Megève travel guide
Megève Tourism | Megève Guide
You're Going to Love Megève
With a population of 5,129, Megève is a must-see destination in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Megève has to offer.
When to visit Megève
How to Get to Megève
Plane
Although Megève doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Grenoble (GNB), which is located 71 miles from Megève. Lyon-Saint Exupery Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Lufthansa, Porter Airlines, Air Transat and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to Megève from Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 6h 55m.
Train
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 C$ 15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Marseille, expect to pay about C$ 15 for a 1h 28m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Megève is to pick up a car rental from Nice, which is about 151 miles from Megève. You’ll find branches of Goldcar Rental SP and Europcar, among others, in Nice.
Bus
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 C$ 14. From Valence, the ticket costs about C$ 23 for a journey of 129 km.
Airlines serving Megève
Where to stay in Megève
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 C$ 200 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 517 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Megève
Most booked hotels in Megève
Renting a car in Megève
Expect to pay C$ 2.80 per litre in Megève (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 33.55 and C$ 44.74. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Megève, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.