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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Megève has to offer.
Although Megève doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Grenoble (GNB), which is located 114 km from Megève. The shortest flight to Megève from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 1h 35m.
SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Megève, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Megève to Montpellier takes 1h 27m 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.
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 Alamo, among others, in Nice.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Megève, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and ALSA. From Saint-Étienne, the bus ride to Megève takes 97 km and will cost you around £8. From Valence, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 129 km.
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 £117 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £302 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay £1.64 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 £19.60 and £26.13. The most frequently booked car type in Megève is Standard (Kia Sorento or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Renault Clio or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.