Should you visit Toulouse or Dijon?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel cost comparison between Toulouse and Dijon can help. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Toulouse
Toulouse is the capital city of the southwest French Department of Haute-Garonne, as well as the Occitanie region. It rests on the banks of the River Garonne. Toulouse is the fourth largest city and metropolitan area in France with nearly 500,000 inhabitants. Toulouse is the headquarters of the European aerospace industry, with the headquarters of Airbus, the Galileo positioning system, the SPOT satellite system, the Aerospace Group, ATR, and the Aerospace Valley. Toulouse is a city with unique architecture made of pink terracotta bricks, which earned it the nickname la Ville Rose ("the Pink City"). Its enchanting Vieux Quartier (Old Quarter) is a dreamy jumble of coral-colored shop fronts and churches. Toulouse knows how to have a good time, whether in food markets or the thick of its smoldering jazz, techno and rock scenes. From the tips of dusky pink spires to its loudest bars, time spent in Toulouse truly has a rose colored glow.
Dijon
Dijon is a city in eastern France, capital of the Cote-d'Or department and of the Bourgogne-Franche-Comte region. Archaeological finds in this area date back to the Neolithic period, but Dijon later became a Roman settlement before later becoming home to the Dukes of Burgundy between the 11th and 15th centuries. Dijon was a place of tremendous wealth and power, one of the great European centers of art, learning and science. The city has retained varied architectural styles from many of the main periods of the past millennium, including Capetian, Gothic, and Renaissance. Many still-inhabited town houses in the city's central district date from the 18th century and earlier. Dijon is famous for Dijon mustard which originated in 1856, when Jean Naigeon of Dijon substituted verjuice, the acidic green juice of not-quite-ripe grapes, for vinegar in the traditional mustard recipe. Dijon is one of France's most appealing cities. Filled with elegant medieval and Renaissance buildings, the lively center is wonderful for strolling, especially if you like to mix your cultural enrichment with excellent food, fine wine and shopping.
Which city is cheaper, Dijon or Toulouse?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Toulouse is €100, while the average daily cost in Dijon is €122. 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. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Toulouse and Dijon in more detail.
Accommodation
Travelers usually pay around €108 for a double occupancy room in Toulouse If you want to be in a premiere location or have high end amenities, you can expect to pay a bit more.
If you're traveling alone, you may be able to find a budget hotel or hostel for around €64. But for two people in a standard two-person hotel room in Dijon the cost is €128 on average.
Local Transportation
Toulouse's transportation costs can vary by the type of transport chosen by visitors. Naturally, taxis and private drivers cost much more than public transportation options. On average, visitors spend €33 per person, per day on transportation in Toulouse.
The cost of a taxi ride in Dijon is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent €29 per person, per day, on local transportation in Dijon.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Toulouse
Also for Toulouse, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Private Airport Transfer: from Toulouse to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS):
$41
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Toulouse Airport private transfer to Toulouse City center:
$44
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Private Transfer to/from Toulouse Airport (TLS):
$71
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Toulouse Private Transfer from Toulouse city centre to Toulouse Airport:
$75
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Private Transfer-from/to Toulouse airport or city center, to/from Carcassonne:
$337
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Private transfer from or to Toulouse airport or city center, from or to Trèbes.:
$379
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Private transfer from or to Toulouse airport or city center, to or from Lourdes:
$535
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Private Transfer: Toulouse to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Toulouse:
$622
Is it cheaper to fly into Toulouse or Dijon?
Prices for flights to both Dijon and Toulouse 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
Toulouse food costs typically run travelers around €27 per day. Eating every meal in a nicer restaurant will drive the cost up, and grabbing fast food or casual meals will help you save money.
Food in Dijon costs travelers about €39 per day on average. Restaurants can vary significantly in price, so choose wisely if you're trying to save money. Fast food and street stalls are typically your cheapest options, which sit down restaurants can be significantly more expensive.
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Food
Meals for one day
Toulouse €27
Dijon €39
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Toulouse
For Toulouse, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Marché Victor Hugo Small Group Food Tour:
$98
Entertainment
Sightseeing, admission tickets, things to do, and other entertainment expenses in Toulouse can vary widely by price. On average, visitors spend around €12 per person, per day on entertainment and sightseeing here.
Entertainment and activities in Dijon typically cost an average of €20 per person, per day. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.
Tours and Activities in Toulouse
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Toulouse.
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Free tour de Diana - Toulose:
$3.72
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The Glory of Occitania: An audio tour of medieval and modern Toulouse:
$8.99
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Harry's Cathedral & OldTown Tour:
$16
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Harry's Basilica and Riverbank Private Walking Tour:
$16
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Toulouse Sightseeing Bus Tour:
$20
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Toulouse Tourism Pass City Card:
$22
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Toulouse Like a Local: Customized Private Tour:
$39
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Toulouse E-Bike Tour:
$41
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Toulouse E Bike Tour:
$47
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Toulouse Historical Left Bank Walking Tour:
$49
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Historical Walking Tour of Toulouse:
$61
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Toulouse Private Walking Tour:
$162
Tours and Activities in Dijon
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Dijon are as follows:
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Burgundy Wine Lovers Tasting Tour with Private Driver:
$311
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Burgundy Wines Full-Day Tasting Tour from Dijon:
$147
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Dijon Walking Tour with professional guide:
$355
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Bike tour and Tastings in the Vineyards of Burgundy:
$59
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E-Bike Burgundy Champs Elysées Tour:
$452
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Guided week Bike Tour in France, Burgundy wine region:
$3,377
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Half Day Tour of the Cote de Nuits Vineyards from Dijon:
$110
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Half-day Private Tour in Côte de Nuits:
$218
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Multi Day Private Tour Prestige Burgundy with 6 Grands Crus per day:
$1,107
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Multi Day Private Tour Vineyards and Heritage:
$834
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Private Full Day Tour Burgundy Gourmet:
$358
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Private Full Day Tour Unesco:
$467
Alcohol
Alcoholic beverages can often be a significant portion of a traveler's budget, and the costs can vary greatly from person to person. In Toulouse, the average amount that a visitor spends on alcoholic beverages per day is €6.00.
The average person spends about €23 on alcoholic beverages in Dijon per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
Sample the Local Flavors in Toulouse
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Toulouse:
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Cité de Carcassonne and Wine Tasting Private Day Tour from Toulouse:
$388
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Day Tour to Albi and wine tasting in the Gaillac area.Private tour from Toulouse:
$416
Sample the Local Flavors in Dijon
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Dijon:
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Small-Group Burgundy Tour with Wine Tastings from Dijon:
$84
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Half-Day Tour of Beaune with Wine Tasting from Dijon:
$108
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From Beaune: Full-Day Bicycle and Wine Tour in Burgundy:
$204
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Dijon Small-Group Day Tour including Wine Tastings and Lunch:
$233
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Toulouse and Dijon, we can see that Dijon is more expensive. And not only is Toulouse much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Toulouse would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Toulouse 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 Dijon would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Dijon than you might in Toulouse.
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