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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Avignon has to offer.

When to visit Avignon

Avignon in February
Estimated hotel price
$151
1 night at 3-star hotel
Avignon in February
Estimated hotel price
$151
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 Auckland and takes around 32h 35m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Avignon, followed by SNCF. The train journey from Avignon to Lyon takes 1h 35m and costs around $39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montpellier, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 0.5 miles from the city centre, Avignon Centre is the busiest station in Avignon. Another popular train station is Avignon TGV, located 2 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Avignon is to pick up a car hire from Lyon, which is about 125 miles from Avignon. You’ll find branches of Budget and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Lyon.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Avignon, including BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus and Bus. From Montpellier, the bus ride to Avignon takes 125 miles and will cost you around $22. From Nice, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 140 miles. The most popular bus station is Avignon Le Pontet, located 2 miles from the city centre of Avignon. Avignon Vedène is also a commonly used station, and is 5 miles from the city centre.

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 32h 35m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Avignon, followed by SNCF. The train journey from Avignon to Lyon takes 1h 35m and costs around $39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montpellier, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 0.5 miles from the city centre, Avignon Centre is the busiest station in Avignon. Another popular train station is Avignon TGV, located 2 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Avignon is to pick up a car hire from Lyon, which is about 125 miles from Avignon. You’ll find branches of Budget and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Lyon.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Avignon, including BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus and Bus. From Montpellier, the bus ride to Avignon takes 125 miles and will cost you around $22. From Nice, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 140 miles. The most popular bus station is Avignon Le Pontet, located 2 miles from the city centre of Avignon. Avignon Vedène is also a commonly used station, and is 5 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Avignon

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Airlines serving Avignon

Lufthansa
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KLM
Good (1,509 reviews)
British Airways
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Delta
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Turkish Airlines
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SWISS
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Iberia
Good (3,205 reviews)
Air France
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Austrian Airlines
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United Airlines
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Emirates
Excellent (3,567 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
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Qatar Airways
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Air Canada
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Finnair
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Brussels Airlines
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Etihad Airways
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Cathay Pacific
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Singapore Airlines
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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 $185 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $353 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 $63 to $950 per night. Montfavet is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Avignon are about 23% 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)
$210+
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Avignon Grand Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$204+
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Novotel Avignon Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$235+
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Ibis Budget Avignon Centre
2 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$102+
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Hôtel Cristol
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
$112+
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Hiring a car in Avignon

Hiring a car in Avignon costs $90 per day, on average, or $360 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 54% more expensive than at Marseille.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.17 and $62.89.

Hiring a car in Avignon costs $90 per day, on average, or $360 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 54% more expensive than at Marseille.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.17 and $62.89.

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