Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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

When to visit Avignon

Avignon in January
Estimated hotel price
RM 348
1 night at 3-star hotel
Avignon in January
Estimated hotel price
RM 348
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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 22h 45m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Avignon, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Avignon to Lyon takes 1h 35m and costs around RM 125 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montpellier, expect to pay about RM 52 for a 1h 40m 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.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Avignon, including BlaBlaBus, FlixBus and Union Ivkoni. From Toulon, the bus ride to Avignon takes 89 km and will cost you around RM 35. From Nimes, the ticket costs about RM 130 for a journey of 121 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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 22h 45m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Avignon, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Avignon to Lyon takes 1h 35m and costs around RM 125 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montpellier, expect to pay about RM 52 for a 1h 40m 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.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Avignon, including BlaBlaBus, FlixBus and Union Ivkoni. From Toulon, the bus ride to Avignon takes 89 km and will cost you around RM 35. From Nimes, the ticket costs about RM 130 for a journey of 121 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

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MPLMontpellier Méditerranée
MRSMarseille

Airlines serving Avignon

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,834 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,929 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,788 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,696 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,695 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,213 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,242 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,273 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,850 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 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 RM 529 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 973 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 RM 173 to RM 3,799 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)
RM 545+
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Avignon Grand Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
RM 550+
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Premiere Classe Avignon Parc Des Expositions
1 star
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
RM 177+
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Hiring a car in Avignon

Expect to pay RM 8.05 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 RM 96.57 and RM 128.76. The most frequently booked car type in Avignon is Economy (Renault Clio or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay RM 8.05 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 RM 96.57 and RM 128.76. The most frequently booked car type in Avignon is Economy (Renault Clio or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Avignon

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Budget

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