Which place is cheaper, Lima or Lyon?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Lyon or Lima?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Lyon or Lima, 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 Lima?
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.
Lima
Lima, the capital city of Peru, is likely to be your point of entry for the country. Lima was founded in 1535 and was the seat of the Spanish rule for 300 years. It's a surprisingly modern city despite its rich history, but many beautiful churches and colonial architecture remain today. There are also large slum areas that highlight the poverty that exists in the city. The city and its surrounding metropolitan area have a population of about 8.5 million people, many of whom came from the Andes Mountains in search of work. Unfortunately the work opportunities are limited and the poverty is obvious as you arrive in Lima.
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 Peru, and The Best Adventure Tours to Peru.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLyon €155Lima €81
The average daily cost (per person) in Lyon is €155, while the average daily cost in Lima is €81. 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 Lima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLyon €53Lima €44
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLyon €106Lima €88
Compare Hotels in Lyon and Lima
Looking for a hotel in Lyon or Lima? 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 Lima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lyon €17Lima €5.16
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: Lyon City Center to Saint Exupéry Airport(LYS): $56
- Transfer: Saint Exupéry Airport(LYS) to Lyon City Center: $56
- Private Transfer from Port of LYON to Lyon Railway Stations: $78
- Lyon Airport (LYS) to Aix-les-Bains - Arrival Private Transfer: $84
- Arrival Private Transfer from Lyon Airport LYS to Lyon City by Business Car: $86
- Lyon Private Transfer from Lyon Airport (LYS) to City centre: $87
- Departure Transfer: Lyon City to Lyon Airport LYS in Business Car: $99
- Departure Private Transfer Lyon City to Lyon Airport LYS by Luxury Van: $101
- Private Transfer: Port of LYON to Lyon Airport LYS in Sedan Car: $106
- Private Transfer: Lyon City to Lyon Airport LYS in Business Car: $106
- Private Transfer: Port of LYON to Lyon Airport LYS in Luxury Van: $118
- Private Transfer: Lyon Airport LYS to Lyon City in Luxury Van: $119
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Lima are as follows:
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Taxi Ride€4.88
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Taxi Ride€4.88
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Short Taxi Ride€3.66
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lima
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lima:
- QuickLlama: Door-to-door transfer from Miraflores to Lima Airport: $5.95
- QuickLlama: Transfer from Miraflores Kennedy Park to Lima Airport: $5.95
- LIMA AIRPORT SHUTTLE - Shared Transfer: $13
- Private Transfer from Lima Airport (LIM): $13
- Private Transfer to Lima Airport (LIM): $13
- Transfer: Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM) to Lima City Center: $16
- Private Transfer from Lima Airport (LIM) to Callao Port: $17
- Private Transfer from Lima City Hotels to Callao Cruise Port: $17
- Private Airport Transfer to Miraflores San Isidro and Barranco: $18
- Transfer from Hotel/Airbnb Miraflores/San Isidro/Barranco to Airport: $18
- Private Transfer from Callao Cruise Port to Lima Hotels: $18
- Private Transfer from Lima hotels to Callao Cruise Port: $18
Is it cheaper to fly into Lyon or Lima?
Prices for flights to both Lima 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 €71Lima €27
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.
- 3h Lyon Vegan Food Tour: $78
- Afternoon Old Town Food tour: $89
- Food Tour in Lyon – A Full Taste of France by Do Eat Better: $96
- Food Tour by night: $101
- Lyon Old Town Food Tour with Local Specialties Tasting & Lunch: $106
- Lyon Old Town Food Tour with 6 French Delicacies & Fine Wine: $109
- Lyon Sunset Food Tour – A Full Taste of France by Do Eat Better: $125
- Croix Rousse Market & Rooftop Cooking Class in Lyon: $222
- Private Lyon Street Food Tour with a Local Guide: $227
- Private Food Tour Halles of Lyon Paul Bocuse: $239
- Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse Food Tour: $273
Typical Food Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of dining costs in Lima are as follows:
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Lunch for Two€3.91
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Ice cream€3.17
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Coffee€2.69
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Donut€0.85
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lima
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Lima.
