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 January
Estimated hotel price
$179
1 night at 3-star hotel
Annecy in January
Estimated hotel price
$179
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 50m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Annecy, followed by SNCF. The train journey from Annecy to Alixan takes 0h 34m and costs around $28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montpellier, expect to pay about $22 for a 1h 21m 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.

Car

Another option to get to Annecy is to pick up a car hire from Marseille, which is about 295 km from Annecy. You’ll find branches of Rentscape and Avis, among others, in Marseille.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Annecy, including Bus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Itabus. From Grenoble, the bus ride to Annecy takes 105 km and will cost you around $58. From Grenoble, the ticket costs about $55 for a journey of 113 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 35h 50m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Annecy, followed by SNCF. The train journey from Annecy to Alixan takes 0h 34m and costs around $28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montpellier, expect to pay about $22 for a 1h 21m 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.

Car

Another option to get to Annecy is to pick up a car hire from Marseille, which is about 295 km from Annecy. You’ll find branches of Rentscape and Avis, among others, in Marseille.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Annecy, including Bus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Itabus. From Grenoble, the bus ride to Annecy takes 105 km and will cost you around $58. From Grenoble, the ticket costs about $55 for a journey of 113 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
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Lufthansa
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Delta
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Iberia
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Air France
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Emirates
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Scandinavian Airlines
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Air Canada
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Finnair
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Cathay Pacific
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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 $203 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $827 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 $33 to $1,954 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 29% 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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Best Western Plus Hotel Carlton
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$191+
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ibis Annecy Centre Vieille Ville
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$158+
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Ace Hotel Annecy
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$139+
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Hôtel Les Muses
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$153+
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Sure Hotel by Best Western Annecy
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$135+
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Hiring a car in Annecy

Expect to pay $3.36 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 $40.32 and $53.75. The most frequently booked car type in Annecy is Compact (Class Compact Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Citroen C3 or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.36 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 $40.32 and $53.75. The most frequently booked car type in Annecy is Compact (Class Compact Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Citroen C3 or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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