Annecy travel guide
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You're Going to Love Annecy
With a population of 49,232, Annecy is a must-see destination in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Annecy deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Annecy
How to Get to Annecy
Plane
When flying to Annecy, you’ll arrive at Annecy – Haute-Savoie – Mont Blanc (NCY), which is located 2 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Annecy from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 10h 15m.
Train
SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Annecy, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Annecy to Saint-Étienne takes 0h 46m and costs around $15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Marseille, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 27m trip. Located 0.2 miles from the city center, Annecy is the busiest station in Annecy. Another popular train station is Annecy Pringy, located 3 miles from the center.
Car
Another option to get to Annecy is to pick up a car rental from Nice, which is about 161 miles from Annecy. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Hertz, among others, in Nice.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Annecy, including BlaBlaBus, FlixBus and ALSA. From Clermont-Ferrand, the bus ride to Annecy takes 125 miles and will cost you around $15. From Geneva, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 125 miles. The most popular bus station is Annecy Galbert, located 0.5 miles from downtown Annecy. Annecy Buisson is also a commonly used station, and is 1.4 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Annecy
Where to stay in Annecy
Average rates range from around $126 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $291 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hôtel du Château Annecy and Citotel Du Nord. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Annecy, with prices from $22 to $1,445 per night. Annecy-le-Vieux is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Annecy are about 22% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Annecy
Most booked hotels in Annecy
Renting a car in Annecy
Renting a car in Annecy costs $62 per day, on average, or $124 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 26% more expensive than at Lyon-Saint Exupéry.
Expect to pay $7.65 per gallon in Annecy (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $91.76 and $122.34. The most frequently booked car type in Annecy is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Audi A1 Sportback or similar) are, on average, 76% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.