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 February
Estimated hotel price
$165
1 night at 3-star hotel
Annecy in February
Estimated hotel price
$165
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 42h 20m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Annecy, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Annecy to Montpellier takes 1h 21m and costs around $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Marseille, expect to pay about $32 for a 1h 28m 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Bus. From Grenoble, the bus ride to Annecy takes 90 miles and will cost you around $10. From Grenoble, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 105 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 42h 20m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Annecy, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Annecy to Montpellier takes 1h 21m and costs around $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Marseille, expect to pay about $32 for a 1h 28m 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Bus. From Grenoble, the bus ride to Annecy takes 90 miles and will cost you around $10. From Grenoble, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 105 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

Lufthansa
Good (7,409 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,385 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,361 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,960 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,929 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,937 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,469 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,334 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,139 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,484 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,323 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (993 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,977 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,365 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 $210 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $546 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hôtel du Nord and Hotel De Savoie. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Annecy, with prices from $49 to $1,511 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 25% 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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Aparthotel Adagio Annecy Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$181+
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ibis Annecy Centre Vieille Ville
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$142+
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Sure Hotel by Best Western Annecy
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$140+
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Hiring a car in Annecy

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.12 and $52.16. The most frequently booked car type in Annecy is Economy (Citroen C3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Chevrolet Matiz or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.12 and $52.16. The most frequently booked car type in Annecy is Economy (Citroen C3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Chevrolet Matiz or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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