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
$197
1 night at 3-star hotel
Annecy in January
Estimated hotel price
$197
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 36h 05m.

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 Budget and Europcar, 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 36h 05m.

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 Budget and Europcar, among others, in Nice.

Airports near Annecy

LYSLyon-Saint Exupéry
GNBGrenoble
DLEDole Tavaux

Airlines serving Annecy

KLM
Good (1,594 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,297 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,286 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,469 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,236 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,646 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,711 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,692 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (981 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,474 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,555 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,027 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,870 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,539 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,414 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,632 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (436 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (321 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 $201 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $685 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hôtel du Château Annecy and Citotel Du Nord.

Where to stay in popular areas of Annecy

Most booked hotels in Annecy

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Best Western Plus Hotel Carlton
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$225+
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Ace Hotel Annecy
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$137+
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Hôtel Les Muses
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$136+
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Sure Hotel by Best Western Annecy
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$131+
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Premiere Classe Annecy Cran-Gevrier Rénové En 2025
2 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
$97+
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Hiring a car in Annecy

Expect to pay $4.25 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 $50.99 and $67.98. The most frequently booked car type in Annecy is Luxury (Class Luxury Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Juke or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $4.25 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 $50.99 and $67.98. The most frequently booked car type in Annecy is Luxury (Class Luxury Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Juke or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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