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
£218
1 night at 3-star hotel
Megève in July
Estimated hotel price
£218
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, Jet2, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Megève from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 1h 45m.

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 £8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chessy, expect to pay about £14 for a 1h 39m 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 Turo and Lutam, among others, in Nice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Megève, including Itabus, BlaBlaCar Bus and FlixBus. From Chambéry, the bus ride to Megève takes 137 km and will cost you around £7. From Clermont-Ferrand, the ticket costs about £33 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, Jet2, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Megève from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 1h 45m.

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 £8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chessy, expect to pay about £14 for a 1h 39m 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 Turo and Lutam, among others, in Nice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Megève, including Itabus, BlaBlaCar Bus and FlixBus. From Chambéry, the bus ride to Megève takes 137 km and will cost you around £7. From Clermont-Ferrand, the ticket costs about £33 for a journey of 298 km.

Airports near Megève

Airlines serving Megève

KLM
Good (1,480 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,877 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,836 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,359 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,291 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,160 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,558 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (903 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,517 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,550 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,862 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,376 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (397 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,185 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,234 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,484 reviews)
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Where to stay in Megève

Average rates range from around £148 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £577 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Megève

Most booked hotels in Megève

Le M de Megève
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£420+
Les Fermes De Marie
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£440+
Hôtel L'Alpaga
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£287+
Les Chalets de La Griyotire
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£78+
Le Coin Savoyard
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£92+
Les Loges Blanches
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£106+

Hiring a car in Megève

Expect to pay £1.63 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 £19.46 and £25.94.

Expect to pay £1.63 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 £19.46 and £25.94.