Which place is cheaper, Le Mans or Setubal?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Setubal and Le Mans can help you decide which place is right for you.
Setubal is a busy working port and major commercial fishing center. Setubal is a city that has always had a close connection to the seas, and this is celebrated along the newly rejuvenated waterfront, which encompasses the colorful fishing harbor, the popular urban park and the Troia Peninsula ferry terminal. Within the charming historic center is a maze of narrow alleys, hidden plazas, and family-owned shops, along with Portugal's largest fish market. Setubal is primarily an industrial city, but is situated in a region of immense beauty; to the east is the stunning Serra da Arrabida, to the north is historic Palmela, while to the south are the paradise beaches of the Troia Peninsula. Setubal may not be a conventional holiday destination, but there is a surprising amount to see and do within the city and the surrounding region.
Le Mans is a city in France, on the Sarthe River. Le Mans is found about 80 kilometers north of Tours, and south of Alencon. To many of course, Le Mans is famous only for a 24 hour racing event once a year. If you are not interested in cars and car racing, it is best to avoid visiting Le Mans in the middle of June. However, Le Mans also has a fantastic old town and is well worth the visit. Known as the Cite Plantagenet, this is where in 1129 Geoffrey Plantagenet married Matilda, daughter of Henry I of England and gave birth to Henry II.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Portugal, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Portugal, The Best Adventure Tours to France, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in France.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Setubal is €123, while the average daily cost in Le Mans is €83. 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 Setubal and Le Mans in more detail.
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Also for Setubal, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
Prices for flights to both Le Mans and Setubal 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.
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Setubal.
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Setubal:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Setubal and Le Mans, we can see that Setubal is more expensive. And not only is Le Mans much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Le Mans would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Le Mans 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 Setubal would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Setubal than you might in Le Mans.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Setubal Expensive? and Is Le Mans Expensive?.
Le Mans has a larger population, and is about 23% larger than the population of Setubal. When comparing the sizes of Setubal and Le Mans, 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.
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.
Both Le Mans and Setubal are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, the small town charm and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Le Mans this time of year.
Setubal is a little warmer than Le Mans in the summer. The daily temperature in Setubal averages around 23°C (73°F) in July, and Le Mans fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
It's quite sunny in Le Mans. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Setubal. Setubal usually receives more sunshine than Le Mans during summer. Setubal gets 352 hours of sunny skies, while Le Mans receives 231 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Setubal usually receives less rain than Le Mans. Setubal gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Le Mans receives 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain each month for the summer.
Both Le Mans and Setubal during the autumn are popular places to visit. Also, many travelers come to Le Mans for the small town atmosphere.
In the autumn, Setubal is much warmer than Le Mans. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Setubal in October average around 19°C (66°F), and Le Mans averages at about 13°C (55°F).
It's quite sunny in Setubal. In the autumn, Setubal often gets more sunshine than Le Mans. Setubal gets 213 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Le Mans receives 117 hours of full sun.
Setubal usually gets more rain in October than Le Mans. Setubal gets 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Le Mans receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Setubal and Le Mans. Also, many visitors come to Le Mans in the winter for the museums and the cuisine.
Le Mans can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Setubal is generally much warmer than Le Mans. Daily temperatures in Setubal average around 12°C (53°F), and Le Mans fluctuates around 5°C (40°F).
Setubal usually receives more sunshine than Le Mans during winter. Setubal gets 144 hours of sunny skies, while Le Mans receives 54 hours of full sun in the winter.
Setubal gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Setubal usually receives more rain than Le Mans. Setubal gets 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Le Mans receives 74 mm (2.9 in) of rain each month for the winter.
The spring brings many poeple to Setubal as well as Le Mans. Also, most visitors come to Le Mans for the small town charm during these months.
Setubal is much warmer than Le Mans in the spring. The daily temperature in Setubal averages around 16°C (60°F) in April, and Le Mans fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Setubal this time of the year. In the spring, Setubal often gets more sunshine than Le Mans. Setubal gets 235 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Le Mans receives 168 hours of full sun.
Setubal usually gets more rain in April than Le Mans. Setubal gets 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Le Mans receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
Setubal | Le Mans | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 12°C (53°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 5°C (42°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
Mar | 14°C (58°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
Apr | 16°C (60°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
May | 18°C (64°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 14°C (56°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
Aug | 23°C (74°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
Nov | 15°C (59°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 5°C (42°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |