Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Megève travel guide

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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. Megève deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Megève

Megève in October
Estimated hotel price
€202
1 night at 3-star hotel
Megève in October
Estimated hotel price
€202
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. Lyon-Saint Exupery Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, JetBlue, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from Ireland. The shortest flight to Megève from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 2h 10m.

Train

SNCF is the only carrier operating train routes to Megève. The train journey from Megève to Montpellier takes 1h 21m and costs around €16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Marseille, expect to pay about €16 for a 1h 25m 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 Budget and Goldcar Rental SP, among others, in Nice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Megève, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and ALSA. From Saint-Étienne, the bus ride to Megève takes 89 km and will cost you around €4. From Chambéry, the ticket costs about €5 for a journey of 137 km.

Plane

Although Megève doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Grenoble (GNB), which is located 114 km from Megève. Lyon-Saint Exupery Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, JetBlue, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from Ireland. The shortest flight to Megève from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 2h 10m.

Train

SNCF is the only carrier operating train routes to Megève. The train journey from Megève to Montpellier takes 1h 21m and costs around €16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Marseille, expect to pay about €16 for a 1h 25m 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 Budget and Goldcar Rental SP, among others, in Nice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Megève, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and ALSA. From Saint-Étienne, the bus ride to Megève takes 89 km and will cost you around €4. From Chambéry, the ticket costs about €5 for a journey of 137 km.

Airports near Megève

LYSLyon-Saint Exupéry
GNBGrenoble
DLEDole Tavaux

Airlines serving Megève

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,363 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,957 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,924 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,336 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,144 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (994 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,365 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,975 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 €152 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €428 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Megève

Most booked hotels in Megève

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Hôtel L'Arboisie
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
€209+
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Coeur De Megeve
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
€99+
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Les Loges Blanches
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
€123+
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Les Chalets du Mont d'Arbois
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
€359+
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Hôtel Rent
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
€68+
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Hiring a car in Megève

Expect to pay €1.65 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 €19.70 and €26.27. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Megève, while also 19% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay €1.65 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 €19.70 and €26.27. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Megève, while also 19% cheaper than other types, on average.

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