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 5 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Avignon from the United States departs from New York and takes around 11h 25m.

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.

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 New York and takes around 11h 25m.

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.

Airlines serving Avignon

Lufthansa
Good (8,194 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,560 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,169 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,473 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,034 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,504 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,255 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,646 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (947 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,652 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,106 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,951 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,483 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,504 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,453 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,426 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (429 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,584 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,370 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 $106 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $244 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 $38 to $648 per night. Montfavet is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Avignon are about 18% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Avignon

Most booked hotels in Avignon

Auberge de Cassagne & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, 622 reviews)
$236+
Hôtel la Magnaneraie
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 794 reviews)
$119+
Bristol Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 5459 reviews)
$90+
Ibis Budget Avignon Centre
2 stars
Excellent (8, 5638 reviews)
$55+
Zenao Appart'hôtels Villeneuve-lès-Avignon
0 stars
Good (7.8, 1061 reviews)
$54+
ibis Avignon Sud
3 stars
Good (7.7, 2746 reviews)
$81+

Renting a car in Avignon

Renting a car in Avignon costs $58 per day, on average, or $115 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, 16% more expensive than at Marseille.

Expect to pay $8.82 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 $105.84 and $141.12. 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 $58 per day, on average, or $115 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, 16% more expensive than at Marseille.

Expect to pay $8.82 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 $105.84 and $141.12. 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.