Which place is cheaper, Mostar or Lyon?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Lyon or Mostar?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Lyon or Mostar, 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 Mostar?
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.
Mostar
Mostar has historically been a culturally and ethnically diverse city. It was heavily bombed during the country's civil war and many of the city's most important buildings and structures were destroyed. Most significantly, the city's Old Bridge, Stari Most, was destoryed. The bridge was rebuilt through an international effort just eleven years after the war. It was completed in 2004 and included pieces of the original bridge. Today, much of the city has been rebuilt and the city is a beautiful and impressive travel destination. The old town still has much of its original charm and it is a great place to explore.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Paris, The Best 2-Week Tours from Paris, The Best Budget Tours to Bosnia and Herzegowina, and The Best Cultural Tours in Bosnia and Herzegowina.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLyon €125Mostar €65
The average daily cost (per person) in Lyon is €125, while the average daily cost in Mostar is €65. 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 Mostar in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLyon €53Mostar €34
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLyon €106Mostar €68
Compare Hotels in Lyon and Mostar
Looking for a hotel in Lyon or Mostar? 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 Mostar Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lyon €17Mostar €8.11
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:
- Private transfer from or to Lyon train stations - Lyon city by car or luxury van: $46
- Lyon Saint Exupery Airport(LYS) to Aix-les-Bains-Arrival Transfer: $47
- Lyon City Card with Airport Transfer: $52
- Lyon St Exupery Airport to Les Deux/La Clusaz - Arrival Transfer: $71
- Lyon Airport (LYS) to Val d'Isere/Espace Killy: Arrival Transfer: $76
- Arrival Private Transfer from Lyon Airport LYS to Lyon City by Business Car: $78
- Departure Private Transfer Lyon City to Lyon Airport LYS by Business Car: $79
- 1-Way Private Transfer from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport: $80
- 1-Way Private Transfer center to Saint Exupery Airport: $80
- Excellecar Private Driver - Stations & Airports Transfers: $82
- Departure Transfer: Lyon City to Lyon Airport LYS in Business Car: $86
- Arrival Transfer: Lyon Airport LYS to Lyon City in Business Car: $86
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Mostar
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Mostar:
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Taxi To & From Blagaj (hiking)€20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mostar
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Mostar:
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Grude: $117
- Transfer Mostar to Dubrovnik with Kravice Waterfalls, Blagaj and Počitelj tour: $122
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Jablanica: $135
- Transfer from Sarajevo to Mostar: $160
- Transfer service from Mostar-Sarajevo: $174
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Konjic: $174
- Transfer Sarajevo ⇄ Dubrovnik + Herzegovina Tour: $196
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Tomislav grad: $214
- From Scenic Private Transfer to Dubrovnik: $267
- Private Transfer from Mostar to Sarajevo Airport (SJJ): $291
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Medugorje: $291
- Private Transfer from Mostar Airport (OMO) to Bugojno: $291
Is it cheaper to fly into Lyon or Mostar?
Prices for flights to both Mostar 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 €41Mostar €24
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
Typical Food Prices in Mostar
Some typical examples of dining costs in Mostar are as follows:
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A Casual Dinner Out (for 2)€14
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Mostar
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Mostar.
