Reims travel guide
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You're Going to Love Reims
With a population of 196,565, Reims is a must-see destination in Grand Est, France. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Reims to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Reims
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Reims in July, when the average temperature is 18 °C, and the highest can go up to 24 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -1 °C, with an average temperature of 1 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 60 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Reims, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.
How to Get to Reims
Plane
Although Reims doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Albert – Picardie (BYF), which is located 78 miles from Reims. The shortest flight to Reims from India departs from New Delhi and takes around 9h 10m.
Train
SNCF is the only carrier operating train routes to Reims. The train journey from Reims to Lille takes 0h 56m and costs around ₹ 500 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rouen, expect to pay about ₹ 834 for a 1h 35m trip. Located 0.6 miles from the city centre, Reims is the busiest station in Reims. Another popular train station is Reims Franchet d'Esperey, located 1.0 mile from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Reims is to pick up a car hire from Paris, which is about 81 miles from Reims. You’ll find branches of Alamo and keddy by Europcar, among others, in Paris.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Reims, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and OzeRoute. From Lille, the bus ride to Reims takes 140 miles and will cost you around ₹ 1,501. From Metz, the ticket costs about ₹ 1,668 for a journey of 255 miles. The most popular bus station is Reims Maison Blanche, located 1.2 miles from the city centre of Reims. Reims Chaussée Bocquaine is also a commonly used station, and is 0.5 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Reims
Where to stay in Reims
From 5-star hotels such as the Domaine Les Crayeres to great affordable options like the Hôtel Porte Mars Reims Gare Centre, Reims offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around ₹ 8,325 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 18,905 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include B&B HOTEL Reims Centre Gare and Residence Laudine.
Where to stay in popular areas of Reims
Most booked hotels in Reims
Hiring a car in Reims
Expect to pay ₹ 170 per litre in Reims (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 Reims is Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Ford Ka or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.