Which place is cheaper, Rhone-Alpes or Northern Ireland?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Northern Ireland or Rhone-Alpes?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Northern Ireland or Rhone-Alpes, 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: Northern Ireland or Rhone-Alpes?
Northern Ireland
You may think you know Northern Ireland, but guess again. This once turbulent and dangerous country has calmed down and continues to pleasantly surprise visitors from all over the world.
Northern Ireland is a part of the United Kingdom, or Great Britain. Northern Ireland joins England, Scotland and Wales in the UK. This is still a point of controversy within this region depending on whom you are talking to. Unionists, or those who prefer being a part of Great Britain, will proudly call themselves British and try very much to differentiate themselves from their Irish neighbors. Republicans, or those who would prefer to be a part of the Republic of Ireland, call themselves Irish. Nowhere is this more prominent than in the historic city of Londonderry. That is what Unionists call the city, as the "London" was added after Northern Ireland joined the UK. On the other hand, you'll hear Republicans refer to the city as its original Derry.
Dress in layers, as it's not uncommon to experience every season in an hour in Northern Ireland. This part of the British Isles arguably receives more rain than anywhere.
More difficult than the weather, however, are the accents of the locals. While it may not sound like it at times, they are speaking English. Simply ask them to slow down so you can better understand their very thick accents.
Rhone-Alpes
Rhone-Alps is part of Auvergne-Rhone-Alps, a new region in France, located along the Eastern border towards the south of the country. The region was named after the Rhone River and the Alps mountain range. The capital city, Lyon, is the second largest metropolitan area in France behind Paris and Rhone Alps has the sixth largest economy of any European region. The Rhone-Alps is a beautiful region, bordering Italy and Switzerland to the east, Burgundy to the north, Auvergne to the west and the Provence region to the south. The area features much of the greatest scenery in France, from the high Alps of the Savoy region to the lavender fields of the Drome and the stunning Gorges de l'Ardeche. A great outdoors destination!
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to United Kingdom, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in United Kingdom, The Best Bicycle Tours in France, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in France.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNorthern Ireland £131Rhone-Alpes £0.00
The average daily cost (per person) in Northern Ireland is £131, while the average daily cost in Rhone-Alpes is £0.00. 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 Northern Ireland and Rhone-Alpes in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNorthern Ireland £68Rhone-Alpes -
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNorthern Ireland £136Rhone-Alpes £0.00
Compare Hotels in Northern Ireland and Rhone-Alpes
Looking for a hotel in Northern Ireland or Rhone-Alpes? 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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Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Northern Ireland £14Rhone-Alpes -
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rhone-Alpes
Also for Rhone-Alpes, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- 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
- Reliables Airports Transfers to Les deux Alpes: $65
- Chamonix to Turin Caselle Airport - Departure Private Transfer: $71
- 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
- Excellecar Private Driver - Stations & Airports Transfers: $82
- Arrival Transfer: Lyon Airport LYS to Lyon City in Business Car: $86
- Departure Transfer: Lyon City to Lyon Airport LYS in Business Car: $86
- Private Transfer between Lyon Satolas Airport and Lyon: $86
Is it cheaper to fly into Northern Ireland or Rhone-Alpes?
Prices for flights to both Rhone-Alpes and Northern Ireland 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 dayNorthern Ireland £49Rhone-Alpes -
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Rhone-Alpes
For Rhone-Alpes, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Afternoon Old Town Food tour: $76
- Lyon Old Town Half-Day Walking Food Tour with Local Specialties Tasting & Lunch: $93
- Annecy Traditional Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience : $104
- Lyon Evening Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $104
- Food Tour in Lyon - Do Eat Better Experience: $104
- Secret Food Tours Lyon w/ Private Tour Option: $109
- Lyon - Bakeries, Chocolate and Patisseries Food Tour: $119
- All Inclusive Food Tour of Annecy Old Town with Local Guide: $148
- 5 Course Rooftop Dinner with Spectacular View of Lyon: $156
- Viator Exclusive: Croix Rousse Market & Rooftop Cooking Class: $175
- Private Market Tour and Modern French Cooking and Meal with a Local in Annecy: $188
- Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse Food Tour: $249
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Northern Ireland £18Rhone-Alpes -
Tours and Activities in Rhone-Alpes
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Rhone-Alpes.
- On an adventure with Rosalie - Nancy-sur-Cluses: $5.45
- Lyon Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.54
- Access to a Self-Guided Tour of the archaeological site of Lyon: $8.72
- Access to a Self-Guided Tour to Traboules de Lyon: Croix-Rousse: $8.72
- Private Self-Guided Tour of the Curse Quest of Old Lyon: $8.72
- Lyon Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- Grenoble Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $10
- Lyon Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $10
- Audio-guided tour of the Fourvière and the Sacred Hill: $11
- Audio-guided tour of Old Lyon: $11
- La Croix-Rousse des Canuts Audio-guided tour: $11
- Audio-Guided Tour of the United States Quarter and Painted Walls: $11
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNorthern Ireland £7.77Rhone-Alpes -
Sample the Local Flavors in Rhone-Alpes
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Rhone-Alpes:
- 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
- Guided tour and wine tasting Northern Rhône Valley: $108
- Beaujolais Half Day Wine Tasting Tour: $108
- Golden stones Beaujolais Wine Tour with Tastings from Lyon: $108
- Beaujolais 100% wine tour Small-Group Tour with Tasting from Lyon: $108
- The Original Syrah Wine Tour (9:00 am - 1:30 pm) - Small Group Tours from Lyon: $108
- Lyon's Grooves & Grapes : Wine Tasting & Record Shops Tour: $128
- Macon & Beaujolais Wine Tour (9:00 am to 5:15 pm) - Small Group Tour from Lyon: $142
- Cotes du Rhone Wine Tour (9:00 am to 5:15 pm) - Small Group Tour from Lyon: $148
- Beaujolais Wine Tasting Day Tour from Lyon: $162
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Northern Ireland and Rhone-Alpes, we can see that Northern Ireland is more expensive. And not only is Rhone-Alpes much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Rhone-Alpes would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Rhone-Alpes 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 Northern Ireland would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Northern Ireland than you might in Rhone-Alpes.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Northern Ireland Expensive? and Is Rhone-Alpes Expensive?.
Which has a larger population, Northern Ireland or Rhone-Alpes?
Rhone-Alpes has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Northern Ireland. When comparing the sizes of Northern Ireland and Rhone-Alpes, 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.
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.