With a population of 89,769, Avignon 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.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Avignon in July, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 1 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 80 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Avignon, with an average rainfall of 20 mm.
When flying to Avignon, you’ll arrive at Avignon-Caum (AVN), which is located 5 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Avignon from India departs from Mumbai and takes around 14h 55m.
SNCF is the only carrier operating train routes to Avignon. The train journey from Avignon to Lyon takes 1h 39m and costs around ₹ 1,501 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chessy, expect to pay about ₹ 1,501 for a 3h 10m trip. Located 0.5 miles from the city centre, Avignon Centre is the busiest station in Avignon. Another popular train station is Avignon TGV, located 2 miles from the centre.
Another option to get to Avignon is to pick up a car hire from Nice, which is about 123 miles from Avignon. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Budget, among others, in Nice.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Avignon, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Union Ivkoni. From Montpellier, the bus ride to Avignon takes 130 miles and will cost you around ₹ 1,417. From Nice, the ticket costs about ₹ 1,584 for a journey of 130 miles. The most popular bus station is Avignon Le Pontet, located 2 miles from the city centre of Avignon. Avignon Vedène is also a commonly used station, and is 5 miles from the city centre.
From 5-star hotels such as the Hotel d'Europe to great affordable options like the Regina Hotel, Avignon offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around ₹ 8,910 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 14,164 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include City Résidence Avignon and Ibis Budget Avignon Centre. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Avignon, with prices from ₹ 2,918 to ₹ 50,975 per night. Montfavet is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Avignon are about 35% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Avignon.
Expect to pay ₹ 167 per litre in Avignon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 2,001 and ₹ 2,668. The most frequently booked car type in Avignon is Intermediate (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 79% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.