Which place is cheaper, Lyon or Tangier?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Tangier or Lyon?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Tangier and Lyon can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Tangier or Lyon?
Tangier
Welcome to the gateway to Africa. Sitting on the coast of the Strait of Gibraltar, Tangier, Morocco has historically served as the meeting point of the Mediterranean and Africa.
After World War II, this city became a destination for eccentric foreigners, artists, spies and hippies. After that, the city was neglected and gained a horrible reputation for the hustlers cheating visitors left and right.
In 1999 Morocco saw the beginning of a new monarch who was more progressive with his vision for tourism. This message lit a fire under Tangier, helping the people see the amazing potential in their great city. They built a new port, a new business district and revamped the airport. The beaches and streets have been cleaned up of trash and hustlers and there's a sudden surge in cultural activities.
Lyon
Lyon, located within the region of Southeastern France, is France's third largest city in terms of population, with just over 500,000 inhabitants. This makes the city large, yet still small and personable enough to be explored properly in a short visit. Known as the gastronomic capital of Europe, your culinary needs are exceptionally well catered to here, and for those with historical and cultural interests, you will never be at a loss for new things to do and see.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Morocco, The Best 10-Day Tours from Paris, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Paris.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTangier $61Lyon $134
The average daily cost (per person) in Tangier is $61, while the average daily cost in Lyon is $134. 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 Tangier and Lyon in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTangier $23Lyon $57
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTangier $46Lyon $114
Compare Hotels in Tangier and Lyon
Looking for a hotel in Tangier or Lyon? 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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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Tangier Hotel Prices and Lyon Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tangier $23Lyon $18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tangier
Also for Tangier, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer From Ferry Port to Tangier or Vice Versa: $19
- Tangier Airport Transfers: $23
- Tangier Private Transfers: $23
- One-way Luxury Tangier Airport or Port Transfer: $24
- Private Transfer to Tangier from Tangier City Port : $25
- Private Transfer to Tangier City from Airport or Vice Versa: $25
- Private Airport Transfers: $25
- Airport Transfer to Tanger City : $26
- Transfers from - to Tangier airport: $27
- Private Transfer : Tangier Airport (TNG) ⇆ Tangier City: $28
- Transfer Tangier Airport to Tangier City: $33
- Vip Private Transfer From Airport / Port to Tangier or Vice Versa: $34
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lyon
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Lyon:
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Funiculaire$5.57
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Hop-on Hop-off Tourist Bus$20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lyon
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lyon:
- Superior Private Transfer From Lyon City to Geneva City: $295
- Private Direct Transfer from Lyon to Geneva: $274
- Private Transfer Grenoble Airport GNB - Grenoble Ski Resort: $229
- Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Morzine Avoriaz Round Trip Transfer: $185
- Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Meribel - Arrival Private Transfer: $180
- Lyon St Exupery Airport to Courchevel/Les Arcs - Arrival Transfer: $180
- Private arrival OR departure transfer in Lyon (hotel OR airport pick-up): $177
- Lyon Saint Exupery Airport(LYS) to Alpe d'Huez - Arrival Transfer: $164
- Lyon Exupery Airport to Les Deux La Clusaz Round Trip Transfer: $142
- Lyon Private Transfer from Lyon Airport (LYS) to City centre: $131
- Lyon Private Transfer from Lyon city centre to Lyon (LYS) Airport: $131
- Private Transfer: (LYS) Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport to Lyon: $124
Is it cheaper to fly into Tangier or Lyon?
Prices for flights to both Lyon and Tangier 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 dayTangier $20Lyon $44
Typical Food Prices in Tangier
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Tangier:
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Fruit & Yogurt$1.69
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tangier
For Tangier, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- 3 Hour Private Moroccan Food Tour in Tanger : $49
- Tanger Local Street food tours: $60
- Tangier Private Cooking Class With a Local Family: $66
- Tangier Food Tour with a certified local guide!: $67
- Tangier food tour with Rababe: $71
- Tangier food tour : $71
- Tangier Food Tour with a certified guide!: $71
- Morocco Food Cooking Class and Tangier City Tour: $71
- Moroccan 3-in-1 Cooking Experience: $75
- Moroccan 3 in 1 Cooking Experience: $76
- The Food tour of Tangier: $76
- Inclusive Beach Camel Ride, Cap Spartel, Hercules & Full Dinner: $80
Typical Food Prices in Lyon
Some typical examples of dining costs in Lyon are as follows:
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Pastry$1.82
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lyon
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Lyon.
- Street Food Tour: $64
- Croix-Rousse District Vegan Food Tour with Tastings: $64
- Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $66
- Afternoon Old Town Food tour: $76
- Lyon 2.5-Hour Dinner Cruise: $80
- Cultural Walking Food Tour in the Vieux Lyon District: $86
- Lyon Old Town Half-Day Walking Food Tour with Local Specialties Tasting & Lunch: $93
- Old Town Food Tour: $96
- Guided Food Tour with Tastings and Wine: $102
- Guided Evening Food Tour: $102
- Lyon Evening Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $104
- Food Tour in Lyon - Do Eat Better Experience: $104
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tangier $20Lyon $22
Tours and Activities in Tangier
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tangier.
- Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus: $14
- Tangier City Tour Bus Hop On - Hop Off: $14
- From Marrakesh: Discover Essaouira Full-Day Tour: $17
- Tangier Stroll: Public Guided Tour: $17
- Tangier walking tour: $17
- Tangier Private Walking Tour with a Guide: $25
- Tangier Private Walking Tour: $26
- Tangier Guided Walking Experience: $26
- Touristic guide: $28
- 3 Hours Tangier walking Tour in Old Medina,Kasbah & berber market: $31
- Walking Tour Tangier Medina: $31
- Tangier Highlights Tour: Exploring the Cultural Gems: $31
Typical Entertainment Prices in Lyon
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Lyon are as follows:
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Lunch for 2$48
Tours and Activities in Lyon
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Lyon are as follows:
- 1 or 2-Hour Pedicab tour of Lyon: $27
- 1-hour tourist walk with guide: $38
- Access to a Self-Guided Tour of the archaeological site of Lyon: $8.72
- Access to a Self-Guided Tour to Traboules de Croix-Rousse: $8.72
- Alternative Tour: Murals and Hidden Frescoes of Lyon: $46
- An unusual city tour with sketches: $64
- Audio-Guided Tour of the United States Quarter and Painted Walls: $11
- Audio-guided tour of Old Lyon: $11
- Audio-guided tour of the Fourvière and the Sacred Hill: $11
- Beaujolais & Perouges Medieval Town (9:00 am to 5:15 pm - Small Group Tour Lyon: $136
- Beaujolais Wines & Castles - Private Tour - Half Day: $268
- Best Intro Tour of Lyon with a Local: $141
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTangier $11Lyon $25
Typical Alcohol Prices in Lyon
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Lyon from other travelers:
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Drinks for 2$7.29
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Bottle of Wine$16
Sample the Local Flavors in Lyon
Also in Lyon, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Lyon : Music & Wine tasting tour: $96
- 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
- Golden Stones Beaujolais Wine Tasting Trip from Lyon: $106
- Beaujolais: Half-Day Wine Tour: $106
- From Wine tasting and visits of the Beaujolais: $106
- Half-Day Côte-Rotie Wine Tasting Tour: $106
- From Beaujolais Region Wine Tour with Tastings: $106
- Beaujolais Half Day Wine Tasting Tour: $108
- Beaujolais 100% wine tour Small-Group Tour with Tasting from Lyon: $108
- Guided tour and wine tasting Northern Rhône Valley: $108
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tangier and Lyon, we can see that Lyon is more expensive. And not only is Tangier much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Tangier is in Africa and Lyon is in Europe, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Tangier would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Tangier 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 Lyon would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Lyon than you might in Tangier.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Tangier Expensive? and Is Lyon Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Tangier or Lyon?
Tangier has a larger population, and is about 46% larger than the population of Lyon. When comparing the sizes of Tangier and Lyon, 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.
When is the best time to visit Tangier or Lyon?
Lyon has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Tangier experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Tangier or Lyon in the Summer?
Both Lyon and Tangier during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Tangier because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Lyon because of the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Tangier is around the same temperature as Lyon. Typically, the summer temperatures in Tangier in July average around 24°C (74°F), and Lyon averages at about 22°C (71°F).
In Lyon, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Tangier. In the summer, Tangier often gets more sunshine than Lyon. Tangier gets 346 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lyon receives 285 hours of full sun.
Tangier usually gets less rain in July than Lyon. Tangier gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Lyon receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyTangier 24°C (74°F)Lyon 22°C (71°F)
Should I visit Tangier or Lyon in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Tangier and Lyon. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Tangier year-round. Also, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Lyon this time of year.
In October, Tangier is generally a little warmer than Lyon. Daily temperatures in Tangier average around 20°C (68°F), and Lyon fluctuates around 14°C (56°F).
In Tangier, it's very sunny this time of the year. Tangier usually receives more sunshine than Lyon during autumn. Tangier gets 235 hours of sunny skies, while Lyon receives 127 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Tangier usually receives less rain than Lyon. Tangier gets 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Lyon receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberTangier 20°C (68°F)Lyon 14°C (56°F)
Should I visit Tangier or Lyon in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Tangier as well as Lyon. Tangier attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many travelers come to Lyon for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Lyon. Tangier is much warmer than Lyon in the winter. The daily temperature in Tangier averages around 13°C (55°F) in January, and Lyon fluctuates around 4°C (39°F).
In the winter, Tangier often gets more sunshine than Lyon. Tangier gets 169 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lyon receives 62 hours of full sun.
Tangier receives a lot of rain in the winter. Tangier usually gets more rain in January than Lyon. Tangier gets 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain, while Lyon receives 55 mm (2.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryTangier 13°C (55°F)Lyon 4°C (39°F)
Should I visit Tangier or Lyon in the Spring?
Both Lyon and Tangier are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Tangier throughout the year. Also, many visitors come to Lyon in the spring for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Tangier is a little warmer than Lyon. Typically, the spring temperatures in Tangier in April average around 15°C (60°F), and Lyon averages at about 11°C (53°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Tangier. Tangier usually receives more sunshine than Lyon during spring. Tangier gets 251 hours of sunny skies, while Lyon receives 174 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Tangier usually receives around the same amount of rain as Lyon. Tangier gets 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Lyon receives 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilTangier 15°C (60°F)Lyon 11°C (53°F)
Typical Weather for Lyon and Tangier
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 55 mm (2.1 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (56°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Mar | 14°C (57°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (60°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 85 mm (3.4 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (74°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 14°C (56°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 16°C (61°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 13°C (56°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) |
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