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
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.
How to Get to Avignon
Plane
When flying to Avignon, you’ll arrive at Avignon-Caum (AVN), which is located 5 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Avignon from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 13h 25m.
Train
SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Avignon, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Avignon to Avignon takes 0h 40m and costs around AED 77 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lyon, expect to pay about AED 40 for a 1h 39m trip. Located 0.5 miles from the city centre, Avignon Centre is the busiest station in Avignon. Another popular train station is Avignon TGV, located 2 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Avignon is to pick up a car hire from Nice, which is about 123 miles from Avignon. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Hertz, among others, in Nice.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Avignon, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Union Ivkoni. From Avignon, the bus ride to Avignon takes 75 miles and will cost you around AED 33. From Nimes, the ticket costs about AED 77 for a journey of 95 miles. The most popular bus station is Avignon Le Pontet, located 2 miles from the city centre of Avignon. Avignon Vedène is also a commonly used station, and is 5 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Avignon
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 403 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 640 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include City Résidence Avignon and Ibis Budget Avignon Centre. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Avignon, with prices from AED 130 to AED 2,402 per night. Montfavet is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Avignon are about 33% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Avignon
Most booked hotels in Avignon
Hiring a car in Avignon
Expect to pay AED 7.42 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 89.02 and AED 118.69. The most frequently booked car type in Avignon is Intermediate (Peugeot 3008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.