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 January
Estimated hotel price
$149
1 night at 3-star hotel
Avignon in January
Estimated hotel price
$149
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 32h 25m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Avignon, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Avignon to Lyon takes 1h 27m and costs around $34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chessy, expect to pay about $34 for a 3h 11m trip. Located 0.8 km from the city centre, Avignon Centre is the busiest station in Avignon. Another popular train station is Avignon TGV, located 3 km from the centre.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Avignon, including BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus and ALSA. From Nimes, the bus ride to Avignon takes 121 km and will cost you around $34. From Montpellier, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 193 km. The most popular bus station is Avignon Le Pontet, located 4 km from the city centre of Avignon. Avignon Vedène is also a commonly used station, and is 7 km from the city centre.

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 32h 25m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Avignon, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Avignon to Lyon takes 1h 27m and costs around $34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chessy, expect to pay about $34 for a 3h 11m trip. Located 0.8 km from the city centre, Avignon Centre is the busiest station in Avignon. Another popular train station is Avignon TGV, located 3 km from the centre.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Avignon, including BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus and ALSA. From Nimes, the bus ride to Avignon takes 121 km and will cost you around $34. From Montpellier, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 193 km. The most popular bus station is Avignon Le Pontet, located 4 km from the city centre of Avignon. Avignon Vedène is also a commonly used station, and is 7 km from the city centre.

Airports near Avignon

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MRSMarseille

Airlines serving Avignon

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,558 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,001 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,500 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,031 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,779 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,007 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,004 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,402 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (864 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,415 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,285 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,561 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,055 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,393 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (889 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
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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 $168 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $403 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 $50 to $969 per night. Montfavet is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Avignon are about 20% 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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Bristol Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$145+
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Avignon Grand Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$172+
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Ibis Budget Avignon Centre
2 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$90+
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B&B HOTEL Avignon (2)
2 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$103+
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Premiere Classe Avignon Parc Des Expositions
1 star
Good (6.1, Good reviews)
$67+
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Hiring a car in Avignon

Expect to pay $3.44 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 $41.19 and $54.92.

Expect to pay $3.44 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 $41.19 and $54.92.

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