Which place is cheaper, Bogota or Lyon?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Lyon or Bogota?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Lyon or Bogota, 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 Bogota?
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.
Bogota
Sprawling across a high altitude in the Columbian Andes region, Bogota is the capital city of Columbia. It is a mix of the old and new with century-old plazas and churches shadowed by towering skyscrapers, museums representing the history, art, and culture of the region, as well as a mix of distinct neighborhoods from quaint and historic to trendy and contemporary.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Paris, The Best 2-Week Tours from Paris, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Colombia, and The Best Adventure Tours to Colombia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLyon €125Bogota €48
The average daily cost (per person) in Lyon is €125, while the average daily cost in Bogota is €48. 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 Bogota in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLyon €53Bogota €24
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLyon €106Bogota €48
Compare Hotels in Lyon and Bogota
Looking for a hotel in Lyon or Bogota? 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 Bogota Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lyon €17Bogota €8.00
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:
- Transfer Privé Lyon saint exupery airport to lyon : $120
- Superior Private Transfer From Lyon City to Geneva City: $297
- Private transfer from or to Lyon train stations - Lyon city by car or luxury van: $47
- Private Transfer: Saint Exupéry Airport(LYS) to Lyon City Center: $52
- Private Transfer: Port of LYON to Lyon Airport LYS in Sedan Car: $98
- Private Transfer: Port of LYON to Lyon Airport LYS in Luxury Van: $103
- Private Transfer: Lyon to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS): $125
- Private Transfer: Lyon City to Lyon Airport LYS in Luxury Van: $103
- Private Transfer: Lyon City Center to Saint Exupéry Airport(LYS): $52
- Private Transfer: Lyon Airport LYS to Lyon City in Luxury Van: $103
- Private Transfer: Lyon Airport LYS to Lyon City in Business Car: $98
- Private Transfer: (LYS) Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport to Lyon: $124
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bogota
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Bogota are as follows:
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Taxi from Airport€6.90
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Taxi Ride€0.36
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2 Bus Passes€0.81
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bogota
Also for Bogota, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from the Airport to Hotels in Bogota: $12
- Private Arrival or Departure Transfer: El Dorado Airport (One Way): $13
- Transfer from El Dorado Airport to Hotels in Bogota (one way): $15
- Transfer in private SUV from Bogota City - Bogota Airport (BOG): $18
- Private Bogota airport pick up transfer service: $20
- Private Transfer El Dorado Airport to Hotels in Bogotá: $20
- Premium Private Transfer from El Dorado Airport to Bogota Hotels: $21
- Bogota Airport BOG to Downtown Hotels Arrival Private Transfer: $24
- Private Arrival Transfer : From Airport to Bogotá Hotels : $31
- Private Transfer from Bogotá-El Dorado (BOG) Airport to Bogotá City: $33
- Andres Carne de Res Chia • Premium Private Transfer: $39
- Salt Cathedral Zipaquira • Premium Private Transfer: $39
Is it cheaper to fly into Lyon or Bogota?
Prices for flights to both Bogota 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 €41Bogota €12
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: $65
- Croix-Rousse District Vegan Food Tour with Tastings: $65
- Lyon Street Food Tour : $66
- 3h Lyon Vegan Food Tour: $66
- Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $67
- Afternoon Old Town Food tour: $77
- Lyon 2.5-Hour Dinner Cruise: $81
- 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: $97
- Guided Food Tour with Tastings and Wine: $102
- Guided Evening Food Tour: $102
Typical Food Prices in Bogota
For Bogota, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Breakfast€1.43
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Hot Dog€0.84
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bogota
For Bogota, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Bogota Local Food Tour in the City Center: $13
- Viejo Bogota Food Tour with 12+ Tastings: $49
- PALOQUEMAO MARKET FOOD TOUR. EXOTIC FRUIT. LOCAL SNACKS. /Min 2 pax: $55
- Bogota Food Tour • Private Car • Fruits Cacao Lunch Coffee Beer: $59
- Private Colombian Cooking Class and Market Tour In Bogota: $90
- Dinner and party at Andres Carne de Res DC: $100
- Private Street Food Tour in Candelaria Bogota: $131
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lyon €20Bogota €12
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 to Traboules de Croix-Rousse: $8.77
- Alternative Tour: Murals and Hidden Frescoes of Lyon: $46
- An unusual city tour with sketches: $65
- 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 Wine Discovery - Private Tour - Half Day: $253
- Beaujolais Wines & Castles - Private Tour - Half Day: $269
- Best Intro Tour of Lyon with a Local: $142
- Cheese and Wine Accord Tour at Château de Champ-Renard: $55
Typical Entertainment Prices in Bogota
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Bogota's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Beer€1.20
Tours and Activities in Bogota
For Bogota, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Party Tour: 6 nightclubs, Disco-Truck, After Party, 2 openbars: $2.95
- Colonial Bogotá: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of La Candelaria: $5.99
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - El Dorado Expedition, Part I : $6.99
