Megève travel guide

Megève Tourism | Megève Guide

You're Going to Love Megève

With a population of 5,129, Megève is a must-see destination in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Megève has to offer.

When to visit Megève

Megève in June
Estimated hotel price
€137
1 night at 3-star hotel
Megève in June
Estimated hotel price
€137
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Megève

Plane

Although Megève doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Grenoble (GNB), which is located 114 km from Megève. The shortest flight to Megève from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 2h 15m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Megève, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Megève to Saint-Étienne takes 0h 46m and costs around €14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montpellier, expect to pay about €21 for a 1h 21m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Megève is to pick up a car hire from Nice, which is about 244 km from Megève. You’ll find branches of Goldcar Rental SP and Alamo, among others, in Nice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Megève, including BlaBlaBus, FlixBus and ALSA. From Saint-Étienne, the bus ride to Megève takes 89 km and will cost you around €5. From Geneva, the ticket costs about €15 for a journey of 201 km.

Plane

Although Megève doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Grenoble (GNB), which is located 114 km from Megève. The shortest flight to Megève from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 2h 15m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Megève, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Megève to Saint-Étienne takes 0h 46m and costs around €14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montpellier, expect to pay about €21 for a 1h 21m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Megève is to pick up a car hire from Nice, which is about 244 km from Megève. You’ll find branches of Goldcar Rental SP and Alamo, among others, in Nice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Megève, including BlaBlaBus, FlixBus and ALSA. From Saint-Étienne, the bus ride to Megève takes 89 km and will cost you around €5. From Geneva, the ticket costs about €15 for a journey of 201 km.

Airports near Megève

Airlines serving Megève

Lufthansa
Good (4,614 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,451 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,600 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,282 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,729 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (396 reviews)
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Where to stay in Megève

From 5-star hotels such as the Les Fermes De Marie to great affordable options like the Au Vieux Moulin, Megève offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around €135 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €353 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Megève

Most booked hotels in Megève

Four Seasons Hotel Megeve
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
€506+
Le M de Megève
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
€237+
Coeur de Megève
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
€154+
Les Loges Blanches
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€137+
Résidence Hôtel Rent
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
€82+

Hiring a car in Megève

Expect to pay €1.89 per litre in Megève (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €22.67 and €30.22. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Megève, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay €1.89 per litre in Megève (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €22.67 and €30.22. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Megève, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.