Megève travel guide
Megève Tourism | Megève Guide
You're Going to Love Megève
With a population of 5.129, Megève is a must-see destination in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 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 Megève has to offer.
When to visit Megève
How to Get to Megève
Plane
Although Megève doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Grenoble (GNB), which is located 114 km from Megève. The shortest flight to Megève from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 10h 15m.
Train
SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Megève, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Megève 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.
Car
Another option to get to Megève is to pick up a car rental from Nice, which is about 244 km from Megève. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Hertz, among others, in Nice.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Megève, including BlaBlaBus, FlixBus and ALSA. From Clermont-Ferrand, the bus ride to Megève takes 201 km and will cost you around $15. From Geneva, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 201 km.
Airlines serving Megève
Where to stay in Megève
From 5-star hotels such as the Les Fermes De Marie to great affordable options like the Au Vieux Moulin, Megève offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $147 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $380 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Megève
Most booked hotels in Megève
Renting a car in Megève
Expect to pay $7.65 per gallon in Megève (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 Megève is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact Wagon or similar) are, on average, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.