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

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 one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Megève has to offer.

Article

When to visit Megève

Megève in July
Estimated hotel price
€248
1 night at 3-star hotel
Megève in July
Estimated hotel price
€248
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, 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

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Megève, followed by SNCF. The train journey from Megève to Marseille takes 1h 28m and costs around €16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chessy, expect to pay about €9 for a 1h 55m 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 Ok Mobility, among others, in Nice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Megève, including Itabus, BlaBlaCar Bus and FlixBus. From Clermont-Ferrand, the bus ride to Megève takes 201 km and will cost you around €7. From Geneva, the ticket costs about €10 for a journey of 241 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, 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

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Megève, followed by SNCF. The train journey from Megève to Marseille takes 1h 28m and costs around €16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chessy, expect to pay about €9 for a 1h 55m 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 Ok Mobility, among others, in Nice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Megève, including Itabus, BlaBlaCar Bus and FlixBus. From Clermont-Ferrand, the bus ride to Megève takes 201 km and will cost you around €7. From Geneva, the ticket costs about €10 for a journey of 241 km.

Airports near Megève

LYSLyon-Saint Exupéry
GNBGrenoble
DLEDole Tavaux

Airlines serving Megève

KLM
Good (1,492 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,900 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,864 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,302 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,392 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,173 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,564 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,554 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,748 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,907 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,184 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,381 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (399 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,193 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,428 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,262 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,491 reviews)
Show more

Where to stay in Megève

Average rates range from around €182 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €451 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Megève

Most booked hotels in Megève

See all
Lodge Park
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
€1,612+
View
Les Fermes De Marie
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
€482+
View
Hôtel L'Alpaga
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
€278+
View
Au Coin du Feu
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
€139+
View
Les Loges Blanches
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
€122+
View
Coeur de Megève
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
€109+
View

Hiring a car in Megève

Expect to pay €1.96 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 €23.43 and €31.23.

Expect to pay €1.96 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 €23.43 and €31.23.

Find car hire in Megève