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

Annecy travel guide

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You're Going to Love Annecy

With a population of 49.232, Annecy 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 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Annecy has to offer.

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When to visit Annecy

Annecy in February
Estimated hotel price
AED 349
1 night at 3-star hotel
Annecy in February
Estimated hotel price
AED 349
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Annecy

Plane

When flying to Annecy, you’ll arrive at Annecy – Haute-Savoie – Mont Blanc (NCY), which is located 4 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Annecy from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 6h 55m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Annecy, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Annecy to Alixan takes 0h 41m and costs around AED 103 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montpellier, expect to pay about AED 81 for a 1h 18m trip. Located 0.3 km from the city centre, Annecy is the busiest station in Annecy. Another popular train station is Annecy Pringy, located 4 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Annecy is to pick up a car hire from Nice, which is about 259 km from Annecy. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Nice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Annecy, including BlaBlaBus, FlixBus and ALSA. From Valence, the bus ride to Annecy takes 137 km and will cost you around AED 22. From Clermont-Ferrand, the ticket costs about AED 88 for a journey of 185 km. The most popular bus station is Annecy Galbert, located 0.9 km from the city centre of Annecy. Annecy Buisson is also a commonly used station, and is 2.2 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Annecy, you’ll arrive at Annecy – Haute-Savoie – Mont Blanc (NCY), which is located 4 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Annecy from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 6h 55m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Annecy, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Annecy to Alixan takes 0h 41m and costs around AED 103 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montpellier, expect to pay about AED 81 for a 1h 18m trip. Located 0.3 km from the city centre, Annecy is the busiest station in Annecy. Another popular train station is Annecy Pringy, located 4 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Annecy is to pick up a car hire from Nice, which is about 259 km from Annecy. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Nice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Annecy, including BlaBlaBus, FlixBus and ALSA. From Valence, the bus ride to Annecy takes 137 km and will cost you around AED 22. From Clermont-Ferrand, the ticket costs about AED 88 for a journey of 185 km. The most popular bus station is Annecy Galbert, located 0.9 km from the city centre of Annecy. Annecy Buisson is also a commonly used station, and is 2.2 km from the city centre.

Airports near Annecy

LYSLyon-Saint Exupéry
GNBGrenoble
DLEDole Tavaux

Airlines serving Annecy

Lufthansa
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KLM
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British Airways
Good (6,809 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,919 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,776 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,686 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,443 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,206 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,560 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,197 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,345 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,066 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,846 reviews)
Etihad Airways
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Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,290 reviews)
Ryanair
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Where to stay in Annecy

From 5-star hotels such as the Les Loges Annecy Vieille Ville to great affordable options like the Apparthotel Privilodges Le Royal, Annecy offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 541 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 1,161 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Du Château and Hôtel du Nord. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Annecy, with prices from AED 107 to AED 2,968 per night. Annecy-le-Vieux is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Annecy are about 9% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Annecy

Most booked hotels in Annecy

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Best Western Plus Hotel Carlton
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 507+
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Aparthotel Adagio Annecy Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
AED 495+
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ibis Annecy Centre Vieille Ville
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 433+
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Sure Hotel by Best Western Annecy
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
AED 303+
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Hiring a car in Annecy

Expect to pay AED 6.84 per litre in Annecy (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 81.98 and AED 109.30. Intermediate (Peugeot 3008 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Annecy, while also 40% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay AED 6.84 per litre in Annecy (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 81.98 and AED 109.30. Intermediate (Peugeot 3008 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Annecy, while also 40% cheaper than other types, on average.

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