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.
When to visit Annecy
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 Wellington and takes around 32h 20m.
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 Budget and Europcar, among others, in Nice.
Airlines serving Annecy
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 $212 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $797 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 $35 to $2,069 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 4% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Annecy
Most booked hotels in Annecy
Hiring a car in Annecy
Expect to pay $4.36 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 $52.26 and $69.68. The most frequently booked car type in Annecy is Full-size (Opel Vivaro or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.