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Avignon, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France

How much does it cost to travel to Avignon?

You should plan to spend around $763 (€700) per day on your vacation in Avignon. This is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors.

Past travelers have spent, on average for one day:

  • $36 (€33) on meals
  • $23 (€21) on local transportation
  • $1,409 (€1,295) on hotels

A one week trip to Avignon for two people costs, on average, $10,675 (€9,807). 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
    $763
    700
  • One Week Per person
    $5,338
    4,903
  • 2 Weeks Per person
    $10,675
    9,807
  • One Month Per person
    $22,875
    21,014
  • One Week For a couple
    $10,675
    9,807
  • 2 Weeks For a couple
    $21,350
    19,613
  • One Month For a couple
    $45,750
    42,029
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How much does a one week, two week, or one month trip to Avignon cost?

A one week trip to Avignon usually costs around $5,338 (€4,903) for one person and $10,675 (€9,807) for two people. This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

A two week trip to Avignon on average costs around $10,675 (€9,807) for one person and $21,350 (€19,613) 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 Avignon will often have a lower daily budget per person than one person traveling alone for one week.

A one month trip to Avignon on average costs around $22,875 (€21,014) for one person and $45,750 (€42,029) 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 Avignon 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 Avignon expensive to visit?

Avignon is a very expensive place to visit. Located in France, which is a moderately priced country, visitors will need to budget for the high prices of this destination. It is in the top 10% of cities in the country for its overall travel expenses. When visiting, expect to spend lots of money on food, hotels, tickets, and activities.

Within Europe, which is known to be an expensive region, Avignon is a very expensive destination compared to other places. It is in the top 10% of cities in Europe for its travel costs. There are only a few cities as expensive as Avignon in the region, such as Murren.

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

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

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


Category Cost
Accommodation 1 (Double Occupancy) 1,295 ($1,409)
Local Transportation 1 21 ($23)
Food 2 33 ($36)
Entertainment 1 15 ($17)
Tips and Handouts 1 1 - 2 ($1 - 2)
Alcohol 2 8 - 24 ($9 - 27)
Accommodation Budget in Avignon
Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

The average price paid for one person for accommodation in Avignon is $705 (€647). For two people sharing a typical double-occupancy hotel room, the average price paid for a hotel room in Avignon is $1,409 (€1,295). This cost is from the reported spending of actual travelers.


  • Accommodation1 Hotel or hostel for one person
    $705
    647
  • Accommodation1 Typical double-occupancy room
    $1,409
    1,295

Hotel Prices in Avignon

Looking for a hotel in Avignon? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options.

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Actual Hotel Prices
The average hotel room price in Avignon based on data provided by Kayak for actual hotel rooms is $114. (Prices in U.S. Dollars, before taxes & fees.)

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Transportation Budget in Avignon
Average Daily Costs

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  • The cost of a taxi ride in Avignon is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent $23 (€21) per person, per day, on local transportation in Avignon.


  • Transportation1 Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    $23
    21

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Flights to Avignon
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Rental Cars in Avignon
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Food Budget in Avignon
Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • While meal prices in Avignon can vary, the average cost of food in Avignon is $36 (€33) per day. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out an average meal in Avignon should cost around $15 (€13) per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in Avignon is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices.


  • Food2 Meals for one day
    $36
    33

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Entertainment Budget in Avignon
Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • Entertainment and activities in Avignon typically cost an average of $17 (€15) 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.
    $17
    15

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Tips and Handouts Budget in Avignon
Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • The average cost for Tips and Handouts in Avignon is $1.36 (€1.25) per day. The usual amount for a tip in Avignon is 5% - 15%.


  • Tips and Handouts1 For guides or service providers
    $1.36
    1.25



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Alcohol Budget in Avignon
Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • The average person spends about $18 (€16) on alcoholic beverages in Avignon per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.


  • Alcohol2 Drinks for one day
    $18
    16

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Avignon On a Budget
Avignon Pont d'Avignon, France
Avignon is a beautiful medieval walled city southeast of Paris. Often referred to as the City of Popes due to the large number of popes who have resided there over the years, Avignon boasts a wonderful history of art and culture. Located on the leafy banks of the Rhone, it is probably best-known these days for the children's song - Sur le pont d'Avignon. But for several decades in the 14th century it was the capital of Christendom, after Pope Clement V moved his court here to avoid the chaos in Rome. The legacy of that papal schism can be seen today in the city's Unesco-protected architecture, including the vast Palais des Papes. And nearby Chateauneuf-du-Pape, site of a now-ruined castle built by a later pope, still produces acclaimed red wines. The city's intact ramparts and pedestrianized center lend Avignon a small-town, medieval feel. Yet each summer, the city goes totally 21st century, as thousands of visitors descend for a contemporary performing arts extravaganza, the Festival d'Avignon. History surrounds you, sharing its secrets as you roam Avignon's quiet, shaded, cobblestone streets. Decorated with gorgeous fountains, avenues and squares, although Avignon is quite a big township, you'll see that this beautiful walled city still maintains its small town charm.
Sights
The Palais des Papes on place du Palais sits squarely at the heart of Avignon's old town. The palace is a warren of serpentine corridors, imposing stone halls and apartments frescoed with ornate hunting and fishing scenes. For an insider's peek at what life in the 700-year-old palace was really like, join one of the weekly Secret Palace tours.

