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. 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
$197
1 night at 3-star hotel
Annecy in January
Estimated hotel price
$197
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 34h 45m.

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 34h 45m.

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 (8,228 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,570 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,198 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,478 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,536 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,245 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,645 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,722 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,655 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,151 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (948 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,970 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,207 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,566 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,529 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,466 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,591 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,378 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 $227 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $760 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Du Chateau Annecy and Hotel du Nord. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Annecy, with prices from $34 to $1,976 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 1% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Annecy

Most booked hotels in Annecy

Best Western Plus Hotel Carlton
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$267+
Ace Hotel Annecy
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$145+
Hôtel Les Muses
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$132+
Sure Hotel by Best Western Annecy
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$142+

Hiring a car in Annecy

Expect to pay $3.91 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 $46.85 and $62.47. Economy (Renault Clio or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Annecy, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.91 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 $46.85 and $62.47. Economy (Renault Clio or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Annecy, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.