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - El Dorado Expedition, Part II: $6.99
- Monserrate Regular Tickets: $11
- Bike Tour in La Candelaria Bogotá: $12
- Graffiti Tour: a fascinating walk through a street art City: $13
- Graffiti Tour in La Candelaria Bogotá: $13
- Tour of the Colombian Armed Conflict: war, drug trafficking and peace: $13
- Walking Tour in La Candelaria Bogotá: $14
- Alternative tour of Bogotá: gastronomic and cultural: $19
- Bike Tour through Bogotá: $19
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLyon €24Bogota €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:
- Beaujolais Segway Tour with Wine Tasting: $65
- Guided tour of Beaujolais by electric bike and wine tasting: $98
- Lyon Old Town Food & Wine Tasting Tour including a Bouchon Lyonnais : $99
- Lyon Music & Wine tasting: $104
- From Beaujolais Region Wine Tour with Tastings: $107
- Golden Stones Beaujolais Wine Tasting Trip from Lyon: $107
- Beaujolais: Half-Day Wine Tour: $107
- From Wine tasting and visits of the Beaujolais: $107
- Half-Day Côte-Rotie Wine Tasting Tour: $107
- Lyon : Music & Wine tasting tour: $108
- Beaujolais Half Day Wine Tasting Tour: $109
- Golden stones Beaujolais Wine Tour with Tastings from Lyon: $109
Sample the Local Flavors in Bogota
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Bogota:
- Thursday Bar Crawl in Bogotá: $25
- Friday Night Bar Crawl in Bogotá : $25
- Pub Crawl in Bogota - Ancient Brews : $103
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lyon and Bogota, we can see that Lyon is more expensive. And not only is Bogota much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Lyon is in Europe and Bogota is in South America, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Bogota would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Bogota 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 Bogota.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Lyon Expensive? and Is Bogota Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Lyon or Bogota?
Bogota has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Lyon. When comparing the sizes of Lyon and Bogota, 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 Bogota?
Lyon has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Bogota experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Lyon or Bogota in the Summer?
Both Bogota and Lyon during the summer are popular places to visit. The summer months attract visitors to Lyon because of the city activities and the family-friendly experiences. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Bogota year-round.
In July, Lyon is generally much warmer than Bogota. Daily temperatures in Lyon average around 22°C (71°F), and Bogota fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
Lyon usually gets more rain in July than Bogota. Lyon gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Bogota receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLyon 22°C (71°F)Bogota 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Lyon or Bogota in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Lyon and Bogota. The city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Lyon this time of year. Bogota attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Lyon is around the same temperature as Bogota in the autumn. The daily temperature in Lyon averages around 14°C (56°F) in October, and Bogota fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
Bogota receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Lyon usually receives less rain than Bogota. Lyon gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Bogota receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLyon 14°C (56°F)Bogota 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Lyon or Bogota in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Lyon as well as Bogota. Many travelers come to Lyon for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. The warm climate attracts visitors to Bogota throughout the year.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Lyon. In the winter, Lyon is much colder than Bogota. Typically, the winter temperatures in Lyon in January average around 4°C (39°F), and Bogota averages at about 14°C (57°F).
Lyon usually gets more rain in January than Bogota. Lyon gets 55 mm (2.1 in) of rain, while Bogota receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLyon 4°C (39°F)Bogota 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Lyon or Bogota in the Spring?
Both Bogota and Lyon are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Lyon in the spring for the activities around the city and the natural beauty. Plenty of visitors come to Bogota because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Lyon is generally cooler than Bogota. Daily temperatures in Lyon average around 11°C (53°F), and Bogota fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
In April, Lyon usually receives less rain than Bogota. Lyon gets 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Bogota receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLyon 11°C (53°F)Bogota 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Bogota and Lyon
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 4°C (39°F) | 55 mm (2.1 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Feb | 6°C (42°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (47°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 11°C (53°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| May | 15°C (60°F) | 85 mm (3.4 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 19°C (66°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jul | 22°C (71°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 21°C (70°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (65°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (56°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (46°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 4°C (40°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
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