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

Megève travel guide

Megève Tourism | Megève Guide

You're Going to Love Megève

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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Megève has to offer.

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When to visit Megève

Megève in March
Estimated hotel price
£263
1 night at 3-star hotel
Megève in March
Estimated hotel price
£263
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Megève

Plane

Although Megève doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Grenoble (GNB), which is located 71 miles from Megève. Lyon-Saint Exupery Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Wizz Air and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Megève from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 1h 35m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Megève, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Megève to Montpellier takes 1h 21m and costs around £9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Marseille, expect to pay about £9 for a 1h 26m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Megève is to pick up a car hire from Nice, which is about 151 miles from Megève. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Turo, among others, in Nice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Megève, including BlaBlaCar Bus, Bus and Itabus. From Valence, the bus ride to Megève takes 85 miles and will cost you around £10. From Grenoble, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 90 miles.

Plane

Although Megève doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Grenoble (GNB), which is located 71 miles from Megève. Lyon-Saint Exupery Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Wizz Air and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Megève from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 1h 35m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Megève, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Megève to Montpellier takes 1h 21m and costs around £9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Marseille, expect to pay about £9 for a 1h 26m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Megève is to pick up a car hire from Nice, which is about 151 miles from Megève. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Turo, among others, in Nice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Megève, including BlaBlaCar Bus, Bus and Itabus. From Valence, the bus ride to Megève takes 85 miles and will cost you around £10. From Grenoble, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 90 miles.

Airports near Megève

Airlines serving Megève

KLM
Good (1,435 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,658 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,616 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,018 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,125 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,059 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,114 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,443 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,515 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,562 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (884 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,339 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,106 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,630 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,153 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,421 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (919 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,901 reviews)
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Where to stay in Megève

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 £199 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £710 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Megève

Most booked hotels in Megève

Zannier Le Chalet
5 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
£752+
Le Chalet d'Antoine - Centre de Megève
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£186+
Hôtel L'Arboisie
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£267+
Les Loges Blanches
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£309+

Hiring a car in Megève

Expect to pay £1.46 per litre in Megève (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.42 and £23.22. Economy (Suzuki Swift or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Megève, while also 21% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.46 per litre in Megève (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.42 and £23.22. Economy (Suzuki Swift or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Megève, while also 21% cheaper than other types, on average.