Which place is cheaper, Budva or Lyon?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Lyon or Budva?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Lyon or Budva, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Lyon or Budva?
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.
Budva
A coastal resort in Montenegro, Budva is probably the country's most popular tourist destination. Not only does it host a number of great beaches, but it is also home to a picturesque old town center located on a small peninsula. Some of its best features include narrow winding lanes, historic buildings, churches, and small squares.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Paris, The Best 2-Week Tours from Paris, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Montenegro, and The Best Adventure Tours to Montenegro.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLyon €155Budva €113
The average daily cost (per person) in Lyon is €155, while the average daily cost in Budva is €113. 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 Lyon and Budva in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLyon €53Budva €37
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLyon €106Budva €74
Compare Hotels in Lyon and Budva
Looking for a hotel in Lyon or Budva? 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: Lyon Hotel Prices and Budva Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lyon €17Budva €20
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lyon
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Lyon:
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Funiculaire€5.20
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Hop-on Hop-off Tourist Bus€19
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lyon
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lyon:
- Arrival Transfer: Lyon Airport LYS to Lyon City in Luxury Van: $118
- Departure Private Transfer Lyon City to Lyon Airport LYS by Luxury Van: $101
- Lyon Airport (LYS) to Aix-les-Bains - Arrival Private Transfer: $84
- Lyon Airport (LYS) to Morzine/Avoriaz - Arrival Private Transfer: $271
- Lyon Airport Private Transfer – Meet & Greet Included: $108
- Lyon Private Transfer from Lyon city centre to Lyon (LYS) Airport: $143
- Lyon Saint Exupery Airport(LYS)to Aix-les-Bain-RoundTrip Transfer: $167
- Private Transfer Grenoble Airport GNB - Grenoble Ski Resort: $251
- Private Transfer: Lyon Airport LYS to Lyon City in Luxury Van: $118
- Private Transfer: Lyon City to Lyon Airport LYS in Business Car: $106
- Private Transfer: Port of LYON to Lyon Airport LYS in Luxury Van: $118
- Private Transfer: Port of LYON to Lyon Airport LYS in Sedan Car: $106
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Budva
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Budva are as follows:
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Daily Car Rental€65
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Budva
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Budva:
- Private Transfer from Budva to Podgorica Airport and city: $46
- AIRPORT TRANSFER Montenegro Budva Tivat Podgorica Kotor Perast: $68
- Tivat to Budva private one way transfer: $107
- Private Transfer from Petrovac to Tivat Airport (TIV): $111
- Kotor to Budva one way transfer: $111
- Private Transfer from Petrovac to Tivat airport: $131
- Private transfer Tivat/Kotor/Budva-Podgorica: $149
- Private Transfer from Bar to Tivat Airport (TIV): $168
Is it cheaper to fly into Lyon or Budva?
Prices for flights to both Budva and Lyon 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 dayLyon €71Budva €53
Typical Food Prices in Lyon
Some typical examples of dining costs in Lyon are as follows:
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Pastry€1.70
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lyon
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Lyon.
- Afternoon Old Town Food tour: $90
- Food Tour in Lyon – A Full Taste of France by Do Eat Better: $96
- Food Tour by night: $102
- Lyon Old Town Food Tour with Local Specialties Tasting & Lunch: $106
- Lyon Old Town Food Tour with 6 French Delicacies & Fine Wine: $109
- Lyon Sunset Food Tour – A Full Taste of France by Do Eat Better: $125
- Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse Food Tour: $272
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lyon €20Budva €22
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€45
Tours and Activities in Lyon
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Lyon are as follows:
- Lyon's History and Must-Sees with a Local! (English Walking Tour): $5.97
- Lyon Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone: $8.35
- Lyon Interactive City Tour: $8.36
- Lyon Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone: $9.55
- Lyon UNESCO Heritage Walking Tour with an App: $9.99
- Access to a Self-Guided Tour of the archaeological site of Lyon: $12
- Private Self-Guided Tour of the Curse Quest of Old Lyon: $18
- Guided Tour of the Croix-Rousse: $23
- Lyon Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Audio Commentary: $30
- 1 or 2-Hour Pedicab tour of Lyon: $36
- Historical & Cultural Walking Tour in Lyon: $36
- Lyon Highlights & Secrets Walking Guided Tour (small group) including Funicular: $39
Tours and Activities in Budva
Here are a few actual costs in Budva for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 1-Hour Guided Lipa Cave Adventure in Montenegro: $19
- Tour Cetinje, Lovćen & Mausoleum: $24
- Kayak & Hike Experience on Sveti Nikola Island: $53
- 3-Hour Paddle Board or Kayak Tour to Coastal Caves: $53
- Night Lights Kayaking Tour: $53
- Budva Bay: Kayak & SUP Tour to Coastal Caves: $54
- 2-Hour «Night Lights» Kayak Tour: $54
- Small group kayaking tour from Budva to Sveti Nikola island caves: $60
- Boka Bay: Kotor, Cave, Herceg Novi, & Lady of the Rocks Tour: $69
- Full-Day Boka Bay Cruise Tour from Budva with Guide: $70
- Great tour of coastal monasteries in Budva - Walking on the path of history!: $72
- Budva Diving - Scuba Diving Experience: $74
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLyon €24Budva €14
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€6.80
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Bottle of Wine€15
Sample the Local Flavors in Lyon
Also in Lyon, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Riviera Bar Crawl Party with Free Shots and VIP Entry: $30
- Guided tour of Beaujolais by electric bike and wine tasting: $108
- Wine Tasting and Introduction to Tasting Techniques: $114
- Beaujolais Half Day Wine Tasting Tour: $118
- The Original Syrah Wine Tour (9:00 am - 1:30 pm) - Small Group Tours from Lyon: $118
- Beaujolais 100% wine tour Small-Group Tour with Tasting from Lyon: $118
- Golden stones Beaujolais Wine Tour with Tastings from Lyon: $118
- The Original Syrah Wine Tour (2:00 pm - 6:30 pm) - Small Group Tour from Lyon: $130
- Northern Rhône Valley Wine tour from Lyon Half Day: $130
- Beaujolais wine tour from Lyon half day: $130
- Guided tour and wine tasting Northern Rhône Valley: $142
- Lyon Old Town Food & Wine Tasting Tour including a Bouchon Lyonnais : $143
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lyon and Budva, we can see that Lyon is more expensive. And not only is Budva much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Budva would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Budva 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 Budva.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Lyon Expensive? and Is Budva Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Lyon or Budva?
Lyon has a larger population, and is about 100 times larger than the population of Budva. When comparing the sizes of Lyon and Budva, 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.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.