Comparison
Lyon or Oaxaca? Which to choose for a group trip
Lyon or Oaxaca: budget, best time and vibe side by side, to decide with your group where to go.
| Lyon | Oaxaca | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | 🇫🇷 France | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| Budget | €€€budget.2 | €€€budget.1 |
| Best time | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Oct–Mar |
| Vibe | Food & WineCulture | Food & WineCulture |
Which one?
- Pick Lyon if your group is after good food and wine and art and culture. The best time to go is Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.
- Pick Oaxaca if your group is after good food and wine and art and culture and want to spend less. The best time to go is Oct–Mar.
Still split? Put both in a trip on Roamie: everyone gives their points and, if needed, the wheel decides.
Lyon
France
Often called France's food capital: traditional bouchons, the Les Halles Paul Bocuse food hall, and Beaujolais and Rhône Valley wines within day-trip range.
- Best time
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- Budget
- €€€budget.2
Food & WineCultureFrom the guide Food trips: 6 cities to eat your way through together
Oaxaca
Mexico
Seven kinds of mole, mezcal tastings at the palenques and colourful markets. Around the turn of October and November, Día de Muertos makes the trip unforgettable.
- Best time
- Oct–Mar
- Budget
- €€€budget.1
Food & WineCultureFrom the guide Food trips: 6 cities to eat your way through together
General, indicative information: seasons, prices and conditions change, so always check before you go.