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
$153
1 night at 3-star hotel
Avignon in February
Estimated hotel price
$153
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 5 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Avignon from New Zealand departs from Christchurch and takes around 54h 20m.

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 Budget and Hertz, 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 Christchurch and takes around 54h 20m.

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 Budget and Hertz, among others, in Nice.

Airports near Avignon

FNINimes Garons
MPLMontpellier Méditerranée
MRSMarseille

Airlines serving Avignon

Lufthansa
Good (8,066 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,529 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,054 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,407 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,410 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,971 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,237 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,606 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,843 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (935 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,590 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,828 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,200 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,411 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (412 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,454 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,380 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,280 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,545 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 $195 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $469 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Auberge de jeunesse HI Avignon and Ibis Budget Avignon Centre. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Avignon, with prices from $69 to $1,124 per night. Montfavet is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Avignon are about 15% more expensive 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 Avignon
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$232+
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Avignon Grand Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$228+
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B&B HOTEL Avignon (2)
2 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$110+
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Hôtel Cristol
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$106+
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Hotelf1 Avignon Centre Courtine Gare Tgv
0 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$74+
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Hiring a car in Avignon

Hiring a car in Avignon costs $72 per day, on average, or $216 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.88 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 $46.55 and $62.07. The most frequently booked car type in Avignon is Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Citroen C3 or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Avignon costs $72 per day, on average, or $216 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.88 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 $46.55 and $62.07. The most frequently booked car type in Avignon is Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Citroen C3 or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Avignon

Avis

Avis

Budget

Budget

Hertz

Hertz
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