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
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″.
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 12h 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.
Airlines serving Avignon
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 $91 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $198 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 $34 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 20% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Avignon
Most booked hotels in Avignon
Renting a car in Avignon
Renting a car in Avignon costs $69 per day, on average, or $137 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, 35% 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. Economy (Renault Clio or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Avignon, while also 13% cheaper than other types, on average.