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 5 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
€312
1 night at 3-star hotel
Megève in July
Estimated hotel price
€312
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, Qatar Airways, American Airlines and other airlines departing from Ireland. The shortest flight to Megève from Ireland departs from Cork and takes around 2h.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Megève, followed by SNCF. The train journey from Megève to Montpellier takes 1h 21m and costs around €10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Marseille, expect to pay about €17 for a 1h 28m 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 Bus, ALSA and BlaBlaCar Bus. From Chambéry, the bus ride to Megève takes 85 miles and will cost you around €17. From Geneva, the ticket costs about €10 for a journey of 150 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, Qatar Airways, American Airlines and other airlines departing from Ireland. The shortest flight to Megève from Ireland departs from Cork and takes around 2h.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Megève, followed by SNCF. The train journey from Megève to Montpellier takes 1h 21m and costs around €10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Marseille, expect to pay about €17 for a 1h 28m 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 Bus, ALSA and BlaBlaCar Bus. From Chambéry, the bus ride to Megève takes 85 miles and will cost you around €17. From Geneva, the ticket costs about €10 for a journey of 150 miles.

Airports near Megève

LYSLyon-Saint Exupéry
GNBGrenoble
DLEDole Tavaux

Airlines serving Megève

KLM
Good (1,448 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,761 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,716 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,147 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,210 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,104 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,236 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,532 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,504 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,677 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,688 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,380 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,159 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (384 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,448 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,134 reviews)
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Where to stay in Megève

Average rates range from around €227 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €768 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Megève

Most booked hotels in Megève

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Lodge Park
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
€921+
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Les Loges Blanches
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
€146+
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Coeur De Megeve
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
€158+
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Hôtel L'Arboisie
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
€308+
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Les Chalets du Mont d'Arbois
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
€642+
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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 €20.52 and €27.36. The most frequently booked car type in Megève is Economy (Renault Clio or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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 €20.52 and €27.36. The most frequently booked car type in Megève is Economy (Renault Clio or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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