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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Avignon to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Avignon

Avignon in February
Estimated hotel price
$155
1 night at 3-star hotel
Avignon in February
Estimated hotel price
$155
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 9 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Avignon from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 32h 25m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Avignon, followed by SNCF. The train journey from Avignon to Avignon takes 0h 35m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Toulon, expect to pay about $31 for a 0h 43m 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.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Avignon, including BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus and Bus. From Avignon, the bus ride to Avignon takes 121 km and will cost you around $34. From Montpellier, the ticket costs about $22 for a journey of 185 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.

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 32h 25m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Avignon, followed by SNCF. The train journey from Avignon to Avignon takes 0h 35m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Toulon, expect to pay about $31 for a 0h 43m 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.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Avignon, including BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus and Bus. From Avignon, the bus ride to Avignon takes 121 km and will cost you around $34. From Montpellier, the ticket costs about $22 for a journey of 185 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.

Airports near Avignon

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Airlines serving Avignon

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,738 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,689 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,089 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,200 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,855 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,094 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,191 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,718 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,485 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,646 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,660 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,374 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,140 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,353 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,434 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,124 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 $205 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $265 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 $62 to $937 per night. Montfavet is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Avignon are about 20% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Avignon

Most booked hotels in Avignon

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Mercure Avignon Gare Tgv
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$192+
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Bristol Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$135+
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Avignon Grand Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$156+
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Best Western Plus Le Lavarin
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$149+
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Ibis Budget Avignon Centre
2 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$87+
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The Originals Boutique, Hôtel Danieli, Avignon
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
$86+
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Hiring a car in Avignon

Expect to pay $3.34 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 $40.05 and $53.39.

Expect to pay $3.34 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 $40.05 and $53.39.

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