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Annecy, Rhone-Alpes, France

How much does it cost to travel to Annecy?

You should plan to spend around $194 (€178) per day on your vacation in Annecy. This is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors.

Past travelers have spent, on average for one day:

  • $63 (€58) on meals
  • $40 (€37) on local transportation
  • $199 (€183) on hotels

A one week trip to Annecy for two people costs, on average, $2,714 (€2,493). This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

All of these average travel prices have been collected from other travelers to help you plan your own travel budget.

  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    $194
    178
  • One Week Per person
    $1,357
    1,247
  • 2 Weeks Per person
    $2,714
    2,493
  • One Month Per person
    $5,816
    5,343
  • One Week For a couple
    $2,714
    2,493
  • 2 Weeks For a couple
    $5,428
    4,987
  • One Month For a couple
    $11,632
    10,686
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How much does a one week, two week, or one month trip to Annecy cost?

A one week trip to Annecy usually costs around $1,357 (€1,247) for one person and $2,714 (€2,493) for two people. This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

A two week trip to Annecy on average costs around $2,714 (€2,493) for one person and $5,428 (€4,987) for two people. This cost includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

Please note, prices can vary based on your travel style, speed, and other variables. If you're traveling as a family of three or four people, the price per person often goes down because kid's tickets are cheaper and hotel rooms can be shared. If you travel slower over a longer period of time then your daily budget will also go down. Two people traveling together for one month in Annecy will often have a lower daily budget per person than one person traveling alone for one week.

A one month trip to Annecy on average costs around $5,816 (€5,343) for one person and $11,632 (€10,686) for two people. The more places you visit, the higher the daily price will become due to increased transportation costs.




Independent Travel

Traveling Independently to Annecy has many benefits including affordabilty, freedom, flexibility, and the opportunity to control your own experiences.

All of the travel costs below are based on the experiences of other independent travelers.

Is Annecy expensive to visit?

Prices in Annecy are reasonable and comparable to your average travel destination. Hotels, food, and sightseeing are generally within normal price ranges.

Within Europe, which is known to be an expensive region, Annecy is a moderately priced destination compared to other places. The overall cost of travel here is fair for the region and comparable to Leuven or The Hague.

For more details, and to find out if it's within your travel budget, see Is Annecy Expensive?

How much money do I need for a trip to Annecy?

The average Annecy trip cost is broken down by category here for independent travelers. All of these Annecy travel prices are calculated from the budgets of real travelers.


Category Cost
Accommodation 1 (Double Occupancy) 183 ($199)
Local Transportation 1 37 ($40)
Food 2 58 ($63)
Entertainment 1 41 ($44)
Alcohol 2 17 - 51 ($19 - 56)
Accommodation Budget in Annecy
Average Daily Costs

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The average price paid for one person for accommodation in Annecy is $100 (€92). For two people sharing a typical double-occupancy hotel room, the average price paid for a hotel room in Annecy is $199 (€183). This cost is from the reported spending of actual travelers.


  • Accommodation1 Hotel or hostel for one person
    $100
    92
  • Accommodation1 Typical double-occupancy room
    $199
    183

Hotel Prices in Annecy

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Actual Hotel Prices
The average hotel room price in Annecy based on data provided by Kayak for actual hotel rooms is $149. (Prices in U.S. Dollars, before taxes & fees.)

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Transportation Budget in Annecy
Average Daily Costs

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  • The cost of a taxi ride in Annecy is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent $40 (€37) per person, per day, on local transportation in Annecy.


  • Transportation1 Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    $40
    37

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Food Budget in Annecy
Average Daily Costs

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  • While meal prices in Annecy can vary, the average cost of food in Annecy is $63 (€58) per day. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out an average meal in Annecy should cost around $25 (€23) per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in Annecy is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices.


  • Food2 Meals for one day
    $63
    58

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Entertainment Budget in Annecy
Average Daily Costs

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  • Entertainment and activities in Annecy typically cost an average of $44 (€41) per person, per day based on the spending of previous travelers. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.


  • Entertainment1 Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    $44
    41

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Alcohol Budget in Annecy
Average Daily Costs

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  • The average person spends about $37 (€34) on alcoholic beverages in Annecy per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.


  • Alcohol2 Drinks for one day
    $37
    34

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Annecy On a Budget
Annecy Annecy, France
Annecy is an alpine town in southeastern France, where Lake Annecy feeds into the Thiou River. It's known for its Vieille Ville (old town), with cobbled streets, winding canals and pastel-colored houses. Annecy is situated on a stunning aqua clear lake between the Northern alps of France. Only thirty minutes away from Geneva, Switzerland, this French-Swiss town is unlike any other. Another nickname for this city is the Venice of France because the small center of the city is filled with water passages lined with beautiful flower boxes. The city is romantic because the waterways filled with lights that illuminate the bricks and you feel as if you are in a whole other world with no one around you. The purity of the lake and the beauty of its setting compels Anneciens outdoors - in good weather it seems everyone is hanging out in pavement cafes, mountain-gazing along the lakefront, swimming in the lake, or just aimlessly cycling around it.
Sights
The Palais de l'Isle is a 12th century castle on an island in the river Thiou in Annecy's administrative headquarters. It mostly served as a prison and courthouse until the French Revolution. It again was a prison during World War II. The Palais de l'Ile was classified as a Historical Monument in 1900, and today houses a local history museum.

