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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Avignon has to offer.
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 Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 7h 10m.
Train
SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Avignon, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Avignon to Montpellier takes 1h 28m and costs around C$ 26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lyon, expect to pay about C$ 29 for a 1h 33m 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 rental from Nice, which is about 123 miles from Avignon. You’ll find branches of Goldcar Rental SP and Europcar, among others, in Nice.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Avignon, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Union Ivkoni. From Toulon, the bus ride to Avignon takes 60 miles and will cost you around C$ 11. From Montpellier, the ticket costs about C$ 21 for a journey of 125 miles. The most popular bus station is Avignon Le Pontet, located 2 miles from downtown 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 C$ 149 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 240 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 vacation rental options in Avignon, with prices from C$ 49 to C$ 888 per night. Montfavet is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Avignon are about 35% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Avignon
Most booked hotels in Avignon
Renting a car in Avignon
Renting a car in Avignon costs C$ 70 per day, on average, or C$ 209 if you want to rent it for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Marseille.
Expect to pay C$ 2.77 per litre in Avignon (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. Economy (Citroen DS3 Crossback or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Avignon, while also 62% cheaper than other types, on average.
Best car rental deals in Avignon
Economy
2 adults, 2 Bags
C$ 39/day
Intermediate SUV
5 adults, 3 Bags
C$ 40/day