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
$175
1 night at 3-star hotel
Annecy in January
Estimated hotel price
$175
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 34h 10m.

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 Hertz, 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 34h 10m.

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 Hertz, among others, in Nice.

Airports near Annecy

LYSLyon-Saint Exupéry
GNBGrenoble
DLEDole Tavaux

Airlines serving Annecy

Lufthansa
Good (8,159 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,544 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,127 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,449 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,479 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,257 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,628 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (950 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,024 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,748 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,632 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,895 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,211 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,371 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,486 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,423 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (422 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,423 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,342 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,578 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 $249 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $589 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 $34 to $2,008 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 10% 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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Best Western Plus Hotel Carlton
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$287+
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Ace Hotel Annecy
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$151+
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Sure Hotel by Best Western Annecy
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$161+
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Fasthotel Annecy
2 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$125+
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Hiring a car in Annecy

Expect to pay $3.78 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 $45.36 and $60.48. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Annecy, while also 56% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.78 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 $45.36 and $60.48. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Annecy, while also 56% cheaper than other types, on average.

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