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. Avignon deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Avignon

Avignon in November
Estimated hotel price
$88
1 night at 3-star hotel
Avignon in November
Estimated hotel price
$88
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 13h 05m.

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.

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 13h 05m.

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.

Airports near Avignon

FNINimes Garons
MPLMontpellier Méditerranée
MRSMarseille

Airlines serving Avignon

Lufthansa
Good (8,299 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,277 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,113 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,461 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,243 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (982 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,711 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,685 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,031 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,459 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,552 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,417 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (438 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,835 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,534 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,453 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,391 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 $92 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $190 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Ibis Budget Avignon Centre and Kyriad Eco - Avignon Sud Parc Des Expositions. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Avignon, with prices from $35 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 22% 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 d'Europe
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, 879 reviews)
$191+
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Novotel Avignon Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1933 reviews)
$123+
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Hôtel Mercure Pont d'Avignon Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1951 reviews)
$124+
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Ibis Budget Avignon Centre
2 stars
Excellent (8, 5896 reviews)
$49+
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ibis budget Avignon Nord Le Pontet
2 stars
Good (7.8, 1470 reviews)
$59+
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Terre de Provence Hôtel & Spa
3 stars
Good (7.3, 3882 reviews)
$60+
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Renting a car in Avignon

Renting a car in Avignon costs $59 per day, on average, or $118 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, 27% more expensive than at Marseille.

Expect to pay $9.12 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 $109.47 and $145.97. The most frequently booked car type in Avignon is Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Citroen C3 or similar) are, on average, 73% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Avignon costs $59 per day, on average, or $118 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, 27% more expensive than at Marseille.

Expect to pay $9.12 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 $109.47 and $145.97. The most frequently booked car type in Avignon is Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Citroen C3 or similar) are, on average, 73% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Avignon

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4 Adults, 2 Bags

$39/day

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$52/day

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