Dijon travel guide
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You're Going to Love Dijon
With a population of 149,782, Dijon is a must-see destination in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Dijon deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Dijon
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Dijon in July, when the average temperature is 19 °C, and the highest can go up to 25 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -1 °C, with an average temperature of 2 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 70 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Dijon, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.
How to Get to Dijon
Plane
Although Dijon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dole Tavaux (DLE), which is located 43 km from Dijon.
Train
SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Dijon, followed by SBB. The train journey from Dijon to Basel takes 2h 06m and costs around ₹ 4,672 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lille, expect to pay about ₹ 10,345 for a 3h 46m trip. The train station in Dijon is called Dijon, and is located 1.0 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Dijon is to pick up a car hire from Paris, which is about 263 km from Dijon. You’ll find branches of Alamo and keddy by Europcar, among others, in Paris.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dijon, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and ALSA. From Paris, the bus ride to Dijon takes 587 km and will cost you around ₹ 3,588. From Basel, the ticket costs about ₹ 1,085 for a journey of 668 km. The most popular bus station is Dijon Fontaine-lès-Dijon, located 3 km from the city centre of Dijon. Dijon Université is also a commonly used station, and is 2.7 km from the city centre.
Airports near Dijon
Airlines serving Dijon
Where to stay in Dijon
From 5-star hotels such as the Grand Hotel La Cloche Dijon - MGallery to great affordable options like the ibis Styles Dijon Central, Dijon offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around ₹ 7,708 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 19,794 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Montchapet and Hostellerie du Chapeau Rouge.
Where to stay in popular areas of Dijon
Most booked hotels in Dijon
Hiring a car in Dijon
Hiring a car in Dijon costs ₹ 5,092 per day, on average, or ₹ 10,184 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
Expect to pay ₹ 170 per litre in Dijon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 2,042 and ₹ 2,723. The most frequently booked car type in Dijon is Mini (Renault Twingo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Renault Clio or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.