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 4 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
€322
1 night at 3-star hotel
Megève in July
Estimated hotel price
€322
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 71 miles from Megève. Lyon-Saint Exupery Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Aer Lingus, American Airlines, JetBlue 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 most popular train carrier serving Megève, followed by Train. The train journey from Megève to Alixan takes 0h 43m and costs around €16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Marseille, expect to pay about €10 for a 1h 27m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Megève is to pick up a car hire from Nice, which is about 151 miles from Megève. You’ll find branches of Goldcar Rental SP and Budget, among others, in Nice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Megève, including BlaBlaCar Bus, Bus and ALSA. From Grenoble, the bus ride to Megève takes 65 miles and will cost you around €27. From Grenoble, the ticket costs about €27 for a journey of 70 miles.

Plane

Although Megève doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Grenoble (GNB), which is located 71 miles from Megève. Lyon-Saint Exupery Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Aer Lingus, American Airlines, JetBlue 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 most popular train carrier serving Megève, followed by Train. The train journey from Megève to Alixan takes 0h 43m and costs around €16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Marseille, expect to pay about €10 for a 1h 27m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Megève is to pick up a car hire from Nice, which is about 151 miles from Megève. You’ll find branches of Goldcar Rental SP and Budget, among others, in Nice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Megève, including BlaBlaCar Bus, Bus and ALSA. From Grenoble, the bus ride to Megève takes 65 miles and will cost you around €27. From Grenoble, the ticket costs about €27 for a journey of 70 miles.

Airports near Megève

LYSLyon-Saint Exupéry
GNBGrenoble
DLEDole Tavaux

Airlines serving Megève

KLM
Good (1,468 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,841 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,781 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,277 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,249 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,413 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,543 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,540 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,708 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,425 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,183 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,202 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,474 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,162 reviews)
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Where to stay in Megève

Average rates range from around €213 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €607 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Megève

Most booked hotels in Megève

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Les Fermes De Marie
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
€543+
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Hotel Mont Blanc Megève
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€411+
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Les Loges Blanches
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
€134+
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Coeur de Megève
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
€134+
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Hôtel Rent
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
€94+
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Hiring a car in Megève

Expect to pay €1.71 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 €20.43 and €27.24. Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Megève, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay €1.71 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 €20.43 and €27.24. Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Megève, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.

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