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

Megève travel guide

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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 July
Estimated hotel price
£272
1 night at 3-star hotel
Megève in July
Estimated hotel price
£272
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 114 km 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 Train. 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 244 km from Megève. You’ll find branches of Goldcar Rental SP and Ok Mobility, among others, in Nice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Megève, including Itabus, ALSA and BlaBlaCar Bus. From Geneva, the bus ride to Megève takes 225 km and will cost you around £8. From Montpellier, the ticket costs about £25 for a journey of 346 km.

Plane

Although Megève doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Grenoble (GNB), which is located 114 km 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 Train. 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 244 km from Megève. You’ll find branches of Goldcar Rental SP and Ok Mobility, among others, in Nice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Megève, including Itabus, ALSA and BlaBlaCar Bus. From Geneva, the bus ride to Megève takes 225 km and will cost you around £8. From Montpellier, the ticket costs about £25 for a journey of 346 km.

Airports near Megève

LYSLyon-Saint Exupéry
GNBGrenoble
DLEDole Tavaux

Airlines serving Megève

KLM
Good (1,443 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,756 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,705 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,127 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,208 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,100 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,528 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,490 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (895 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,667 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,674 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,375 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,148 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,440 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,130 reviews)
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Where to stay in Megève

Average rates range from around £194 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £656 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Megève

Most booked hotels in Megève

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Aux Ducs de Savoie
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£186+
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Le Chalet d'Antoine - Centre de Megève
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£184+
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Les Loges Blanches
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£158+
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Coeur De Megeve
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£253+
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Les Chalets du Mont d'Arbois
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£494+
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Hôtel L'Arboisie
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£281+
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Hiring a car in Megève

Expect to pay £1.43 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 £17.14 and £22.85. The most frequently booked car type in Megève is Economy (Renault Clio or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.43 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 £17.14 and £22.85. The most frequently booked car type in Megève is Economy (Renault Clio or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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