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 February
Estimated hotel price
$70
1 night at 3-star hotel
Avignon in February
Estimated hotel price
$70
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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 12h 50m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Avignon, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Avignon to Toulon takes 0h 51m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lyon, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 42m trip. Located 0.5 miles from the city center, Avignon Centre is the busiest station in Avignon. Another popular train station is Avignon TGV, located 2 miles from the center.

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.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Avignon using BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus. From Montpellier, the bus ride to Avignon takes 125 miles and will cost you around $14. From Nice, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 155 miles. The most popular bus station is Avignon Le Pontet, located 2 miles from downtown Avignon. Avignon Vedène is also a commonly used station, and is 5 miles from the city center.

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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 12h 50m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Avignon, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Avignon to Toulon takes 0h 51m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lyon, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 42m trip. Located 0.5 miles from the city center, Avignon Centre is the busiest station in Avignon. Another popular train station is Avignon TGV, located 2 miles from the center.

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.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Avignon using BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus. From Montpellier, the bus ride to Avignon takes 125 miles and will cost you around $14. From Nice, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 155 miles. The most popular bus station is Avignon Le Pontet, located 2 miles from downtown Avignon. Avignon Vedène is also a commonly used station, and is 5 miles from the city center.

Airports near Avignon

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MPLMontpellier Méditerranée
MRSMarseille

Airlines serving Avignon

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,686 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,657 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,020 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,152 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,838 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,074 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,137 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,701 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,461 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,519 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,599 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (889 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,360 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,633 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,121 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,345 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,427 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (379 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,109 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 $94 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $178 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 $37 to $548 per night. Montfavet is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Avignon are about 17% 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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Auberge de Cassagne & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, 593 reviews)
$231+
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Mercure Avignon Gare Tgv
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2164 reviews)
$113+
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Hôtel la Magnaneraie
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 741 reviews)
$77+
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Hôtel Le Bristol
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 5129 reviews)
$81+
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Best Western Plus Le Lavarin
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2580 reviews)
$85+
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Novotel Avignon Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8, 1807 reviews)
$124+
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Renting a car in Avignon

Renting a car in Avignon costs $59 per day, on average, or $178 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, 16% more expensive than at Marseille.

Expect to pay $7.27 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 $87.22 and $116.29. The most frequently booked car type in Avignon is Full-size (Renault Espace or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Citroen C3 or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Avignon costs $59 per day, on average, or $178 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, 16% more expensive than at Marseille.

Expect to pay $7.27 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 $87.22 and $116.29. The most frequently booked car type in Avignon is Full-size (Renault Espace or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Citroen C3 or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Avignon

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$26/day

Economy

Compact SUV

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$33/day

Compact SUV
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