You can walk along the remains of the St-Benezet medieval bridge (the one in the song), but you can get great views of it for free just north of the palace, in the Jardin du Rocher des Doms. This public garden, on a hillside 30 meters above the Rhone, also has its own tiny Cotes du Rhone vineyard and a bar where you can sip its wines. A short stroll south of here you'll find Collection Lambert, which is a contemporary art space in an 18th-century townhouse and courtyard.

Getting out of the city and into the nearby towns and countryside of Provence is also a popular activity here. Why not visit the town of Cavaillon which is less than an hour away. Here you can taste the famous Charentais Melons during the annual festival in July and explore the market and shops, too. Or, make some excursions into the nearby national parks for some walking or hiking. Also, you should visit Les Baux-de-Provence, a charming village with a castle and an art museum built from an old quarry.
Neighborhoods
The part of Avignon that is of most interest to visitors falls inside the fortifications and is called the intra-muros quarter. The city center and old town are in the same area and is where all of the interesting sights, attractions, restaurants, and shops are located. The heart of Avignon is around the Place de l'Horloge (clock-tower) and the large open area in front of the Pope's Palace, so this is the best place to start a visit. The main shopping region is partly pedestrianized and found around the bottom of the Place de l'Horloge east of the Rue de la Republique where there are numerous boutiques, shops and art galleries etc. Most important of all when you are in Avignon, don't forget to just keep walking. There are numerous features and things of interest to discover as you simply amble around Avignon - allow plenty of time for your visit so you can also spend some time sat in the cafes.

Activities
The Festival d'Avignon is the place where artists with many different aesthetics come together and present, discuss and share their vision. The Avignon Festival, founded in 1947 by Jean Vilar in 1947, is one of the oldest and most famous theatre and performing arts festivals in the world. Festival performances take place throughout three entire weeks in July and feature the best playwrights and actors working in contemporary creations.

Try a cycling trip on an electric or classic bike with Daytour. An app that comes free with the bike rental offers self-guided itineraries that range from the banks of the Rhone to the Chateauneuf-du-Pape vineyards. If that sounds too taxing, hop aboard Avignon's regular free ferry service (daily in summer from 11am to 8.45pm) by the bridge and stroll the network of footpaths of verdant Ile de la Barthelasse, the river island opposite the city.

If you're there in late summer, you may enjoy Les Luminessences d'Avignon (in English Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10:15pm, August 12th to October 3rd), a 35-minute 3D son et lumiere in the central courtyard of the Palais des Papes, documenting the palace's construction and life under the Avignon popes.

Charming Musee Angladon in the old town displays the art collection of Jean and Paulette Angladon-Dubrujeaud on the upper floor of their former home.
Food and Dining
Avignon, like most French cities, has a spectacular gastronomy scene. There are many delicious options to choose from and it would be hard to go wrong with any of them, but for a few specific ideas, you could try: Le Potard, for some inventive fresh burger options, Bistrot Chez Antoine, for some fine Italian options, or Le Cochon Bleu, for some great authentic French fare.

Transportation
Paris is the closest international airport and Avignon is well connected by high speed TGV as well as other train systems to other cities in France as well as a few international cities. There is also a decent bus system within the city and surrounding area as well as a small 7-seater Baladine for the disabled. Driving is possible and not too difficult on the roads outside the fortification area, but within the fortified walls, driving can be difficult because of the many pedestrianized areas. The best way to get around to the main sights is on foot or bike.

We've been gathering travel costs from tens of thousands of actual travelers since 2010, and we use the data to calculate average daily travel costs for destinations around the world. We also systematically analyze the prices of hotels, hostels, and tours from travel providers such as Kayak, HostelWorld, TourRadar, Viator, and others. This combination of expenses from actual travelers, combined with pricing data from major travel companies, gives us a uniqe insight into the overall cost of travel for thousands of cities in countries around the world. You can see more here: How it Works.



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.