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.

When to visit Annecy

Annecy in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 128
1 night at 3-star hotel
Annecy in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 128
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 2 miles from the city centre

Train

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.

Car

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.

Bus

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.

Plane

When flying to Annecy, you’ll arrive at Annecy – Haute-Savoie – Mont Blanc (NCY), which is located 2 miles from the city centre

Train

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.

Car

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.

Bus

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.

Airports near Annecy

Airlines serving Annecy

Lufthansa
Good (4,507 reviews)
KLM
Good (830 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,299 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,585 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,260 reviews)
Air France
Good (964 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,532 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (481 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,098 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,868 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,477 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,520 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (216 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (811 reviews)
Finnair
Good (883 reviews)
LOT
Good (679 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,113 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (891 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (819 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (383 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 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.

Where to stay in popular areas of Annecy

Most booked hotels in Annecy

Aparthotel Adagio Annecy Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 142+
ibis Annecy Centre Vieille Ville
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 134+
Best Western Hotel International
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 166+
Ace Hotel Annecy
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 118+
Sure Hotel by Best Western Annecy
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
C$ 103+
Les Acacias Bellevue
2 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
C$ 98+

Renting a car in Annecy

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.

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.