely Planet Experience: Dublin Highlights & Hidden Gems with a Local:
$17
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Silent Disco Walking Tour:
$17
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Historical 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour of Dublin:
$17
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Skip the Line: GPO Witness History Visitor Centre Admission Ticket:
$17
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Tour a piedi di Dublino in Italiano:
$18
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Dead Interesting Tour at Glasnevin Cemetery Museum:
$18
Typical Entertainment prices in Lyon
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Lyon are as follows:
Tours and Activities in Lyon
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Lyon are as follows:
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Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour (English):
$3.82
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Lyon City Historic Neighborhoods Guided Walking Tour (English):
$3.82
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Haunted Lyon City Exploration Game & Tour:
$5.66
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Private Lyon Ghost Tour: Haunted City Center Exploration Game:
$8.70
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Lyon Croix-Rousse City Tram Tour with Audio Guide:
$11
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Lyon Museum of Cinema Miniature Admission Ticket:
$12
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1 or 2-Hour Pedicab tour of Lyon:
$31
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2-Hour Highlights E-Bike Tour:
$34
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Lyon Small-Group Guided Electric Bike Tour with a Local Guide:
$37
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Lyon Like a Local Customized Private Guided Tour:
$38
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Lyon Highlights & Secrets Walking Guided Tour (small group) including Funicular:
$41
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2-Hour Day or Night Pedicab Tour:
$41
Alcohol
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Dublin may vary from person to person, on average a person spends €14 per day on alcoholic beverages.
The average person spends about €19 on alcoholic beverages in Lyon per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
Sample the Local Flavors in Dublin
Also in Dublin, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Authentic Brewery Tour:
$11
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Generation Pub Crawl:
$14
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Dublin Literary Pub Crawl:
$19
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Jameson Distillery Guided Tour with Whiskey Tasting:
$31
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Lonely Planet Experiences: Private Whiskey Distillery Excursion:
$541
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:
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Northern Rhône Valley Cheese & Wine Tasting Half Day Tour from Lyon:
$111
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Lyon Old Town Food & Wine Tasting Tour including a Bouchon Lyonnais:
$112
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The Original Syrah Wine Tour - Afternoon - Small Group Tour from Lyon:
$114
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The Original Syrah Wine Tour - Morning - Small Group Tours from Lyon:
$114
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Beaujolais Gourmet Wine Tour with Tastings from Lyon:
$123
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Macon & Beaujolais Wine Tour - Full Day - Small Group Tour from Lyon:
$147
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Cotes du Rhone Wine Tour - Full Day - Small Group Tour from Lyon:
$153
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Northern Rhône Valley Day Tour with Wine Tasting from Lyon:
$160
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Burgundy South of Region Small Group Day Tour with Local Wine Tasting from Lyon:
$160
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Beaujolais Region Vineyard Day Tour with Wine Tasting from Lyon:
$160
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Côte-Rôtie & Vienne Region Roman History with Wine Tasting from Lyon:
$243
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Rhône Valley Terroir Private Tour with Local Cheese & Wine Tasting from Lyon:
$280
When comparing the travel costs between Dublin and Lyon, we can see that Dublin is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
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