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Where to stay
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Avignon travel guide

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You're Going to Love Avignon

With a population of 89.769, Avignon is a must-see destination in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Avignon to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Avignon

Avignon in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 295
1 night at 3-star hotel
Avignon in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 295
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Avignon in July, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 1 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 80 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Avignon, with an average rainfall of 20 mm.

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How to Get to Avignon

Plane

When flying to Avignon, you’ll arrive at Avignon-Caum (AVN), which is located 9 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Avignon from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 13h 30m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Avignon, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Avignon to Montpellier takes 1h 30m and costs around AED 73 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lyon, expect to pay about AED 107 for a 1h 35m trip. Located 0.8 km from the city centre, Avignon Centre is the busiest station in Avignon. Another popular train station is Avignon TGV, located 3 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Avignon is to pick up a car hire from Nice, which is about 198 km from Avignon. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Nice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Avignon, including BlaBlaBus, FlixBus and Union Ivkoni. From Toulon, the bus ride to Avignon takes 97 km and will cost you around AED 15. From Avignon, the ticket costs about AED 15 for a journey of 153 km. The most popular bus station is Avignon Le Pontet, located 4 km from the city centre of Avignon. Avignon Vedène is also a commonly used station, and is 7 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Avignon, you’ll arrive at Avignon-Caum (AVN), which is located 9 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Avignon from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 13h 30m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Avignon, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Avignon to Montpellier takes 1h 30m and costs around AED 73 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lyon, expect to pay about AED 107 for a 1h 35m trip. Located 0.8 km from the city centre, Avignon Centre is the busiest station in Avignon. Another popular train station is Avignon TGV, located 3 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Avignon is to pick up a car hire from Nice, which is about 198 km from Avignon. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Nice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Avignon, including BlaBlaBus, FlixBus and Union Ivkoni. From Toulon, the bus ride to Avignon takes 97 km and will cost you around AED 15. From Avignon, the ticket costs about AED 15 for a journey of 153 km. The most popular bus station is Avignon Le Pontet, located 4 km from the city centre of Avignon. Avignon Vedène is also a commonly used station, and is 7 km from the city centre.

Airports near Avignon

FNINimes Garons
MPLMontpellier Méditerranée
MRSMarseille

Airlines serving Avignon

Lufthansa
Good (7,030 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,810 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,582 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,919 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,776 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,686 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 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)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,846 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,202 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,290 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,048 reviews)
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Where to stay in Avignon

From 5-star hotels such as the Hotel d'Europe to great affordable options like the Regina Hotel, Avignon offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 439 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 809 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Ibis Budget Avignon Centre and Premiere Classe Avignon Parc Des Expositions. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Avignon, with prices from AED 147 to AED 3,225 per night. Montfavet is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Avignon are about 25% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Avignon

Most booked hotels in Avignon

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Bristol Avignon
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 437+
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Avignon Grand Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
AED 466+
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Premiere Classe Avignon Parc Des Expositions
1 star
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
AED 151+
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Hiring a car in Avignon

Expect to pay AED 6.84 per litre in Avignon (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. Economy (Renault Clio or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Avignon, while also 62% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay AED 6.84 per litre in Avignon (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. Economy (Renault Clio or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Avignon, while also 62% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car hire deals in Avignon

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

AED 126/day

Economy

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

AED 132/day

Economy
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