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
$200
1 night at 3-star hotel
Annecy in January
Estimated hotel price
$200
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 35h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Annecy is to pick up a car hire from Lyon, which is about 63 miles from Annecy. You’ll find branches of Budget and Rentscape, among others, in Lyon.

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 35h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Annecy is to pick up a car hire from Lyon, which is about 63 miles from Annecy. You’ll find branches of Budget and Rentscape, among others, in Lyon.

Airports near Annecy

LYSLyon-Saint Exupéry
GNBGrenoble
DLEDole Tavaux

Airlines serving Annecy

Lufthansa
Good (8,186 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,557 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,161 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,482 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,510 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,262 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,642 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (948 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,742 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,114 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,654 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,950 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,214 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,467 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,504 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,426 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,451 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,365 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,584 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 $230 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $765 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 $50 to $2,000 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 9% 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)
$280+
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Ace Hotel Annecy
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$148+
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Hôtel Les Muses
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$137+
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Sure Hotel by Best Western Annecy
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$158+
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Hiring a car in Annecy

Expect to pay $3.99 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 $47.83 and $63.78. 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, 5% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.99 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 $47.83 and $63.78. 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, 5% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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