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

Should you visit Le Mans or Oviedo?

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 Oviedo can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Le Mans or Oviedo?

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.

Oviedo

Oviedo is the capital city of the Asturias Principality in Northern Spain. It is a city of churches and cathedrals with many of its buildings designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Its old town, or Casco Antiguo, is the most historic part of Oviedo, where many of the UNESCO sites are situated.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to France, The Best Sightseeing Tours in France, The Best Contiki Tours to Spain, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Spain.

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Le Mans and Oviedo, we can see that Oviedo 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 Oviedo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Oviedo 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 Oviedo Expensive?.

Which is Bigger, Le Mans or Oviedo?

Oviedo has a larger population, and is about 46% larger than the population of Le Mans. When comparing the sizes of Le Mans and Oviedo, 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 Le Mans or Oviedo?

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 Le Mans or Oviedo in the Summer?

Both Oviedo and Le Mans are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Le Mans in the summer for the small town charm and the family-friendly experiences.

Le Mans is around the same temperature as Oviedo in the summer. The daily temperature in Le Mans averages around 19°C (66°F) in July, and Oviedo fluctuates around 19°C (65°F).

It's quite sunny in Oviedo. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Le Mans. Le Mans usually receives more sunshine than Oviedo during summer. Le Mans gets 231 hours of sunny skies, while Oviedo receives 203 hours of full sun in the summer.

In July, Le Mans usually receives more rain than Oviedo. Le Mans gets 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Oviedo receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.

Should I visit Le Mans or Oviedo in the Autumn?

Both Oviedo and Le Mans during the autumn are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Le Mans for the small town atmosphere during these months.

In the autumn, Le Mans is cooler than Oviedo. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Le Mans in October average around 13°C (55°F), and Oviedo averages at about 16°C (60°F).

In the autumn, Le Mans often gets less sunshine than Oviedo. Le Mans gets 117 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Oviedo receives 138 hours of full sun.

Le Mans usually gets less rain in October than Oviedo. Le Mans gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Oviedo receives 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Le Mans or Oviedo in the Winter?

The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Le Mans and Oviedo. The winter months attract visitors to Le Mans because of the museums and the cuisine.

The weather in Le Mans can be very cold. In January, Le Mans is generally much colder than Oviedo. Daily temperatures in Le Mans average around 5°C (40°F), and Oviedo fluctuates around 10°C (49°F).

Le Mans usually receives less sunshine than Oviedo during winter. Le Mans gets 54 hours of sunny skies, while Oviedo receives 95 hours of full sun in the winter.

Oviedo receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Le Mans usually receives less rain than Oviedo. Le Mans gets 74 mm (2.9 in) of rain, while Oviedo receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain each month for the winter.

Should I visit Le Mans or Oviedo in the Spring?

The spring brings many poeple to Le Mans as well as Oviedo. The small town charm are the main draw to Le Mans this time of year.

Le Mans is cooler than Oviedo in the spring. The daily temperature in Le Mans averages around 10°C (50°F) in April, and Oviedo fluctuates around 11°C (53°F).

In the spring, Le Mans often gets more sunshine than Oviedo. Le Mans gets 168 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Oviedo receives 143 hours of full sun.

Le Mans usually gets less rain in April than Oviedo. Le Mans gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Oviedo receives 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain this time of the year.

Typical Weather for Oviedo and Le Mans