Introduction
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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Annecy has to offer.

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When to visit Annecy

Annecy in March
Estimated hotel price
AED 427
1 night at 3-star hotel
Annecy in March
Estimated hotel price
AED 427
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

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Annecy, followed by SNCF. The train journey from Annecy to Manduel takes 1h 00m and costs around AED 70 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Marseille, expect to pay about AED 44 for a 1h 26m 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 Ok Mobility and Hertz, among others, in Nice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Annecy, including BlaBlaCar Bus, Bus and Itabus. From Saint-Étienne, the bus ride to Annecy takes 97 km and will cost you around AED 44. From Grenoble, the ticket costs about AED 62 for a journey of 137 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

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Annecy, followed by SNCF. The train journey from Annecy to Manduel takes 1h 00m and costs around AED 70 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Marseille, expect to pay about AED 44 for a 1h 26m 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 Ok Mobility and Hertz, among others, in Nice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Annecy, including BlaBlaCar Bus, Bus and Itabus. From Saint-Étienne, the bus ride to Annecy takes 97 km and will cost you around AED 44. From Grenoble, the ticket costs about AED 62 for a journey of 137 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

KLM
Good (1,441 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,731 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,689 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,075 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,195 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,091 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,177 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,720 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,479 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,635 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,655 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,373 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,139 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,351 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,431 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (2,122 reviews)
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Where to stay in Annecy

From 5-star hotels such as the Le Clos Des Sens 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 420 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 1,848 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hôtel du Château and Hotel du Nord. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Annecy, with prices from AED 107 to AED 3,302 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 27% 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 (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 430+
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ibis Annecy Centre Vieille Ville
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 305+
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Ace Hotel Annecy
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 290+
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Hôtel Les Muses
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
AED 308+
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Sure Hotel by Best Western Annecy
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
AED 285+
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Hiring a car in Annecy

Expect to pay AED 7.09 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 85.07 and AED 113.42. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Annecy, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay AED 7.09 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 85.07 and AED 113.42. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Annecy, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

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