A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Le Mans vs. Lastres for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Le Mans or Lastres?

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 Le Mans and Lastres can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Le Mans or Lastres?

Le Mans

Le Mans is a city in France, on the Sarthe River. Le Mans is found about 80 kilometers north of Tours, and south of Alencon. To many of course, Le Mans is famous only for a 24 hour racing event once a year. If you are not interested in cars and car racing, it is best to avoid visiting Le Mans in the middle of June. However, Le Mans also has a fantastic old town and is well worth the visit. Known as the Cite Plantagenet, this is where in 1129 Geoffrey Plantagenet married Matilda, daughter of Henry I of England and gave birth to Henry II.

Lastres

A city by the sea, Lastres (or Llastres) started out as a small fishing and whaling village accessible only by a dangerous path over cliffs. Today, it is still known as the "beautiful village of Asturias," with breathtaking views of the sea, streets full of historic charm, and a grand chain of mountains just inland. It is the perfect little getaway for someone wanting to bask in the beauty of nature with all the comforts of civilization at hand.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to France, The Best Sightseeing Tours in France, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Spain, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Spain.

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Le Mans and Lastres, we can see that Lastres is more expensive. And not only is Le Mans much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Le Mans would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Le Mans 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 Lastres would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Lastres than you might in Le Mans.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Le Mans Expensive? and Is Lastres Expensive?.

When is the best time to visit Le Mans or Lastres?

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 Le Mans or Lastres in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Le Mans as well as Lastres. Most visitors come to Le Mans for the small town charm and the family-friendly experiences during these months.

In the summer, Le Mans is around the same temperature as Lastres. Typically, the summer temperatures in Le Mans in July average around 19°C (66°F), and Lastres averages at about 19°C (66°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Lastres. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Le Mans this time of the year. In the summer, Le Mans often gets more sunshine than Lastres. Le Mans gets 231 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lastres receives 203 hours of full sun.

Le Mans usually gets more rain in July than Lastres. Le Mans gets 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Lastres receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Le Mans or Lastres in the Autumn?

Both Lastres and Le Mans are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The autumn months attract visitors to Le Mans because of the small town atmosphere.

In October, Le Mans is generally cooler than Lastres. Daily temperatures in Le Mans average around 13°C (55°F), and Lastres fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).

Le Mans usually receives less sunshine than Lastres during autumn. Le Mans gets 117 hours of sunny skies, while Lastres receives 138 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Le Mans usually receives less rain than Lastres. Le Mans gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Lastres receives 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.

Should I visit Le Mans or Lastres in the Winter?

Both Lastres and Le Mans during the winter are popular places to visit. The museums and the cuisine are the main draw to Le Mans this time of year.

It's quite cold in Le Mans in the winter. Le Mans is much colder than Lastres in the winter. The daily temperature in Le Mans averages around 5°C (40°F) in January, and Lastres fluctuates around 9°C (49°F).

In the winter, Le Mans often gets less sunshine than Lastres. Le Mans gets 54 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lastres receives 95 hours of full sun.

Lastres gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Le Mans usually gets less rain in January than Lastres. Le Mans gets 74 mm (2.9 in) of rain, while Lastres receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Le Mans or Lastres in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Le Mans and Lastres. Many travelers come to Le Mans for the small town charm.

In the spring, Le Mans is cooler than Lastres. Typically, the spring temperatures in Le Mans in April average around 10°C (50°F), and Lastres averages at about 12°C (53°F).

Le Mans usually receives more sunshine than Lastres during spring. Le Mans gets 168 hours of sunny skies, while Lastres receives 143 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Le Mans usually receives less rain than Lastres. Le Mans gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Lastres receives 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.

Typical Weather for Lastres and Le Mans