vs
Lyonis 33% cheaper — BDI "Pricey" (25/10) vs London "Pricey" (37/10). Dorms avg $29/night vs $30/night.
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🌍 London
🇫🇷 Lyon
Solo budget traveler
★★★★★
24 hostels, avg 8.7 rating
★★★★★
9 hostels, avg 8.5 rating
Couple on a budget
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $115/night
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $82/night
Digital nomad
★★★★★
Coffee $5.35, dorms avg $29
★★★★★
Coffee $4.08, dorms avg $30
Nightlife seeker
★★★★★
Beer $8.76, 24 hostels
★★★★★
Beer $8.25, 9 hostels
First-time Europer
★★★★★
27 attractions
★★★★★
18 attractions
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🌍 London | 🇫🇷 Lyon | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
Shoestring Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $75 | $50 cheaper | $24/day |
Comfortable Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $119 | $83 cheaper | $36/day |
Flashpacker Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $175 | $129 cheaper | $46/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🌍 London | 🇫🇷 Lyon |
|---|---|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $26.96 | $17.68 34% less |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $53.91 | $35.37 34% less |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $8.76 | $8.25 6% less |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $5.35 | $4.08 24% less |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $4.72 | $2.48 47% less |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
🌍▼
London
England
37
BDI: Pricey
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $29/night). Strong hostel scene (24 hostels).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelOnefam Notting Hill (9.6)
Annual dorm avg$29/night
Total hostels24
🇫🇷▼
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
🌍 London
🇫🇷 Lyon
🇪🇺 EU / EEA
No data
Visa Free (90d)
🇺🇸 US
No data
Visa Free (90d)
🇬🇧 UK
No data
Visa Free (90d)
🇦🇺 Australia
No data
Visa Free (90d)
🇨🇦 Canada
No data
Visa Free (90d)
Flights
Getting There
City to City
Getting Between London & Lyon
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🌍 London
11°C
High
/
3°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 44mm/month
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug
🇫🇷 Lyon
13°C
High
/
4°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 75mm/month
Best months: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Things To Do
Top Attractions
🌍 London
1. Alan Brooke, 1st Viscount AlanbrookeFree
2. Anglo-Belgian War MemorialFree
3. Battle of Britain MemorialFree
4. Douglas HaigFree
5. MontyFree
🇫🇷 Lyon
No attraction data
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