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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Annecy has to offer.
When to visit Annecy
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 India departs from Pune and takes around 15h 50m.
Train
SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Annecy, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Annecy to Montpellier takes 1h 27m and costs around ₹ 1,586 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Marseille, expect to pay about ₹ 918 for a 1h 28m 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 hire from Nice, which is about 259 km from Annecy. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Avis, among others, in Nice.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Annecy, including BlaBlaBus, FlixBus and ALSA. From Clermont-Ferrand, the bus ride to Annecy takes 193 km and will cost you around ₹ 918. From Geneva, the ticket costs about ₹ 1,836 for a journey of 225 km. The most popular bus station is Annecy Galbert, located 0.9 km from the city centre of Annecy. Annecy Buisson is also a commonly used station, and is 2.2 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Annecy
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 ₹ 10,776 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 22,964 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hôtel du Château Annecy and Citotel Du Nord. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Annecy, with prices from ₹ 1,836 to ₹ 68,368 per night. Annecy-le-Vieux is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Annecy are about 16% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Annecy
Most booked hotels in Annecy
Hiring a car in Annecy
Hiring a car in Annecy costs ₹ 12,631 per day, on average, or ₹ 37,893 if you want to hire it for 3 days.
Expect to pay ₹ 170 per litre in Annecy (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 2,044 and ₹ 2,725. The most frequently booked car type in Annecy is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Volkswagen Tiguan or similar) is, on average, 37% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.