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
$156
1 night at 3-star hotel
Avignon in February
Estimated hotel price
$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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Temperatures
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How to Get to Avignon

Plane

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 Auckland and takes around 35h 30m.

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.

Plane

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 Auckland and takes around 35h 30m.

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.

Airlines serving Avignon

Lufthansa
Good (8,224 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,570 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,209 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,061 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,477 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,554 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,248 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,653 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (951 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,173 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,981 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,595 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,533 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,432 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,473 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,596 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,487 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 $166 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $391 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 Auberge de jeunesse HI Avignon. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Avignon, with prices from $63 to $794 per night. Montfavet is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Avignon are about 21% 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 (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$170+
Avignon Grand Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$184+
Ibis Budget Avignon Centre
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$90+
B&B HOTEL Avignon (2)
2 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$97+
City Residence Avignon
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
$71+

Hiring a car in Avignon

Hiring a car in Avignon costs $92 per day, on average, or $277 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay $4.02 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 $48.14 and $64.19.

Hiring a car in Avignon costs $92 per day, on average, or $277 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay $4.02 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 $48.14 and $64.19.

Car hire agencies in Avignon

Avis

Avis

Budget

Budget

Hertz

Hertz
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