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One of the Mediterranean's gems, Avignon, is set to steal your heart with its stunning vistas and the Old Town that has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Historical monuments, as well as the charm of the medieval ramparts, lure numerous visitors each year to this city in the South of France.

Book your car hire in Avignon from Auto Europe and ensure comfortable travelling at competitive rates. With the large choice of vehicles and various packages available on our website, everyone can find something appropriate for their taste and budget. Check our rates by making a quotation on the booking engine to the left, and if you need assistance with any of your queries, call our toll-free line, open seven days a week. Our car hire reviews in Avignon will provide you with comments left by our customers.

Traffic

If you are driving your car hire to Avignon centre, make sure to pay attention to one-way streets, which are quite common. Additionally, not all of the streets can be accessed by car, as there are many pedestrian zones dotted around the Old Town.

Avignon is also a convenient spot for visiting other cities in the region. Montpellier can be reached via the A9 motorway in about 1,5 hours. It will take you approximately the same amount of time to arrive in Marseille by taking the A7 motorway. Check our France driving guide for traffic regulations.

Parking

Parking in Avignon should not cause much difficulty and there are quite a few public car parks dotted around the city. In the city centre, yellow zones indicate paid on-street parking. There are also supervised car parks, open 24 hours, located at the central railway station and at the Palais des Papes square. Free parking is provided by supervised car parks at the Ile Piot and avenue des Italiens. Both facilities run free shuttle buses to the city centre.

Geographical information

Avignon lies in the famous Provence region by the Rhône river in southeastern France.
The city is located within an hour drive to the Mediterranean Sea. Avignon's climate is characterized by warm summers and mild winters.

Airport

Avignon - Caumont Airport (AVN)
This rather small airport services seasonal flights to the UK. The airport is situated five miles south-east from Avignon. Other larger airports, close to Avignon, are the Marseille and Montpellier Airport.
Website: www.avignon.aeroport.fr
Phone number: +33 4 90 81 51 51

Public transportation

City bus services as well as the local bus connections are operated by TCRA - the public transport provider in Avignon. Avignon TGV Train Station provides fast train connections to Paris and Marseille, as well as other regional train connections. In the summer, there is a Eurostar train to London. The trip takes only six hours.

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