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 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Annecy has to offer.
When to visit Annecy
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 Saint-Étienne takes 0h 46m and costs around AED 55 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Marseille, expect to pay about AED 40 for a 1h 27m 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 Alamo and Goldcar Rental SP, among others, in Nice.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Annecy, including BlaBlaBus, FlixBus and ALSA. From Saint-Étienne, the bus ride to Annecy takes 89 km and will cost you around AED 18. From Clermont-Ferrand, the ticket costs about AED 33 for a journey of 209 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.
Airlines serving Annecy
Where to stay in Annecy
From 5-star hotels such as the Les Loges Annecy Vieille Ville to great affordable options like the Privilodges Le Royal Annecy, Annecy offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 464 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 1,065 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hôtel du Château Annecy and Citotel Du Nord. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Annecy, with prices from AED 81 to AED 5,307 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 22% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Annecy
Most booked hotels in Annecy
Hiring a car in Annecy
Expect to pay AED 7.42 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 89.03 and AED 118.70. Mini (Renault Twingo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Annecy, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.