A Travel Price Comparison for France Reims vs. Paris for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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Should you visit Reims or Paris?

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

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Reims or Paris, 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: Reims or Paris?

Reims

Reims lies 129 km (80 mi) east-northeast of Paris. It was founded by the Gauls and became a major city during the Roman Empire. Reims played a prominent ceremonial role in French monarchical history as the traditional site of the crowning of the kings of France. The city's economy is based largely on wine production, for which the Champagne region is famous, and a visit to Reims often includes a popular tasting of the most famous French wines at the 'Maison de Champagne'. Reims has many attractive pedestrian boulevards, Roman remains, art-deco cafes and a flourishing fine-dining scene that counts among it four Michelin-starred restaurants. Of course Reims also has all the shops and other facilities that you would expect in a major city.

Paris

Paris is a dream destination for many people. It's location on the river Seine contributes to its stunning beauty and you can spend many days wandering through its wonderfully diverse neighborhoods. It's known as a city of culture, fashion, food and fun. There is never a shortage of entertainment and activities around town and a highlight of many people's trips to Paris is to explore the city at night, when it truly comes to life. It is not hard to see why this city has received the nickname as the "City of Lights."

Which city is cheaper, Paris or Reims?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Reims is €104, while the average daily cost in Paris is €184. 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 Reims and Paris in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Reims €53
    Paris €121
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Reims €106
    Paris €242
Compare Hotels in Reims and Paris

Looking for a hotel in Reims or Paris? 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.

Hotels in Reims


Hotels in Paris


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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: Reims Hotel Prices and Paris Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Reims €31
    Paris €17

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Reims

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Reims:

  • Private Transfer: Reims to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG): $385
  • Private Transfer from Reims City Center to Paris City Center: $198

Typical Local Transportation prices in Paris

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Paris are as follows:


  • Metro
    €6.40
  • Train from Airport
    €9.00
  • Metro tickets
    €6.80
  • Train
    €20

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Paris

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

  • AIRPORT TRANSFER - ROISSY CDG or ORLY: $131
  • Airfield Of Lognes - Private Round Trip Transfer Express: $403
  • Airport Transfer: $108
  • Airport Transfer to Paris: $75
  • Arrival Private Transfer Paris Train Station or City to Disneyland Paris Minivan: $58
  • Arrival Private Transfer from Beauvais Airport (BVA) to Paris in Comfortable Minivan: $104
  • Arrival Private Transfer from Paris Train Station to Paris City by Minivan: $43
  • Arrival Private Transfers from Paris Railway Stations to Paris Airport CDG: $95
  • Arrival Private Transfers from Paris Railway Stations to Paris Airport CDG: $93
  • Arrival Private Transfers from Paris Railway Stations to Paris Hotels: $68
  • Arrival Private Transfers from Paris Railway Stations to Paris Hotels: $61
  • CDG - Paris - CDG (Two Way) Private Shuttle Transfer: $156

Is it cheaper to fly into Reims or Paris?

Prices for flights to both Paris and Reims 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
    Reims €32
    Paris €31

Typical Food prices in Paris

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Paris:


  • Ice Cream
    €8.00
  • Breakfast
    €7.00
  • Breakfast for 2
    €30
  • Dinner on River Cruise
    €86
  • Dinner
    €57
  • Cheese
    €13

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Paris

For Paris, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Paris en Scene Boat 3-Course Dinner Cruise: $49
  • Paris River Seine Lunch or Dinner Cruise: $60
  • Italian dinner on the river Seine: $61
  • Seine River Cruise with French Dinner on Champs-Elysees Avenue: $61
  • Seine River Cruise & Dinner on Champs Elysées Avenue: $62
  • Choux cooking class for kids in Paris: $62
  • Capitaine Fracasse Boat 3-Course Dinner Cruise: $67
  • Paris Small-Group Gourmet Food Tour With Optional Lunch and Wine Tasting: $75
  • Bistro Parisien Dinner and Seine River Sightseeing Cruise Combination: $75
  • NO DIET CLUB - Unique Bike and Food tour in Paris !: $75
  • Romantic Cruise with 3-course Dinner on Seine River: $76
  • Fondue Cooking Party - Winter is Coming: $78

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Reims €15
    Paris €62

Tours and Activities in Reims

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

  • 3 days in Champagne - "Aromas" experience: $2,364
  • An Unforgettable Experience from Reims: $411
  • Champagne Half Day Private Tour with Minivan & Driver Guide at Disposal: $442
  • Champagne Moët and Chandon Private Tour: $496
  • Champagne Region Private Minivan Day Tour with Driver Guide at Disposal: $769
  • Champagne Reims Gourmet Small Group City Tour: $63
  • Champagne UNESCO Tour: $124
  • Champagne expert experience: $1,319
  • Champagne half-day tour: $261
  • From Epernay or Dom Perignon Private Half-Day Tour: $667
  • From Paris: Prestige Champagne Tour and Tastings: $1,550
  • From Paris: Small-Group Moët & Chandon Champagne Tour: $225

Typical Entertainment prices in Paris

For Paris, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • Louvre Entry for Two
    €18
  • Admission to Pantheon
    €5.00
  • Catacombs (2)
    €23

Tours and Activities in Paris

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Paris.