- Mostar street food tour: $57
- Traditional Bosnian Cooking Class in Mostar: $80
- Tastes and Tales of Traditional Bosnian Cooking Class: $82
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lyon €20Mostar €8.78
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: $3.21
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $4.28
- Hop-On Hop-Off City Cruise: $5.35
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.41
- Lyon Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and Walking Tour: $6.42
- Lyon Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.54
- Private Self-Guided Tour of the Curse Quest of Old Lyon: $8.72
- 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
- Lyon Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- French Resistance Smartphone Audio Walking Tour: $9.61
- Old Lyon Walking In App Audio Tour: $9.77
Tours and Activities in Mostar
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Mostar are as follows:
- Museum of War and Genocide Victims 1992-1995 Entrance Ticket: $5.94
- Walking tour in Old Town Mostar: $18
- Walking Tour in Old Town Mostar: $20
- Mostar city Tour: $22
- Mostar Walking Tour: Orient in the West: $22
- Mostar in War: Historical Walking Tour: $22
- Street Art Guided Tour in Mostar: $22
- Mostar Private Walking Tour - where East meets West: $32
- Mostar Shelters tour in Mostar: $37
- The Ottoman Experience Tour in Mostar: $37
- The Death of Yugoslavia Tour in Mostar: $38
- Private Half-Day Oriental Tour of Mostar with Food Tasting: $38
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLyon €24Mostar €3.47
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
Typical Alcohol Prices in Mostar
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Mostar:
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A Few Drinks (for 2)€6.14
Sample the Local Flavors in Mostar
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Mostar:
- 1-Hour Wine Tasting Tour in Medjugorje: $16
- Wine Tour & Tasting (Herzegovina): $91
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lyon and Mostar, we can see that Lyon is more expensive. And not only is Mostar much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Mostar would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Mostar 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 Mostar.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Lyon Expensive? and Is Mostar Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Lyon or Mostar?
Lyon has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Mostar. When comparing the sizes of Lyon and Mostar, 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 Mostar?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Lyon or Mostar in the Summer?
Both Mostar and Lyon are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Lyon for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In the summer, Lyon is cooler than Mostar. Typically, the summer temperatures in Lyon in July average around 22°C (71°F), and Mostar averages at about 26°C (78°F).
It's quite sunny in Mostar. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Lyon. Lyon usually receives less sunshine than Mostar during summer. Lyon gets 285 hours of sunny skies, while Mostar receives 323 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Lyon usually receives more rain than Mostar. Lyon gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLyon 22°C (71°F)Mostar 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Lyon or Mostar in the Autumn?
Both Mostar and Lyon during the autumn are popular places to visit. 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.
In October, Lyon is generally cooler than Mostar. Daily temperatures in Lyon average around 14°C (56°F), and Mostar fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
In the autumn, Lyon often gets less sunshine than Mostar. Lyon gets 127 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mostar receives 178 hours of full sun.
Mostar gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Lyon usually gets less rain in October than Mostar. Lyon gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 153 mm (6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLyon 14°C (56°F)Mostar 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Lyon or Mostar in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Lyon and Mostar. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Lyon this time of year.
It's quite cold in Lyon in the winter. Lyon is much colder than Mostar in the winter. The daily temperature in Lyon averages around 4°C (39°F) in January, and Mostar fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
Lyon usually receives less sunshine than Mostar during winter. Lyon gets 62 hours of sunny skies, while Mostar receives 113 hours of full sun in the winter.
Mostar receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Lyon usually receives less rain than Mostar. Lyon gets 55 mm (2.1 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 148 mm (5.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLyon 4°C (39°F)Mostar 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Lyon or Mostar in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Lyon as well as Mostar. Many travelers come to Lyon for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Lyon is cooler than Mostar. Typically, the spring temperatures in Lyon in April average around 11°C (53°F), and Mostar averages at about 14°C (58°F).
In the spring, Lyon often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Mostar. Lyon gets 174 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Mostar receives 174 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Mostar. Lyon usually gets less rain in April than Mostar. Lyon gets 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Mostar receives 127 mm (5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLyon 11°C (53°F)Mostar 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Mostar and Lyon
| Lyon | Mostar | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 4°C (39°F) | 55 mm (2.1 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Feb | 6°C (42°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (47°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) |
| Apr | 11°C (53°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 127 mm (5 in) |
| May | 15°C (60°F) | 85 mm (3.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jun | 19°C (66°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 22°C (71°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Aug | 21°C (70°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 65 mm (2.5 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (65°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (56°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 153 mm (6 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (46°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 203 mm (8 in) |
| Dec | 4°C (40°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) |
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