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
$195
1 night at 3-star hotel
Annecy in January
Estimated hotel price
$195
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 40h 30m.

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 Budget and Ok Mobility, 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 40h 30m.

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 Budget and Ok Mobility, among others, in Nice.

Airports near Annecy

LYSLyon-Saint Exupéry
GNBGrenoble
DLEDole Tavaux

Airlines serving Annecy

Lufthansa
Good (8,223 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,565 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,192 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,480 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,529 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,257 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,656 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (951 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,125 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,964 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,210 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,538 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,515 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,433 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,460 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,585 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,375 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 $222 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $741 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 $1,959 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 4% 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 (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$265+
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Ace Hotel Annecy
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$146+
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Hôtel Les Muses
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$132+
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Sure Hotel by Best Western Annecy
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$144+
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Hiring a car in Annecy

Expect to pay $3.83 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 $45.86 and $61.15. The most frequently booked car type in Annecy is Economy (Opel Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.83 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 $45.86 and $61.15. The most frequently booked car type in Annecy is Economy (Opel Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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