  • Secret Montmartre, smartphone audioguided tour: $0.98
  • Trendy Marais, smartphone audioguided walking tour: $0.98
  • Marais HiddenTreasures, audioguided walking tour: $0.98
  • Paris Criminal Past, audioguided walking tour: $0.98
  • Test Day tour: $1.00
  • BEST OF ROYAL DAYS & LIFE : 3 audioguided tours: $1.85
  • BEST OF PARIS : 3 smartphone audioguided tours: $1.85
  • Legends of Paris Night Free Walking Tour in Spanish: $3.72
  • Visit the Eiffel Tower at your own pace Self-guided audio tour: $4.96
  • Flâneurs of Belleville: Explore the art of city walking on an audio walking tour: $5.00
  • One Hour Père Lachaise Cemetery Self-guided Audio Tour by VoiceMap: $5.43
  • Marais: Explore this historic neighbourhood on a kid-friendly audio walking tour: $5.49

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Reims €18
    Paris €19

Typical Alcohol prices in Paris

Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Paris are as follows:


  • Wine
    €14

Sample the Local Flavors in Paris

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Paris:

  • Pub Crawl in Latin Quarter: $37
  • Guided Visit and Wine Tasting in a Royal Wine Cellar in Paris: $40
  • Guided tour and wine tasting in a historic cellar in the center of Paris: $41
  • Cheese and Wine Tasting in the Latin Quarter with Chef Alex: $47
  • Organic wine tasting in Paris: $56
  • Wine Tasting In Paris: $83
  • Paris Art of Pairing Cheese and Wine Tasting in a Cheese Cellar: $87
  • Paris Wine Tasting Session with Expert Sommelier: $89
  • Walk & Wine Tour in the Latin Quarter: $97
  • Paris Wine Tasting plus Cheese & Cured Meat Lunch with an Expert Sommelier Guide: $97
  • Paris Evening Wine Tour and Tasting: $112
  • Montmartre Hill Sweet & Savory French Gourmet Food & Wine Tasting Tour: $112

About these numbers

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Reims and Paris, we can see that Paris is more expensive. And not only is Reims much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Reims would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Reims 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 Paris would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Paris than you might in Reims.


When is the best time to visit Reims or Paris?

Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.

Should I visit Reims or Paris in the Summer?

Both Paris and Reims during the summer are popular places to visit. Also, most visitors come to Paris for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.

In the summer, Reims is around the same temperature as Paris. Typically, the summer temperatures in Reims in July are around 19°C (65°F), and Paris is about 20°C (68°F).

In Paris, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Reims. In the summer, Reims often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Paris. Reims gets 235 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Paris receives 241 hours of full sun.

Reims usually gets less rain in July than Paris. Reims gets 52 mm (2 in) of rain, while Paris receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Reims 19°C (65°F) 
    Paris 20°C (68°F)

Should I visit Reims or Paris in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Reims and Paris. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Paris because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.

In October, Reims is generally cooler than Paris. Temperatures in Reims average around 12°C (53°F), and Paris stays around 13°C (56°F).

Reims usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Paris during autumn. Reims gets 122 hours of sunny skies, while Paris receives 127 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Reims usually receives around the same amount of rain as Paris. Reims gets 52 mm (2 in) of rain, while Paris receives 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Reims 12°C (53°F) 
    Paris 13°C (56°F)

Should I visit Reims or Paris in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Reims as well as Paris. Also, the museums, the Christmas ambience, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine are the main draw to Paris this time of year.

It's quite cold in Paris in the winter. The weather in Reims can be very cold. Reims is much colder than Paris in the winter. The temperature in Reims is usually 3°C (37°F) in January, and Paris stays around 5°C (40°F).

In the winter, Reims often gets less sunshine than Paris. Reims gets 50 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Paris receives 62 hours of full sun.

Reims usually gets less rain in January than Paris. Reims gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Paris receives 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Reims 3°C (37°F) 
    Paris 5°C (40°F)

Should I visit Reims or Paris in the Spring?

Both Paris and Reims are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, many travelers come to Paris for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.

In the spring, Reims is cooler than Paris. Typically, the spring temperatures in Reims in April are around 9°C (49°F), and Paris is about 11°C (52°F).

Reims usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Paris during spring. Reims gets 172 hours of sunny skies, while Paris receives 172 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Reims usually receives less rain than Paris. Reims gets 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Paris receives 50 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Reims 9°C (49°F) 
    Paris 11°C (52°F)

Typical Weather for Paris and Reims

Reims Paris
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 3°C (37°F) 44 mm (1.7 in) 5°C (40°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Feb 4°C (39°F) 42 mm (1.7 in) 6°C (42°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)
Mar 7°C (44°F) 51 mm (2 in) 8°C (47°F) 52 mm (2.1 in)
Apr 9°C (49°F) 43 mm (1.7 in) 11°C (52°F) 50 mm (1.9 in)
May 13°C (56°F) 60 mm (2.4 in) 15°C (59°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Jun 17°C (62°F) 59 mm (2.3 in) 18°C (64°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Jul 19°C (65°F) 52 mm (2 in) 20°C (68°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Aug 18°C (65°F) 49 mm (1.9 in) 20°C (67°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)
Sep 16°C (60°F) 50 mm (2 in) 17°C (63°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Oct 12°C (53°F) 52 mm (2 in) 13°C (56°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Nov 7°C (44°F) 53 mm (2.1 in) 8°C (47°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Dec 4°C (39°F) 50 mm (2 in) 5°C (42°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)


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