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.

When to visit Annecy

Annecy in November
Estimated hotel price
$163
1 night at 3-star hotel
Annecy in November
Estimated hotel price
$163
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.

Train

Located 0.2 miles from the city centre, Annecy is the busiest station in Annecy. Another popular train station is Annecy Pringy, located 3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Annecy is to pick up a car hire from Lyon, which is about 63 miles from Annecy. You’ll find branches of Rentscape and Hertz, among others, in Lyon.

Bus

BlaBlaBus operates bus routes to Annecy. From Marseille, the bus ride to Annecy takes 395 miles and will cost you around $52. From Bordeaux, the ticket costs about $75 for a journey of 580 miles. The most popular bus station is Annecy Galbert, located 0.5 miles from the city centre of Annecy. Annecy Buisson is also a commonly used station, and is 1.4 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Annecy, you’ll arrive at Annecy – Haute-Savoie – Mont Blanc (NCY), which is located 2 miles from the city centre.

Train

Located 0.2 miles from the city centre, Annecy is the busiest station in Annecy. Another popular train station is Annecy Pringy, located 3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Annecy is to pick up a car hire from Lyon, which is about 63 miles from Annecy. You’ll find branches of Rentscape and Hertz, among others, in Lyon.

Bus

BlaBlaBus operates bus routes to Annecy. From Marseille, the bus ride to Annecy takes 395 miles and will cost you around $52. From Bordeaux, the ticket costs about $75 for a journey of 580 miles. The most popular bus station is Annecy Galbert, located 0.5 miles from the city centre of Annecy. Annecy Buisson is also a commonly used station, and is 1.4 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Annecy

Airlines serving Annecy

Lufthansa
Good (7,356 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,417 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,717 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,762 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (9,630 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (933 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,673 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,622 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,754 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,082 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (4,160 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,353 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,407 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,331 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,986 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,367 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,286 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (787 reviews)
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Where to stay in Annecy

From 5-star hotels such as the Les Loges Annecy Vieille Ville to great affordable options like the Privilodges Le Royal Annecy, Annecy offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $248 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $492 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hôtel du Château Annecy and Hotel du Nord. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Annecy, with prices from $37 to $1,400 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 11% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Annecy

Most booked hotels in Annecy

Aparthotel Adagio Annecy Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$164+
ibis Annecy Centre Vieille Ville
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$162+
Ace Hotel Annecy
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$151+
Sure Hotel by Best Western Annecy
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$142+

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 $40.24 and $53.65. The most frequently booked car type in Annecy is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Dacia Duster or similar) is, on average, 41% 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 $40.24 and $53.65. The most frequently booked car type in Annecy is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Dacia Duster or similar) is, on average, 41% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.