Megève travel guide

Megève Tourism | Megève Guide

You're Going to Love Megève

With a population of 5 129, Megève 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 Megève has to offer.

When to visit Megève

Megève in June
Estimated hotel price
AED 538
1 night at 3-star hotel
Megève in June
Estimated hotel price
AED 538
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Megève

Plane

Although Megève doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Grenoble (GNB), which is located 114 km from Megève. The shortest flight to Megève from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 6h 55m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Megève, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Megève to Montpellier takes 1h 27m and costs around AED 40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Marseille, expect to pay about AED 40 for a 1h 28m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Megève is to pick up a car hire from Nice, which is about 244 km from Megève. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Goldcar Rental SP, among others, in Nice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Megève, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and ALSA. From Saint-Étienne, the bus ride to Megève takes 97 km and will cost you around AED 37. From Valence, the ticket costs about AED 62 for a journey of 129 km.

Plane

Although Megève doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Grenoble (GNB), which is located 114 km from Megève. The shortest flight to Megève from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 6h 55m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Megève, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Megève to Montpellier takes 1h 27m and costs around AED 40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Marseille, expect to pay about AED 40 for a 1h 28m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Megève is to pick up a car hire from Nice, which is about 244 km from Megève. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Goldcar Rental SP, among others, in Nice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Megève, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and ALSA. From Saint-Étienne, the bus ride to Megève takes 97 km and will cost you around AED 37. From Valence, the ticket costs about AED 62 for a journey of 129 km.

Airports near Megève

Airlines serving Megève

Lufthansa
Good (4,636 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,467 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,299 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,554 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,935 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,483 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,756 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,166 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (397 reviews)
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Where to stay in Megève

From 5-star hotels such as the Les Fermes De Marie to great affordable options like the Au Vieux Moulin, Megève offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 535 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 1,386 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Megève

Most booked hotels in Megève

Les Fermes De Marie
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 1,036+
Coeur de Megève
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
AED 612+
Hôtel L'Alpaga
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
AED 955+
Les Loges Blanches
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 537+
Résidence Hôtel Rent
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
AED 327+

Hiring a car in Megève

Expect to pay AED 7.50 per litre in Megève (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 89.91 and AED 119.87. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Megève, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay AED 7.50 per litre in Megève (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 89.91 and AED 119.87. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Megève, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.