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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Annecy travel guide

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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 February
Estimated hotel price
$160
1 night at 3-star hotel
Annecy in February
Estimated hotel price
$160
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 4 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Annecy from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 38h 20m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Annecy, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Annecy to Marseille takes 1h 30m and costs around $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chessy, expect to pay about $32 for a 1h 45m trip. Located 0.3 km from the city centre, Annecy is the busiest station in Annecy. Another popular train station is Annecy Pringy, located 4 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Annecy is to pick up a car hire from Marseille, which is about 295 km from Annecy. You’ll find branches of Avis and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Marseille.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Annecy, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and ALSA. From Clermont-Ferrand, the bus ride to Annecy takes 193 km and will cost you around $42. From Geneva, the ticket costs about $46 for a journey of 249 km. The most popular bus station is Annecy Galbert, located 0.9 km from the city centre of Annecy. Annecy Buisson is also a commonly used station, and is 2.2 km from the city centre.

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 Auckland and takes around 38h 20m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Annecy, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Annecy to Marseille takes 1h 30m and costs around $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chessy, expect to pay about $32 for a 1h 45m trip. Located 0.3 km from the city centre, Annecy is the busiest station in Annecy. Another popular train station is Annecy Pringy, located 4 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Annecy is to pick up a car hire from Marseille, which is about 295 km from Annecy. You’ll find branches of Avis and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Marseille.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Annecy, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and ALSA. From Clermont-Ferrand, the bus ride to Annecy takes 193 km and will cost you around $42. From Geneva, the ticket costs about $46 for a journey of 249 km. The most popular bus station is Annecy Galbert, located 0.9 km from the city centre of Annecy. Annecy Buisson is also a commonly used station, and is 2.2 km from the city centre.

Airports near Annecy

LYSLyon-Saint Exupéry
GNBGrenoble
DLEDole Tavaux

Airlines serving Annecy

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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 Apparthotel Privilodges Le Royal, Annecy offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $255 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $569 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hôtel du Château and Hôtel du Nord. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Annecy, with prices from $49 to $1,363 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 12% 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 (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$250+
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Aparthotel Adagio Annecy Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$224+
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ibis Annecy Centre Vieille Ville
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$178+
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Sure Hotel by Best Western Annecy
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$150+
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Hiring a car in Annecy

Expect to pay $3.18 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 $38.05 and $50.73. Compact (Toyota Yaris Cross or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Annecy, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.18 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 $38.05 and $50.73. Compact (Toyota Yaris Cross 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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