Should you visit Nice or Nantes?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel cost comparison between Nice and Nantes can help. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
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.
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.
Which city is cheaper, Nantes or Nice?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Nice is €105, while the average daily cost in Nantes is €87. 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 Nice and Nantes in more detail.
Accommodation
The average price for accommodation for two people in Nice is €94. This is for two people sharing a typical double occupancy hotel room.
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.
Food
The price of a meal in Nice can vary widely. However, the average price for food per day is €39 per person, and a typical meal will cost around €16 based on the spending of previous visitors. Less expensive dining options can be found by eating street food or at fast food restaurants.
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.
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Food
Meals for one day
Nice €39
Nantes €22
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.
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Mamaz Social Food Lamb Dinner:
$38
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French dinner with a Mediterranean touch in the heart of Nice:
$44
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Mediterranean Cooking Class & Dinner with View of Nice:
$49
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Nice Food Tour:
$50
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Garden-Fresh Dinner with a View of Nice:
$54
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Provencal cuisine cooking class and meal in Nice:
$77
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Mediterranean fish dinner in Nice:
$79
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Nice Small-Group Walking Food Tour with Local Specialties & Wine Tasting:
$87
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Food Tour Specialities Half-day from Nice Small-Group:
$95
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Nice Small Group Half-Day Walking Food Tour with Lunch:
$100
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Small-group French Cooking Experience in Saint-Jeannet:
$114
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Nice Afternoon Walking Food Tour with Dinner:
$118
Local Transportation
The average price of local transportation around Nice is €20 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.
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.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nice
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nice:
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Your VIP transfer from Chambery Airport to Avoriaz (Mercedes V-class):
$746
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Ultra - Private Airport Transfer from Nice Airport NCE to Cannes City Centre:
$9.46
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Ultra - Nice Private Airport Transfer from Nice Cruise Port to Nice Airport NCE:
$9.46
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Ultra - Nice Private Airport Transfer from Nice Airport NCE to Cruise Port:
$9.46
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Ultra - Nice Private Airport Transfer from Nice Airport NCE to City Centre:
$9.46
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Ultra - Nice Private Airport Transfer from City Centre to Nice Airport NCE:
$9.46
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Transfer: Nice Airport to Monaco:
$168
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Transfer from the airport to Nice city center or from Nice to the airport:
$50
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Transfer from Nice Airport to Villefranche Port:
$50
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Transfer from Nice Airport to Nice:
$61
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Transfer from Les Baux de Provence to Nice Airport:
$889
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Transfer Nice Côte d'Azur International Airport to Monaco:
$160
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
Is it cheaper to fly into Nice or Nantes?
Prices for flights to both Nantes 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.
Entertainment
Nice's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around €9.45 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.
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.
Tours and Activities in Nice
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nice are as follows:
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1-Hour Nice City Private Tour by Vintage Car:
$248
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100% Nice - Private Premium Tour:
$834
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2-Hour Nice Private Segway Tour:
$223
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2-Hour Private Walking Tour of Nice:
$210
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3-Hour Private Bike Tour of Nice:
$56
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3-Hour Segway Tour to Nice & Villefranche-sur-Mer:
$93
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4-Hour Cannes Private Tour by Classic Car from Nice:
$584
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4-Hour Nice City Tour:
$373
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4-Hour Nice City Tour:
$373
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4-Hour Nice City Tour:
$373
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5-Hour Evening Tour to Monaco & Monte-Carlo:
$467
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5-Hour Evening Tour to Monaco & Monte-Carlo:
$467
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
Alcohol
The average person spends about €13 on alcoholic beverages in Nice per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
Typically, people visiting Nantes spend on average €5.14 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
Sample the Local Flavors in Nice
Also in Nice, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Nice Bar Crawl and Clubbing:
$25
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1.5-Hour Organic Wine Tasting in Nice:
$56
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Cheese and Wine Tasting in an awesome apartment in the heart of Nice:
$62
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Half-Day Saint Paul de Vence and Wine Tasting Tour from Nice:
$78
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Half-Day Wine Tasting and Saint Paul de Vence Tour from Nice:
$81
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Half-Day Walking, Food & Wine Tour:
$87
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Nice Local Vineyards Small Group Half Day E-Bike Tour with Wine Tasting:
$100
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Full Day Tour of French Riviera Perched Villages and Wine Tasting from St Jeannet:
$118
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Nice Evening Food & Wine Tasting Tour with a Local:
$124
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Grasse, Gourdon, Valbonne and Wine Tasting Full-day from Nice Small-Group Tour:
$136
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Full-Day Wine Tour in Côtes de Provence From Nice:
$137
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Full-Day Wine Tour in Bellet & Saint-Paul de Vence From Nice:
$137
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Nice and Nantes, we can see that Nice is more expensive. And not only is Nantes much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Nantes would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Nantes 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 Nantes.
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