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