Avignon travel guide
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You're Going to Love Avignon
With a population of 89 769, Avignon is a must-see destination in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Avignon has to offer.
When to visit Avignon
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.
How to Get to Avignon
Plane
When flying to Avignon, you’ll arrive at Avignon-Caum (AVN), which is located 9 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Avignon from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 2h 35m.
Train
SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Avignon, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Avignon to Montpellier takes 1h 31m and costs around €10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lyon, expect to pay about €10 for a 1h 37m trip. Located 0.8 km from the city centre, Avignon Centre is the busiest station in Avignon. Another popular train station is Avignon TGV, located 3 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Avignon is to pick up a car hire from Nice, which is about 198 km from Avignon. You’ll find branches of Goldcar Rental SP and Alamo, among others, in Nice.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Avignon, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Union Ivkoni. From Montpellier, the bus ride to Avignon takes 201 km and will cost you around €10. From Nice, the ticket costs about €12 for a journey of 217 km. The most popular bus station is Avignon Le Pontet, located 4 km from the city centre of Avignon. Avignon Vedène is also a commonly used station, and is 7 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Avignon
Where to stay in Avignon
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 €101 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €168 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 €33 to €602 per night. Montfavet is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Avignon are about 33% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Avignon
Most booked hotels in Avignon
Hiring a car in Avignon
Expect to pay €1.90 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 €22.73 and €30.31. The most frequently booked car type in Avignon is Intermediate (Renault Grand Scénic 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, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.
Best car hire deals in Avignon
Intermediate SUV
5 Adults, 3 Bags
€144/day
Passenger van
5 Adults, 2 Bags
€210/day