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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Annecy travel guide

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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.

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When to visit Annecy

Annecy in January
Estimated hotel price
$111
1 night at 3-star hotel
Annecy in January
Estimated hotel price
$111
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 9h 55m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Annecy, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Annecy to Montpellier takes 1h 18m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Marseille, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 25m 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 Turo and Budget, among others, in Nice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Annecy, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and ALSA. From Valence, the bus ride to Annecy takes 75 miles and will cost you around $21. From Clermont-Ferrand, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 115 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.

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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 9h 55m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Annecy, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Annecy to Montpellier takes 1h 18m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Marseille, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 25m 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 Turo and Budget, among others, in Nice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Annecy, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and ALSA. From Valence, the bus ride to Annecy takes 75 miles and will cost you around $21. From Clermont-Ferrand, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 115 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.

Airports near Annecy

LYSLyon-Saint Exupéry
GNBGrenoble
DLEDole Tavaux

Airlines serving Annecy

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British Airways
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Iberia
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Air Canada
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LOT
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Where to stay in Annecy

From 5-star hotels such as the Les Loges Annecy Vieille Ville to great affordable options like the greet hotel Annecy Cran Gevrier, Annecy offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $151 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $333 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Du Château and Citotel Du Nord. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Annecy, with prices from $29 to $808 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 8% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Annecy

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Abbaye de Talloires
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 760 reviews)
$214+
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Best Western Plus Hotel Carlton
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 3178 reviews)
$139+
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Le Palace De Menthon
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2043 reviews)
$220+
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Aparthotel Adagio Annecy Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 3320 reviews)
$134+
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ibis Annecy Centre Vieille Ville
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 4228 reviews)
$108+
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Hôtel Beauregard, The Originals Relais
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1119 reviews)
$155+
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Renting a car in Annecy

Renting a car in Annecy costs $49 per day, on average, or $99 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, 2% more expensive than at Lyon-Saint Exupéry.

Expect to pay $7.04 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 $84.49 and $112.65.

Renting a car in Annecy costs $49 per day, on average, or $99 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, 2% more expensive than at Lyon-Saint Exupéry.

Expect to pay $7.04 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 $84.49 and $112.65.

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