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. The shortest flight to Avignon from the United States departs from New York and takes around 10h.
Train
SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Avignon, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Avignon to Lyon takes 1h 37m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nice, expect to pay about $27 for a 2h 46m 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 Europcar and Avis, among others, in Nice.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Avignon, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Union Ivkoni. From Montpellier, the bus ride to Avignon takes 125 miles and will cost you around $16. From Nice, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 140 miles. The most popular bus station is Avignon Le Pontet, located 2 miles from downtown Avignon. Avignon Vedène is also a commonly used station, and is 5 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 $114 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $187 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 Sud - Parc des Expositions. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Avignon, with prices from $36 to $660 per night. Montfavet is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Avignon are about 33% 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 $66 per day, on average, or $132 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 17% more expensive than at Marseille.
Expect to pay $7.53 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 $90.40 and $120.53. 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 Intermediate rental cars (Opel Combo Cargo or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.