Annecy: A medieval and sporting town

How much does a week in Annecy cost?

Because Annecy is a popular destination for tourists and local visitors, prices for a week's holiday can quickly soar. As a guide and using average prices, we have calculated a budget for a week in Annecy for a family with two children.

Accommodation in Annecy for a family of 4

In general, accommodation for a family of 4 costs between €200 and €300 per night. Most of the time, children sleep on a sofa bed. If you want two bedrooms, you'll need to allow a little more per night. Assuming that one night's accommodation costs €250 for 4 people, a week's accommodation costs around €1,500 for 2 adults and 2 children.

Eating out in Annecy

Few families can afford to eat out at every meal on their holiday. So we've calculated a catering budget based on the assumption that you'll eat in a restaurant once a day. The other meal may be cooked in your accommodation or a sandwich for a picnic. On average, not including drinks, we've calculated €35 for a restaurant meal for an adult and around €20 for a child. The daily budget is around €110 for a family of 4. A seven-day holiday with one restaurant meal a day therefore costs €770.

Daily activities

Of course, Annecy is full of free activities, including beaches, swimming, hiking and free visits to museums. However, it's a good idea to budget a little for activities such as bike hire, wakeboarding or paragliding - who knows! In fact, we've worked out an average budget of €75 for two adults and two children. For a full week's holiday in Annecy, the budget for your activities comes to €525.

Total for a week in Annecy for two, including accommodation, meals and activities

Including accommodation, restaurants and activities, our average budget for a family of 2 adults and 2 children is €2,795. This budget is indicative, based on average prices.

When to go to Haute Savoie

The best time to go to Haute Savoie is certainly July and August. Despite the influx of tourists, these are the months of the year when the temperature is most pleasant. The waters of Lake Annecy flirt with 24°C, while the air temperature can reach 26°C. If you like the cold, winter can be very beautiful in the mountains of Haute-Savoie. The snow-covered massifs are sure to give you an exceptional wake-up call. The Semnoz ski resort is just 20 minutes from Annecy.

Weather in Annecy

The average temperature in Annecy is between 5°C and 17°C. The minimum temperature is -7°C, the maximum 26°C. Monthly rainfall varies between 86 and 130 mm. Annecy enjoyed 1,818 hours of sunshine in 2021, in other words, 76 sunny days over the year.

Hiring a car in Annecy

You can hire a car on arrival at Geneva airport. To save time, you can choose your vehicle model, pick-up and drop-off locations and dates directly on the Hertz website. HERTZ, at Geneva airport, French side: +41 22 717 86 80

Book your activities before you arrive

You can book your activities before you arrive by visiting the Annecy city website and the websites of the various service providers. This is a great way to make sure you have the holiday of your dreams, especially in high season.

Administrative formalities for going to France

If you're a French or European citizen, you don't need to take any particular steps to travel to France and Annecy. Other travellers should check with their embassy to find out how to travel to France. If you need a visa, the government website France-Visas will help you with the formalities.