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 Boston and takes around 9h 55m.

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 Boston and takes around 9h 55m.

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

MPLMontpellier Méditerranée
BZRBeziers Vias
MRSMarseille

Airlines serving Avignon

Lufthansa
Good (8,041 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,527 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,027 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,396 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,406 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,227 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,598 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,777 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (923 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,577 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,811 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,137 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,403 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (411 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,450 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,361 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,273 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,534 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 $114 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $252 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 $40 to $600 per night. Montfavet is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Avignon are about 27% 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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Bristol Avignon
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 5394 reviews)
$128+
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Avignon Grand Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 4043 reviews)
$107+
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Face West Le Pontet
2 stars
Good (7.7, 2322 reviews)
$54+
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B&B HOTEL Avignon (2)
2 stars
Good (7.7, 1286 reviews)
$61+
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ibis budget Avignon Nord Le Pontet
2 stars
Good (7.6, 1371 reviews)
$62+
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Hotelf1 Avignon Centre Courtine Gare Tgv
0 stars
Good (7.3, 2541 reviews)
$41+
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Renting a car in Avignon

Renting a car in Avignon costs $61 per day, on average, or $183 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, 15% more expensive than at Marseille.

Expect to pay $9.05 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 $108.57 and $144.75. Compact (Renault Kangoo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Avignon, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Avignon costs $61 per day, on average, or $183 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, 15% more expensive than at Marseille.

Expect to pay $9.05 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 $108.57 and $144.75. Compact (Renault Kangoo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Avignon, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Avignon

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$33/day

Economy

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$34/day

Economy
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