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
£278
1 night at 3-star hotel
Megève in October
Estimated hotel price
£278
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, Wizz Air, 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 35m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Megève, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Megève to Chessy takes 1h 43m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Toulon, expect to pay about £14 for a 2h 08m 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 Goldcar Rental SP and Budget, among others, in Nice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Megève, including BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus and Bus. From Valence, the bus ride to Megève takes 85 miles and will cost you around £18. From Clermont-Ferrand, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 125 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, Wizz Air, 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 35m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Megève, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Megève to Chessy takes 1h 43m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Toulon, expect to pay about £14 for a 2h 08m 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 Goldcar Rental SP and Budget, among others, in Nice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Megève, including BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus and Bus. From Valence, the bus ride to Megève takes 85 miles and will cost you around £18. From Clermont-Ferrand, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 125 miles.

Airports near Megève

Airlines serving Megève

KLM
Good (1,422 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,594 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,998 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,539 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,059 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,675 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,034 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,046 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,421 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,497 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,476 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (874 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,312 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,589 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,068 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,140 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,409 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (898 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,074 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 £142 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £627 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)
£161+
Au Coin du Feu
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£118+
Hôtel L'Arboisie
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£193+
Coeur De Megeve
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£231+
Les Loges Blanches
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£189+
Les Roches Fleuries
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£126+

Hiring a car in Megève

Expect to pay £1.50 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 £17.99 and £23.99.

Expect to pay £1.50 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 £17.99 and £23.99.