Which place is cheaper, Havana or Lyon?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Lyon or Havana?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Lyon or Havana, 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 Havana?
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.
Havana
The city of Havana is at the top of most peoples' bucket list - mostly because of the allure of a forbidden land. Before the Communist revolution, Cuba was a popular tourist destination. Since it has reopened in the 1990s, it has drawn tourists from all over the world (except the US).
This capital city is a land trapped in the past. With 50 years of neglect, when you step off the plane, prepare to step back in time. A trip to Havana is meant for those with truly open minds - and when they arrive they'll be swept away.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Paris, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Paris.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLyon €125Havana €61
The average daily cost (per person) in Lyon is €125, while the average daily cost in Havana is €61. 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 Havana in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLyon €53Havana €38
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLyon €106Havana €76
Compare Hotels in Lyon and Havana
Looking for a hotel in Lyon or Havana? 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 €17Havana €18
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:
- Arrival Private Transfer from Lyon Airport LYS to Lyon City by Business Car: $79
- Arrival Private Transfer from Lyon Airport LYS to Lyon City by Luxury Van: $93
- Arrival Transfer: Lyon Airport LYS to Lyon City in Business Car: $86
- Departure Private Transfer Lyon City to Lyon Airport LYS by Business Car: $79
- Departure Private Transfer Lyon City to Lyon Airport LYS by Luxury Van: $93
- Departure Transfer: Lyon City to Lyon Airport LYS in Business Car: $86
- Departure Transfer: Lyon City to Lyon Airport LYS in Luxury Van: $95
- Excellecar Private Driver - Stations & Airports Transfers: $82
- Group transfer from Lyon airport to City Center: $118
- Lyon : Private Transfer from/to Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport: $118
- Lyon Airport (LYS) to Val d'Isere/Espace Killy: Arrival Transfer: $77
- Lyon City Card with Airport Transfer: $53
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Havana
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Havana:
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Short Taxi Ride€0.63
Is it cheaper to fly into Lyon or Havana?
Prices for flights to both Havana 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 €41Havana €9.53
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 Havana
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Havana:
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Pizza€0.03
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lyon €20Havana €10
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:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $4.31
- Lyon Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and Walking Tour: $4.84
- Hop-On Hop-Off City Cruise: $5.38
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.45
- Lyon Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.58
- Private Self-Guided Tour of the Curse Quest of Old Lyon: $8.74
- Access to a Self-Guided Tour to Traboules de Croix-Rousse: $8.77
- Lyon Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- French Resistance Smartphone Audio Walking Tour: $9.68
- Old Lyon Walking In App Audio Tour: $9.77
- Lyon Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $9.94
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLyon €24Havana €5.37
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
Typical Alcohol Prices in Havana
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Havana:
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Mojito€0.14
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lyon and Havana, we can see that Lyon is more expensive. And not only is Havana much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Lyon is in Europe and Havana is in Caribbean Islands, 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 Havana would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Havana 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 Havana.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Lyon Expensive? and Is Havana Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Lyon or Havana?
Havana has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Lyon. When comparing the sizes of Lyon and Havana, 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 Havana?
Lyon has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Havana experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Lyon or Havana in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Lyon and Havana. Most visitors come to Lyon for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences during these months. Havana attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the summer, Lyon is cooler than Havana. Typically, the summer temperatures in Lyon in July average around 22°C (71°F), and Havana averages at about 27°C (81°F).
In July, Lyon usually receives more rain than Havana. Lyon gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Havana receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLyon 22°C (71°F)Havana 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Lyon or Havana in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Lyon as well as Havana. The autumn months attract visitors to Lyon because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area. The warm climate attracts visitors to Havana throughout the year.
In October, Lyon is generally much colder than Havana. Daily temperatures in Lyon average around 14°C (56°F), and Havana fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
Lyon usually gets around the same amount of rain in October as Havana. Lyon gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Havana receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLyon 14°C (56°F)Havana 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Lyon or Havana in the Winter?
Both Havana and Lyon are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Lyon this time of year. Plenty of visitors come to Havana because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It's quite cold in Lyon in the winter. Lyon is much colder than Havana in the winter. The daily temperature in Lyon averages around 4°C (39°F) in January, and Havana fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
In January, Lyon usually receives more rain than Havana. Lyon gets 55 mm (2.1 in) of rain, while Havana receives 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLyon 4°C (39°F)Havana 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Lyon or Havana in the Spring?
Both Havana and Lyon during the spring are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Lyon for the activities around the city and the natural beauty. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Havana year-round.
In the spring, Lyon is much colder than Havana. Typically, the spring temperatures in Lyon in April average around 11°C (53°F), and Havana averages at about 24°C (75°F).
Lyon usually gets more rain in April than Havana. Lyon gets 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Havana receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLyon 11°C (53°F)Havana 24°C (75°F)
Typical Weather for Havana and Lyon
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 4°C (39°F) | 55 mm (2.1 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Feb | 6°C (42°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (47°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Apr | 11°C (53°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| May | 15°C (60°F) | 85 mm (3.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jun | 19°C (66°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jul | 22°C (71°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Aug | 21°C (70°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (65°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (56°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (46°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Dec | 4°C (40°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
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