Which place is cheaper, Lille or Funchal?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Funchal or Lille?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Funchal or Lille? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Funchal or Lille?
Funchal
Funchal is the capital city of the autonomous region of Madeira on the island of Madeira. The city is located to the south between the cities of Santa Cruz and Camara de Lobos. It is actually named for the fennel plant which grows liberally on the island. The city was most significant as a shipping center between the 15th and 17th centuries. Today it has a population of over 100,000 people and is, arguably, one of the most picturesque cities in Portugal. It's appeal as a tourist destination has made it the leading Portuguese port for cruise line dockings.
Lille
Lille is a city in northern France on the Deule River near France's border with Belgium. It has the fourth largest urban area in France behind Paris, Lyon, and Marseille. Lille (Rijsel in Flemish) may be France's most underrated major city. In recent decades this once-grimy industrial metropolis, with its economy based on declining industries, has transformed itself into a glittering and self-confident cultural and commercial hub. Highlights for the visitor include an attractive old town with a strong Flemish accent, three renowned art museums, stylish shopping, some excellent dining options and a cutting-edge, student-driven nightlife scene. The Lillois have a well-deserved reputation for friendliness – and they're so proud of being friendly that they often mention it.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Portugal, The Best G Adventures Tours to 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 dayFunchal €93Lille €115
The average daily cost (per person) in Funchal is €93, while the average daily cost in Lille is €115. 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 Funchal and Lille in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFunchal €52Lille €55
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFunchal €104Lille €110
Compare Hotels in Funchal and Lille
Looking for a hotel in Funchal or Lille? 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: Funchal Hotel Prices and Lille Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Funchal €9.94Lille €28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Funchal
Also for Funchal, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Madeira Airport Shuttle Transfer one way: $9.81
- Private One way Transfer Madeira Airport to or from Funchal: $22
- Private Transfer from Madeira Airport(FNC) to Madeira Cruise Port: $26
- Funchal Airport(FNC) to Funchal hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $26
- Funchal Private Transfers Service to Madeira Airport: $29
- Madeira Airport Private Transfers Service To Funchal: $33
- Transfer Madeira Airport - Funchal: $35
- Minibus Transfer: Funchal - Madeira Airport: $38
- Premium Transfer Madeira Airport - Funchal: $44
- Transfer and Hiking PR8 Sao Lourenço : $44
- Madeira airport transfer for up to 8 people: $49
- Madeira Airport Round Trip Shuttle Transfers Service: $49
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lille
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lille:
- Private Transfer to or from Paris Orly Airport: $642
- Private Transfer to or from Paris CDG: $535
- Private Round trip transfer to Lille Airport (LIL) : $155
- Private One way transfer Lille Airport (LIL) : $77
- Lille Private Transfer from Lille city centre to Lille Airport (LIL): $57
- Lille Private Transfer from Lille Airport (LIL) to City centre: $57
- Private Transfer to or from Lille Airport: $53
- Toulouse Airport private transfer to Toulouse City center: $38
Is it cheaper to fly into Funchal or Lille?
Prices for flights to both Lille and Funchal 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 dayFunchal €31Lille €42
Typical Food Prices in Funchal
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Funchal:
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Coffee€1.40
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Funchal
For Funchal, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Private Walking Food Tour Around Funchal: $31
- Madeira Nights Tour - Dinner and Show: $41
- Sunset Tour to Pico do Arieiro with Dinner and Drinks included: $76
- Gourmet Wine & Food Tour: $112
- Gourmet Wine & Food Tour: $112
Typical Food Prices in Lille
Some typical examples of dining costs in Lille are as follows:
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Dinner for 2€37
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Funchal €15Lille €16
Tours and Activities in Funchal
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Funchal.
