Which place is cheaper, Vigo or Lyon?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Lyon or Vigo?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Lyon or Vigo, 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 Vigo?
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.
Vigo
Originally a small fishing town, Vigo has grown to become the most populated municipality in the region of Galicia in northwestern Spain. Remnants of the old world still exist in its historic center architecture and plazas, while the commodities of a modern city have blended into its boundaries. The old center remains the hub of activity with plenty to see and do, shopping and dining included.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Paris, The Best 2-Week Tours from Paris, The Best G Adventures Tours to Spain, and The Best 3-Day Tours from Madrid.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLyon €125Vigo €99
The average daily cost (per person) in Lyon is €125, while the average daily cost in Vigo is €99. 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 Vigo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLyon €53Vigo €43
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLyon €106Vigo €86
Compare Hotels in Lyon and Vigo
Looking for a hotel in Lyon or Vigo? 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 Vigo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lyon €17Vigo €37
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 Vigo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Vigo:
- Private Transfer from Vigo Cruise Port to Porto Hotels: $43
- Private Transfer from Vigo Cruise Port to Porto Airport (OPO): $43
- One-Way Private Transfer From/To Vigo Airport: $54
Is it cheaper to fly into Lyon or Vigo?
Prices for flights to both Vigo 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 €41Vigo €35
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vigo
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Vigo.
- Gourmet Hands on Cooking Class in Galicia with the Chef: $162
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lyon €20Vigo €10
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 Vigo
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Vigo are as follows:
- GROUP walking tour in Vigo: $1.09
- Walking Tour in Pontevedra: $1.09
- Vigo Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.75
- Vigo Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.94
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - The Secrets of Pontevedra: $10
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - Squares of Pontevedra: $10
- Tui Cathedral Guided Tour: $13
- Abanca Balaídos Tour, RC Celta’s Stadium: $16
- Ticket/Photo-Theme Park and Retro Gamer Activity in Vigo: $17
- Monumental Morning Walking Tour in Pontevedra: $17
- Afternoon Walking Tour in Pontevedra: $18
- Night Walking Tour of Pontevedra: $21
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLyon €24Vigo €5.71
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 Vigo, we can see that Lyon is more expensive. And not only is Vigo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Vigo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Vigo 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 Vigo.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Lyon Expensive? and Is Vigo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Lyon or Vigo?
Lyon has a larger population, and is about 61% larger than the population of Vigo. When comparing the sizes of Lyon and Vigo, 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 Vigo?
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 Vigo in the Summer?
Both Vigo and Lyon are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Lyon for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
Lyon is around the same temperature as Vigo in the summer. The daily temperature in Lyon averages around 22°C (71°F) in July, and Vigo fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
It's quite sunny in Vigo. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Lyon. Lyon usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Vigo during summer. Lyon gets 285 hours of sunny skies, while Vigo receives 299 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Lyon usually receives more rain than Vigo. Lyon gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Vigo receives 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLyon 22°C (71°F)Vigo 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Lyon or Vigo in the Autumn?
Both Vigo and Lyon during the autumn are popular places to visit. 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.
In the autumn, Lyon is cooler than Vigo. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Lyon in October average around 14°C (56°F), and Vigo averages at about 17°C (62°F).
In the autumn, Lyon often gets less sunshine than Vigo. Lyon gets 127 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vigo receives 174 hours of full sun.
Vigo gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Lyon usually gets less rain in October than Vigo. Lyon gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Vigo receives 164 mm (6.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLyon 14°C (56°F)Vigo 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Lyon or Vigo in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Lyon and Vigo. 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 January, Lyon is generally much colder than Vigo. Daily temperatures in Lyon average around 4°C (39°F), and Vigo fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
Lyon usually receives less sunshine than Vigo during winter. Lyon gets 62 hours of sunny skies, while Vigo receives 110 hours of full sun in the winter.
Vigo receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Lyon usually receives less rain than Vigo. Lyon gets 55 mm (2.1 in) of rain, while Vigo receives 232 mm (9.1 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLyon 4°C (39°F)Vigo 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Lyon or Vigo in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Lyon as well as Vigo. The spring months attract visitors to Lyon because of the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
Lyon is cooler than Vigo in the spring. The daily temperature in Lyon averages around 11°C (53°F) in April, and Vigo fluctuates around 13°C (56°F).
In the spring, Lyon often gets less sunshine than Vigo. Lyon gets 174 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vigo receives 198 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Vigo. Lyon usually gets less rain in April than Vigo. Lyon gets 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Vigo receives 125 mm (4.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLyon 11°C (53°F)Vigo 13°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Vigo and Lyon
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 4°C (39°F) | 55 mm (2.1 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 232 mm (9.1 in) |
| Feb | 6°C (42°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 230 mm (9.1 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (47°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 160 mm (6.3 in) |
| Apr | 11°C (53°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) |
| May | 15°C (60°F) | 85 mm (3.4 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) |
| Jun | 19°C (66°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jul | 22°C (71°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| Aug | 21°C (70°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (65°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (56°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (46°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 186 mm (7.3 in) |
| Dec | 4°C (40°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 228 mm (9 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.