Annecy travel guide

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You're Going to Love Annecy

With a population of 49,232, Annecy is a must-see destination in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 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 Annecy has to offer.

When to visit Annecy

Annecy in November
Estimated hotel price
$91
1 night at 3-star hotel
Annecy in November
Estimated hotel price
$91
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Annecy

Plane

When flying to Annecy, you’ll arrive at Annecy – Haute-Savoie – Mont Blanc (NCY), which is located 4 km from the city center.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Annecy, followed by Trenitalia. Located 0.3 km from the city center, Annecy is the busiest station in Annecy. Another popular train station is Annecy Pringy, located 4 km from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Annecy is to pick up a car rental from Nice, which is about 259 km from Annecy. You’ll find branches of Rhodium and Avis, among others, in Nice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Annecy, including BlaBlaBus, FlixBus and Gipsyy. From Lyon, the bus ride to Annecy takes 129 km and will cost you around $42. From Saint-Étienne, the ticket costs about $35 for a journey of 298 km. The most popular bus station is Annecy Galbert, located 0.9 km from downtown Annecy. Annecy Buisson is also a commonly used station, and is 2.2 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Annecy, you’ll arrive at Annecy – Haute-Savoie – Mont Blanc (NCY), which is located 4 km from the city center.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Annecy, followed by Trenitalia. Located 0.3 km from the city center, Annecy is the busiest station in Annecy. Another popular train station is Annecy Pringy, located 4 km from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Annecy is to pick up a car rental from Nice, which is about 259 km from Annecy. You’ll find branches of Rhodium and Avis, among others, in Nice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Annecy, including BlaBlaBus, FlixBus and Gipsyy. From Lyon, the bus ride to Annecy takes 129 km and will cost you around $42. From Saint-Étienne, the ticket costs about $35 for a journey of 298 km. The most popular bus station is Annecy Galbert, located 0.9 km from downtown Annecy. Annecy Buisson is also a commonly used station, and is 2.2 km from the city center.

Airports near Annecy

Airlines serving Annecy

Lufthansa
Good (4,507 reviews)
KLM
Good (830 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,299 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,585 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,260 reviews)
Air France
Good (964 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,532 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (481 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,098 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,868 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,477 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,520 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (216 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (811 reviews)
Finnair
Good (883 reviews)
LOT
Good (679 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,113 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (891 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (819 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (383 reviews)
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Where to stay in Annecy

Average rates range from around $122 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $268 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hôtel du Château Annecy and Hotel du Nord. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Annecy, with prices from $22 to $1,445 per night. Annecy-le-Vieux is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Annecy are about 23% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Annecy

Most booked hotels in Annecy

Abbaye de Talloires
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 426 reviews)
$182+
Aparthotel Adagio Annecy Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 3130 reviews)
$105+
Le Palace De Menthon
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1451 reviews)
$185+
ibis Annecy Centre Vieille Ville
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3328 reviews)
$99+
Best Western Hotel International
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 5576 reviews)
$122+
Ace Hotel Annecy
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 5083 reviews)
$87+

Renting a car in Annecy

Renting a car in Annecy costs $72 per day, on average, or $217 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $7.57 per gallon in Annecy (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $90.85 and $121.13. The most frequently booked car type in Annecy is Compact (Peugeot 308 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Audi A1 Sportback or similar) are, on average, 76% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Annecy costs $72 per day, on average, or $217 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $7.57 per gallon in Annecy (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $90.85 and $121.13. The most frequently booked car type in Annecy is Compact (Peugeot 308 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Audi A1 Sportback or similar) are, on average, 76% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.