Which place is cheaper, Oviedo or Lyon?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Lyon or Oviedo?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Lyon or Oviedo, 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 Oviedo?
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.
Oviedo
Oviedo is the capital city of the Asturias Principality in Northern Spain. It is a city of churches and cathedrals with many of its buildings designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Its old town, or Casco Antiguo, is the most historic part of Oviedo, where many of the UNESCO sites are situated.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Paris, The Best 2-Week Tours from Paris, The Best Contiki Tours to Spain, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLyon €125Oviedo €106
The average daily cost (per person) in Lyon is €125, while the average daily cost in Oviedo is €106. 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 Oviedo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLyon €53Oviedo €53
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLyon €106Oviedo €106
Compare Hotels in Lyon and Oviedo
Looking for a hotel in Lyon or Oviedo? 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 Oviedo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lyon €17Oviedo €20
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 Direct Transfer from Lyon to Geneva: $274
- Private Transfer Grenoble Airport GNB - Grenoble Ski Resort: $229
- Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Morzine Avoriaz Round Trip Transfer: $185
- Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Meribel - Arrival Private Transfer: $180
- Lyon St Exupery Airport to Courchevel/Les Arcs - Arrival Transfer: $180
- Private arrival OR departure transfer in Lyon (hotel OR airport pick-up): $177
- Lyon Saint Exupery Airport(LYS) to Alpe d'Huez - Arrival Transfer: $164
- Lyon Exupery Airport to Les Deux La Clusaz Round Trip Transfer: $142
- Lyon Private Transfer from Lyon Airport (LYS) to City centre: $131
- Lyon Private Transfer from Lyon city centre to Lyon (LYS) Airport: $131
- Private Transfer: (LYS) Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport to Lyon: $124
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Oviedo
Also for Oviedo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Asturias Airport (OVD) to Gijon Cruise Port: $39
- Private Transfer from Asturias Airport to Oviedo and Gijón: $71
Is it cheaper to fly into Lyon or Oviedo?
Prices for flights to both Oviedo 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 €41Oviedo €38
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 €20Oviedo €19
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
Tours and Activities in Oviedo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Oviedo.
- Uncover Oviedo's Legacy: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $7.47
- Oviedo Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.75
- Oviedo Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self Guided Private Tour: $8.96
- Guided tour of Oviedo: $9.81
- 2-hour Guided Walking Tour: $10
- Civil War Tour of Oviedo: $11
- Tour of the mysteries and legends of Oviedo: $11
- 1934 Revolution Tour: $11
- OVIEDO SCARY! Legends and Mysteries Tour: $11
- Guided tour to the Cathedral with tickets: $12
- Guided Tour of the Cathedral of Oviedo: $12
- Oviedo : Archaeological and fine arts museum tour: $16
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLyon €24Oviedo €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 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 Oviedo, we can see that Lyon is more expensive. And not only is Oviedo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Oviedo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Oviedo 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 Oviedo.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Lyon Expensive? and Is Oviedo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Lyon or Oviedo?
Lyon has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Oviedo. When comparing the sizes of Lyon and Oviedo, 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 Oviedo?
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 Oviedo in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Lyon as well as Oviedo. Many travelers come to Lyon for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Lyon is generally a little warmer than Oviedo. Daily temperatures in Lyon average around 22°C (71°F), and Oviedo fluctuates around 19°C (65°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Oviedo. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Lyon this time of the year. In the summer, Lyon often gets more sunshine than Oviedo. Lyon gets 285 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Oviedo receives 203 hours of full sun.
Lyon usually gets more rain in July than Oviedo. Lyon gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Oviedo receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLyon 22°C (71°F)Oviedo 19°C (65°F)
Should I visit Lyon or Oviedo in the Autumn?
Both Oviedo and Lyon are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. 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.
Lyon is cooler than Oviedo in the autumn. The daily temperature in Lyon averages around 14°C (56°F) in October, and Oviedo fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
Lyon usually receives less sunshine than Oviedo during autumn. Lyon gets 127 hours of sunny skies, while Oviedo receives 138 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Lyon usually receives less rain than Oviedo. Lyon gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Oviedo receives 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLyon 14°C (56°F)Oviedo 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Lyon or Oviedo in the Winter?
Both Oviedo and Lyon during the winter are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Lyon for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Lyon can be very cold during winter. In the winter, Lyon is much colder than Oviedo. Typically, the winter temperatures in Lyon in January average around 4°C (39°F), and Oviedo averages at about 10°C (49°F).
In the winter, Lyon often gets less sunshine than Oviedo. Lyon gets 62 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Oviedo receives 95 hours of full sun.
Oviedo gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Lyon usually gets less rain in January than Oviedo. Lyon gets 55 mm (2.1 in) of rain, while Oviedo receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLyon 4°C (39°F)Oviedo 10°C (49°F)
Should I visit Lyon or Oviedo in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Lyon and Oviedo. The spring months attract visitors to Lyon because of the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
In April, Lyon is generally around the same temperature as Oviedo. Daily temperatures in Lyon average around 11°C (53°F), and Oviedo fluctuates around 11°C (53°F).
Lyon usually receives more sunshine than Oviedo during spring. Lyon gets 174 hours of sunny skies, while Oviedo receives 143 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Lyon usually receives less rain than Oviedo. Lyon gets 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Oviedo 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)Oviedo 11°C (53°F)
Typical Weather for Oviedo and Lyon
| Lyon | Oviedo | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 4°C (39°F) | 55 mm (2.1 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Feb | 6°C (42°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (47°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Apr | 11°C (53°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| May | 15°C (60°F) | 85 mm (3.4 in) | 14°C (56°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 19°C (66°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Jul | 22°C (71°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Aug | 21°C (70°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (65°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (56°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (46°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) |
| Dec | 4°C (40°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) |
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