Which place is cheaper, Nassau 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 Nassau?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Lyon or Nassau, 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 Nassau?
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.
Nassau
There are few vacation destinations more famous than the Bahamian city of Nassau. This capital city is full of laid back locals, relaxed tourists and the iconic pastel pink government houses.
As the largest city in the Bahamas, Nassau can hold plenty of people. Not only are there hundreds of tourists on any given day, the city is also home to 260,000 people – that is 80 percent of the Bahamas' total population.
Founded around 1650, Nassau's location made it a great spot on the trade route. So great, in fact, that it also became a popular destination for pirates – including the infamous Blackbeard.
Pack light because it's going to be pretty steamy in Nassau. The climate is essentially identical to southern Florida. It is warm and humid all year with the occasional cold snap in the winter.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Paris, The Best 2-Week Tours from Paris, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Bahamas, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Bahamas.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLyon €155Nassau €194
The average daily cost (per person) in Lyon is €155, while the average daily cost in Nassau is €194. 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 Nassau in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLyon €53Nassau €93
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLyon €106Nassau €186
Compare Hotels in Lyon and Nassau
Looking for a hotel in Lyon or Nassau? 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 Nassau Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lyon €17Nassau €28
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): $55
- Transfer: Saint Exupéry Airport(LYS) to Lyon City Center: $55
- Lyon Airport (LYS) to Aix-les-Bains - Arrival Private Transfer: $83
- Departure Private Transfer Lyon City to Lyon Airport LYS by Business Car: $89
- Arrival Transfer: Lyon Airport LYS to Lyon City in Business Car: $93
- Transfers by Private Drivers Lyon St Exupery Airport to Lyon: $99
- Private Transfer: Lyon City to Lyon Airport LYS in Business Car: $100
- Private Transfer: Port of LYON to Lyon Airport LYS in Sedan Car: $100
- Private Transfer: Lyon Airport LYS to Lyon City by Business Car: $100
- Private Transfer: Lyon City to Lyon Airport LYS in Luxury Van: $111
- Departure Transfer: Lyon City to Lyon Airport LYS by Luxury Van: $111
- Departure Private Transfer Lyon City to Lyon Airport LYS by Luxury Van: $114
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Nassau
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Nassau are as follows:
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Water Taxi€6.86
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Taxi to Cable Beach€21
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Taxi from Airport€26
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nassau
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nassau:
- Direct Private Airport Transfer four or more Persons (one way): $20
- NAS Airport to City Centre|Hotels Private Transfer: $28
- Nassau Private Airport & Cruise Port Transfer: $30
- One Way Trip Private Airport to Hotel Transfer in Nassau: $37
- Airport Transfer Paradise Island: $40
- Private One-Way Transfer from Lynden Airport to Bahamas: $45
- Nassau City Escape Transfer (One Way): $50
- Nassau Airport (NAS) to Nassau Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $51
- Nassau Airport (NAS) to Nassau port - Arrival Private Transfer: $51
- Nassau cruise port to Nassau Airport (NAS) - Departure Private Transfer: $51
- Nassau hotels to Nassau Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $51
- Round Trip Private Airport To Hotel Transfer in Nassau: $68
Is it cheaper to fly into Lyon or Nassau?
Prices for flights to both Nassau 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 €71Nassau €78
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.
- Lyon Street Food Tour: $83
- Afternoon Old Town Food tour: $88
- Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse Tasting and Lunch Food Tour: $88
- Lyon Small-Group Full Meal Food Tour by Do Eat Better: $100
- Food Tour by night: $100
- Lyon Old Town Food Tour with Local Specialties Tasting & Lunch: $105
- Lyon Sunset Food Tour – A Full Taste of France by Do Eat Better: $112
- Lyon Old Town Food Tour with 5 French Delicacies & Fine Wine: $127
- Food Tour Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse Tastings: $142
- Elegant 5-Course Rooftop Dinner with Panoramic Views of Lyon: $182
- Croix Rousse Market & Rooftop Cooking Class in Lyon: $219
- Lyon Street Food Tour with a Local Guide: $224
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nassau
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Nassau.
