Which place is cheaper, Lyon or Kiev?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Kiev or Lyon?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Kiev and Lyon can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Kiev or Lyon?
Kiev
Kiev is the capital city and also the largest city in the Ukraine, with a population of almost 3 million in the metropolitan area. It is situated on the Dnieper River in the north central part of the country and is one of the oldest cities in Eastern Europe, dating back to the fifth century. The people in Kiev are quite friendly and welcoming, and are happy to have you in their city. It can, however, be difficult to communicate and get around if you don't speak at least a little Russian. It is doable with a little sign language and the help of a guide book with translations though.
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 10-Day Tours from Paris, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Paris.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKiev $26Lyon $134
The average daily cost (per person) in Kiev is $26, while the average daily cost in Lyon is $134. 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 Kiev and Lyon in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKiev $17Lyon $57
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKiev $34Lyon $114
Compare Hotels in Kiev and Lyon
Looking for a hotel in Kiev 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: Lyon Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kiev $1.03Lyon $18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kiev
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kiev:
- Private Arrival Transfer From Kyiv Boryspil International Airport (KBP): $24
- Private Departure Transfer To Kyiv Boryspil International Airport (KBP): $24
- Private Arrival Airport Transfer from Kyiv Boryspil Airport: $30
- Private Transfer: From Kyiv city to Kyiv Boryspil International Airport : $37
- Private Transfer from Zhulyany (Kyiv International Airport) to Kyiv: $42
- VIP Airport Transfer Service in Kiev: $43
- Private transfer: Boryspil International Airport to Kyiv: $48
- Kiev Departure Private Transfers from Kiev City to Kiev Zhulhany Airport IEV: $55
- Kiev Airport Transfers : Kiev City to Kiev Zhulhany Airport IEV in Business Car: $55
- Kiev Airport Transfers : Kiev Zhulhany Airport IEV to Kiev City in Luxury Van: $61
- Kiev Arrival Private Transfers from Kiev Zhulhany Airport IEV to Kiev City: $61
- Kiev Departure Private Transfers from Kiev City to Kiev Zhulhany Airport IEV: $61
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lyon
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Lyon:
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Funiculaire$5.57
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Hop-on Hop-off Tourist Bus$20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lyon
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lyon:
- Private transfer from or to Lyon train stations - Lyon city by car or luxury van: $47
- Private Transfer: Saint Exupéry Airport(LYS) to Lyon City Center: $52
- Private Transfer: Lyon City Center to Saint Exupéry Airport(LYS): $52
- Lyon City Card with Airport Transfer: $53
- Lyon St Exupery Airport to Les Deux/La Clusaz - Arrival Transfer: $71
- Lyon Airport (LYS) to Val d'Isere/Espace Killy: Arrival Transfer: $77
- Arrival Private Transfer from Lyon Airport LYS to Lyon City by Business Car: $79
- Departure Private Transfer Lyon City to Lyon Airport LYS by Business Car: $79
- 1-Way Private Transfer center to Saint Exupery Airport: $81
- 1-Way Private Transfer from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport: $81
- Excellecar Private Driver - Stations & Airports Transfers: $82
- Private Transfer between Lyon Satolas Airport and Lyon: $86
Is it cheaper to fly into Kiev or Lyon?
Prices for flights to both Lyon and Kiev 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 dayKiev $7.25Lyon $44
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kiev
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kiev.
- "Kiev Private Food Tour" - Taste the best Ukraine has to offer: $53
- Kyiv Restaurant Food Tour: Ukrainian Cuisine Tasting: $113
- Private Gastro/Food Tour In Kyiv : $144
- Cooking master class: $226
Typical Food Prices in Lyon
Some typical examples of dining costs in Lyon are as follows:
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Pastry$1.82
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lyon
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Lyon.
- Street Food Tour: $65
- Croix-Rousse District Vegan Food Tour with Tastings: $65
- Lyon Street Food Tour : $66
- 3h Lyon Vegan Food Tour: $66
- Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $67
- Afternoon Old Town Food tour: $77
- Lyon 2.5-Hour Dinner Cruise: $81
- 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: $97
- Guided Food Tour with Tastings and Wine: $102
- Guided Evening Food Tour: $102
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Kiev $2.04Lyon $22
Tours and Activities in Kiev
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Kiev are as follows:
- Underground Tunnels Exploration Tour: $34
- Kyiv Underground Tour: $35
- Panoramic Kyiv by Night Driving Tour with Private Guide: $38
- Kyiv Podil District Private Walking Tour with Local Guide: $38
- 2 Hours Private Walking Tour to Kiev Pechersk Lavra : $39
- Private Street Art Walking Tour with Local Guide - Best of Kyiv Murals: $39
- Sunrise in Kyiv Private Tour: $39
- Kyiv Metro Private Tour – Highlights of the Subway Stations: $39
- Soviet Kiev - 2 hours Walking Tour: $42
- Kiev Open Tour - History & Modern Life in 3 hours: $43
- Mysteries of Baikove Cemetery Private Guided Tour: $45
- Kiev Best Sights Private Half-Day Tour : $46
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$48
Tours and Activities in Lyon
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Lyon are as follows:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $4.31
- Lyon Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and Walking Tour: $4.84
- Hop-On Hop-Off City Cruise: $5.38
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.45
- Lyon Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.58
- Private Self-Guided Tour of the Curse Quest of Old Lyon: $8.74
- Access to a Self-Guided Tour to Traboules de Croix-Rousse: $8.77
- Lyon Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- French Resistance Smartphone Audio Walking Tour: $9.68
- Old Lyon Walking In App Audio Tour: $9.77
- Lyon Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $9.94
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKiev $6.40Lyon $25
Sample the Local Flavors in Kiev
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Kiev:
- Kiev Pub Crawling | Private Beer Tasting Tour: $77
- Speakeasy Bar Crawl: $135
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$7.29
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Bottle of Wine$16
Sample the Local Flavors in Lyon
Also in Lyon, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Beaujolais Segway Tour with Wine Tasting: $65
- Guided tour of Beaujolais by electric bike and wine tasting: $98
- Lyon Old Town Food & Wine Tasting Tour including a Bouchon Lyonnais : $99
- Lyon Music & Wine tasting: $104
- From Beaujolais Region Wine Tour with Tastings: $107
- Golden Stones Beaujolais Wine Tasting Trip from Lyon: $107
- Beaujolais: Half-Day Wine Tour: $107
- From Wine tasting and visits of the Beaujolais: $107
- Half-Day Côte-Rotie Wine Tasting Tour: $107
- Lyon : Music & Wine tasting tour: $108
- Beaujolais Half Day Wine Tasting Tour: $109
- Golden stones Beaujolais Wine Tour with Tastings from Lyon: $109
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kiev and Lyon, we can see that Lyon is more expensive. And not only is Kiev much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Kiev would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Kiev 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 Kiev.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Kiev Expensive? and Is Lyon Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Kiev or Lyon?
Kiev has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Lyon. When comparing the sizes of Kiev 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 Kiev 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 Kiev or Lyon in the Summer?
Both Lyon and Kiev are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, many travelers come to Lyon for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Kiev is generally around the same temperature as Lyon. Daily temperatures in Kiev average around 21°C (70°F), and Lyon fluctuates around 22°C (71°F).
In July, Kiev usually receives more rain than Lyon. Kiev gets 88 mm (3.5 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 JulyKiev 21°C (70°F)Lyon 22°C (71°F)
Should I visit Kiev or Lyon in the Autumn?
Both Lyon and Kiev during the autumn are popular places to visit. Also, many visitors come to Lyon in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
Kiev is cooler than Lyon in the autumn. The daily temperature in Kiev averages around 10°C (49°F) in October, and Lyon fluctuates around 14°C (56°F).
Kiev usually gets less rain in October than Lyon. Kiev gets 35 mm (1.4 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 OctoberKiev 10°C (49°F)Lyon 14°C (56°F)
Should I visit Kiev or Lyon in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Kiev and Lyon. Also, most visitors come to Lyon for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Lyon can be very cold during winter. Kiev can get quite cold in the winter. In the winter, Kiev is much colder than Lyon. Typically, the winter temperatures in Kiev in January average around -4°C (24°F), and Lyon averages at about 4°C (39°F).
In January, Kiev usually receives less rain than Lyon. Kiev gets 47 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 JanuaryKiev -4°C (24°F)Lyon 4°C (39°F)
Should I visit Kiev or Lyon in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Kiev as well as Lyon. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Lyon because of the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
In April, Kiev is generally around the same temperature as Lyon. Daily temperatures in Kiev average around 10°C (51°F), and Lyon fluctuates around 11°C (53°F).
Kiev usually gets less rain in April than Lyon. Kiev gets 49 mm (1.9 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 AprilKiev 10°C (51°F)Lyon 11°C (53°F)
Typical Weather for Lyon and Kiev
| Kiev | Lyon | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -4°C (24°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 55 mm (2.1 in) |
| Feb | -3°C (27°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Mar | 2°C (36°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 10°C (51°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| May | 17°C (62°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 85 mm (3.4 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (67°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Jul | 21°C (70°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 20°C (69°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Sep | 16°C (60°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 10°C (49°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 14°C (56°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 3°C (38°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | -1°C (30°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) |
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