- Portugal eSIM Tourist Data Plan: $4.81
- Sacred Art Museum of Funchal Entry Ticket: $11
- Old Funchal Walking Tour: $15
- Scenic Route - Nuns Valley Tour: $25
- Funchal Hop-On Hop-Off Tour 3 in 1: $27
- Christmas Lights in Funchal Tuk Tuk Tour: $27
- São Vicente Caves and Volcano Center Half-Day Tour: $27
- Majestic West Tour : $31
- Amazing East Tour : $31
- Magnificent East Tour: $33
- Exorbitant West Tour: $33
- Santana / Typical Houses Tour: $33
Tours and Activities in Lille
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Lille are as follows:
- In Flanders Fields and Passchendaele Half Day Morning Tour: $87
- 1 Hour Private Lille Tour by Convertible 2CV with a Local Products Tasting: $65
- 30-Minutes Private Guided Tour of Lille by Convertible 2CV: $32
- Adventure 1h with a 3-seater Buggy: $119
- Christmas Joy in Tournai - Walking Tour: $247
- Discover Tournai while escaping the zombies! Escape game: $22
- Discover Tournai while playing! Escape game - The alchemist: $22
- From IEPER Private 4-hour Tour of the Ypres Battlefield: $265
- From Ypres 4hr Christmas Truce and Monster Mines of Messines PRIVATE Tour: $295
- From Ypres, The Christmas Truce to Passchendaele Ypres Based WW1 private tour: $294
- In Flanders Fields and Passchendaele Grand Tour: $240
- Lille - Private Historic Walking Tour: $425
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFunchal €16Lille €17
Sample the Local Flavors in Funchal
Also in Funchal, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Skywalk and 4x4 Adventure with Amazing Views and Wine Tasting: $49
- Half day jeep Wine tour and tasting, & sea cliff adventure: $53
- Bestselling Wine Tour, Tasting Experience & Skywalk 4x4 Adventure: $53
- Wine tasting and Jeep Adventure in Madeira's Majestic Countryside: $56
- Pub Crawl: $59
- Shore Excursion: Private Madeira Tour & Wine Tasting: $86
- Amazing Skywalk, Wine Tasting & 4x4 Adventure + Dolphin Watching: $97
- Guided Toboggan Ride and Madeira Wine Tasting Tour: $98
- Tuk Tuk Wine Tour - Madeira Island: $102
- Weekends Madeira Wine Tasting São Vicente: $109
- Wine Tour by Overland Madeira: $150
- Visiting local Vineyard With Wine Tasting & Lunch included: $158
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Funchal and Lille, we can see that Lille is more expensive. And not only is Funchal much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Funchal would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Funchal 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 Lille would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Lille than you might in Funchal.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Funchal Expensive? and Is Lille Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Funchal or Lille?
Lille has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Funchal. When comparing the sizes of Funchal and Lille, 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 Funchal or Lille?
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 Funchal or Lille in the Summer?
Both Lille and Funchal during the summer are popular places to visit. Also, many visitors come to Lille in the summer for the family-friendly experiences.
Funchal is a little warmer than Lille in the summer. The daily temperature in Funchal averages around 22°C (72°F) in July, and Lille fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
In Lille, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Funchal. In the summer, Funchal often gets more sunshine than Lille. Funchal gets 227 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lille receives 202 hours of full sun.
Funchal usually gets less rain in July than Lille. Funchal gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Lille receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyFunchal 22°C (72°F)Lille 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Funchal or Lille in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Funchal and Lille. Also, most visitors come to Lille for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In the autumn, Funchal is much warmer than Lille. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Funchal in October average around 21°C (70°F), and Lille averages at about 12°C (54°F).
Funchal usually receives more sunshine than Lille during autumn. Funchal gets 183 hours of sunny skies, while Lille receives 105 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Funchal gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Funchal usually receives more rain than Lille. Funchal gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Lille receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberFunchal 21°C (70°F)Lille 12°C (54°F)
Should I visit Funchal or Lille in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Funchal as well as Lille. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Lille because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
The weather in Lille can be very cold. In January, Funchal is generally much warmer than Lille. Daily temperatures in Funchal average around 16°C (61°F), and Lille fluctuates around 3°C (38°F).
In the winter, Funchal often gets more sunshine than Lille. Funchal gets 141 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lille receives 47 hours of full sun.
Funchal receives a lot of rain in the winter. Funchal usually gets more rain in January than Lille. Funchal gets 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Lille receives 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryFunchal 16°C (61°F)Lille 3°C (38°F)
Should I visit Funchal or Lille in the Spring?
Both Lille and Funchal are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, the natural beauty are the main draw to Lille this time of year.
Funchal is much warmer than Lille in the spring. The daily temperature in Funchal averages around 17°C (63°F) in April, and Lille fluctuates around 8°C (47°F).
Funchal usually receives more sunshine than Lille during spring. Funchal gets 182 hours of sunny skies, while Lille receives 158 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Funchal usually receives more rain than Lille. Funchal gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Lille receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilFunchal 17°C (63°F)Lille 8°C (47°F)
Typical Weather for Lille and Funchal
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 16°C (61°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 3°C (38°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Feb | 16°C (61°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 3°C (38°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| Mar | 16°C (61°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (63°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Oct | 21°C (70°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) |
| Dec | 18°C (64°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
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