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.

Avignon in January

Estimated hotel price

$157

1 night at 3-star hotel

$157

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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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 35h 35m.

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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 Budget and Alamo, among others, in Nice.

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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 Budget and Alamo, among others, in Nice.

Airports near Avignon

FNINimes Garons

MPLMontpellier Méditerranée

MRSMarseille

Airlines serving Avignon

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Scandinavian Airlines

Good (2,019 reviews)

Emirates

Excellent (3,682 reviews)

United Airlines

Good (10,390 reviews)

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Cathay Pacific

Good (1,522 reviews)

Where to stay in Avignon

From 5-star hotels such as the Hotel d'Europe to great affordable options like the Régina Boutique Hotel, Avignon offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $161 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $345 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include N°15 Les Confidences - Chambres d'Hôtes and Aparthotel Sainte-Marthe. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Avignon, with prices from $60 to $758 per night. Montfavet is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Avignon are about 29% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Avignon

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Hotel d'Europe

5 stars

Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)

$378+

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Brit Hotel Avignon Sud

3 stars

Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)

$115+

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Ibis Budget Avignon Centre

2 stars

Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)

$87+

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Auberge de jeunesse HI Avignon

2 stars

Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)

$115+

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B&B HOTEL Avignon (2)

2 stars

Good (7.6, Good reviews)

$92+

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Hiring a car in Avignon costs $141 per day, on average, or $423 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay $4.23 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 $50.71 and $67.61.

Hiring a car in Avignon costs $141 per day, on average, or $423 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay $4.23 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 $50.71 and $67.61.

Car hire agencies in Avignon

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Budget

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