The Chateau d'Annecy (Annecy Castle) was the home of the Counts of Geneva and the Dukes of Genevois-Nemours. The imposing Castle is majestically placed atop one of the last promontories of the Semnoz Mountain overlooking the lake with the old town of Annecy nestled at its foot. Its silhouette can be seen from various parts of the town as a beacon of the medieval past of Annecy. After being abandoned in the 17th century, the castle was then occupied by a garrison until 1947. In 1902, it was listed as a Historical Monument by the French State. Today, the castle houses the museum of regional art and the Alpine Lakes Regional Observatory.

Saint-Pierre is a lovely renaissance building, constructed in the 1500s, and if it seems a bit subtle for a cathedral that's because it wasn't made one until 1825. Saint-Pierre Cathedral is also admired for the way it interacts with the water, and is partly built over the canals.

Make the steep walk up to the Basilique de la Visitation, high to the south of Annecy. The tower of this 19th-century church can be seen for miles around and possesses one of the best local views of the city. Inside are the tombs of two saints, Francis de Sales and Jane Frances de Chantal.

See the Gorges du Fier. Minutes west of the city is a marvelous river canyon cut by the Fier River. Even in the French Alps, which are famous for their natural wonders, the gorge is a must-visit. There's a series of walkway suspended 25 meters above the river letting you marvel at the odd shapes create by many years of erosion. In places the gorge is so narrow that the cliffs almost meet overhead, and you'll be able to touch the rock face on the other side. There's also a free path delivering you to a natural pool where people come to sunbathe and swim in the summer.
Neighborhoods
Old Town
Walking around Annecy old town is a real delight. With its charming canals, its flower-bedecked banks, and its beautiful houses with colorful facades, Annecy carries really well its nickname of Savoyard Venice. How pleasant it is to stroll along its canals or walk around the lovely narrow pedestrian streets packed with terraced cafes, and medieval buildings and bridges dripping with history. A little further exploration will find you in more modern parts of the city, with high street stores and boutiques, a train and bus station and, of course, more cafes and restaurants.

Lake Annecy
The gorgeous old town itself would be enough to convince anyone to visit Annecy, but the real highlight is the lake, just steps from the old town, and a veritable playground for young and old alike. Pedal boats, available to hire by the hour, scatter the lake's blue surface; speedboats cut across the panoramic backdrop of mountains and turquoise water; sun-seekers sprawl in parks and 'plages', sections of grass that serve as public beaches with showers, ice cream vendors and life savers; roller bladers, cyclists, runners and walkers utilize the footpaths and bike lanes that wind around sections of the lake.

Activities
Get on a boat. For the best way to discover the lake and surrounding mountains, visitors can take a trip on tourist boats or hire pedalos and small motor boats. Take the tour around the lake and enjoy the magical beauty, the endless colors, and the runoff from the snow-capped mountains that surround you on every side, providing some of the cleanest waters in the world.

Another wonderful day trip is taking the bus or renting a car to go up to the top of the mountain nearby called Le Semnoz and stopping by the luge d'ete center to go for a ride. If you take a bus ride up there, one free luge pass is included. Along the mountainside there are cows roaming free and the views go for miles. Also on this mountain you can hike at the very top or you can sit down and watch hang gliders take off.

Spend time walking around the shops in Annecy and get a cultural taste for this unique region of France. Stop and take a picture on the iconic bridge that overlooks the Palais de L'Isle. Walk up the cobblestone streets to Chateau d'Annecy.

A different way to discover the area is to choose a Segway stroll, a nice activity to do on Lake Annecy shore. Even if you have never tried before, it's a great place to start as the area around the lake is a pedestrian only area.

For a more active option, do a bike ride around Lake Annecy. There is around 42km of bike path, it's really a great way to discover the surroundings. You will of course need to stop a few times to admire the view.

Discover Annecy from the sky. For those with an adventurous spirit and big thrills enthusiasts, you can book a paragliding session above Lake Annecy. The view is just crazy, no wonder why Annecy is the most famous paragliding site in Europe, and one of the best in the world!

Enjoying other nautical activities is also a good option here. From pedal boat to water-skiing and wakeboarding, everyone will for sure find a nautical activity that suits them on lake Annecy.
Food and Dining
The cuisine is a remarkable French meets Swiss infusion, and is known for the gastronomic selections from the Haute-Savoie region. It is here that French mountain cooking thrives most vigorously. The raw materials are rich and varied-cheese and other dairy products; apples, pears, plums, and cherries; mountain berries, and wild mushrooms; as well as wild game and fresh fish-not just trout but perch, pike, and the sublime omble-chevalier. Fondue Savoyarde is the region's most famous dish, but hearty soups and stews (among them the famous Potee), civets of game, potato dishes, and glorious fruit tarts all appear on the Annecy table as well.

Transportation
Geneva Airport is the nearest major international airport and is well served from across Europe and beyond. With the new motorway, it is now just over 35mins away by car. There is a bus that runs between Geneva Airport and Annecy with a journey time of 1hr 30 min. There is also a direct train from Paris or Lyon. The railway station is situated in the city center of Annecy. Annecy has regular bus service around the lake area. Getting around the city center is usually easiest by walking. Walking, biking, or boats are other good options for getting to other locations via the lake or paths around the lake.

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1 Categories averaged on a per-item basis.
2 Categories averaged on a per-day basis.
For example, the Food2 daily average is for all meals for an entire day, while Entertainment1 is for each individual purchase. Thus, the overall daily average cost is not a summation of the individual categories.