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

$156

1 night at 3-star hotel

$156

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 5 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Avignon from New Zealand departs from Christchurch and takes around 46h 35m.

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Another option to get to Avignon is to pick up a car hire from Nice, which is about 123 miles from Avignon. You’ll find branches of Avis and Budget, 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 123 miles from Avignon. You’ll find branches of Avis and Budget, among others, in Nice.

Airports near Avignon

FNINimes Garons

MPLMontpellier Méditerranée

MRSMarseille

Airlines serving Avignon

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Scandinavian Airlines

Good (2,025 reviews)

Emirates

Excellent (3,688 reviews)

United Airlines

Good (10,438 reviews)

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Cathay Pacific

Good (1,525 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 $162 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $332 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 $61 to $752 per night. Montfavet is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Avignon are about 22% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Avignon

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Mercure Avignon Gare Tgv

4 stars

Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)

$175+

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Hotel d'Europe

5 stars

Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)

$335+

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Brit Hotel Avignon Sud

3 stars

Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)

$110+

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Ibis Budget Avignon Centre

2 stars

Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)

$86+

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Auberge de jeunesse HI Avignon

2 stars

Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)

$114+

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Hiring a car in Avignon costs $140 per day, on average, or $420 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay $4.19 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 $50.28 and $67.04.

Hiring a car in Avignon costs $140 per day, on average, or $420 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay $4.19 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 $50.28 and $67.04.

Car hire agencies in Avignon

Avis

Budget

Hertz

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