Should you visit Nantes or Lille?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Nantes or Lille, this travel cost comparison can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison 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.
Lille
Lille is a city in northern France on the Deule River near France's border with Belgium. It has the fourth largest urban area in France behind Paris, Lyon, and Marseille. Lille (Rijsel in Flemish) may be France's most underrated major city. In recent decades this once-grimy industrial metropolis, with its economy based on declining industries, has transformed itself into a glittering and self-confident cultural and commercial hub. Highlights for the visitor include an attractive old town with a strong Flemish accent, three renowned art museums, stylish shopping, some excellent dining options and a cutting-edge, student-driven nightlife scene. The Lillois have a well-deserved reputation for friendliness – and they're so proud of being friendly that they often mention it.
Which city is cheaper, Lille 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 Lille is €92. 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. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Nantes and Lille in more detail.
Accommodation
The prices for places to stay in Nantes can vary by date, location, and type. Generally, the average cost for accommodation per person is €48, while a typical double-occupancy hotel room for two people will cost around €96.
A hotel room in Lille is about €88 This assumes double occupancy and modest accommodations.
Food
In Nantes travelers spend around €22 a day on food. You can save money by choosing casual restaurants or food stalls, or you can spend plenty more by dining in nicer restaurants at every meal.
While meal prices in Lille can vary, the average travelers spends about €33 per day on food. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out, an average meal in Lille should cost around €13 per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in Lille is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices.
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Food
Meals for one day
Nantes €22
Lille €33
Typical Food prices in Lille
Some typical examples of dining costs in Lille are as follows:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lille
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Lille.
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Hands-on Cooking Class:
$86
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Hands-on Cooking Class:
$87
Local Transportation
Nantes's transportation costs can vary by the type of transport chosen by visitors. Naturally, taxis and private drivers cost much more than public transportation options. On average, visitors spend €29 per person, per day on transportation in Nantes.
The average price of local transportation around Lille is €22 per person, per day. As this average includes both taxis and public transport, keep in mind that the prices of private drivers and taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nantes
Also for Nantes, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Private Airport Transfer: from Nantes to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE):
$50
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Nantes Private Transfer from Nantes city centre to Nantes Airport:
$75
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Low Cost Private Transfer From Nantes Atlantique Airport to Nantes City - One Way:
$78
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lille
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lille:
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Private Transfer: Lille to Lille Airport (LIL):
$622
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Lille Private Transfer from Lille city centre to Lille Airport (LIL):
$65
Is it cheaper to fly into Nantes or Lille?
Prices for flights to both Lille 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.
Entertainment
Sightseeing, admission tickets, things to do, and other entertainment expenses in Nantes can vary widely by price. On average, visitors spend around €11 per person, per day on entertainment and sightseeing here.
Lille's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around €13 per person, per day. This cost can vary widely by the type of activity, however, as this includes admission tickets, day tours, museums, and other things to do.
Tours and Activities in Nantes
For Nantes, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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Segway: "Inside the Historical Center of Nantes" - city tour Nantes - 1H00:
$37
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Nantes Like a Local: Customized Private Tour:
$40
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Segway: "Nantes's Patrimony" City tour Nantes - 1H30:
$56
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Segway: "The Great Escape" - city tour Nantes - 2H00:
$68
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Segway: "The Wide Angle" city tour Nantes - 2H30:
$81
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Nantes Private Walking Tour:
$230
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Private 3-hour Walking Tour of Nantes with official tour guide:
$231
Tours and Activities in Lille
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Lille are as follows:
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2day Australian WW1 battlefield tour in Flanders the Somme from Lille and Arras:
$647
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3 day tour Canadians in WW1 starting from Lille or Ypres:
$1,033
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3-Day Small Group Tour of French and Belgian WWI Battlefields from Lille:
$672
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Australian Battlefields Private Tour in Fromelles and Flanders from Lille:
$342
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Australian and New Zealand Battlefield Day Tour in the Somme from Lille or Arras:
$342
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Bastogne Battle of the Bulge Private Day Tour from Lille:
$566
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Belgian Beer tour in Flanders:
$411
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Canadian Somme and Flanders battlefield tour 2 days starting from Lille or Arras:
$734
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Chocolate Tasting Tour of Lille:
$96
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Full Day Tour of WW2 in Northern France, the Atlantic Wall ,V1 and V2 launching sites departing from Arras or Lille:
$454
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Full-Day Private Tour on the French Opale Coast with Lunch:
$467
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Lille - Small Group Guided Walking Tour in French:
$14
Alcohol
Typically, people visiting Nantes spend on average €5.14 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
The average person spends about €14 on alcoholic beverages in Lille per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
When comparing the travel costs between Nantes and Lille, we can see that Lille 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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