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. Annecy deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 15h 10m.
Train
SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Annecy, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Annecy to Saint-Étienne takes 0h 46m and costs around C$ 21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Marseille, expect to pay about C$ 15 for a 1h 27m 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 rental from Nice, which is about 259 km from Annecy. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Goldcar Rental SP, among others, in Nice.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Annecy, including BlaBlaBus, FlixBus and ALSA. From Saint-Étienne, the bus ride to Annecy takes 89 km and will cost you around C$ 7. From Clermont-Ferrand, the ticket costs about C$ 12 for a journey of 209 km. The most popular bus station is Annecy Galbert, located 0.9 km from downtown 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 C$ 173 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 375 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 vacation rental options in Annecy, with prices from C$ 30 to C$ 1,975 per night. Annecy-le-Vieux is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Annecy are about 22% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Annecy
Most booked hotels in Annecy
Renting a car in Annecy
Renting a car in Annecy costs C$ 85 per day, on average, or C$ 170 if you want to rent it for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 25% more expensive than at Lyon-Saint Exupéry.
Expect to pay C$ 2.77 per litre in Annecy (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 33.14 and C$ 44.18. The most frequently booked car type in Annecy is Intermediate (Citroen Grand C4 Picasso or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Citroen C3 or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.