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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Avignon to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Avignon

Avignon in February
Estimated hotel price
₹ 8396
1 night at 3-star hotel
Avignon in February
Estimated hotel price
₹ 8396
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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Temperatures
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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 India departs from New Delhi and takes around 27h 45m.

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 OK Mobility, 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 India departs from New Delhi and takes around 27h 45m.

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 OK Mobility, among others, in Nice.

Airlines serving Avignon

Lufthansa
Good (8,278 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,589 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,261 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,454 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,104 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,245 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,655 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (980 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,724 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,679 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,018 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,366 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,543 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (436 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,776 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,419 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,445 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,516 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,379 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 ₹ 8,676 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 18,798 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include N°15 Les Confidences - Chambres d'Hôtes and Auberge de jeunesse HI Avignon. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Avignon, with prices from ₹ 3,320 to ₹ 40,691 per night. Montfavet is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Avignon are about 14% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Avignon

Most booked hotels in Avignon

Hotel De L'Atelier
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 11,667+
Le Prieure
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 33,861+
Hôtel Le Bristol
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 10,244+
Hôtel la Magnaneraie
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 9,295+
Brit Hotel Avignon Sud
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,260+
Cit'Hotel L'Oasis d'Avignon
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 7,468+

Hiring a car in Avignon

Hiring a car in Avignon costs ₹ 5,035 per day, on average.

Expect to pay ₹ 229 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 ₹ 2,743 and ₹ 3,657.

Hiring a car in Avignon costs ₹ 5,035 per day, on average.

Expect to pay ₹ 229 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 ₹ 2,743 and ₹ 3,657.

Car hire agencies in Avignon

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Budget

Budget

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