Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Avignon travel guide

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You're Going to Love Avignon

With a population of 89,769, Avignon is a must-see destination in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Avignon to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Avignon

Avignon in March
Estimated hotel price
$152
1 night at 3-star hotel
Avignon in March
Estimated hotel price
$152
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Avignon in July, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 1 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 80 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Avignon, with an average rainfall of 20 mm.

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How to Get to Avignon

Plane

When flying to Avignon, you’ll arrive at Avignon-Caum (AVN), which is located 5 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Avignon from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 42h 20m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Avignon, followed by SNCF. The train journey from Avignon to Lyon takes 1h 30m and costs around $33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chessy, expect to pay about $30 for a 3h 11m trip. Located 0.5 miles from the city centre, Avignon Centre is the busiest station in Avignon. Another popular train station is Avignon TGV, located 2 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Avignon is to pick up a car hire from Marseille, which is about 53 miles from Avignon. You’ll find branches of Rentscape and Avis, among others, in Marseille.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Avignon, including BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus and Union Ivkoni. From Nice, the bus ride to Avignon takes 135 miles and will cost you around $40. From Montpellier, the ticket costs about $22 for a journey of 140 miles. The most popular bus station is Avignon Le Pontet, located 2 miles from the city centre of Avignon. Avignon Vedène is also a commonly used station, and is 5 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Avignon, you’ll arrive at Avignon-Caum (AVN), which is located 5 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Avignon from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 42h 20m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Avignon, followed by SNCF. The train journey from Avignon to Lyon takes 1h 30m and costs around $33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chessy, expect to pay about $30 for a 3h 11m trip. Located 0.5 miles from the city centre, Avignon Centre is the busiest station in Avignon. Another popular train station is Avignon TGV, located 2 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Avignon is to pick up a car hire from Marseille, which is about 53 miles from Avignon. You’ll find branches of Rentscape and Avis, among others, in Marseille.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Avignon, including BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus and Union Ivkoni. From Nice, the bus ride to Avignon takes 135 miles and will cost you around $40. From Montpellier, the ticket costs about $22 for a journey of 140 miles. The most popular bus station is Avignon Le Pontet, located 2 miles from the city centre of Avignon. Avignon Vedène is also a commonly used station, and is 5 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Avignon

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MPLMontpellier Méditerranée
MRSMarseille

Airlines serving Avignon

KLM
Good (1,444 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,758 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,706 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,130 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,210 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,100 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,219 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,528 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,491 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,676 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,668 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,378 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,154 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,443 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,131 reviews)
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Where to stay in Avignon

From 5-star hotels such as the Hotel d'Europe to great affordable options like the Regina Hotel, Avignon offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $198 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $266 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Ibis Budget Avignon Centre and Premiere Classe Avignon Parc Des Expositions. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Avignon, with prices from $60 to $909 per night. Montfavet is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Avignon are about 16% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Avignon

Most booked hotels in Avignon

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Mercure Avignon Gare Tgv
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$186+
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Kyriad Avignon Palais des Papes
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$108+
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Hotel Le Bristol
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$133+
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Ibis Budget Avignon Centre
2 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$85+
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The Originals Boutique, Hôtel Danieli, Avignon
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
$83+
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Hotel Cristol
3 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
$118+
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Hiring a car in Avignon

Hiring a car in Avignon costs $72 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 1% more expensive than at Marseille.

Expect to pay $3.28 per litre in Avignon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $39.26 and $52.34.

Hiring a car in Avignon costs $72 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 1% more expensive than at Marseille.

Expect to pay $3.28 per litre in Avignon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $39.26 and $52.34.

Car hire agencies in Avignon

Hertz

Hertz

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Budget

Avis

Avis
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