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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Megève has to offer.
When to visit Megève
How to Get to Megève
Plane
Although Megève doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Grenoble (GNB), which is located 71 miles from Megève. The shortest flight to Megève from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 10h 35m.
Train
SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Megève, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Megève to Marseille takes 1h 28m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chessy, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 43m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Megève is to pick up a car rental from Nice, which is about 151 miles from Megève. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Avis, among others, in Nice.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Megève, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and ALSA. From Clermont-Ferrand, the bus ride to Megève takes 120 miles and will cost you around $20. From Geneva, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 150 miles.
Airlines serving Megève
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 $155 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $371 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Megève
Most booked hotels in Megève
Renting a car in Megève
Renting a car in Megève costs $71 per day, on average, or $286 if you want to rent if for 4 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 34% more expensive than at Lyon-Saint Exupéry.
Expect to pay $7.53 per gallon in Megève (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $90.40 and $120.53. The most frequently booked car type in Megève is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact Wagon or similar) are, on average, 37% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.