Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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

Avignon in September
Estimated hotel price
£60
1 night at 3-star hotel
Avignon in September
Estimated hotel price
£60
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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How to Get to Avignon

Plane

When flying to Avignon, you’ll arrive at Avignon-Caum (AVN), which is located 5 miles 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 Trenitalia. The train journey from Avignon to Lyon takes 1h 35m and costs around £22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montpellier, expect to pay about £9 for a 1h 40m trip. Located 0.5 miles from the city centre, Avignon Centre is the busiest station in Avignon. Another popular train station is Avignon TGV, located 2 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Avignon is to pick up a car hire from Nice, which is about 123 miles from Avignon. You’ll find branches of Goldcar Rental SP and Turo, among others, in Nice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Avignon, including BlaBlaBus, FlixBus and Union Ivkoni. From Toulon, the bus ride to Avignon takes 55 miles and will cost you around £6. From Nimes, the ticket costs about £22 for a journey of 75 miles. The most popular bus station is Avignon Le Pontet, located 2 miles from the city centre of Avignon. Avignon Vedène is also a commonly used station, and is 5 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Avignon, you’ll arrive at Avignon-Caum (AVN), which is located 5 miles 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 Trenitalia. The train journey from Avignon to Lyon takes 1h 35m and costs around £22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montpellier, expect to pay about £9 for a 1h 40m trip. Located 0.5 miles from the city centre, Avignon Centre is the busiest station in Avignon. Another popular train station is Avignon TGV, located 2 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Avignon is to pick up a car hire from Nice, which is about 123 miles from Avignon. You’ll find branches of Goldcar Rental SP and Turo, among others, in Nice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Avignon, including BlaBlaBus, FlixBus and Union Ivkoni. From Toulon, the bus ride to Avignon takes 55 miles and will cost you around £6. From Nimes, the ticket costs about £22 for a journey of 75 miles. The most popular bus station is Avignon Le Pontet, located 2 miles from the city centre of Avignon. Avignon Vedène is also a commonly used station, and is 5 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Avignon

FNINimes Garons
MPLMontpellier Méditerranée
MRSMarseille

Airlines serving Avignon

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,245 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
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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 £91 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £168 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 Parc Des Expositions. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Avignon, with prices from £30 to £655 per night. Montfavet is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Avignon are about 25% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Avignon

Most booked hotels in Avignon

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Bristol Avignon
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£94+
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Terre de Provence Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£61+
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Avignon Grand Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£95+
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Face West Le Pontet
2 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£41+
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B&B HOTEL Avignon 1
2 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
£43+
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Fasthotel Avignon Nord Le Pontet
2 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
£36+
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Hiring a car in Avignon

Hiring a car in Avignon costs £46 per day, on average, or £92 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, 13% more expensive than at Marseille.

Expect to pay £1.39 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 £16.65 and £22.20. The most frequently booked car type in Avignon is Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Renault Clio or similar) is, on average, 19% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Avignon costs £46 per day, on average, or £92 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, 13% more expensive than at Marseille.

Expect to pay £1.39 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 £16.65 and £22.20. The most frequently booked car type in Avignon is Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Renault Clio or similar) is, on average, 19% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Avignon

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£37/day

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