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. Annecy deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Annecy

Annecy in January
Estimated hotel price
$191
1 night at 3-star hotel
Annecy in January
Estimated hotel price
$191
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 35h.

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 Europcar 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 35h.

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 Europcar and Budget, among others, in Nice.

Airports near Annecy

LYSLyon-Saint Exupéry
GNBGrenoble
DLEDole Tavaux

Airlines serving Annecy

Lufthansa
Good (8,091 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,530 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,068 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,428 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,414 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,613 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,878 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (938 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,594 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,248 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,203 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,415 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,461 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (413 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,388 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,296 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,003 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 $279 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $593 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hôtel du Château and Hotel du Nord. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Annecy, with prices from $35 to $2,042 per night. Annecy-le-Vieux is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Annecy are about 8% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

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)
$164+
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Sure Hotel by Best Western Annecy
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$170+
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Hôtel Mercure Annecy Sud
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$237+
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Hiring a car in Annecy

Expect to pay $3.95 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 $47.38 and $63.17. Economy (Citroen C3 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Annecy, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.95 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 $47.38 and $63.17. Economy (Citroen C3 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Annecy, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.

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