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 5 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Avignon from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 13h 15m.

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 Priceless and Rent-A-Wreck, 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 Los Angeles and takes around 13h 15m.

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 Priceless and Rent-A-Wreck, among others, in Nice.

Airports near Avignon

FNINimes Garons
MPLMontpellier Méditerranée
MRSMarseille

Airlines serving Avignon

KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,290 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,286 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,468 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,116 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,230 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,700 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,703 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,695 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (982 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,471 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,555 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,028 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,880 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,542 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,412 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,633 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (437 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,435 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 $186 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 $33 to $610 per night. Montfavet is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Avignon are about 21% 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 (8.6, 873 reviews)
$185+
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Hôtel Le Bristol
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 5575 reviews)
$88+
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Novotel Avignon Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1928 reviews)
$122+
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Hôtel Mercure Pont d'Avignon Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1952 reviews)
$110+
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ibis budget Avignon Nord Le Pontet
2 stars
Good (7.8, 1475 reviews)
$59+
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Ibis Budget Avignon Centre
2 stars
Good (7.6, 5908 reviews)
$51+
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Renting a car in Avignon

Renting a car in Avignon costs $48 per day, on average, or $96 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, 12% more expensive than at Marseille.

Expect to pay $8.93 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 $107.20 and $142.94. Economy (Citroen C3 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Avignon, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Avignon costs $48 per day, on average, or $96 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, 12% more expensive than at Marseille.

Expect to pay $8.93 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 $107.20 and $142.94. Economy (Citroen C3 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Avignon, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Avignon

Compact station wagon

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$39/day

Compact station wagon
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