EuropeCity
Lyon
France
Destination data refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 09:24 UTCFX rates refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 00:02 UTCAdvisories refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 11:52 UTC
Destination snapshot
Lyon is a strong pick if you want a city trip with a solid mix of cost, safety, culture, and logistics.
71
Travel Score
Travel profile
Cost
52
Safety
68
Culture
84
Health
82
Internet
76
Outdoors
70
Access
78
Practical details
Capital
Paris
Languages
French
Population
66.4M
Time zone
UTC-10:00, UTC-09:30, UTC-09:00, UTC-08:00, UTC-04:00, UTC-03:00, UTC+01:00, UTC+02:00, UTC+03:00, UTC+04:00, UTC+05:00, UTC+10:00, UTC+11:00, UTC+12:00
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Trip basics
Best months
May · Jun · Sep
Climate
Continental
Warmest month
Jul · 25°C
Quietest month
Jan · crowd 47/100
Budget snapshot
Mid-range daily budget
$252
Local daily spend
€217
Budget estimates are modeled from public mid-range daily costs. Flights into the destination, taxes, event spikes, and hotel swings can move the real total.
Travel advisory
Level 2: Exercise increased caution
UNREST (U) TERRORISM (T)
Source country update: 05/28/2025
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Estimate only - verify at the official embassy or consulate. Use Sherpa and the official embassy or consulate before you book anything non-refundable.
At a glance
Currency
EUR
Best months list
May · Jun · Sep
Destination type
City
Photo source
Local curated image