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 New York and takes around 10h 10m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Avignon, followed by SNCF. The train journey from Avignon to Lyon takes 1h 30m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chessy, expect to pay about $19 for a 3h 12m 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 Priceless and Rent-A-Wreck, among others, in Nice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Avignon, including BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus and ALSA. From Toulon, the bus ride to Avignon takes 89 km and will cost you around $11. From Montpellier, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 201 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 New York and takes around 10h 10m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Avignon, followed by SNCF. The train journey from Avignon to Lyon takes 1h 30m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chessy, expect to pay about $19 for a 3h 12m 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 Priceless and Rent-A-Wreck, among others, in Nice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Avignon, including BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus and ALSA. From Toulon, the bus ride to Avignon takes 89 km and will cost you around $11. From Montpellier, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 201 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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Airlines serving Avignon

KLM
Good (1,467 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,832 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,776 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,262 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,249 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,889 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,134 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,403 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,542 reviews)
Qatar Airways
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Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,539 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,703 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,784 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,370 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,424 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,194 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,163 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,468 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 $90 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $162 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 $429 per night. Montfavet is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Avignon are about 26% 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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Auberge de Cassagne & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, 594 reviews)
$238+
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Mercure Avignon Gare Tgv
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2178 reviews)
$121+
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Kyriad Avignon Palais des Papes
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 4364 reviews)
$76+
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Hotel Le Bristol
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 5184 reviews)
$85+
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Best Western Plus Le Lavarin
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2612 reviews)
$94+
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Ibis Budget Avignon Centre
2 stars
Good (7.9, 5265 reviews)
$53+
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Renting a car in Avignon

Renting a car in Avignon costs $56 per day, on average, or $167 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, 6% more expensive than at Marseille.

Expect to pay $7.42 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 $89.03 and $118.71. 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 Economy rental cars (Renault Zoe or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Avignon costs $56 per day, on average, or $167 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, 6% more expensive than at Marseille.

Expect to pay $7.42 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 $89.03 and $118.71. 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 Economy rental cars (Renault Zoe or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Avignon

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$33/day

Compact

Compact SUV

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$38/day

Compact SUV
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