Cheapest fare to lake Annecy
Jul 2nd, 2009 by lakeannecyexpert
Given that I have travelled forwards and backwards to and from lake Annecy over the past 10 years, here is my take on the cheapest way to get lake Annecy from the UK.
I kind of ignore convenience, speed of travel and personal preferences. If you visit lake Annecy you should ideally have some means of transport as public transport services are very infrequent around lake Annecy. However a car is not essential as there are buses, boat services and taxis available for use. Cycling is also an option locally but not from the UK!!!
You basic choices are Air, Rail or Car. Below some of the assiciated cost to travel to lake Annecy from the UK.
By Air to lake Annecy
There are plenty of regular and budget airline flights from UK airports to Geneva (most convenient), Chambery, Lyon and Grenoble. Car hire is available at all these airports.
Return flight from UK: £60 – £100 (late booking suring peak periods £200+)
Airport Parking / Airport transfer UK: £8/day
Car Hire in France: £25/day (£30 if you include insurance)
Airport transfer lake Annecy: £25/person
Total 7 days pp (car hire option): £285 – £335 (single person), £180 – £210 (two people sharing)
Total 7 days pp (airport transfer): £145 – £175 (single person), £115 – £145 (two people sharing)
By Rail to lake Annecy
Annecy got a fast rail connection TGV. You can travel Kings Cross – Paris – Annecy in as little as 7 hours. In Annecy you got car hire options.
Return train ticket from UK: £160 – £320 (depending on how flexible you are)
Car Hire in France: £25/day (£30 if you include insurance)
Total 7 days pp (car hire option): £330 – £500 (single person), £250 – £410 (two people sharing)
Total 7 days pp (no car hire): £160 – £320 (single person), £160 – £320 (two people sharing)
By Road to lake Annecy
By Road the fastest route is Calais – Annecy via Dijon about 900km. By motorway, the journey takes normally between 8 – 10 hours depending on the number of comfort breaks. By route national the journey is a lot longer and slower and is not feasible in one day and requires an overnight
European Roadside Assistance: £30
Motorway fees return: £140
Petrol return (estimated): £200
Total 7 days pp: £370 (single person), £185 (two people sharing)
Here you go. Some figures so you can make a budget for your holiday to lake Annecy. The train journey is probably the most enjoyable but also the most expensive. As a single person , flying from the UK is probably the cheapest option. As soon you are two people or a small group the journey by car will work out the lowest cost option and you got the flexibility. The drive is not too bad and you can stop of in the Champagne to stock up on some reasonably priced Champagne. I always drive if I stay longer than a few days, that way I can bring back some of the local produce to the UK.
Just in case you need accommodation on lake Annecy. My house sleeps up to seven and mid season prices are £500/week inclusive bed linen, towels, local tourist tax and utilities. That works out less than £15/day if you are five people sharing.
Enjoy the planning