- Lima Food Tour with Ceviche, Pisco, and Grilled Chicken: $32
- Food Tour and Market Experience: 12 Peruvian Snacks: $40
- Lima Food Tour - Prepare your Anticuchos and Pisco Sour : $48
- #1 Reviewed Lima Cooking Class: $49
- Dinner at the Huaca Pucllana Restaurant: $55
- Private Guided Walking Street Food Tour in Lima: $55
- Peru’s Most Beloved Recipes Cooking Class: $58
- Lima Market Tour & Ceviche Cooking Class with Pisco Sour: $59
- Lima Night: Cooking Experience with locals: $65
- Peruvian Cooking Class, Local Market Tour & Exotic Fruit Tasting: $65
- Vegan Peruvian Food Cooking Class | Ceviche + Pisco Sour: $69
- 4 iconic restaurants of Lima / 3-hour guided food tour: $69
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lyon €20Lima €7.79
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:
- Self Guided Tour in Lyon with 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.57
- Lyon Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $5.76
- Lyon's History and Must-Sees with a Local! (English Walking Tour): $5.96
- Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour (English) : $5.99
- Lyon Interactive City Tour: $8.35
- Lyon Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone: $8.37
- Lyon Self Guided Audio Experience: $9.00
- Lyon Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone: $9.57
- Lyon Self Guided Walking Tour with an App: $9.99
- Lyon UNESCO Heritage Walking Tour with an App: $9.99
- Access to a Self-Guided Tour of the archaeological site of Lyon: $12
- Lyon WWII and Resistance Tour with Audio Guide: $13
Typical Entertainment Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Lima are as follows:
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Entrance to Museo Larco (for 2)€15
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Movie Tickets€2.07
Tours and Activities in Lima
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Lima are as follows:
- Beach tour and surfboards for rent in Lima, Peru: $14
- Lima City Tour with Baby Alpaca Class and Pisco Tasting: $16
- Skip the Line: Larco Museum Admission Ticket: $18
- Miraflores and Barranco Private Bike Tour: $19
- Private Bike Tour in Lima: $19
- Bike Tour Lima: $19
- Water Magic Circuit Lima Night Tour by Panoramic Bus: $20
- Tour in Lima with Visit to the Catacombs of San Francisco: $20
- Bohemian and artistic ravine walking tour: $22
- Lima Half-Day City Walking Tour (Small Groups): $24
- Pisco Sour experience with mini causitas at República del Pisco: $25
- Guided Walking Tour in Barranco: $25
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLyon €24Lima €5.07
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:
- Riviera Bar Crawl Party with Free Shots and VIP Entry: $30
- Wine tasting in Lyon & Secret Traboules: $95
- Guided tour of Beaujolais by electric bike and wine tasting: $107
- Wine Tasting and Introduction to Tasting Techniques: $114
- Beaujolais 100% wine tour Small-Group Tour with Tasting from Lyon: $118
- Beaujolais Half Day Wine Tasting Tour: $118
- Golden stones Beaujolais Wine Tour with Tastings from Lyon: $118
- The Original Syrah Wine Tour (9:00 am - 1:30 pm) - Small Group Tours from Lyon: $119
- Beaujolais wine tour from Lyon half day: $130
- The Original Syrah Wine Tour (2:00 pm - 6:30 pm) - Small Group Tour from Lyon: $130
- Northern Rhône Valley Wine tour from Lyon Half Day: $130
- Guided tour and wine tasting Northern Rhône Valley: $142
Typical Alcohol Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Lima are as follows:
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Bottle of Wine€6.57
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Beer€3.66
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Cocktail€2.93
Sample the Local Flavors in Lima
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Lima:
- Lima Pub Crawl - Party tour: Friday Barranco/Saturday miraflores: $19
- Bar Crawl Night Tour in Miraflores: $30
- Local Wine Tour : $55
- From Paracas & Huacachina & Wine Tasting: $135
- Full Day Paracas, Huacachina and Wine Tasting from Lima : $138
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lyon and Lima, we can see that Lyon is more expensive. And not only is Lima much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Lyon is in Europe and Lima 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 Lima would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Lima 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 Lima.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Lyon Expensive? and Is Lima Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Lyon or Lima?
Lima has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Lyon. When comparing the sizes of Lyon and Lima, 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 Lima?
Lyon has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Lima experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Lyon or Lima in the Summer?
Both Lima and Lyon are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Lyon for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences. Plenty of visitors come to Lima because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In July, Lyon is generally a little warmer than Lima. Daily temperatures in Lyon average around 22°C (71°F), and Lima fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Lyon. Lyon usually receives more sunshine than Lima during summer. Lyon gets 285 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 36 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Lyon usually receives more rain than Lima. Lyon gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Lima receives 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLyon 22°C (71°F)Lima 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Lyon or Lima in the Autumn?
Both Lima and Lyon during the autumn are popular places to visit. 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. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lima year-round.
Lyon is cooler than Lima in the autumn. The daily temperature in Lyon averages around 14°C (56°F) in October, and Lima fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
In the autumn, Lyon often gets more sunshine than Lima. Lyon gets 127 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 60 hours of full sun.
Lyon usually gets more rain in October than Lima. Lyon gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Lima receives 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLyon 14°C (56°F)Lima 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Lyon or Lima in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Lyon and Lima. Most visitors come to Lyon for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months. Lima attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Lyon can be very cold during winter. In the winter, Lyon is much colder than Lima. Typically, the winter temperatures in Lyon in January average around 4°C (39°F), and Lima averages at about 23°C (73°F).
Lyon usually receives less sunshine than Lima during winter. Lyon gets 62 hours of sunny skies, while Lima receives 185 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Lyon usually receives more rain than Lima. Lyon gets 55 mm (2.1 in) of rain, while Lima receives 4 mm (0.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLyon 4°C (39°F)Lima 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Lyon or Lima in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Lyon as well as Lima. The spring months attract visitors to Lyon because of the activities around the city and the natural beauty. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lima throughout the year.
In April, Lyon is generally much colder than Lima. Daily temperatures in Lyon average around 11°C (53°F), and Lima fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
In the spring, Lyon often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Lima. Lyon gets 174 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lima receives 182 hours of full sun.
Lyon usually gets more rain in April than Lima. Lyon gets 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Lima receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLyon 11°C (53°F)Lima 22°C (72°F)
Typical Weather for Lima and Lyon
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 4°C (39°F) | 55 mm (2.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Feb | 6°C (42°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (47°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Apr | 11°C (53°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| May | 15°C (60°F) | 85 mm (3.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jun | 19°C (66°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 22°C (71°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Aug | 21°C (70°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (65°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (56°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (46°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Dec | 4°C (40°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
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