vs
Pragueis 25% cheaper — BDI "Pricey" (27/10) vs Lyon "Pricey" (25/10). Dorms avg $30/night vs $20/night.
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇫🇷 Lyon
🇨🇿 Prague
Solo budget traveler
★★★★★
9 hostels, avg 8.5 rating
★★★★★
5 hostels, avg 8.9 rating
Couple on a budget
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $82/night
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $61/night
Digital nomad
★★★★★
Coffee $4.08, dorms avg $30
★★★★★
Coffee $4.09, dorms avg $20
Nightlife seeker
★★★★★
Beer $8.25, 9 hostels
★★★★★
Beer $2.92, 5 hostels
First-time Europer
★★★★★
18 attractions
★★★★★
19 attractions
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 🇨🇿 Prague | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
Shoestring Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $50 | $38 cheaper | $12/day |
Comfortable Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $83 | $64 cheaper | $19/day |
Flashpacker Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $129 | $104 cheaper | $25/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 🇨🇿 Prague |
|---|---|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $17.68 | $12.16 31% less |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $35.37 | $29.18 18% less |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $8.25 | $2.92 65% less |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $4.08 | $4.09 |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $2.48 | $1.75 29% less |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
🇫🇷▼
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
🇨🇿▼
Prague
Czech Republic
27
BDI: Pricey
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $20/night).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelOnefam Arbes (9.7)
Annual dorm avg$20/night
Total hostels5
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
🇫🇷 Lyon
🇨🇿 Prague
🇪🇺 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 Lyon & Prague
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇫🇷 Lyon
13°C
High
/
4°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 75mm/month
Best months: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
🇨🇿 Prague
10°C
High
/
1°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 41mm/month
Best months: Apr, May, Aug, Sep
Things To Do
Top Attractions
🇫🇷 Lyon
1. Centre d'Histoire de la Résistance et de l…
2. Musée urbain Tony Garnier
3. Statue équestre de Louis XIVFree
4. Veilleur de pierreFree
5. "A Burdeau"Free
🇨🇿 Prague
1. Masarykova vyhlídkaFree
2. menhir Zkamenělý slouhaFree
3. Emil ZátopekFree
4. Mikoláš AlešFree
5. Památník trolejbusové dopravy na Hanspaulc…Free
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