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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Annecy to see all of its attractions.

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When to visit Annecy

Annecy in March
Estimated hotel price
$196
1 night at 3-star hotel
Annecy in March
Estimated hotel price
$196
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 32h 15m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Annecy, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Annecy to Montpellier takes 1h 21m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Marseille, expect to pay about $21 for a 1h 28m trip. Located 0.3 km from the city centre, Annecy is the busiest station in Annecy. Another popular train station is Annecy Pringy, located 4 km from the centre.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Annecy, including BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus and ALSA. From Valence, the bus ride to Annecy takes 137 km and will cost you around $37. From Clermont-Ferrand, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 193 km. The most popular bus station is Annecy Galbert, located 0.9 km from the city centre of Annecy. Annecy Buisson is also a commonly used station, and is 2.2 km from the city centre.

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 32h 15m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Annecy, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Annecy to Montpellier takes 1h 21m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Marseille, expect to pay about $21 for a 1h 28m trip. Located 0.3 km from the city centre, Annecy is the busiest station in Annecy. Another popular train station is Annecy Pringy, located 4 km from the centre.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Annecy, including BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus and ALSA. From Valence, the bus ride to Annecy takes 137 km and will cost you around $37. From Clermont-Ferrand, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 193 km. The most popular bus station is Annecy Galbert, located 0.9 km from the city centre of Annecy. Annecy Buisson is also a commonly used station, and is 2.2 km from the city centre.

Airports near Annecy

LYSLyon-Saint Exupéry
GNBGrenoble
DLEDole Tavaux

Airlines serving Annecy

KLM
Good (1,410 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,567 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,010 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,513 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,043 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,015 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,009 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,660 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,407 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,486 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (867 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,443 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,289 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,572 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,057 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,135 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,400 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (894 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
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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 $199 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $613 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 $51 to $1,588 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 26% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Annecy

Most booked hotels in Annecy

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ibis Annecy Centre Vieille Ville
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$157+
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Aparthotel Adagio Annecy Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$155+
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Ace Hotel Annecy
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$144+
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Sure Hotel by Best Western Annecy
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$138+
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Hiring a car in Annecy

Expect to pay $3.42 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 $40.93 and $54.57. The most frequently booked car type in Annecy is Compact (Opel Mokka or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.42 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 $40.93 and $54.57. The most frequently booked car type in Annecy is Compact (Opel Mokka or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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