Which place is cheaper, Lugo or Izmir?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Izmir and Lugo. 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.
Izmir is a metropolitan city of Turkey and the second most populous city on the Aegean Sea after Athens, Greece. Known as Smyrna in antiquity, it was founded by the Greeks, taken over by the Romans, and rebuilt by Alexander the Great before becoming part of the Ottoman Empire in the 15th century. Most remnants of this past are gone; however, there are a few archaeological sites in addition to beaches, bustling city streets, and colorful markets.
Located in northwestern Spain, Lugo is a city of the Galicia region best known for its old city, completely surrounded by Roman walls. Within these walls are some of Lugo's most impressive sights including a striking city hall, elaborate cathedral, and many beautiful city squares and plazas. The city is also known for its festivals and is the capital of a province of the same name.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best G Adventures Tours to Turkey, The Best 3-Day Tours from Istanbul, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Spain, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Spain.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Izmir is $105, while the average daily cost in Lugo is $105. 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 Izmir and Lugo in more detail.
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Some specific examples of transportation prices in Izmir:
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Here are a few actual costs in Izmir for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
Here are a few actual costs in Lugo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Izmir:
When comparing the travel costs between Izmir and Lugo, we can see that Lugo 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.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Izmir Expensive? and Is Lugo Expensive?.
Izmir has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Lugo. When comparing the sizes of Izmir and Lugo, 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.
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.
Both Lugo and Izmir are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities.
In the summer, Izmir is a little warmer than Lugo. Typically, the summer temperatures in Izmir in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Lugo averages at about 19°C (66°F).
It's quite sunny in Lugo. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Izmir. Izmir usually receives more sunshine than Lugo during summer. Izmir gets 378 hours of sunny skies, while Lugo receives 248 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Izmir usually receives less rain than Lugo. Izmir gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Lugo receives 25 mm (1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
Both Lugo and Izmir during the autumn are popular places to visit.
In October, Izmir is generally a little warmer than Lugo. Daily temperatures in Izmir average around 19°C (67°F), and Lugo fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
It's quite sunny in Izmir. In the autumn, Izmir often gets more sunshine than Lugo. Izmir gets 232 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lugo receives 155 hours of full sun.
Lugo gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Izmir usually gets less rain in October than Lugo. Izmir gets 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Lugo receives 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Izmir and Lugo.
Izmir is cooler than Lugo in the winter. The daily temperature in Izmir averages around 9°C (48°F) in January, and Lugo fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
Izmir usually receives more sunshine than Lugo during winter. Izmir gets 131 hours of sunny skies, while Lugo receives 103 hours of full sun in the winter.
Lugo receives a lot of rain in the winter. Izmir gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Izmir usually receives around the same amount of rain as Lugo. Izmir gets 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain, while Lugo receives 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
The spring brings many poeple to Izmir as well as Lugo.
In the spring, Izmir is a little warmer than Lugo. Typically, the spring temperatures in Izmir in April average around 16°C (61°F), and Lugo averages at about 13°C (55°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Izmir this time of the year. In the spring, Izmir often gets more sunshine than Lugo. Izmir gets 231 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lugo receives 167 hours of full sun.
Izmir usually gets less rain in April than Lugo. Izmir gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Lugo receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
Izmir | Lugo | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 9°C (48°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) |
Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
May | 21°C (69°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
Nov | 15°C (58°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) |
Dec | 11°C (52°F) | 153 mm (6 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 128 mm (5 in) |