Is Lille Expensive?

Is Lille expensive to visit?

Lille is a moderately priced destination with an average daily cost of $125. Compared to the rest of Europe, which is known to be an expensive region, it is a moderately priced place to visit. It's ranked in the top 50% of cities in Europe for its travel costs, comparable to places like Linz and Sintra.

Lille, France

How expensive is Lille?

On average, visitors spend about $125 per day when visiting Lille (U.S. Dollars). Two travelers together would spend an average of $249 per day. Prices vary dramatically by travel style and length of trip, but if you stay at moderately priced hotels, eat at affordable restaurants, and use public transportation when possible, you can expect to stay close to this budget. See more travel costs for Lille here.

How expensive is a weekend trip (three days) to Lille?

A weekend trip to Lille costs about $374 per person on average, based on the previous expenses of other travelers. This includes accommodation, sightseeting activities, transportation, food, and nightlife. For two people, a weekend trip costs $748.

How expensive is a one week (7-day) trip to Lille?

Based on the travel expenses of others, a one week trip to Lille costs around $873 on average, per person. This includes food, sightseeing, local transportation, accommodation, and nightlife. For two people, a one week trip costs $1,745.

Is it expensive to backpack in Lille?

Lille is a fairly popular backpacker destination with more than 5 hostels around town. Dorm beds in hostels cost around $25 per night on average. There's a wide range in prices though, with the cheapest beds costing about $19 and the most expensive dorm beds costing around $34. (See hostel prices in Lille here.)

Here are a few sample prices from popular hostels in Lille.

• $22 for a dorm bed at The People - Lille
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• $19 for a dorm bed at Auberge de Jeunesse HI Lille Stéphane Hessel
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• $23 for a dorm bed at Eklo Lille
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Are hotels expensive in Lille?

Considering our analysis of hotel prices in Lille, it becomes apparent that they are very affordable in comparison to hotels in other cities. On average, you can expect to spend around $82 per night for a hotel room. The city is home to approximately 4 five-star hotels, presenting an average rate of $151 per night. For a balanced choice catering to both comfort and cost-effectiveness, three-star hotels provide an average rate of $69 per night, while two-star hotels offer an even more budget-friendly alternative at $72 per night.

How expensive are sightseeing activities in Lille?

Activities and things to do in Lille can vary in price depending on the type of activity, length, and location. Below are a number of popular activities to give you an idea of what to expect when visiting. Generally, previous travelers have spent $17 per day on sightseeing activities and things to do when visiting, which is less than the country's average of $34.

• From IEPER Private 4-hour Tour of the Ypres Battlefield: $265
• In Flanders Fields and Passchendaele Half Day Morning Tour: $87
• Private Lille Tour by Classic Convertible 2CV with Champagne: $65
• From Ypres, The Christmas Truce to Passchendaele Ypres Based WW1 private tour: $294
• In Flanders Fields and Passchendaele Grand Tour: $240
• Privatized tour - 2hrs - De l'Isla à Euralille: $76
• Adventure 1h with a 3-seater Buggy: $119
• From Ypres 4hr Christmas Truce and Monster Mines of Messines PRIVATE Tour: $295

Is food expensive in Lille?

Food in Lille can vary in price depending on the restaurant and food options available. Generally, other travelers have spent $45 on food per person per day, which is less than the country's average of $46. To save money, eat at less expensive restaurants, try street food, or cook your own meals when possible.

Is transportation expensive in Lille?

The prices of local transportation in Lille can vary by the type of transit used. Other travelers have spent an average of $30 on local transportation per person per day, which is less than the country's average of $33. To save money, take public transit whenever possible, as it will almost always be cheaper than a taxi or private driver.

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