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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Annecy to see all of its attractions.
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 2 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Annecy from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 17h 10m.
Train
SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Annecy, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Annecy to Marseille takes 1h 28m and costs around RM 53 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chessy, expect to pay about RM 57 for a 1h 39m trip. Located 0.2 miles from the city centre, Annecy is the busiest station in Annecy. Another popular train station is Annecy Pringy, located 3 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Annecy is to pick up a car hire from Nice, which is about 161 miles from Annecy. You’ll find branches of Budget and keddy by Europcar, among others, in Nice.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Annecy, including BlaBlaBus, FlixBus and ALSA. From Geneva, the bus ride to Annecy takes 125 miles and will cost you around RM 67. From Clermont-Ferrand, the ticket costs about RM 86 for a journey of 135 miles. The most popular bus station is Annecy Galbert, located 0.5 miles from the city centre of Annecy. Annecy Buisson is also a commonly used station, and is 1.4 miles 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 RM 602 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 1,395 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 RM 105 to RM 6,900 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 RM 9.65 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 115.75 and RM 154.33. Economy (Renault Clio or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Annecy, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.