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. Annecy deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Annecy
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 centre. The shortest flight to Annecy from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 1h 40m.
Train
SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Annecy, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Annecy to Marseille takes 1h 27m and costs around £9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montpellier, expect to pay about £18 for a 1h 27m trip. Located 0.3 km from the city centre, Annecy is the busiest station in Annecy. Another popular train station is Annecy Pringy, located 4 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Annecy is to pick up a car hire from Nice, which is about 259 km from Annecy. You’ll find branches of Goldcar Rental SP and Alamo, among others, in Nice.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Annecy, including BlaBlaBus, FlixBus and ALSA. From Clermont-Ferrand, the bus ride to Annecy takes 201 km and will cost you around £12. From Geneva, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 201 km. The most popular bus station is Annecy Galbert, located 0.9 km from the city centre of Annecy. Annecy Buisson is also a commonly used station, and is 2.2 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Annecy
Where to stay in Annecy
Average rates range from around £100 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £225 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hôtel du Château Annecy and Citotel Du Nord. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Annecy, with prices from £18 to £1,156 per night. Annecy-le-Vieux is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Annecy are about 22% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Annecy
Most booked hotels in Annecy
Hiring a car in Annecy
Hiring a car in Annecy costs £44 per day, on average, or £88 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Lyon-Saint Exupéry.
Expect to pay £1.62 per litre in Annecy (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.40 and £25.87. Mini (Chevrolet Matiz or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Annecy, while also 68% cheaper than other types, on average.