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 9 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Avignon from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 11h 35m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Avignon, followed by SNCF. The train journey from Avignon to Toulon takes 0h 51m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lyon, expect to pay about $30 for a 1h 31m trip. Located 0.8 km from the city center, Avignon Centre is the busiest station in Avignon. Another popular train station is Avignon TGV, located 3 km from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Avignon is to pick up a car rental from Nice, which is about 198 km from Avignon. You’ll find branches of Turo and Priceless, among others, in Nice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Avignon, including BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus and Bus. From Montpellier, the bus ride to Avignon takes 201 km and will cost you around $13. From Nice, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 225 km. The most popular bus station is Avignon Le Pontet, located 4 km from downtown Avignon. Avignon Vedène is also a commonly used station, and is 7 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Avignon, you’ll arrive at Avignon-Caum (AVN), which is located 9 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Avignon from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 11h 35m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Avignon, followed by SNCF. The train journey from Avignon to Toulon takes 0h 51m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lyon, expect to pay about $30 for a 1h 31m trip. Located 0.8 km from the city center, Avignon Centre is the busiest station in Avignon. Another popular train station is Avignon TGV, located 3 km from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Avignon is to pick up a car rental from Nice, which is about 198 km from Avignon. You’ll find branches of Turo and Priceless, among others, in Nice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Avignon, including BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus and Bus. From Montpellier, the bus ride to Avignon takes 201 km and will cost you around $13. From Nice, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 225 km. The most popular bus station is Avignon Le Pontet, located 4 km from downtown Avignon. Avignon Vedène is also a commonly used station, and is 7 km from the city center.

Airports near Avignon

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MPLMontpellier Méditerranée
MRSMarseille

Airlines serving Avignon

Lufthansa
Good (7,959 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,510 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,931 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,467 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,343 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,924 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,203 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,580 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (913 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,680 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,762 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,977 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,225 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,306 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,503 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 $110 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $208 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 Parc Des Expositions. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Avignon, with prices from $37 to $555 per night. Montfavet is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Avignon are about 23% 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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Hotel De L'Atelier
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1451 reviews)
$136+
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Bristol Avignon
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 5375 reviews)
$121+
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Novotel Avignon Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1842 reviews)
$139+
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Avignon Grand Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 3998 reviews)
$115+
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Ibis Budget Avignon Centre
2 stars
Good (7.9, 5388 reviews)
$60+
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Face West Le Pontet
2 stars
Good (7.7, 2321 reviews)
$52+
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Renting a car in Avignon

Renting a car in Avignon costs $57 per day, on average, or $170 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 10% more expensive than at Marseille.

Expect to pay $8.78 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 $105.39 and $140.51. The most frequently booked car type in Avignon is Full-size (Renault Espace or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Peugeot 2008 or similar) are, on average, 32% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Avignon costs $57 per day, on average, or $170 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 10% more expensive than at Marseille.

Expect to pay $8.78 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 $105.39 and $140.51. The most frequently booked car type in Avignon is Full-size (Renault Espace or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Peugeot 2008 or similar) are, on average, 32% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Avignon

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$32/day

Economy

Mini

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$32/day

Mini
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