A Travel Price Comparison for France Nantes vs. Bordeaux for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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Should you visit Nantes or Bordeaux?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Nantes or Bordeaux, 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.

Nantes

Nantes is a city in western France, located on the Loire River, 31 miles from the Atlantic coast. The city is the sixth largest in France, with almost 600,000 inhabitants within the Urban area. Together with Saint-Nazaire, a seaport located on the Loire estuary, Nantes forms the main metropolis of north-western France. The city has a unique architectural heritage with its magnificent Chateau des ducs de Bretagne - a Renaissance-style castle nestled in a fortress, a medieval quarter and one of the highest cathedrals of France. It has been transformed in the last 20 years probably more than any other city in France. It is not only a vibrant and young metropolis often rewarded for its top-quality of life, but a city where art has literally been integrated in all possible aspects, making it a true example of how artists can turn a city upside down.

Bordeaux

Bordeaux is the place to go for fine wines. It's a very mellow, cultural city where you can enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of a quaint cafe or restaurant without being rushed. The city is the capital of Gironde, and the entire metropolitan area has over one million residents. The city also has a rather large and vibrant university and the population is known to be very tolerant and liberal. There is a very strong artistic vibe in the city and, due to it's history of English rule, there is an English flair to the area. The large student population means that there is no shortage of opportunities to see shows, hear music, or visit a museum.

Which city is cheaper, Bordeaux or Nantes?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Nantes is €87, while the average daily cost in Bordeaux is €95. 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 city. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Nantes and Bordeaux in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Nantes €48
    Bordeaux €51
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Nantes €96
    Bordeaux €102

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Nantes €29
    Bordeaux €12

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nantes

Also for Nantes, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Low Cost Private Transfer From Nantes Atlantique Airport to Nantes City - One Way: $78
  • Nantes Private Transfer from Nantes city centre to Nantes Airport: $75
  • Private Airport Transfer: from Nantes to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE): $50

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bordeaux

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bordeaux:

  • Ultra - Private Transfer from Bordeaux to Pessac - Château Haut-Brion Winery: $9.54
  • Ultra - Private Transfer from Bordeaux to Pauillac - Chateau Lafite Rothschild: $9.54
  • Ultra - Private Transfer from Bordeaux to Margaux - Chateau Margaux: $9.54
  • Ultra - Private Transfer from Bordeaux City Centre to Saint Emilion: $9.54
  • Ultra - Bordeaux Airport Private Transfer City Centre to Bordeaux Airport BOD: $9.54
  • Private Transfer: Bordeaux to Bordeaux Airport (BOD): $68
  • Private Transfer: Bordeaux Airport to Bordeaux: $111
  • Private Transfer from Airport to Bordeaux City: $149
  • Private Airport Transfer: from Bordeaux to Bordeaux Airport (BOD): $42
  • Private Airport Transfer: from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Bordeaux: $42
  • Low Cost Private Transfer From Bergerac-Roumanière Airport to Bordeaux City - One Way: $358
  • Departure Private Transfers : Bordeaux to Bordeaux Airport BOD in Luxury Van: $108

Is it cheaper to fly into Nantes or Bordeaux?

Prices for flights to both Bordeaux and Nantes 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Nantes €22
    Bordeaux €36

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bordeaux

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bordeaux.

  • Bordeaux Traditional Food Tour: $106
  • Bordeaux and La Cité du Vin Day Tour with French Cuisine Cooking Class: $514

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Nantes €11
    Bordeaux €6.31

Tours and Activities in Nantes

For Nantes, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Welcome to Private Tour with a Local: $34
  • Between the Walls: 1-Hour Segway Tour: $36
  • Segway: "Inside the Historical Center of Nantes" - city tour Nantes - 1H00: $37
  • Nantes Like a Local: Customized Private Tour: $40
  • Segway: "Nantes's Patrimony" City tour Nantes - 1H30: $56
  • 2-Hour Segway Tour: $65
  • Segway: "The Great Escape" - city tour Nantes - 2H00: $68
  • Segway: "The Wide Angle" city tour Nantes - 2H30: $81
  • Nantes Private Walking Tour: $230
  • Private 3-hour Walking Tour of Nantes with official tour guide: $231

Tours and Activities in Bordeaux

Here are a few actual costs in Bordeaux for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • 1-Hour Bordeaux Electric Scooter Tour: $31
  • 1-Hour Electric Bike Tour of Bordeaux: $31
  • 2-Hour Bordeaux Electric Scooter Tour: $56
  • 2-Hour Bordeaux Segway Tour: $106
  • 2-Hour Bordeaux Segway Tour: $68
  • Architectural splendors of Bordeaux Walking Tour: $286
  • Bordeaux City Custom & Private Guided Walking Tour with a Local: $44
  • Bordeaux City Sights Walking Tour: $17
  • Bordeaux City Sightseeing Citroën 2CV Classic Car Private Guided Tour: $61
  • Bordeaux City Wine & Cultural Guided Walking Tour with 4 Tastings: $86
  • Bordeaux Countryside Farm to Table Tour: $179
  • Bordeaux Electric Bike Rental Self Guided City Tour: $31

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Nantes €5.14
    Bordeaux €21

Sample the Local Flavors in Bordeaux

Also in Bordeaux, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Bordeaux Wine and Trade Museum Admission Ticket with Wine Tasting: $8.71
  • Soussans: Guided Winery Tour with Wine Tasting near Margaux: $9.08
  • Saint Emilion: Guided Winery Tour & Wine Tasting: $14
  • La Cité du Vin Skip-the-Line Entrance Ticket & Wine Tasting: $24
  • Discover Bordeaux vineyard : special wine tasting with two cellar men brothers: $37
  • Bordeaux Cheese & Wine Tasting Walking Guided Tour: $49
  • Chateau du Taillan and Park including Wine Tasting Tour: $50
  • Bordeaux Morning Wine Tasting Class: $56
  • Bordeaux Small-Group Wine Tasting & Workshop with a Professional Sommelier: $61
  • Bordeaux Vineyards Wine Tasting Half-Day Trip: $61
  • Morning & Breakfast Wine tour in Saint-Emilion: $74
  • From St. Emilion Village Half-Day Wine Tour: $85

About these numbers

When comparing the travel costs between Nantes and Bordeaux, we can see that Bordeaux is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.

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