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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car
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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
$182
1 night at 3-star hotel
Annecy in January
Estimated hotel price
$182
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 33h 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 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 33h 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 Avis and Budget, among others, in Nice.

Airports near Annecy

Airlines serving Annecy

Lufthansa
Good (8,256 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,577 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,244 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,453 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,256 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,628 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,649 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (977 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,667 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,281 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,007 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,195 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,538 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (433 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,722 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,428 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,443 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,507 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,382 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 $211 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $777 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 $2,081 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 5% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Annecy

Most booked hotels in Annecy

L'Impérial Palace
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$374+
Ace Hotel Annecy
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$137+
Sure Hotel by Best Western Annecy
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$135+

Hiring a car in Annecy

Expect to pay $4.38 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 $52.56 and $70.07. Economy (Nissan Micra or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Annecy, while also 59% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $4.38 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 $52.56 and $70.07. Economy (Nissan Micra or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Annecy, while also 59% cheaper than other types, on average.