Avignon travel guide
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You're Going to Love Avignon
With a population of 89,769, Avignon is a must-see destination in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Avignon deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Avignon
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Avignon in July, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 1 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 80 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Avignon, with an average rainfall of 20 mm.
How to Get to Avignon
Plane
When flying to Avignon, you’ll arrive at Avignon-Caum (AVN), which is located 5 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Avignon from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 31h 10m.
Train
SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Avignon, followed by Rhônexpress. The train journey from Avignon to Manduel takes 1h 13m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lyon, expect to pay about $35 for a 1h 39m trip. Located 0.5 miles from the city centre, Avignon Centre is the busiest station in Avignon. Another popular train station is Avignon TGV, located 2 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Avignon is to pick up a car hire from Nice, which is about 123 miles from Avignon. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Alamo, among others, in Nice.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Avignon, including BlaBlaBus, FlixBus and Union Ivkoni. From Toulon, the bus ride to Avignon takes 60 miles and will cost you around $11. From Nimes, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 95 miles. The most popular bus station is Avignon Le Pontet, located 2 miles from the city centre of Avignon. Avignon Vedène is also a commonly used station, and is 5 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Avignon
Where to stay in Avignon
From 5-star hotels such as the Hotel d'Europe to great affordable options like the Regina Hotel, Avignon offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $168 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $268 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include City Résidence Avignon and Ibis Budget Avignon Centre. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Avignon, with prices from $54 to $995 per night. Montfavet is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Avignon are about 33% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Avignon
Most booked hotels in Avignon
Hiring a car in Avignon
Hiring a car in Avignon costs $96 per day, on average, or $192 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 12% more expensive than at Marseille.
Expect to pay $3.10 per litre in Avignon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $37.10 and $49.46. The most frequently booked car type in Avignon is Compact (Fiat 500X or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.
Best car hire deals in Avignon
Intermediate SUV
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$70/day
Compact SUV
4 Adults, 2 Bags
$73/day