Which place is cheaper, Playa de las Americas or Lyon?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Lyon or Playa de las Americas?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Lyon or Playa de las Americas, 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 Playa de las Americas?
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.
Playa de las Americas
If you are looking to escape your life - to relax on a modern day pleasure island, then you need to book a trip to the Playa de las Americas resort town. Located on the south coast of Tenerife, this party, beach, and vacation capital never goes to sleep. Packed with nightclubs, bars, live music, shops and restaurants, Playa de las Americas is the stuff Hollywood movies are made of.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Paris, The Best 2-Week Tours from Paris, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Barcelona, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Madrid.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLyon €125Playa de las Americas €195
The average daily cost (per person) in Lyon is €125, while the average daily cost in Playa de las Americas is €195. 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 Playa de las Americas in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLyon €53Playa de las Americas €115
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLyon €106Playa de las Americas €230
Compare Hotels in Lyon and Playa de las Americas
Looking for a hotel in Lyon or Playa de las Americas? 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 Playa de las Americas Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lyon €17Playa de las Americas €56
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
Is it cheaper to fly into Lyon or Playa de las Americas?
Prices for flights to both Playa de las Americas 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 €41Playa de las Americas €45
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 €20Playa de las Americas €30
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
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLyon €24Playa de las Americas €8.57
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 Playa de las Americas, we can see that Playa de las Americas is more expensive. And not only is Lyon much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Playa de las Americas would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Playa de las Americas 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 Playa de las Americas Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Lyon or Playa de las Americas?
Lyon has a larger population, and is about 160 times larger than the population of Playa de las Americas. When comparing the sizes of Lyon and Playa de las Americas, 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 Playa de las Americas?
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 Playa de las Americas in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Lyon as well as Playa de las Americas. Most visitors come to Lyon for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
Lyon is around the same temperature as Playa de las Americas in the summer. The daily temperature in Lyon averages around 22°C (71°F) in July, and Playa de las Americas fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Playa de las Americas. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Lyon this time of the year. In the summer, Lyon often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Playa de las Americas. Lyon gets 285 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Playa de las Americas receives 268 hours of full sun.
Lyon usually gets more rain in July than Playa de las Americas. Lyon gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLyon 22°C (71°F)Playa de las Americas 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Lyon or Playa de las Americas in the Autumn?
Both Playa de las Americas and Lyon are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. 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 the autumn, Lyon is much colder than Playa de las Americas. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Lyon in October average around 14°C (56°F), and Playa de las Americas averages at about 24°C (75°F).
It's quite sunny in Playa de las Americas. Lyon usually receives less sunshine than Playa de las Americas during autumn. Lyon gets 127 hours of sunny skies, while Playa de las Americas receives 200 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Lyon usually receives more rain than Playa de las Americas. Lyon gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLyon 14°C (56°F)Playa de las Americas 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Lyon or Playa de las Americas in the Winter?
Both Playa de las Americas and Lyon during the winter are popular places to visit. 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. In January, Lyon is generally much colder than Playa de las Americas. Daily temperatures in Lyon average around 4°C (39°F), and Playa de las Americas fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
In the winter, Lyon often gets less sunshine than Playa de las Americas. Lyon gets 62 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Playa de las Americas receives 191 hours of full sun.
Lyon usually gets more rain in January than Playa de las Americas. Lyon gets 55 mm (2.1 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLyon 4°C (39°F)Playa de las Americas 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Lyon or Playa de las Americas in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Lyon and Playa de las Americas. Many travelers come to Lyon for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
Lyon is much colder than Playa de las Americas in the spring. The daily temperature in Lyon averages around 11°C (53°F) in April, and Playa de las Americas fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Playa de las Americas this time of the year. Lyon usually receives less sunshine than Playa de las Americas during spring. Lyon gets 174 hours of sunny skies, while Playa de las Americas receives 205 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Lyon usually receives more rain than Playa de las Americas. Lyon gets 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Playa de las Americas receives 11 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLyon 11°C (53°F)Playa de las Americas 20°C (68°F)
Typical Weather for Playa de las Americas and Lyon
| Lyon | Playa de las Americas | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 4°C (39°F) | 55 mm (2.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Feb | 6°C (42°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (47°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| Apr | 11°C (53°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 15°C (60°F) | 85 mm (3.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jun | 19°C (66°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Jul | 22°C (71°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Aug | 21°C (70°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (65°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (56°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (46°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Dec | 4°C (40°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
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