Which place is cheaper, Costa de Prata or Lyon?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Lyon or Costa de Prata?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Lyon or Costa de Prata, 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 Costa de Prata?
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.
Costa de Prata
Costa de Prata is a region located on the Silver Coast of Portugal, an hour north of Lisbon. The area is known for its beautiful beaches, ancient architecture, and relaxed, welcoming, atmosphere. The area experiences gorgeous weather nearly all year round, with temperatures in the high 70's and 80's Fahrenheit from May-September. June-August sees the warmest ocean temperatures, making these the best months for swimming. Even during their winter, temperatures rarely dip below 60°F, although ocean temperatures drop, making swimming a bit colder.
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 in Portugal, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Portugal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLyon €125Costa de Prata €151
The average daily cost (per person) in Lyon is €125, while the average daily cost in Costa de Prata is €151. 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 Costa de Prata in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLyon €53Costa de Prata €78
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLyon €106Costa de Prata €156
Compare Hotels in Lyon and Costa de Prata
Looking for a hotel in Lyon or Costa de Prata? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lyon €17Costa de Prata €53
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
Is it cheaper to fly into Lyon or Costa de Prata?
Prices for flights to both Costa de Prata 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 €41Costa de Prata €44
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lyon €20Costa de Prata €13
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
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLyon €24Costa de Prata €8.13
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 Costa de Prata, we can see that Costa de Prata is more expensive. And not only is Lyon much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Lyon would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Lyon 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 Costa de Prata would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Costa de Prata than you might in Lyon.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Lyon Expensive? and Is Costa de Prata Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Lyon or Costa de Prata?
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 Costa de Prata in the Summer?
Both Costa de Prata and Lyon during the summer are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Lyon in the summer for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
Lyon is around the same temperature as Costa de Prata in the summer. The daily temperature in Lyon averages around 22°C (71°F) in July, and Costa de Prata fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
In Costa de Prata, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Lyon. In the summer, Lyon often gets less sunshine than Costa de Prata. Lyon gets 285 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Costa de Prata receives 308 hours of full sun.
Lyon usually gets more rain in July than Costa de Prata. Lyon gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Costa de Prata receives 14 mm (0.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLyon 22°C (71°F)Costa de Prata 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Lyon or Costa de Prata in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Lyon and Costa de Prata. Most visitors come to Lyon for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In the autumn, Lyon is cooler than Costa de Prata. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Lyon in October average around 14°C (56°F), and Costa de Prata averages at about 18°C (65°F).
Lyon usually receives less sunshine than Costa de Prata during autumn. Lyon gets 127 hours of sunny skies, while Costa de Prata receives 184 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Costa de Prata receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Lyon usually receives less rain than Costa de Prata. Lyon gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Costa de Prata receives 101 mm (4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLyon 14°C (56°F)Costa de Prata 18°C (65°F)
Should I visit Lyon or Costa de Prata in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Lyon as well as Costa de Prata. The winter months attract visitors to Lyon because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
The weather in Lyon can be very cold. In January, Lyon is generally much colder than Costa de Prata. Daily temperatures in Lyon average around 4°C (39°F), and Costa de Prata fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
In the winter, Lyon often gets less sunshine than Costa de Prata. Lyon gets 62 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Costa de Prata receives 124 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Costa de Prata. Lyon usually gets less rain in January than Costa de Prata. Lyon gets 55 mm (2.1 in) of rain, while Costa de Prata receives 139 mm (5.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLyon 4°C (39°F)Costa de Prata 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Lyon or Costa de Prata in the Spring?
Both Costa de Prata and Lyon are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The activities around the city and the natural beauty are the main draw to Lyon this time of year.
Lyon is cooler than Costa de Prata in the spring. The daily temperature in Lyon averages around 11°C (53°F) in April, and Costa de Prata fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
It's quite sunny in Costa de Prata. Lyon usually receives less sunshine than Costa de Prata during spring. Lyon gets 174 hours of sunny skies, while Costa de Prata receives 217 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Lyon usually receives less rain than Costa de Prata. Lyon gets 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Costa de Prata receives 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLyon 11°C (53°F)Costa de Prata 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Costa de Prata and Lyon
| Lyon | Costa de Prata | |||
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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) | 139 mm (5.5 in) |
| Feb | 6°C (42°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (47°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Apr | 11°C (53°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| May | 15°C (60°F) | 85 mm (3.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 19°C (66°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Jul | 22°C (71°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Aug | 21°C (70°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (65°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (56°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (46°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 128 mm (5 in) |
| Dec | 4°C (40°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.