Reims travel guide
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You're Going to Love Reims
With a population of 196.565, Reims is a must-see destination in Grand Est, France. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Reims deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Reims
When to visit Reims
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Reims in July, when the average temperature is 64.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 75.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 30.2 °F, with an average temperature of 33.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 2.4″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Reims, with an average rainfall of 1.2″.
How to Get to Reims
Plane
Although Reims doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Albert – Picardie (BYF), which is located 125 km from Reims. The shortest flight to Reims from the United States departs from New York and takes around 10h 15m.
Train
SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Reims, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Reims to Lille takes 0h 54m and costs around $9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rouen, expect to pay about $10 for a 1h 35m trip. Located 1.0 km from the city center, Reims is the busiest station in Reims. Another popular train station is Reims Franchet d'Esperey, located 1.6 km from the center.
Car
Another option to get to Reims is to pick up a car rental from Paris, which is about 130 km from Reims. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Hertz, among others, in Paris.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Reims, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and OzeRoute. From Reims, the bus ride to Reims takes 137 km and will cost you around $18. From Rouen, the ticket costs about $8 for a journey of 153 km. The most popular bus station is Reims Maison Blanche, located 2.0 km from downtown Reims. Reims Chaussée Bocquaine is also a commonly used station, and is 0.8 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Reims
Where to stay in Reims
From 5-star hotels such as the Domaine Les Crayeres to great affordable options like the Hôtel Porte Mars Reims Gare Centre, Reims offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $99 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $226 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include B&B HOTEL Reims Centre Gare and Premiere Classe Reims Sud - Bezannes.
Where to stay in popular areas of Reims
Most booked hotels in Reims
Renting a car in Reims
Renting a car in Reims costs $54 per day, on average, or $108 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
Expect to pay $7.65 per gallon in Reims (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 Reims is Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Class Intermediate Car or similar) are, on average, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.