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 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 Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 2h 15m.
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 €10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Marseille, expect to pay about €11 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.
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 Goldcar Rental SP and Ok Mobility, among others, in Nice.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Annecy, including BlaBlaBus, FlixBus and ALSA. From Chambéry, the bus ride to Annecy takes 145 km and will cost you around €13. From Clermont-Ferrand, the ticket costs about €20 for a journey of 201 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.
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 €118 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €273 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 €21 to €1,349 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 22% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Expect to pay €1.89 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 €22.63 and €30.17. 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 (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is, on average, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.