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Where to stay
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Annecy travel guide

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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. Annecy deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Annecy

Annecy in February
Estimated hotel price
RM 412
1 night at 3-star hotel
Annecy in February
Estimated hotel price
RM 412
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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 28h 40m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Annecy, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Annecy to Marseille takes 1h 25m and costs around RM 82 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chessy, expect to pay about RM 82 for a 1h 43m 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.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Annecy, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and ALSA. From Valence, the bus ride to Annecy takes 121 km and will cost you around RM 91. From Clermont-Ferrand, the ticket costs about RM 87 for a journey of 185 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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 28h 40m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Annecy, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Annecy to Marseille takes 1h 25m and costs around RM 82 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chessy, expect to pay about RM 82 for a 1h 43m 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.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Annecy, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and ALSA. From Valence, the bus ride to Annecy takes 121 km and will cost you around RM 91. From Clermont-Ferrand, the ticket costs about RM 87 for a journey of 185 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

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,936 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
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Air France
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Austrian Airlines
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United Airlines
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Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
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Singapore Airlines
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Ryanair
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Where to stay in Annecy

From 5-star hotels such as the Les Loges Annecy Vieille Ville to great affordable options like the Apparthotel Privilodges Le Royal, Annecy offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around RM 653 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 1,439 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Du Château and Citotel Du Nord. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Annecy, with prices from RM 125 to RM 3,496 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 8% 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 (8.6, Excellent reviews)
RM 603+
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Aparthotel Adagio Annecy Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
RM 582+
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ibis Annecy Centre Vieille Ville
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
RM 469+
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Sure Hotel by Best Western Annecy
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
RM 369+
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Hiring a car in Annecy

Expect to pay RM 8.05 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 RM 96.57 and RM 128.76. The most frequently booked car type in Annecy is Compact (Citroen C4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Citroen C3 or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay RM 8.05 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 RM 96.57 and RM 128.76. The most frequently booked car type in Annecy is Compact (Citroen C4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Citroen C3 or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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