Which place is cheaper, A Coruna or Lyon?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Lyon or A Coruna?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Lyon or A Coruna, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Lyon or A Coruna?
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.
A Coruna
A Coruna is a busy port city located on a promontory of Spain's Galicia region. It is the capital city of a province of the same name, exhibiting a mix of the old and new from an ancient Roman lighthouse to modern apartments known for their glass balconies. Some of the highlights include the variety of architecture both age-old and modern, the old town, several museums, the harbor, and beaches.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Paris, The Best 2-Week Tours from Paris, The Best 10-Day Tours from Barcelona, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Madrid.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLyon €125A Coruna €89
The average daily cost (per person) in Lyon is €125, while the average daily cost in A Coruna is €89. 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 Lyon and A Coruna in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLyon €53A Coruna €51
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLyon €106A Coruna €102
Compare Hotels in Lyon and A Coruna
Looking for a hotel in Lyon or A Coruna? 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 and A Coruna Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lyon €17A Coruna €13
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lyon
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Lyon:
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Funiculaire€5.20
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Hop-on Hop-off Tourist Bus€19
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lyon
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lyon:
- Superior Private Transfer From Lyon City to Geneva City: $295
- Private transfer from or to Lyon train stations - Lyon city by car or luxury van: $46
- Private arrival OR departure transfer in Lyon (hotel OR airport pick-up): $177
- Private Transfer: Port of LYON to Lyon Airport LYS in Sedan Car: $97
- Private Transfer: Port of LYON to Lyon Airport LYS in Luxury Van: $103
- Private Transfer: Lyon to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS): $124
- Private Transfer: Lyon City to Lyon Airport LYS in Luxury Van: $103
- Private Transfer: Lyon City to Lyon Airport LYS in Business Car: $97
- Private Transfer: Lyon Airport LYS to Lyon City in Business Car: $97
- Private Transfer: (LYS) Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport to Lyon: $124
- Private Transfer between Lyon Satolas Airport and Lyon: $86
- Private Transfer Grenoble Airport GNB - Grenoble Ski Resort: $229
Hired Cars and Shuttles in A Coruna
Also for A Coruna, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from La Coruna Port to Santiago Airport (SCQ): $72
- Private Transfer from La Coruna Port to Santiago city hotels: $72
- Transfer from Coruna Airport to Ferrol: $131
Is it cheaper to fly into Lyon or A Coruna?
Prices for flights to both A Coruna and Lyon 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 dayLyon €41A Coruna €28
Typical Food Prices in Lyon
Some typical examples of dining costs in Lyon are as follows:
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Pastry€1.70
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lyon
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Lyon.
- Street Food Tour: $64
- Croix-Rousse District Vegan Food Tour with Tastings: $64
- Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $66
- Afternoon Old Town Food tour: $76
- Lyon 2.5-Hour Dinner Cruise: $80
- 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: $96
- Guided Food Tour with Tastings and Wine: $102
- Guided Evening Food Tour: $102
- Lyon Evening Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $104
- Food Tour in Lyon - Do Eat Better Experience: $104
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in A Coruna
For A Coruna, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- The Great Dinner in A Coruña - Escape urban room: $64
- Food Market visit and Cooking Workshop in A Coruña: $104
- 3 Hour Tapas Tasting and Cooking Class in A Coruna: $104
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lyon €20A Coruna €9.72
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€45
Tours and Activities in Lyon
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Lyon are as follows:
- 1 or 2-Hour Pedicab tour of Lyon: $27
- 1-hour tourist walk with guide: $38
- Access to a Self-Guided Tour of the archaeological site of Lyon: $8.72
- Access to a Self-Guided Tour to Traboules de Croix-Rousse: $8.72
- Alternative Tour: Murals and Hidden Frescoes of Lyon: $46
- An unusual city tour with sketches: $64
- Audio-Guided Tour of the United States Quarter and Painted Walls: $11
- Audio-guided tour of Old Lyon: $11
- Audio-guided tour of the Fourvière and the Sacred Hill: $11
- Beaujolais & Perouges Medieval Town (9:00 am to 5:15 pm - Small Group Tour Lyon: $136
- Beaujolais Wines & Castles - Private Tour - Half Day: $268
- Best Intro Tour of Lyon with a Local: $141
Typical Entertainment Prices in A Coruna
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for A Coruna's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Tower of Hercules€3.00
Tours and Activities in A Coruna
For A Coruna, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Group walking tour in Lugo: $1.09
- A Coruña Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.95
- Guided Tour Lugo: $27
- Segway Tour Tower of Hercules: $32
- Essential Walking Tour through the Emblematic Places of Coruña: $32
- A Coruña boat tour from the sea: $38
- Private Walking Tour around Coruña with Beer or Wine: $53
- E-bike Tour La Coruña: $64
- Full-Day Excursion to Santiago from A Coruña for Cruisers Only: $75
- A Coruña Private Walking Tour : $82
- 2 Hours Private Walking Tour in Lugo: $82
- 2 Hour Private Old Town Walking Tour in La Coruña: $152
