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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Airports near Avignon

MPLMontpellier Méditerranée
BZRBeziers Vias
MRSMarseille

Airlines serving Avignon

Lufthansa
Good (8,175 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,553 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,150 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,465 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,025 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,487 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,267 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,634 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (951 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,060 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,643 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,923 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,428 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,498 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,425 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,438 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,357 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,584 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 $108 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $254 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 Sud - Parc des Expositions. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Avignon, with prices from $38 to $1,101 per night. Montfavet is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Avignon are about 10% cheaper 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 Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 5443 reviews)
$101+
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Ibis Budget Avignon Centre
2 stars
Excellent (8, 5579 reviews)
$55+
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ibis budget Avignon Nord Le Pontet
2 stars
Good (7.7, 1407 reviews)
$65+
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B&B HOTEL Avignon (2)
2 stars
Good (7.7, 1333 reviews)
$59+
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Hôtel Akena Avignon-Le Pontet (ex Face West Hotel)
2 stars
Good (7.6, 2348 reviews)
$55+
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Hotelf1 Avignon Centre Courtine Gare Tgv
0 stars
Good (7.3, 2595 reviews)
$38+
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Renting a car in Avignon

Renting a car in Avignon costs $50 per day, on average, or $101 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Avignon.

Expect to pay $8.71 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 $104.48 and $139.30. The most frequently booked car type in Avignon is Intermediate (Nissan X-Trail or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Citroen C3 or similar) are, on average, 77% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Avignon costs $50 per day, on average, or $101 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Avignon.

Expect to pay $8.71 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 $104.48 and $139.30. The most frequently booked car type in Avignon is Intermediate (Nissan X-Trail or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Citroen C3 or similar) are, on average, 77% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Avignon

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$34/day

Economy

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$34/day

Economy
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