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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
$157
1 night at 3-star hotel
Annecy in February
Estimated hotel price
$157
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 Wellington and takes around 33h 15m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Annecy, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Annecy to Marseille takes 1h 28m and costs around $31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chessy, expect to pay about $31 for a 1h 44m 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 BlaBlaBus, FlixBus and ALSA. From Clermont-Ferrand, the bus ride to Annecy takes 120 miles and will cost you around $30. From Geneva, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 130 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 Wellington and takes around 33h 15m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Annecy, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Annecy to Marseille takes 1h 28m and costs around $31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chessy, expect to pay about $31 for a 1h 44m 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 BlaBlaBus, FlixBus and ALSA. From Clermont-Ferrand, the bus ride to Annecy takes 120 miles and will cost you around $30. From Geneva, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 130 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
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KLM
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British Airways
Good (7,083 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,973 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,884 reviews)
Iberia
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United Airlines
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Air France
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Austrian Airlines
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Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
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Air Canada
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Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,413 reviews)
LOT
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Brussels Airlines
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Finnair
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Etihad Airways
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Singapore Airlines
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Cathay Pacific
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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 $244 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $564 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Du Château and Hôtel du Nord. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Annecy, with prices from $48 to $1,393 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 20% 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)
$290+
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Aparthotel Adagio Annecy Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$252+
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Sure Hotel by Best Western Annecy
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$163+
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Hiring a car in Annecy

Expect to pay $3.17 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 $38.04 and $50.71. 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 $3.17 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 $38.04 and $50.71. 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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