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 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.

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When to visit Megève

Megève in July
Estimated hotel price
€251
1 night at 3-star hotel
Megève in July
Estimated hotel price
€251
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 15m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Megève, followed by Train. The train journey from Megève to Avignon takes 0h 52m and costs around €20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montpellier, expect to pay about €11 for a 1h 22m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, Itabus and FlixBus. From Geneva, the bus ride to Megève takes 249 km and will cost you around €9. From Clermont-Ferrand, the ticket costs about €46 for a journey of 298 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 15m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Megève, followed by Train. The train journey from Megève to Avignon takes 0h 52m and costs around €20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montpellier, expect to pay about €11 for a 1h 22m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, Itabus and FlixBus. From Geneva, the bus ride to Megève takes 249 km and will cost you around €9. From Clermont-Ferrand, the ticket costs about €46 for a journey of 298 km.

Airports near Megève

LYSLyon-Saint Exupéry
GNBGrenoble
DLEDole Tavaux

Airlines serving Megève

Lufthansa
Good (7,940 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,505 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,906 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,325 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,434 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,191 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,578 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (906 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,635 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,754 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,560 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,955 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,390 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,217 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,433 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,289 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,502 reviews)
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Where to stay in Megève

Average rates range from around €183 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €372 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)
€415+
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Au Coin du Feu
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
€128+
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Les Loges Blanches
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
€121+
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Coeur de Megève
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
€104+
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Hôtel Rent
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
€70+
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Hiring a car in Megève

Expect to pay €2.00 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 €23.98 and €31.98.

Expect to pay €2.00 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 €23.98 and €31.98.

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