Annecy travel guide
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You're Going to Love Annecy
With a population of 49.232, Annecy 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 Annecy has to offer.
When to visit Annecy
How to Get to Annecy
Plane
When flying to Annecy, you’ll arrive at Annecy – Haute-Savoie – Mont Blanc (NCY), which is located 4 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Annecy from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 29h 20m.
Train
SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Annecy, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Annecy to Marseille takes 1h 27m and costs around $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chessy, expect to pay about $28 for a 1h 39m trip. Located 0.3 km from the city centre, Annecy is the busiest station in Annecy. Another popular train station is Annecy Pringy, located 4 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Annecy is to pick up a car hire from Nice, which is about 259 km from Annecy. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Alamo, among others, in Nice.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Annecy, including BlaBlaBus, FlixBus and ALSA. From Grenoble, the bus ride to Annecy takes 145 km and will cost you around $17. From Grenoble, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 169 km. The most popular bus station is Annecy Galbert, located 0.9 km from the city centre of Annecy. Annecy Buisson is also a commonly used station, and is 2.2 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Annecy
Where to stay in Annecy
From 5-star hotels such as the Les Loges Annecy Vieille Ville to great affordable options like the Privilodges Le Royal Annecy, Annecy offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $194 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $424 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hôtel du Château Annecy and Citotel Du Nord. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Annecy, with prices from $34 to $2,208 per night. Annecy-le-Vieux is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Annecy are about 23% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Annecy
Most booked hotels in Annecy
Hiring a car in Annecy
Hiring a car in Annecy costs $178 per day, on average, or $533 if you want to hire it for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 45% more expensive than at Lyon-Saint Exupéry.
Expect to pay $3.12 per litre in Annecy (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $37.41 and $49.88. The most frequently booked car type in Annecy is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is, on average, 34% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.