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 November
Estimated hotel price
€300
1 night at 3-star hotel
Megève in November
Estimated hotel price
€300
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

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Megève, followed by Trenitalia. 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 €10 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 Alamo, among others, in Nice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Megève, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Bus. From Grenoble, the bus ride to Megève takes 169 km and will cost you around €9. From Grenoble, the ticket costs about €6 for a journey of 177 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

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Megève, followed by Trenitalia. 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 €10 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 Alamo, among others, in Nice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Megève, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Bus. From Grenoble, the bus ride to Megève takes 169 km and will cost you around €9. From Grenoble, the ticket costs about €6 for a journey of 177 km.

Airports near Megève

LYSLyon-Saint Exupéry
GNBGrenoble
DLEDole Tavaux

Airlines serving Megève

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,624 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,573 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,088 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,093 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,433 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,514 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,604 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,093 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (903 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,086 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 €191 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €759 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Megève

Most booked hotels in Megève

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Zannier Le Chalet
5 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
€874+
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Hôtel L'Alpaga
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
€512+
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Au Coin du Feu
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
€162+
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Hôtel L'Arboisie
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
€203+
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Les Loges Blanches
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€200+
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Hôtel Rent
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
€99+
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Hiring a car in Megève

Expect to pay €1.69 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 €20.20 and €26.93. The most frequently booked car type in Megève is Economy (Suzuki Swift or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Renault Twingo or similar) is, on average, 36% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.69 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 €20.20 and €26.93. The most frequently booked car type in Megève is Economy (Suzuki Swift or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Renault Twingo or similar) is, on average, 36% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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