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
$190
1 night at 3-star hotel
Annecy in January
Estimated hotel price
$190
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 2 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Annecy from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 34h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Annecy is to pick up a car hire from Nice, which is about 161 miles 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 2 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Annecy from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 34h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Annecy is to pick up a car hire from Nice, which is about 161 miles 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 (8,277 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,587 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,261 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,455 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,649 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (980 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,721 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,018 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,360 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,542 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,769 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,421 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,445 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,513 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,377 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 $207 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $707 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. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Annecy, with prices from $36 to $2,085 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 1% 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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L'Impérial Palace
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$411+
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Ace Hotel Annecy
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$136+
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Sure Hotel by Best Western Annecy
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$132+
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Hiring a car in Annecy

Expect to pay $4.30 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 $51.59 and $68.79. Economy (Citroen C3 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Annecy, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $4.30 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 $51.59 and $68.79. Economy (Citroen C3 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Annecy, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.

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