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 January
Estimated hotel price
$184
1 night at 3-star hotel
Annecy in January
Estimated hotel price
$184
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 46h 30m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Annecy, followed by SNCF. The train journey from Annecy to Saint-Étienne takes 1h 05m and costs around $27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Marseille, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 33m 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.

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 Hertz and Budget, among others, in Nice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Annecy, including Itabus, BlaBlaCar Bus and FlixBus. From Saint-Étienne, the bus ride to Annecy takes 60 miles and will cost you around $8. From Geneva, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 140 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 46h 30m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Annecy, followed by SNCF. The train journey from Annecy to Saint-Étienne takes 1h 05m and costs around $27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Marseille, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 33m 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.

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 Hertz and Budget, among others, in Nice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Annecy, including Itabus, BlaBlaCar Bus and FlixBus. From Saint-Étienne, the bus ride to Annecy takes 60 miles and will cost you around $8. From Geneva, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 140 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

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Air Canada
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Cathay Pacific
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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 $226 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $513 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hôtel du Château and Hotel du Nord. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Annecy, with prices from $34 to $1,969 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 34% more expensive 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 (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$240+
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Ace Hotel Annecy
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$140+
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Sure Hotel by Best Western Annecy
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$142+
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Premiere Classe Annecy Cran-Gevrier Rénové En 2025
2 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$109+
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Hiring a car in Annecy

Expect to pay $3.96 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 $47.49 and $63.32. The most frequently booked car type in Annecy is Compact (Renault Mégane or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Renault Clio or similar) is, on average, 36% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.96 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 $47.49 and $63.32. The most frequently booked car type in Annecy is Compact (Renault Mégane or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Renault Clio or similar) is, on average, 36% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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