Aix-en-Provence travel guide
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You're Going to Love Aix-en-Provence
With a population of 146,821, Aix-en-Provence is a must-see destination in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 10 days in order to fully appreciate everything Aix-en-Provence has to offer.
When to visit Aix-en-Provence
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Aix-en-Provence in July, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 6 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 90 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Aix-en-Provence, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.
How to Get to Aix-en-Provence
Plane
When flying to Aix-en-Provence, you’ll arrive at Marseille Provence Airport (MRS), which is located 22 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Aix-en-Provence from India departs from New Delhi and takes around 13h 45m.
Train
SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Aix-en-Provence, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Aix-en-Provence to Montpellier takes 1h 28m and costs around ₹ 2,001 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lyon, expect to pay about ₹ 917 for a 1h 37m trip. Located 13 km from the city centre, Aix-en-Provence TGV is the busiest station in Aix-en-Provence. Another popular train station is Aix-en-Provence, located 0.7 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Aix-en-Provence is to pick up a car hire from Nice, which is about 147 km from Aix-en-Provence. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Avis, among others, in Nice.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Aix-en-Provence, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Union Ivkoni. From Montpellier, the bus ride to Aix-en-Provence takes 201 km and will cost you around ₹ 917. From Nice, the ticket costs about ₹ 1,417 for a journey of 209 km. The most popular bus station is Aix-en-Provence, located 7 km from the city centre of Aix-en-Provence. Aix-en-Provence Beauvalle is also a commonly used station, and is 1.8 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Aix-en-Provence
Where to stay in Aix-en-Provence
From 5-star hotels such as the Les Lodges Sainte-Victoire Hotel & Spa to great affordable options like the Le Mas des Ecureuils, Aix-en-Provence offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around ₹ 10,811 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 28,712 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hôtel Paul and Hôtel Vendôme. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Aix-en-Provence, with prices from ₹ 2,752 to ₹ 78,879 per night. Couronne Urbaine is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Aix-en-Provence are about 15% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Aix-en-Provence
Most booked hotels in Aix-en-Provence
Hiring a car in Aix-en-Provence
Expect to pay ₹ 170 per litre in Aix-en-Provence (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 2,041 and ₹ 2,722. The most frequently booked car type in Aix-en-Provence is Mini (Renault Twingo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Opel Mokka or similar) is, on average, 95% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.