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 March
Estimated hotel price
$201
1 night at 3-star hotel
Annecy in March
Estimated hotel price
$201
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 31h.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Annecy, followed by SNCF. The train journey from Annecy to Manduel takes 1h 00m and costs around $33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Marseille, expect to pay about $21 for a 1h 26m trip. 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.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Annecy, including BlaBlaCar Bus, Bus and Itabus. From Saint-Étienne, the bus ride to Annecy takes 60 miles and will cost you around $21. From Grenoble, the ticket costs about $29 for a journey of 85 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. The shortest flight to Annecy from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 31h.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Annecy, followed by SNCF. The train journey from Annecy to Manduel takes 1h 00m and costs around $33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Marseille, expect to pay about $21 for a 1h 26m trip. 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.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Annecy, including BlaBlaCar Bus, Bus and Itabus. From Saint-Étienne, the bus ride to Annecy takes 60 miles and will cost you around $21. From Grenoble, the ticket costs about $29 for a journey of 85 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

LYSLyon-Saint Exupéry
GNBGrenoble
DLEDole Tavaux

Airlines serving Annecy

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,732 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,690 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,079 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,196 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,093 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,183 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,720 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,524 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,637 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,655 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,373 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,140 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,351 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,433 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,122 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 $202 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $870 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 $50 to $1,555 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 27% 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)
$202+
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ibis Annecy Centre Vieille Ville
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$144+
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Ace Hotel Annecy
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$137+
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Hôtel Les Muses
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$145+
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Sure Hotel by Best Western Annecy
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$132+
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Hiring a car in Annecy

Expect to pay $3.38 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 $40.47 and $53.96. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Annecy, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.38 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 $40.47 and $53.96. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Annecy, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

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