With a population of 5,129, Megève 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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Megève has to offer.
Although Megève doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Grenoble (GNB), which is located 71 miles from Megève. The shortest flight to Megève from the United States departs from New York and takes around 10h.
SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Megève, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Megève to Montpellier takes 1h 27m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Marseille, expect to pay about $12 for a 1h 28m trip.
Another option to get to Megève is to pick up a car rental from Nice, which is about 151 miles from Megève. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Hertz, among others, in Nice.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Megève, including BlaBlaBus, FlixBus and ALSA. From Grenoble, the bus ride to Megève takes 90 miles and will cost you around $11. From Grenoble, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 105 miles.
From 5-star hotels such as the Les Fermes De Marie to great affordable options like the Au Vieux Moulin, Megève offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $147 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $378 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay $7.72 per gallon in Megève (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $92.67 and $123.56. The most frequently booked car type in Megève is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact Wagon or similar) are, on average, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.