How much do five days in Lyon cost?
Budget around €519 per person for five days in Lyon (France), flight included: €69 for the return ticket — the best fare actually observed, from Bordeaux in November 2026 — and about €450 on the ground, that is €90 a day for simple accommodation, meals and local transport. This destination is about average: budget roughly what a weekend in a large western European city would cost; the flight is where the real savings are.
Budget by length of stay
| Length | Return flight | On the ground | Total budget |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | €69 | €270 | €339 |
| 5 days | €69 | €450 | €519 |
| 7 days | €69 | €630 | €699 |
| 10 days | €69 | €900 | €969 |
| 14 days | €69 | €1260 | €1329 |
Per person, flight at the best observed fare (€69 from Bordeaux), living costs at the country average (€90/day). The fare barely depends on the length of the trip if you stay flexible on dates; it is time on the ground that drives the bill.
By travel style (five days)
| Style | Per day | Five days on the ground | Total with flight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoestring | €63 | €315 | €384 |
| Standard | €90 | €450 | €519 |
| Comfort | €162 | €810 | €879 |
- Shoestring: hostel or a room in someone’s home, street food and markets, public transport.
- Standard: two- or three-star hotel or a rental, simple restaurants, the odd taxi and one paid visit a day.
- Comfort: well-located four-star hotel, good restaurants, taxis or a rental car, activities without counting.
Indicative split of a “standard” day in Lyon: accommodation ≈ €41, meals ≈ €31, transport and sundries ≈ €18.
The flight: which city to leave from?
| From | Best return fare | Month | Five-day budget |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bordeaux | €69 | November 2026 | €519 |
| Nantes | €73 | October 2026 | €523 |
| Nice | €96 | November 2026 | €546 |
| Paris | €133 | November 2026 | €583 |
| Geneva | €153 | November 2026 | €603 |
| Brussels | €154 | October 2026 | €604 |
| Toulouse | €264 | October 2026 | €714 |
Latest fare recorded for each city (recorded on Oct 4), best month for each. Click a city for its next 12 months.
When to go to Lyon to pay less
Five-day budget including the flight, for the months where a fare was recorded. Temperatures are monthly normals (Open-Meteo), not forecasts.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do five days in Lyon cost?
Budget around €519 per person for five days in Lyon, flight included: €69 for the return flight (best fare observed from Bordeaux in November 2026) and about €450 on the ground (€90 a day for simple accommodation, meals and transport). On a shoestring you get down to €384; in comfort you climb to €879.
What daily budget should I plan for in Lyon?
About €90 per person per day for a “standard” trip (national average — France: simple accommodation, three meals, local transport), €63 on a shoestring and €162 in comfort. Paid activities, insurance and shopping not included.
Is Lyon an expensive destination?
At €90 a day, Lyon is about average: budget roughly what a weekend in a large western European city would cost; the flight is where the real savings are.
How much is the plane ticket to Lyon?
The best return fare recorded in the last three days is €69 from Bordeaux, up to €264 from Toulouse. The full 12-month calendar is on each route page.
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Where do these prices come from?
The fares shown are real observed prices from recent flight searches (round trip, per person), refreshed continuously. They give a reliable snapshot of the market, but can change hour to hour: the final price is always verified with the booking partner when you book.
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