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
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Avignon in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 33.8 °F, with an average temperature of 41 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 3.1″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Avignon, with an average rainfall of 0.8″.
How to Get to Avignon
Plane
When flying to Avignon, you’ll arrive at Avignon-Caum (AVN), which is located 5 miles from the city center.
Train
SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Avignon, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Avignon to Marseille takes 0h 34m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chessy, expect to pay about $19 for a 2h 33m trip. Located 0.5 miles from the city center, Avignon Centre is the busiest station in Avignon. Another popular train station is Avignon TGV, located 2 miles from the center.
Car
Another option to get to Avignon is to pick up a car rental from Nice, which is about 123 miles from Avignon. You’ll find branches of Avis and Getaround, among others, in Nice.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Avignon, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and ALSA. From Marseille, the bus ride to Avignon takes 75 miles and will cost you around $10. From Lyon, the ticket costs about $38 for a journey of 160 miles. The most popular bus station is Avignon Le Pontet, located 2 miles from downtown Avignon. Avignon Gare Routière is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Avignon
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 $101 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $150 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 vacation rental options in Avignon, with prices from $32 to $878 per night. Montfavet is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Avignon are about 41% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Avignon
Most booked hotels in Avignon
Renting a car in Avignon
Renting a car in Avignon costs $59 per day, on average, or $118 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
Expect to pay $7.04 per gallon in Avignon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.49 and $112.65. The most frequently booked car type in Avignon is Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Iveco Daily or similar) are, on average, 87% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.