Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Annecy travel guide

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You're Going to Love Annecy

With a population of 49,232, Annecy is a must-see destination in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Annecy has to offer.

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When to visit Annecy

Annecy in January
Estimated hotel price
$193
1 night at 3-star hotel
Annecy in January
Estimated hotel price
$193
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Annecy

Plane

When flying to Annecy, you’ll arrive at Annecy – Haute-Savoie – Mont Blanc (NCY), which is located 4 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Annecy from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 27h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Annecy is to pick up a car hire from Nice, which is about 259 km from Annecy. You’ll find branches of Avis and Budget, among others, in Nice.

Plane

When flying to Annecy, you’ll arrive at Annecy – Haute-Savoie – Mont Blanc (NCY), which is located 4 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Annecy from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 27h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Annecy is to pick up a car hire from Nice, which is about 259 km from Annecy. You’ll find branches of Avis and Budget, among others, in Nice.

Airports near Annecy

LYSLyon-Saint Exupéry
GNBGrenoble
DLEDole Tavaux

Airlines serving Annecy

Lufthansa
Good (8,241 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,576 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,231 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,458 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,605 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,666 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (973 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,239 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,993 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,202 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,683 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,535 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,432 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,494 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,614 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,457 reviews)
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Where to stay in Annecy

From 5-star hotels such as the Le Clos Des Sens to great affordable options like the Apparthotel Privilodges Le Royal, Annecy offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $216 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $815 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Du Chateau Annecy and Citotel Du Nord.

Where to stay in popular areas of Annecy

Most booked hotels in Annecy

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Ace Hotel Annecy
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$138+
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Hôtel Les Muses
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$124+
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Sure Hotel by Best Western Annecy
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$134+
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Hiring a car in Annecy

Expect to pay $4.29 per litre in Annecy (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $51.48 and $68.64. The most frequently booked car type in Annecy is Full-size (Opel Vivaro or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $4.29 per litre in Annecy (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $51.48 and $68.64. The most frequently booked car type in Annecy is Full-size (Opel Vivaro or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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