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

Lens travel guide

Lens Tourism | Lens Guide

You're Going to Love Lens

With a population of 3,497, Lens is a must-see destination in Valais, Switzerland. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Lens deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Lens

Lens in May
Estimated hotel price
£241
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lens in May
Estimated hotel price
£241
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Lens

Plane

Although Lens doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Geneva Airport (GVA), which is located 64 miles from Lens. Zurich Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from SWISS, British Airways, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Lens from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 1h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Lens is to pick up a car hire from Geneva, which is about 62 miles from Lens. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Geneva Rental Cars, among others, in Geneva.

Plane

Although Lens doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Geneva Airport (GVA), which is located 64 miles from Lens. Zurich Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from SWISS, British Airways, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Lens from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 1h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Lens is to pick up a car hire from Geneva, which is about 62 miles from Lens. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Geneva Rental Cars, among others, in Geneva.

Airports near Lens

ZRHZurich
GVAGeneva Geneve-Cointrin

Airlines serving Lens

Lufthansa
Good (8,195 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,559 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,165 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,476 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,035 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,508 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,256 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,644 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (948 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,111 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,655 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,951 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,213 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,478 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,505 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,426 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,453 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,368 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Lens

Most booked hotels in Lens

Chetzeron
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£315+
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Hôtel le Mont Paisible
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£123+
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La Prairie
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£122+
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Crans-Montana Youth Hostel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£117+
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Hôtel Résidence de la Forêt
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£128+
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Hiring a car in Lens

Expect to pay £1.80 per litre in Lens (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £21.57 and £28.75.

Expect to pay £1.80 per litre in Lens (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £21.57 and £28.75.