Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Avignon has to offer.

When to visit Avignon

Avignon in December
Estimated hotel price
$84
1 night at 3-star hotel
Avignon in December
Estimated hotel price
$84
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Avignon in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 33.8 °F, with an average temperature of 41 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 3.1″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Avignon, with an average rainfall of 0.8″.

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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 center. The shortest flight to Avignon from the United States departs from New York and takes around 11h.

Car

Another option to get to Avignon is to pick up a car rental from Nice, which is about 123 miles from Avignon. You’ll find branches of Turo and Priceless, among others, in Nice.

Plane

When flying to Avignon, you’ll arrive at Avignon-Caum (AVN), which is located 5 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Avignon from the United States departs from New York and takes around 11h.

Car

Another option to get to Avignon is to pick up a car rental from Nice, which is about 123 miles from Avignon. You’ll find branches of Turo and Priceless, among others, in Nice.

Airports near Avignon

FNINimes Garons
MPLMontpellier Méditerranée
MRSMarseille

Airlines serving Avignon

Lufthansa
Good (8,159 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,544 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,124 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,449 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,015 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,477 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,258 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,627 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (950 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,019 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,746 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,632 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,373 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,484 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,422 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (422 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,421 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,342 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,576 reviews)
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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 $113 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $261 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Ibis Budget Avignon Centre and Premiere Classe Avignon Sud - Parc des Expositions. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Avignon, with prices from $38 to $648 per night. Montfavet is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Avignon are about 5% 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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Mercure Avignon Gare Tgv
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2418 reviews)
$122+
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Bristol Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 5426 reviews)
$116+
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Brit Hotel Avignon Sud
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1137 reviews)
$77+
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Ibis Budget Avignon Centre
2 stars
Excellent (8, 5541 reviews)
$54+
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ibis budget Avignon Nord Le Pontet
2 stars
Good (7.7, 1396 reviews)
$65+
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B&B HOTEL Avignon (2)
2 stars
Good (7.7, 1313 reviews)
$59+
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Renting a car in Avignon

Renting a car in Avignon costs $51 per day, on average, or $154 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Avignon.

Expect to pay $8.33 per gallon in Avignon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $99.93 and $133.25. The most frequently booked car type in Avignon is Compact (Renault Symbioz or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Citroen C3 or similar) are, on average, 77% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Avignon costs $51 per day, on average, or $154 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Avignon.

Expect to pay $8.33 per gallon in Avignon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $99.93 and $133.25. The most frequently booked car type in Avignon is Compact (Renault Symbioz or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Citroen C3 or similar) are, on average, 77% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Avignon

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$37/day

Economy

Compact SUV

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$41/day

Compact SUV
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