A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Saint-Etienne vs. Lastres for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Saint-Etienne or Lastres?

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

Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Saint-Etienne and Lastres. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.

Where Should I go: Saint-Etienne or Lastres?

Saint-Etienne

Saint-Etienne (Saint Stephen), a city southwest of Lyon, is drawing on its Industrial Revolution origins and its history of arms, bicycle, textile and ribbon production, to reinvent itself as design city. And the change is noticeable. After almost 30 years of decline, the city is now looking optimistically towards the future. Its center and suburbs are smartening up at a rapid pace. There are plenty of good surprises, including two great museums and a great eating scene.

Lastres

A city by the sea, Lastres (or Llastres) started out as a small fishing and whaling village accessible only by a dangerous path over cliffs. Today, it is still known as the "beautiful village of Asturias," with breathtaking views of the sea, streets full of historic charm, and a grand chain of mountains just inland. It is the perfect little getaway for someone wanting to bask in the beauty of nature with all the comforts of civilization at hand.

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

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Saint-Etienne Expensive? and Is Lastres Expensive?.

When is the best time to visit Saint-Etienne or Lastres?

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 Saint-Etienne or Lastres in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Saint-Etienne as well as Lastres. The hiking and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Saint-Etienne this time of year.

Saint-Etienne is a little warmer than Lastres in the summer. The daily temperature in Saint-Etienne averages around 22°C (71°F) in July, and Lastres fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Lastres. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Saint-Etienne this time of the year. In the summer, Saint-Etienne often gets more sunshine than Lastres. Saint-Etienne gets 285 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lastres receives 203 hours of full sun.

Saint-Etienne usually gets more rain in July than Lastres. Saint-Etienne gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Lastres receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Saint-Etienne or Lastres in the Autumn?

Both Lastres and Saint-Etienne are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Saint-Etienne for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.

In the autumn, Saint-Etienne is cooler than Lastres. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Saint-Etienne in October average around 14°C (56°F), and Lastres averages at about 16°C (60°F).

Saint-Etienne usually receives less sunshine than Lastres during autumn. Saint-Etienne gets 127 hours of sunny skies, while Lastres receives 138 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Saint-Etienne usually receives less rain than Lastres. Saint-Etienne gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Lastres receives 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.

Should I visit Saint-Etienne or Lastres in the Winter?

Both Lastres and Saint-Etienne during the winter are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Saint-Etienne in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.

Saint-Etienne can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Saint-Etienne is generally much colder than Lastres. Daily temperatures in Saint-Etienne average around 4°C (39°F), and Lastres fluctuates around 9°C (49°F).

In the winter, Saint-Etienne often gets less sunshine than Lastres. Saint-Etienne gets 62 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lastres receives 95 hours of full sun.

Lastres gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Saint-Etienne usually gets less rain in January than Lastres. Saint-Etienne gets 55 mm (2.1 in) of rain, while Lastres receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Saint-Etienne or Lastres in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Saint-Etienne and Lastres. Most visitors come to Saint-Etienne for the natural beauty during these months.

Saint-Etienne is around the same temperature as Lastres in the spring. The daily temperature in Saint-Etienne averages around 11°C (53°F) in April, and Lastres fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).

Saint-Etienne usually receives more sunshine than Lastres during spring. Saint-Etienne gets 174 hours of sunny skies, while Lastres receives 143 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Saint-Etienne usually receives less rain than Lastres. Saint-Etienne gets 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Lastres receives 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.

Typical Weather for Lastres and Saint-Etienne