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
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.
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 36h 50m.
Train
SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Avignon, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Avignon to Toulon takes 0h 52m and costs around $30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lyon, expect to pay about $32 for a 1h 35m 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.
Car
Another option to get to Avignon is to pick up a car hire from Toulouse, which is about 273 km from Avignon. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Goldcar Rental SP, among others, in Toulouse.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Avignon, including BlaBlaBus, FlixBus and Union Ivkoni. From Toulon, the bus ride to Avignon takes 97 km and will cost you around $11. From Nimes, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 121 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.
Airlines serving Avignon
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 $185 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $317 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 $67 to $1,544 per night. Montfavet is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Avignon are about 28% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Avignon
Most booked hotels in Avignon
Hiring a car in Avignon
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.
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