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 July
Estimated hotel price
£265
1 night at 3-star hotel
Megève in July
Estimated hotel price
£265
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

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Megève, followed by SNCF. The train journey from Megève to Marseille takes 1h 26m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chessy, expect to pay about £14 for a 1h 44m 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 Budget and Ok Mobility, among others, in Nice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Megève, including Bus, BlaBlaCar Bus and ALSA. From Geneva, the bus ride to Megève takes 249 km and will cost you around £7. From Clermont-Ferrand, the ticket costs about £30 for a journey of 298 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

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Megève, followed by SNCF. The train journey from Megève to Marseille takes 1h 26m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chessy, expect to pay about £14 for a 1h 44m 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 Budget and Ok Mobility, among others, in Nice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Megève, including Bus, BlaBlaCar Bus and ALSA. From Geneva, the bus ride to Megève takes 249 km and will cost you around £7. From Clermont-Ferrand, the ticket costs about £30 for a journey of 298 km.

Airports near Megève

Airlines serving Megève

KLM
Good (1,459 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,789 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,752 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,213 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,222 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,117 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,322 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,533 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,522 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (898 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,691 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,732 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,403 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,362 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,170 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,144 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,463 reviews)
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Where to stay in Megève

Average rates range from around £189 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £612 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Megève

Most booked hotels in Megève

Four Seasons Hotel Megeve
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£1,762+
Les Fermes De Marie
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£560+
Chalet Alpen Valley, Mont-Blanc
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£242+
Les Loges Blanches
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£130+
Les Chalets du Mont d'Arbois & Spa, Megève
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£492+
Hôtel Le Caprice Des Neiges Combloux
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£109+

Hiring a car in Megève

Expect to pay £1.48 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 £17.72 and £23.63. Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Megève, while also 57% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.48 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 £17.72 and £23.63. Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Megève, while also 57% cheaper than other types, on average.