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.
When flying to Annecy, you’ll arrive at Annecy – Haute-Savoie – Mont Blanc (NCY), which is located 2 miles from the city centre
SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Annecy, followed by Trenitalia. Located 0.2 miles from the city centre, Annecy is the busiest station in Annecy. Another popular train station is Annecy Pringy, located 3 miles from the centre.
Another option to get to Annecy is to pick up a car rental from Nice, which is about 161 miles from Annecy. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Goldcar Rental SP, among others, in Nice.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Annecy, including BlaBlaBus, FlixBus and Sindbad. From Lyon, the bus ride to Annecy takes 80 miles and will cost you around C$ 57. From Saint-Étienne, the ticket costs about C$ 47 for a journey of 185 miles. The most popular bus station is Annecy Galbert, located 0.5 miles from downtown Annecy. Annecy Buisson is also a commonly used station, and is 1.4 miles from the city centre.
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$ 166 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 349 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hôtel du Château Annecy and Hotel du Nord. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Annecy, with prices from C$ 30 to C$ 1,960 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 23% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Expect to pay C$ 2.72 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$ 32.56 and C$ 43.42. The most frequently booked car type in Annecy is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Toyota Aygo or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.