Which place is cheaper, Podgorica or Lyon?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Lyon or Podgorica?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Lyon or Podgorica, 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 Podgorica?
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.
Podgorica
Podgorica is Montenegro's capital city, and also its largest. Dating back to the Ottoman Empire, World War II destroyed much of this history, but there are a few Turkish remnants worth visiting. Podgorica's central location often makes the city a good starting point for day trips to coastal cities or mountain resorts.
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 Montenegro, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Montenegro.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLyon €125Podgorica €105
The average daily cost (per person) in Lyon is €125, while the average daily cost in Podgorica is €105. 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 Podgorica in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLyon €53Podgorica €46
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLyon €106Podgorica €92
Compare Hotels in Lyon and Podgorica
Looking for a hotel in Lyon or Podgorica? 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 Podgorica Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lyon €17Podgorica €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:
- 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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Podgorica
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Podgorica:
- Private transfer from Podgorica airport to Podgorica city: $26
- Private Transfer to Budva: $39
- Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Kotor Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $47
- Private transfer to Tivat: $53
- Private transfer to Kotor: $53
- From One-Way Private Transfer to/from Virpazar: $57
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Petrovac : $58
- Private Airport Transfer from Podgorica airport to Budva: $68
- Podgorica airport: Private Transfer to/from Budva: $75
- Private transfers from Podgorica Airport and city to Budva: $75
- Private transfers from Podgorica Airport and city to Bar: $75
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Budva: $87
Is it cheaper to fly into Lyon or Podgorica?
Prices for flights to both Podgorica 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 €41Podgorica €41
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 €20Podgorica €21
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 Podgorica
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Podgorica are as follows:
- Skip The Line: National Park Skadar Lake - Tickets: $8.17
- Skadar lake - Falcon kayak tour: $13
- Lake Skadar: Guided Sightseeing Boat Tour with Refreshments: $16
- Two Hours Sightseeing Lake Cruise at Montenegro National Park: $16
- Podgorica City Walking Tour: $22
- Lake Skadar: Guided Panoramic Boat Tour to Kom Monastery : $22
- Lake Skadar: Early-morning Birdwatching and Photography Tour: $27
- From Virpazar: Guided Lake Skadar cruise and Crnojevića River: $33
- Book Your Tour Podgorica by walk: $36
- Book Your Donkey Farm Tour: $57
- Book Your Tour Ostrog Monastery: $65
- Cultural Bike Tour of Podgorica;Discovering the Ancient Treasures: $71
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLyon €24Podgorica €20
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
Sample the Local Flavors in Podgorica
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Podgorica:
- Private Wine Tasting Activity at Lipovac Winery: $27
- Book Your Wine Tour: $77
- Podgorica Car Trip - Architecture, History, Wine tasting, Churches, Doclea city: $93
- Podgorica Car Trip, Doclea city, Wine tasting, Niagara falls: $106
- Wine tasting in the family winery, feel the spirit: $120
- Montenegro: Nature, Locals & Wine Tour: $128
- Skadar lake boat ride through "Montenegrin Amazon", wine tasting & Niagara falls: $196
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lyon and Podgorica, we can see that Lyon is more expensive. And not only is Podgorica much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Podgorica would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Podgorica 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 Podgorica.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Lyon Expensive? and Is Podgorica Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Lyon or Podgorica?
Lyon has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Podgorica. When comparing the sizes of Lyon and Podgorica, 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 Podgorica?
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 Podgorica in the Summer?
Both Podgorica 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.
In July, Lyon is generally cooler than Podgorica. Daily temperatures in Lyon average around 22°C (71°F), and Podgorica fluctuates around 26°C (80°F).
It's quite sunny in Podgorica. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Lyon. Lyon usually receives less sunshine than Podgorica during summer. Lyon gets 285 hours of sunny skies, while Podgorica receives 341 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Lyon usually receives more rain than Podgorica. Lyon gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLyon 22°C (71°F)Podgorica 26°C (80°F)
Should I visit Lyon or Podgorica in the Autumn?
Both Podgorica 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.
Lyon is cooler than Podgorica in the autumn. The daily temperature in Lyon averages around 14°C (56°F) in October, and Podgorica fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
In Podgorica, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the autumn, Lyon often gets less sunshine than Podgorica. Lyon gets 127 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 203 hours of full sun.
Podgorica gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Lyon usually gets less rain in October than Podgorica. Lyon gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 166 mm (6.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLyon 14°C (56°F)Podgorica 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Lyon or Podgorica in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Lyon and Podgorica. Many travelers come to Lyon for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Lyon. In the winter, Lyon is much colder than Podgorica. Typically, the winter temperatures in Lyon in January average around 4°C (39°F), and Podgorica averages at about 6°C (42°F).
Lyon usually receives less sunshine than Podgorica during winter. Lyon gets 62 hours of sunny skies, while Podgorica receives 121 hours of full sun in the winter.
Podgorica receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Lyon usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Lyon gets 55 mm (2.1 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 192 mm (7.6 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLyon 4°C (39°F)Podgorica 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Lyon or Podgorica in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Lyon as well as Podgorica. Many visitors come to Lyon in the spring for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
In April, Lyon is generally cooler than Podgorica. Daily temperatures in Lyon average around 11°C (53°F), and Podgorica fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
In the spring, Lyon often gets less sunshine than Podgorica. Lyon gets 174 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 194 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Podgorica. Lyon usually gets less rain in April than Podgorica. Lyon gets 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLyon 11°C (53°F)Podgorica 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Podgorica and Lyon
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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) | 192 mm (7.6 in) |
| Feb | 6°C (42°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (47°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 159 mm (6.3 in) |
| Apr | 11°C (53°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) |
| May | 15°C (60°F) | 85 mm (3.4 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jun | 19°C (66°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 22°C (71°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 21°C (70°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (65°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (56°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 166 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (46°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 239 mm (9.4 in) |
| Dec | 4°C (40°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 217 mm (8.5 in) |
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