5 Days in Lyon for Solo Travelers
A 5-day Lyon solo itinerary for independent food lovers who want bouchons, traboules, Roman hills and easy Rhône-side neighborhoods without relying on a group. It balances reservations with flexible market meals and safe, transit-friendly pacing. Fork it on ItineraryKit to tune restaurant bookings, museum depth and day-trip appetite around your actual dates.
Budget Breakdown
Per person for 5 days in Lyon, excluding flights
Per person · excludes flight · 5 days · varies by season
Where to Stay
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Daily Costs
Per person · per day
Budget
Comfort
Splurge
Accommodation
EUR 40
Budget hotel, hostel private or apartment room
EUR 70
Well-located 3–4 star hotel
EUR 160
Top boutique or luxury property
Food and drink
EUR 30
Markets, bakeries and casual local meals
EUR 65
Good restaurants plus cafés
EUR 130
Fine dining, wine bars and premium reservations
Activities and local transport
EUR 25
Transit passes and free sights
EUR 55
Key paid sights and taxis when useful
EUR 120
Private guides, premium tours and transfers
Flight Estimates
Return flights · economy · varies by booking time
London
$90–$240
GBP 70–190
New York
$600–$1,000
USD 600–1,000