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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Avignon has to offer.

When to visit Avignon

Avignon in February
Estimated hotel price
$154
1 night at 3-star hotel
Avignon in February
Estimated hotel price
$154
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 9 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Avignon from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 45h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Avignon is to pick up a car hire from Nice, which is about 198 km from Avignon. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Avis, among others, in Nice.

Plane

When flying to Avignon, you’ll arrive at Avignon-Caum (AVN), which is located 9 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Avignon from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 45h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Avignon is to pick up a car hire from Nice, which is about 198 km from Avignon. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Avis, among others, in Nice.

Airlines serving Avignon

Lufthansa
Good (8,137 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,539 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,116 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,448 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,006 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,471 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,253 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,627 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (943 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,990 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,743 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,626 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,882 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,341 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,420 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (423 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,479 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,410 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,338 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,572 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 $196 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $440 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Apart'Hotel Sainte-Marthe and City Residence Avignon. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Avignon, with prices from $71 to $1,708 per night. Montfavet is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Avignon are about 6% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Avignon

Most booked hotels in Avignon

Bristol Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$205+
Brit Hotel Avignon Sud
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$134+
B&B HOTEL Avignon (2)
2 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$105+
Hôtel Cristol
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$105+
Premiere Classe Avignon Sud - Parc des Expositions
1 star
Good (6, Good reviews)
$97+
Premiere Classe Avignon - Courtine Gare
1 star
Okay (5.8, Okay reviews)
$72+

Hiring a car in Avignon

Hiring a car in Avignon costs $120 per day, on average, or $361 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.69 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 $44.26 and $59.01. The most frequently booked car type in Avignon is Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Citroen C3 or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Avignon costs $120 per day, on average, or $361 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.69 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 $44.26 and $59.01. The most frequently booked car type in Avignon is Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Citroen C3 or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.