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 October
Estimated hotel price
£277
1 night at 3-star hotel
Megève in October
Estimated hotel price
£277
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, Jet2 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 28m 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 Budget, among others, in Nice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Megève, including BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus and ALSA. From Grenoble, the bus ride to Megève takes 137 km and will cost you around £9. From Grenoble, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 169 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, Jet2 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 28m 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 Budget, among others, in Nice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Megève, including BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus and ALSA. From Grenoble, the bus ride to Megève takes 137 km and will cost you around £9. From Grenoble, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 169 km.

Airports near Megève

Airlines serving Megève

KLM
Good (1,411 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,576 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,006 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,529 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,047 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,014 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,020 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,414 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,492 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,457 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (873 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,305 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,580 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,060 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,134 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,404 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (894 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 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 £147 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £692 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Megève

Most booked hotels in Megève

Aux Ducs de Savoie
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£160+
Au Coin du Feu
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£117+
Hôtel L'Arboisie
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£193+
Coeur De Megeve
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£226+
Les Loges Blanches
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£188+
Les Roches Fleuries
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£128+

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 £17.76 and £23.68.

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 £17.76 and £23.68.