vs
Budapestis 26% cheaper — BDI "Pricey" (22/10) vs Lyon "Pricey" (25/10). Dorms avg $22/night vs $30/night.
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇭🇺 Budapest
🇫🇷 Lyon
Solo budget traveler
★★★★★
5 hostels, avg 9.1 rating
★★★★★
9 hostels, avg 8.5 rating
Couple on a budget
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $86/night
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $82/night
Digital nomad
★★★★★
Coffee $3.34, dorms avg $22
★★★★★
Coffee $4.08, dorms avg $30
Nightlife seeker
★★★★★
Beer $3.22, 5 hostels
★★★★★
Beer $8.25, 9 hostels
First-time Europer
★★★★★
29 attractions
★★★★★
18 attractions
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇭🇺 Budapest | 🇫🇷 Lyon | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
Shoestring Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $37 cheaper | $50 | $13/day |
Comfortable Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $68 cheaper | $83 | $15/day |
Flashpacker Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $113 cheaper | $129 | $16/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇭🇺 Budapest | 🇫🇷 Lyon |
|---|---|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $12.38 30% less | $17.68 |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $34.05 4% less | $35.37 |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $3.22 61% less | $8.25 |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $3.34 18% less | $4.08 |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $1.55 38% less | $2.48 |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
🇭🇺▼
Budapest
Hungary
22
BDI: Pricey
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $22/night).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelOnefam Budapest (9.7)
Annual dorm avg$22/night
Total hostels5
🇫🇷▼
Lyon
France
25
BDI: Pricey
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $30/night).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelMeininger Lyon Centre Berthelot (9.4)
Annual dorm avg$30/night
Total hostels9
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
🇭🇺 Budapest
🇫🇷 Lyon
🇪🇺 EU / EEA
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (90d)
🇺🇸 US
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (90d)
🇬🇧 UK
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (90d)
🇦🇺 Australia
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (90d)
🇨🇦 Canada
Visa Free (90d)
Visa Free (90d)
Flights
Getting There
City to City
Getting Between Budapest & Lyon
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇭🇺 Budapest
12°C
High
/
3°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 39mm/month
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Jul
🇫🇷 Lyon
13°C
High
/
4°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 75mm/month
Best months: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
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