A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Pays de la Loire vs. England for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Pays de la Loire or England?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Pays de la Loire or England, 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: Pays de la Loire or England?

Pays de la Loire

Pays de la Loire is a region in western France with a coastline on the Bay of Biscay. It encompasses part of the Loire Valley and is famed for its vineyards. The valley's grand chateaux include the Chateau de Saumur, a hilltop medieval fort that contains a city museum, and the 7-story Chateau de Brissac, featuring period decor. Nantes, the regional capital, is home to the moated Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne, now a museum. Just a short ride from Paris, the region was once of immense strategic importance. Kings, queens, dukes and nobles came here to establish feudal castles and, later on, sumptuous pleasure palaces - that's why this fertile river valley is sprinkled with hundreds of France's most extravagant fortresses. It is also known for its outstanding wines and lively, sophisticated cities.

England

England is a destination people dream of – probably because England itself can be a dream. With double decker buses, quaint cottages and royal families, this country is the land of fairytales and folklore.

Do not confuse England for the United Kingdom or Great Britain. The UK, or Great Britain, is a constituent nation made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

This country of 52 million people has gained an awful reputation for being gray, cold and rainy. In truth, the temperatures never reach either extreme and the rain isn't as frequent as you'd think.

While most everyone in England speaks English, be ready for thick accents. Typically divided by northern, southern and London accents, many can be very difficult to understand and may as well be a language of their very own.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in France, The Best Luxury Tours to France, The Best 2-Week Tours from London, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Edinburgh.


Which place is cheaper, England or Pays de la Loire?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

  • Pays de la Loire Prices
    France Prices
    England Prices
    UK Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Pays de la Loire 115
    England 210

The average daily cost (per person) in Pays de la Loire is €115, while the average daily cost in England is €210. 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 Pays de la Loire and England in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Pays de la Loire 47
    England 105
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Pays de la Loire 94
    England 210
Compare Hotels in Pays de la Loire and England

Looking for a hotel in Pays de la Loire or England? 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.

Hotels in Pays de la Loire


Hotels in England


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Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Pays de la Loire 33
    England 29

Hired Cars and Shuttles in England

Also for England, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Warner Bros. Studio Tour London The Making of Harry Potter with return transfers: $124
  • VIP Private Transfers Stansted Airport to/from Any London Hotel: $267
  • Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in London HTL-APT (LHR): $102
  • Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer in London HTL-APT (STN,LCY): $90
  • Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer in London APT-HTL(STN,LYC): $116
  • Transfers between Southampton and London via famous attractions: $177
  • Transfer to the Cruise ports from your London accommodation: $110
  • Transfer from London to Stratford upon Avon: $108
  • Transfer from London Stansted Airport to Central London : $241
  • Transfer from London Gatwick Airport to Central London: $205
  • Transfer from London City Center to London Airport (LCY): $64
  • Transfer from Heathrow Airport to London: $164

Is it cheaper to fly into Pays de la Loire or England?

Prices for flights to both England and Pays de la Loire 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Pays de la Loire 44
    England 70

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in England

For England, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Thur 9pm Comedy Magic Show includes 2 glasses of Prosecco + Pizza: $27
  • Hard Rock Cafe Manchester with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $36
  • Ultimate London Cheese Crawl : Guided Food Tour: $48
  • Tasting History: A Choose Your Own Menu Food Tour: $49
  • Breakfast Food Tour in York: $55
  • 90 minutes Unlimited Wine Dinner : $55
  • Pizza and Beer Bus Experience: $67
  • London Soho & Covent Garden Food Tour by Do Eat Better : $79
  • Cooking Class in the Isle of Man with a Professional Chef: $79
  • The V.I.B (Very Independent Brighton) Walking Food Tour: $88
  • International Stand Up Show & Monmouth K. Dinner in Covent Garden: $89
  • Newcastle Street Food Tour: $94

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Pays de la Loire 14
    England 33

Tours and Activities in England

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for England.

  • 2 Hour Shared Family Walking Tour in Whitefield Moor: $14
  • Canoe Paddle Tour from Totnes: $75
  • Cotswolds Hidden Gems Tour by Coach from Oxford: $121
  • Dorset Pint Glass Explore Breweries and Orchards Tour : $177
  • Experience Fitzrovia Comedy Club in London: $6.85
  • Greenwich, London: Real-world Adventure Game: $21
  • Lake District from Liverpool including Lake Cruise & Train Ride: $95
  • Little John's Big Tour of Nottingham: $29
  • London King's Cross Walking Tour: Homelessness Revisited: $30
  • London to Oxford Day Tour incl Christ Church and Bodleian: $170
  • Londons Treasures Guided Tour of the British Museum: $103
  • Madame Tussauds London Admission Ticket: $40

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Pays de la Loire 10
    England 14

Sample the Local Flavors in England

Also in England, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Historic Pub Walking Tour of London: $16
  • Brighton Bar Crawl: $20
  • Shakespeare Distillery Tour - 1pm Ticket: $27
  • Shakespeare Distillery Tour - 11am Ticket: $27
  • London Pub Tour: $27
  • London Pub Crawl: $29
  • Bombay Sapphire Gin Distillery Tour and Cocktail: $30
  • DropWorks Rum Tour - Largest Premium Rum Distillery in Europe!: $34
  • Wine Tasting Experience in Torquay : $34
  • Small Group Covent Garden Historic Pub Tour in London: $34
  • The Great East London Pub Crawl!: $34
  • Camden Pub Crawl in London: $34


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Pays de la Loire and England, we can see that England is more expensive. And not only is Pays de la Loire much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Pays de la Loire would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Pays de la Loire 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 England would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in England than you might in Pays de la Loire.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Pays de la Loire Expensive? and Is England Expensive?.


Which has a larger population, Pays de la Loire or England?

England has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Pays de la Loire. When comparing the sizes of Pays de la Loire and England, 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.