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Introduction to Grenoble

Grenoble, France - When thinking about this commune in Isère, France, images of the spectacular Fort de La Bastille, Parc Paul Mistral, and Musée de Grenoble instantly come to mind. As you explore beyond these attractions and read through this Grenoble travel guide, you'll find that this city in France is more than what we see in books and social media. Grenoble, and its community of more than 158.2 thousand people, is a culturally-rich and diverse travel destination offering plenty of unforgettable experiences.

Easily accessible from Alpes–Isère airport, Grenoble is the perfect base for a memorable and unique vacation in France any time of the year.

You'll learn more fascinating facts about Grenoble as you explore this spectacular city.

Traveling to Grenoble is especially rewarding for anyone eager to connect with locals and learn more about their unique culture and traditions.

Get ready to explore and learn more about the city of Grenoble below!

Top services in Grenoble

Here on this page, you'll find all the top travel services in Grenoble, France. Check out the cheapest and most popular flights offered by 242 airlines that fly to France. Browse the 15 top-rated tours available to you in Grenoble. Compare the rates and services of the 4 types of places to stay in Grenoble and the 8 car rental companies offering CDW insurance coverage. We make it easy for you to find and book the top services in Grenoble.

Enjoy the convenience of planning and booking every detail of your trip to Grenoble, including flights, accommodations, activities, and more, in one place. Book with Guide to Europe to get an expertly-curated and fully-customizable itinerary and experience the best of Grenoble on your vacation in France.

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Learn more about France

There are many reasons to visit the city of Grenoble, but a trip to France needs no explanation.

Exploring France, which spans 643,801 square kilometers, is an adventure of a lifetime. France offers an abundance of truly magical places to discover, including cultural, historic, and scenic sites of significant value to both locals and travelers.

As the home country of many world-famous attractions like the spectacular Fort de La Bastille, Parc Paul Mistral, and the Musée de Grenoble, you’re all set for a unique and memorable travel experience in France.

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What to see in Grenoble

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Grenoble has something for everyone. Regardless of age and interest, travelers have the best time exploring every corner of the city.

Read on to discover the best places to visit and find out what to expect from the city of Grenoble.

Top attractions in Grenoble

Home to plenty of top attractions, