Which place is cheaper, Lugo or Lagos?
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 Lagos 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.
A coastal town in the south of Portugal, Lagos is known for its old world charm, plummeting cliffs, and Atlantic beaches. Many come to enjoy a full range of activities from beach-going and watersports to exploring cobbled streets lined with options for shopping and dining. Historic churches and castles add to the charm, as well as a clifftop lighthouse showing the way to Lagos for ships at sea.
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 2-Week Tours in Portugal, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Portugal, 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 Lagos is €118, while the average daily cost in Lugo is €98. 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 Lagos and Lugo in more detail.
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Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lagos:
Prices for flights to both Lugo and Lagos 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.
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Lagos.
Here are a few actual costs in Lagos 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 Lagos:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lagos and Lugo, we can see that Lagos is more expensive. And not only is Lugo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Lugo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Lugo 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 Lagos would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Lagos than you might in Lugo.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Lagos Expensive? and Is Lugo Expensive?.
Lugo has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Lagos. When comparing the sizes of Lagos 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 Lagos are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Lagos in the summer for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Lagos is a little warmer than Lugo. Typically, the summer temperatures in Lagos in July average around 25°C (77°F), and Lugo averages at about 19°C (66°F).
It's quite rainy in Lagos. In July, Lagos usually receives more rain than Lugo. Lagos gets 243 mm (9.6 in) of rain, while Lugo receives 25 mm (1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
Both Lugo and Lagos during the autumn are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Lagos for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In October, Lagos is generally much warmer than Lugo. Daily temperatures in Lagos average around 26°C (79°F), and Lugo fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
Lugo gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Lagos. Lagos usually gets more rain in October than Lugo. Lagos gets 125 mm (4.9 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 Lagos and Lugo. The winter months attract visitors to Lagos because of the shopping scene and the cuisine.
Lagos is much warmer than Lugo in the winter. The daily temperature in Lagos averages around 27°C (81°F) in January, and Lugo fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
Lugo receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Lagos usually receives less rain than Lugo. Lagos gets 13 mm (0.5 in) of rain, while Lugo receives 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
The spring brings many poeple to Lagos as well as Lugo. The beaches and the natural beauty are the main draw to Lagos this time of year.
In the spring, Lagos is much warmer than Lugo. Typically, the spring temperatures in Lagos in April average around 28°C (82°F), and Lugo averages at about 13°C (55°F).
Lagos receives a lot of rain in the spring. Lagos usually gets more rain in April than Lugo. Lagos gets 146 mm (5.7 in) of rain, while Lugo receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
Lagos | Lugo | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 27°C (81°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) |
Feb | 29°C (84°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
Mar | 29°C (84°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
Apr | 28°C (82°F) | 146 mm (5.7 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
May | 27°C (81°F) | 202 mm (8 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
Jun | 26°C (79°F) | 316 mm (12.4 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 243 mm (9.6 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 122 mm (4.8 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 160 mm (6.3 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) |
Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 128 mm (5 in) |