Which place is cheaper, Lugo or Nice?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Nice or Lugo?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Nice and Lugo can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Nice or Lugo?
Nice
Nice, in the French Riviera, is one of the most popular destinations in France. It's located on the southeast coast along the Mediterranean Sea and is the second largest French city on the Mediterranean. It is an energetic city that attracts all types of vacationers from every age group and demographic. It's the 5th largest city in the country and is the capital of the Alpes Maritimes departement. The metropolitan area has a population of about 1 million.
Lugo
Located in northwestern Spain, Lugo is a city of the Galicia region best known for its old city, completely surrounded by Roman walls. Within these walls are some of Lugo's most impressive sights including a striking city hall, elaborate cathedral, and many beautiful city squares and plazas. The city is also known for its festivals and is the capital of a province of the same name.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in France, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in France, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Spain, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNice €131Lugo €98
The average daily cost (per person) in Nice is €131, while the average daily cost in Lugo is €98. 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 Nice and Lugo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNice €59Lugo €50
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNice €118Lugo €100
Compare Hotels in Nice and Lugo
Looking for a hotel in Nice or Lugo? 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: Nice Hotel Prices and Lugo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Nice €25Lugo €20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nice
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nice:
- Arrival Transfer from Côte d'Azur Airport NCE to Nice City in Private Car: $44
- Arrival Transfer from Nice Airport NCE to Nice city by Sedan: $59
- Arrival Transfer: Nice Airport NCE to Cannes in Luxury Van: $116
- Arrival Transfer: Nice Airport NCE to Monaco in Business Car: $109
- Cruise Port Hercule to Monaco hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $92
- Day Trip / transfer to and from aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur: $92
- Departure Transfer: Monaco to Nice Airport NCE in Business Car: $109
- Departure Transfer: Monaco to Nice Airport NCE in Luxury Van: $130
- Departure Transfer: Villefranche Port to Nice Airport: $53
- Ferry Transfer to Sainte Marguerite Island from Nice: $56
- From Nice Airport: 1-Way Private Transfer to Monaco: $150
- From Nice Airport: Private Transfer to Cannes: $128
Is it cheaper to fly into Nice or Lugo?
Prices for flights to both Lugo and Nice 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 dayNice €49Lugo €34
Typical Food Prices in Nice
Some typical examples of dining costs in Nice are as follows:
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Slushee€2.50
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Strawberries€4.00
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Loaf of Bread€3.20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nice
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Nice.
- Nice Small-Group Walking Food Tour with Local Specialties & Wine Tasting: $84
- Viator Exclusive: Organic French Dinner in the Garden of Nice: $95
- The Flavors of Nice Food Tour: $103
- Old Nice Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $104
- Nice Evening Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $104
- Viator Exclusive: Local Cooking Class & Dinner with View of Nice: $107
- 3.5-Hour Original Old Town Food Tour: $107
- Private French Cooking Class with a Fun Local Noel: $112
- PRIVATE Award-Winning Nice Food Tour: 6 or 10 Tastings: $112
- Food Tour + Wine Pairing Lunch with a local Sommelier: $133
- Half Day Afternoon Walking Food Tour with Dinner: $147
- Dinner in the vineyard French Riviera: $192
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Nice €12Lugo €13
Tours and Activities in Nice
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nice are as follows:
- Vieux Nice : Discovery Stroll and Reading Walking Tour: $2.13
- Nice : Discovery Stroll and Reading Walking Tour: $2.13
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.41
- Ticket to Musée National du Sport: $6.42
- Nice Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.55
- Monaco Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.55
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour: $6.95
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.95
- Nice's Old Town Highlights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- Navigating A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- Nice city tour: audio guide app in your smartphone: $7.49
Tours and Activities in Lugo
Here are a few actual costs in Lugo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Cathedral of Santa Maria Entry Ticket and Audio Guide: $6.42
- Private Guided Walking Tour: $80
- ¡¡NEW!! Private Walking Tour with Local Guide: $80
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNice €17Lugo €16
Sample the Local Flavors in Nice
Also in Nice, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Nice Bar Crawl | Best Bars In 1 Night! VIP + FREE SHOTS: $5.99
- Pub Crawl Party with VIP Entry and Free Shots: $16
- Pub Crawl Nice with Drinking Games and Optional Drink special: $17
- Nice : Guided Pub / Bar Crawl with Shots and Nightclub Entry: $21
- Riviera Bar Crawl Party with Free Shots and VIP Entry: $23
- Nice Walking Tour with Wine Tasting: $45
- New Year's Eve Pub Crawl with Shots and VIP Club Entry: $52
- New Year’s Eve Bar Crawl Nice France: $53
- Provence Organic Wine Tasting Half Day Tour from Nice: $65
- Wine Tasting: Tour de France in Nice City Centre: $74
- Half-Day Saint Paul de Vence and Wine Tasting Tour: $82
- Half-Day Wine Tasting and Saint Paul de Vence Tour from Nice: $84
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Nice and Lugo, we can see that Nice is more expensive. And not only is Lugo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Lugo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Lugo 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 Nice would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nice than you might in Lugo.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Nice Expensive? and Is Lugo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Nice or Lugo?
Nice has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Lugo. When comparing the sizes of Nice and Lugo, 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 Nice or Lugo?
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 Nice or Lugo in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Nice and Lugo. Most visitors come to Nice for the beaches, snorkeling, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
Nice is a little warmer than Lugo in the summer. The daily temperature in Nice averages around 23°C (73°F) in July, and Lugo fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
In July, Nice usually receives less rain than Lugo. Nice gets 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Lugo receives 25 mm (1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyNice 23°C (73°F)Lugo 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Nice or Lugo in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Nice as well as Lugo. The autumn months attract visitors to Nice because of the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Nice is around the same temperature as Lugo. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Nice in October average around 17°C (63°F), and Lugo averages at about 16°C (61°F).
It's quite rainy in Lugo. Nice receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Nice usually gets around the same amount of rain in October as Lugo. Nice gets 108 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Lugo receives 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberNice 17°C (63°F)Lugo 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Nice or Lugo in the Winter?
Both Lugo and Nice are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The shopping scene and the cuisine are the main draw to Nice this time of year.
In January, Nice is generally cooler than Lugo. Daily temperatures in Nice average around 9°C (48°F), and Lugo fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Lugo. In January, Nice usually receives less rain than Lugo. Nice gets 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Lugo receives 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryNice 9°C (48°F)Lugo 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Nice or Lugo in the Spring?
Both Lugo and Nice during the spring are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Nice for the beaches and the natural beauty.
Nice is around the same temperature as Lugo in the spring. The daily temperature in Nice averages around 13°C (56°F) in April, and Lugo fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
Nice usually gets less rain in April than Lugo. Nice gets 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Lugo receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilNice 13°C (56°F)Lugo 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Lugo and Nice
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 9°C (48°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (49°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (51°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (56°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| May | 16°C (62°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (68°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Sep | 21°C (69°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (63°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
| Nov | 12°C (54°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (49°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 128 mm (5 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.