Should you visit Lagos or Toulon?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the prices of travel for Lagos and Toulon. 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. So, let's dig into it.
Lagos
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.
Toulon
Located between Marseille and Nice, Toulon is in the western portion of the French Riviera and in the southeast of Provence. It's economy is heavily reliant on a French naval base in the area. This base is responsible for the creation of thousands of jobs. The city is also a significant tourist destination, with over 150,000 visitors every year.
Which city is cheaper, Toulon or Lagos?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Lagos is €94, while the average daily cost in Toulon is €95. 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 Lagos and Toulon in more detail.
Accommodation
Accommodation prices vary by location and style, but travelers pay on average about €98 for a double occupancy room in Lagos.
Toulon's average price for two people sharing a typical double-occupancy hotel room is €126. A typical place to stay for one person, per day is €63.
Food
Lagos food costs typically run travelers around €27 per day. Eating every meal in a nicer restaurant will drive the cost up, and grabbing fast food or casual meals will help you save money.
In Toulon travelers spend around €24 a day on food. You can save money by choosing casual restaurants or food stalls, or you can spend plenty more by dining in nicer restaurants at every meal.
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Food
Meals for one day
Lagos €27
Toulon €24
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lagos
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Lagos.
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Dinner + Jazz At The Metaphor in Lagos:
$80
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Classic Food Tour - Lagos:
$93
Local Transportation
The cost of a taxi ride in Lagos is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent €25 per person, per day, on local transportation in Lagos.
The cost of a taxi ride in Toulon is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent €5.71 per person, per day, on local transportation in Toulon.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lagos
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lagos:
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Lagos Shared Departure Transfer to Faro:
$26
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Transfer Lagos - Boavista Golf (Lagos):
$40
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Transfer Praia da Luz - Boavista Golf (Lagos):
$40
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Transfer Lagos - Alto Golf Pestana (Alvor):
$44
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Transfer Praia da Luz - Alto Golf Pestana (Alvor):
$44
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Faro Shared Transfer to or from Lagos:
$45
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Faro Private Transfer to or from Lagos:
$51
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Airport Transfer One Way:
$53
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Private Transfer Lagos Airport LOG to Ikeja-Ikoyi-Victoria Island - Business Car:
$58
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Private Transfer Ikeja-Ikoyi-Victoria Island to Lagos Airport LOG - Business Car:
$58
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Transfer Lagos - Alamos Golf (Portimão):
$58
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Transfer Praia da Luz - Alamos Golf (Portimão):
$62
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Toulon
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Toulon:
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Low Cost Private Transfer From Toulon-Hyères Airport to Toulon City - One Way:
$73
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Private Transfer Toulon Airport to Agay:
$162
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Private Transfer from Toulon Hyeres Airport to Antibes:
$220
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Private Transfer from Toulon Hyeres Airport to Bagnols en foret:
$153
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Private Transfer from Toulon Hyeres Airport to Boulouris:
$149
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Private Transfer from Toulon Hyeres Airport to Callian:
$166
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Private Transfer from Toulon Hyeres Airport to Cavalaire:
$112
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Private Transfer from Toulon Hyeres Airport to Cogolin:
$124
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Private Transfer from Toulon Hyeres Airport to Draguignan:
$137
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Private Transfer from Toulon Hyeres Airport to Fayence:
$166
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Private Transfer from Toulon Hyeres Airport to Frejus:
$137
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Private Transfer from Toulon Hyeres Airport to Gassin:
$112
Is it cheaper to fly into Lagos or Toulon?
Prices for flights to both Toulon 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.
Entertainment
Entertainment and activities in Lagos typically cost an average of €21 per person, per day. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.
Entertainment and activities in Toulon typically cost an average of €11 per person, per day. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.
Tours and Activities in Lagos
Here are a few actual costs in Lagos for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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2 Hour Lagos Historical Tour:
$14
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Brodie's Historical and Fun Lagos Walking Tour:
$19
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Grotto tour Ponta da Piedade Lagos:
$19
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Lagos Walking Tour with Local Historian:
$19
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Tour to go inside the Ponta da Piedade Caves/Grottos and see the beaches - Lagos:
$22
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Lagos Zoo Admission Ticket:
$22
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Ponta da Piedade Cruise to Caves and Beaches with Local Guide:
$25
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Ponta da Piedade Grotto Tour in Lagos, Algarve:
$25
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Ponta da Piedade Sunset Tour in Lagos, Algarve:
$31
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Coast Cruise Trip to Ponta da Piedade from Lagos:
$31
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Sailing cave tour Ponta da Piedade Lagos:
$31
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Fast Adventure to the Benagil Caves on a Speedboat - Starting at Lagos:
$37
Tours and Activities in Toulon
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Toulon are as follows:
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Guided Tour in Port & Old City:
$50
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Full-Day VIP Village Tour of Provence:
$498
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Provence Villages Private Day Tour including Cassis Toulon Shore Excursion:
$998
Alcohol
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Lagos may vary from person to person, on average a person spends €5.43 per day on alcoholic beverages.
The average person spends about €11 on alcoholic beverages in Toulon per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
Sample the Local Flavors in Lagos
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Lagos:
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Algarve Wine Tour in a VW T2 Van:
$57
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Small-Group Day Tour of Silves and Monchique with Wine Tasting:
$69
Sample the Local Flavors in Toulon
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Toulon:
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Toulon Shore Excursion - Private Full Day Wine Tour in Provence:
$349
When comparing the travel costs between Lagos and Toulon, we can see that Toulon 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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