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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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.

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When to visit Annecy

Annecy in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 131
1 night at 3-star hotel
Annecy in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 131
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 Montreal and takes around 6h 55m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Annecy, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Annecy to Montpellier takes 1h 18m and costs around C$ 30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Marseille, expect to pay about C$ 26 for a 1h 25m 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 Avis and keddy by Europcar, among others, in Nice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Annecy, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and ALSA. From Valence, the bus ride to Annecy takes 121 km and will cost you around C$ 29. From Clermont-Ferrand, the ticket costs about C$ 28 for a journey of 185 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.

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 Montreal and takes around 6h 55m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Annecy, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Annecy to Montpellier takes 1h 18m and costs around C$ 30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Marseille, expect to pay about C$ 26 for a 1h 25m 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 Avis and keddy by Europcar, among others, in Nice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Annecy, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and ALSA. From Valence, the bus ride to Annecy takes 121 km and will cost you around C$ 29. From Clermont-Ferrand, the ticket costs about C$ 28 for a journey of 185 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.

Airports near Annecy

LYSLyon-Saint Exupéry
GNBGrenoble
DLEDole Tavaux

Airlines serving Annecy

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,700 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,245 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,054 reviews)
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Where to stay in Annecy

From 5-star hotels such as the Les Loges Annecy Vieille Ville to great affordable options like the Apparthotel Privilodges Le Royal, Annecy offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 208 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 460 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Du Château and Citotel Du Nord. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Annecy, with prices from C$ 40 to C$ 1,118 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 8% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Annecy

Most booked hotels in Annecy

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Best Western Plus Hotel Carlton
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 193+
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Aparthotel Adagio Annecy Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 186+
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ibis Annecy Centre Vieille Ville
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 150+
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Sure Hotel by Best Western Annecy
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 118+
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Hotel Restaurant - Acacias Bellevue
2 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
C$ 100+
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Les Terrasses Du Lac- Villa Le Lac Cotta
1 star
Good (7, Good reviews)
C$ 288+
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Renting a car in Annecy

Renting a car in Annecy costs C$ 62 per day, on average, or C$ 125 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, 14% more expensive than at Lyon-Saint Exupéry.

Expect to pay C$ 2.58 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$ 30.90 and C$ 41.20. The most frequently booked car type in Annecy is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Annecy costs C$ 62 per day, on average, or C$ 125 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, 14% more expensive than at Lyon-Saint Exupéry.

Expect to pay C$ 2.58 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$ 30.90 and C$ 41.20. The most frequently booked car type in Annecy is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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