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLyon €24A Coruna €13
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€6.80
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Bottle of Wine€15
Sample the Local Flavors in Lyon
Also in Lyon, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Lyon : Music & Wine tasting tour: $96
- Lyon Old Town Food & Wine Tasting Tour including a Bouchon Lyonnais : $98
- Guided tour of Beaujolais by electric bike and wine tasting: $98
- Lyon Music & Wine tasting: $104
- Golden Stones Beaujolais Wine Tasting Trip from Lyon: $106
- Beaujolais: Half-Day Wine Tour: $106
- From Wine tasting and visits of the Beaujolais: $106
- Half-Day Côte-Rotie Wine Tasting Tour: $106
- From Beaujolais Region Wine Tour with Tastings: $106
- Beaujolais Half Day Wine Tasting Tour: $108
- Beaujolais 100% wine tour Small-Group Tour with Tasting from Lyon: $108
- Guided tour and wine tasting Northern Rhône Valley: $108
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lyon and A Coruna, we can see that Lyon is more expensive. And not only is A Coruna much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to A Coruna would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in A Coruna 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 A Coruna.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Lyon Expensive? and Is A Coruna Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Lyon or A Coruna?
Lyon has a larger population, and is about 95% larger than the population of A Coruna. When comparing the sizes of Lyon and A Coruna, 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 Lyon or A Coruna?
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 Lyon or A Coruna in the Summer?
Both A Coruna and Lyon during the summer are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Lyon for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Lyon is generally a little warmer than A Coruna. Daily temperatures in Lyon average around 22°C (71°F), and A Coruna fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
In A Coruna, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Lyon. In the summer, Lyon often gets more sunshine than A Coruna. Lyon gets 285 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while A Coruna receives 248 hours of full sun.
Lyon usually gets more rain in July than A Coruna. Lyon gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while A Coruna receives 25 mm (1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLyon 22°C (71°F)A Coruna 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Lyon or A Coruna in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Lyon and A Coruna. 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.
Lyon is cooler than A Coruna in the autumn. The daily temperature in Lyon averages around 14°C (56°F) in October, and A Coruna fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
Lyon usually receives less sunshine than A Coruna during autumn. Lyon gets 127 hours of sunny skies, while A Coruna receives 155 hours of full sun in the autumn.
A Coruna receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Lyon usually receives less rain than A Coruna. Lyon gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while A Coruna receives 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLyon 14°C (56°F)A Coruna 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Lyon or A Coruna in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Lyon as well as A Coruna. Most visitors come to Lyon for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Lyon can be very cold during winter. In the winter, Lyon is much colder than A Coruna. Typically, the winter temperatures in Lyon in January average around 4°C (39°F), and A Coruna averages at about 11°C (51°F).
In the winter, Lyon often gets less sunshine than A Coruna. Lyon gets 62 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while A Coruna receives 103 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in A Coruna. Lyon usually gets less rain in January than A Coruna. Lyon gets 55 mm (2.1 in) of rain, while A Coruna receives 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLyon 4°C (39°F)A Coruna 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Lyon or A Coruna in the Spring?
Both A Coruna and Lyon are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The spring months attract visitors to Lyon because of the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
In April, Lyon is generally around the same temperature as A Coruna. Daily temperatures in Lyon average around 11°C (53°F), and A Coruna fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
Lyon usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as A Coruna during spring. Lyon gets 174 hours of sunny skies, while A Coruna receives 167 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Lyon usually receives less rain than A Coruna. Lyon gets 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while A Coruna receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLyon 11°C (53°F)A Coruna 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for A Coruna and Lyon
| Lyon | A Coruna | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 4°C (39°F) | 55 mm (2.1 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) |
| Feb | 6°C (42°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (47°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Apr | 11°C (53°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| May | 15°C (60°F) | 85 mm (3.4 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 19°C (66°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Jul | 22°C (71°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Aug | 21°C (70°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (65°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (56°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (46°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) |
| Dec | 4°C (40°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 128 mm (5 in) |
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