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 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.
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.
Train
SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Avignon, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Avignon to Marseille takes 0h 33m and costs around RM 58 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chessy, expect to pay about RM 103 for a 2h 33m trip. Located 0.8 km from the city centre, Avignon Centre is the busiest station in Avignon. Another popular train station is Avignon TGV, located 3 km from the centre.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Avignon, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and ALSA. From Toulouse, the bus ride to Avignon takes 435 km and will cost you around RM 161. From Geneva, the ticket costs about RM 201 for a journey of 652 km. The most popular bus station is Avignon Le Pontet, located 4 km from the city centre of Avignon. Avignon Gare Routière is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 km from the city centre.
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 RM 458 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 1,171 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include City Résidence Avignon and Ibis Budget Avignon Centre. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Avignon, with prices from RM 130 to RM 3,923 per night. Montfavet is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Avignon are about 37% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Avignon
Most booked hotels in Avignon
Hiring a car in Avignon
Expect to pay RM 8.32 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 99.73 and RM 132.97. The most frequently booked car type in Avignon is Compact (Mazda Mazda2 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Renault Clio or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.