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.

When to visit Avignon

Avignon in February
Estimated hotel price
RM 364
1 night at 3-star hotel
Avignon in February
Estimated hotel price
RM 364
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 28h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Avignon is to pick up a car hire from Nice, which is about 198 km from Avignon. You’ll find branches of Budget and Avis, among others, in Nice.

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 28h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Avignon is to pick up a car hire from Nice, which is about 198 km from Avignon. You’ll find branches of Budget and Avis, among others, in Nice.

Airports near Avignon

FNINimes Garons
MPLMontpellier Méditerranée
MRSMarseille

Airlines serving Avignon

Lufthansa
Good (8,122 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,534 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,101 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,437 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,990 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,450 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,621 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (939 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,944 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,743 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,605 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,869 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,314 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,419 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (420 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,476 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,320 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,403 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,432 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 470 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 1,057 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Auberge de jeunesse HI Avignon and Ibis Budget Avignon Centre. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Avignon, with prices from RM 167 to RM 3,945 per night. Montfavet is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Avignon are about 1% 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 Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
RM 506+
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Brit Hotel Avignon Sud
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
RM 318+
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Avignon Grand Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
RM 522+
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B&B HOTEL Avignon (2)
2 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
RM 249+
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Hotelf1 Avignon Centre Courtine Gare Tgv
0 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
RM 175+
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Premiere Classe Avignon - Courtine Gare
1 star
Okay (5.8, Okay reviews)
RM 167+
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Hiring a car in Avignon

Expect to pay RM 8.78 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 105.25 and RM 140.33. The most frequently booked car type in Avignon is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 41% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay RM 8.78 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 105.25 and RM 140.33. The most frequently booked car type in Avignon is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 41% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Avignon

Avis

Avis

Budget

Budget

Hertz

Hertz
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