- Conch Salad Cooking Lesson and Tasting in Nassau: $80
- Nassau Sunset Dinner Cruise: $129
- Sunset Dinner Cruise: $129
- Dinner and Dancing: $130
- All Inclusive Sunset Dinner Cruise in Nassau Bahamas: $138
- Experience Breakfast,Lunch or Dinner in the sky of Nassau Bahamas: $176
- NEW! Authentic Bahamian Cooking and Cocktails with Transfers: $179
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lyon €20Nassau €31
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 Tours in Lyon with 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.53
- TOP Poitiers : Private Guided Tour with your mobile: $5.90
- Lyon Self Guided Audio Experience: $6.00
- Poitiers Audio guided walking tour 2h00 and 16 audio commentary: $6.96
- Lyon Audioguided Walking Tour 3h30 and 26 Audio Commentaries: $6.96
- Layers of Lyon Romans Silk and Streets Self Guided Tour: $6.99
- Lyon Walking Tour: Self-Guided City Game: $7.06
- Lyon Interactive City Tour: $8.26
- Lyon Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone: $9.42
- Lyon UNESCO Heritage Walking Tour with an App: $9.99
- Lyon Self Guided Walking Tour with an App: $9.99
- Lyon Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone: $12
Typical Entertainment Prices in Nassau
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Nassau are as follows:
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Jet Ski€43
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4 Hr Kayak Tour€60
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1/2 Day Snorkel Trip€64
Tours and Activities in Nassau
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nassau are as follows:
- Nassau Junkanoo Rum & Ramparts Self-Guided Audio GPS Walking Tour: $7.99
- Audio Driving Tour Around St. Simons Island: $9.99
- Champagne and Diamond Shopping Experience in Downtown, Bahamas: $10
- Historical & Cultural Walking Tour: $10
- Nassau City Highlights Sightseeing Tour: $40
- Private Sightseeing in Fort Montagu with Crab and Seafood meal: $45
- Jekyll Island Dolphin Tours: $45
- Banana Boat Adventure: $50
- Electric Bus Tour with Food & Drink Samples: $50
- Discover Nassau Sightseeing Tour plus Atlantis Resort Visit: $54
- Bahamas Culture Tour with Electric Trolley and Water: $55
- City Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $55
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLyon €24Nassau €16
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: $94
- Golden stones Beaujolais Wine Tour with Tastings from Lyon: $117
- Beaujolais 100% wine tour Small-Group Tour with Tasting from Lyon: $117
- Beaujolais Half Day Wine Tasting Tour: $117
- The Original Syrah Wine Tour (2:00 pm - 6:30 pm) - Small Group Tour from Lyon: $129
- Northern Rhône Valley Wine tour from Lyon Half Day: $129
- The Original Syrah Wine Tour (9:00 am - 1:30 pm) - Small Group Tours from Lyon: $129
- Beaujolais wine tour from Lyon half day: $129
- Lyon Wine Tasting: Small-Groups with a Professional Sommelier: $131
- Guided tour and wine tasting Northern Rhône Valley: $140
- Lyon Old Town Food & Wine Tasting Tour including a Bouchon Lyonnais: $142
- Lyon's Grooves & Grapes : Wine Tasting & Record Shops Tour: $153
Typical Alcohol Prices in Nassau
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Nassau are as follows:
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Cocktail€5.57
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lyon and Nassau, we can see that Nassau is more expensive. And not only is Lyon much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Lyon is in Europe and Nassau 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 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 Nassau would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nassau 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 Nassau Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Lyon or Nassau?
Lyon has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Nassau. When comparing the sizes of Lyon and Nassau, 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 Nassau?
Lyon has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Nassau experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Lyon or Nassau in the Summer?
Both Nassau and Lyon are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The summer months attract visitors to Lyon because of the city activities and the family-friendly experiences. Plenty of visitors come to Nassau because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In July, Lyon is generally cooler than Nassau. Daily temperatures in Lyon average around 22°C (71°F), and Nassau fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
It's quite sunny in Nassau. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Lyon. Lyon usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Nassau during summer. Lyon gets 285 hours of sunny skies, while Nassau receives 273 hours of full sun in the summer.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Nassau. In July, Lyon usually receives less rain than Nassau. Lyon gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 151 mm (5.9 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLyon 22°C (71°F)Nassau 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Lyon or Nassau in the Autumn?
Both Nassau and Lyon during the autumn are popular places to visit. 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. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Nassau year-round.
Lyon is much colder than Nassau in the autumn. The daily temperature in Lyon averages around 14°C (56°F) in October, and Nassau fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
In Nassau, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the autumn, Lyon often gets less sunshine than Nassau. Lyon gets 127 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Nassau receives 223 hours of full sun.
Nassau gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Lyon usually gets less rain in October than Nassau. Lyon gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 184 mm (7.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLyon 14°C (56°F)Nassau 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Lyon or Nassau in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Lyon and Nassau. Many travelers come to Lyon for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Nassau attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Lyon. In the winter, Lyon is much colder than Nassau. Typically, the winter temperatures in Lyon in January average around 4°C (39°F), and Nassau averages at about 21°C (70°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Nassau this time of the year. Lyon usually receives less sunshine than Nassau during winter. Lyon gets 62 hours of sunny skies, while Nassau receives 220 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Lyon usually receives around the same amount of rain as Nassau. Lyon gets 55 mm (2.1 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLyon 4°C (39°F)Nassau 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Lyon or Nassau in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Lyon as well as Nassau. Many visitors come to Lyon in the spring for the activities around the city and the natural beauty. The warm climate attracts visitors to Nassau throughout the year.
In April, Lyon is generally much colder than Nassau. Daily temperatures in Lyon average around 11°C (53°F), and Nassau fluctuates around 23°C (74°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Nassau. In the spring, Lyon often gets less sunshine than Nassau. Lyon gets 174 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Nassau receives 276 hours of full sun.
Lyon usually gets more rain in April than Nassau. Lyon gets 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLyon 11°C (53°F)Nassau 23°C (74°F)
Typical Weather for Nassau 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) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 6°C (42°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (47°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Apr | 11°C (53°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| May | 15°C (60°F) | 85 mm (3.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) |
| Jun | 19°C (66°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 237 mm (9.3 in) |
| Jul | 22°C (71°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 151 mm (5.9 in) |
| Aug | 21°C (70°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 211 mm (8.3 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (65°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 171 mm (6.7 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (56°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 184 mm (7.2 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (46°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Dec | 4°C (40°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
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