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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Megève has to offer.

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When to visit Megève

Megève in July
Estimated hotel price
€323
1 night at 3-star hotel
Megève in July
Estimated hotel price
€323
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 Aer Lingus, Qatar Airways, American Airlines and other airlines departing from Ireland. The shortest flight to Megève from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 2h 10m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Megève, followed by SNCF. The train journey from Megève to Manduel takes 1h 00m and costs around €16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Marseille, expect to pay about €10 for a 1h 26m 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 Hertz, among others, in Nice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Megève, including BlaBlaCar Bus, Bus and Itabus. From Saint-Étienne, the bus ride to Megève takes 97 km and will cost you around €10. From Grenoble, the ticket costs about €15 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 Aer Lingus, Qatar Airways, American Airlines and other airlines departing from Ireland. The shortest flight to Megève from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 2h 10m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Megève, followed by SNCF. The train journey from Megève to Manduel takes 1h 00m and costs around €16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Marseille, expect to pay about €10 for a 1h 26m 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 Hertz, among others, in Nice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Megève, including BlaBlaCar Bus, Bus and Itabus. From Saint-Étienne, the bus ride to Megève takes 97 km and will cost you around €10. From Grenoble, the ticket costs about €15 for a journey of 137 km.

Airports near Megève

LYSLyon-Saint Exupéry
GNBGrenoble
DLEDole Tavaux

Airlines serving Megève

KLM
Good (1,441 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,731 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,689 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,075 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,193 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,091 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,177 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,720 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,479 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,635 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,655 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,373 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,139 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,351 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,431 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,122 reviews)
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Where to stay in Megève

Average rates range from around €249 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €780 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Megève

Most booked hotels in Megève

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Le Chalet d'Antoine - Centre de Megève
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
€223+
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Les Loges Blanches
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
€275+
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Hôtel L'Arboisie
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
€307+
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Les Chalets du Mont d'Arbois
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
€622+
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Hiring a car in Megève

Expect to pay €1.67 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 €19.97 and €26.63. Economy (Renault Clio or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Megève, while also 55% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay €1.67 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 €19.97 and €26.63. Economy (Renault Clio or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Megève, while also 55% cheaper than other types, on average.

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