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
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Avignon in July, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 1 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 80 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Avignon, with an average rainfall of 20 mm.
How to Get to Avignon
Plane
When flying to Avignon, you’ll arrive at Avignon-Caum (AVN), which is located 9 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Avignon from the United Kingdom departs from Bristol and takes around 2h.
Train
SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Avignon, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Avignon to Montpellier takes 1h 28m and costs around £15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lyon, expect to pay about £17 for a 1h 33m trip. Located 0.8 km from the city centre, Avignon Centre is the busiest station in Avignon. Another popular train station is Avignon TGV, located 3 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Avignon is to pick up a car hire from Nice, which is about 198 km from Avignon. You’ll find branches of Goldcar Rental SP and Alamo, among others, in Nice.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Avignon, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Union Ivkoni. From Montpellier, the bus ride to Avignon takes 201 km and will cost you around £5. From Nice, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 217 km. The most popular bus station is Avignon Le Pontet, located 4 km from the city centre of Avignon. Avignon Vedène is also a commonly used station, and is 7 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Avignon
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 £89 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £140 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Ibis Budget Avignon Centre and Premiere Classe Avignon Sud - Parc des Expositions. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Avignon, with prices from £29 to £520 per night. Montfavet is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Avignon are about 35% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Avignon
Most booked hotels in Avignon
Hiring a car in Avignon
Hiring a car in Avignon costs £54 per day, on average, or £107 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, 20% more expensive than at Marseille.
Expect to pay £1.62 per litre in Avignon (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. The most frequently booked car type in Avignon is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Peugeot 108 or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.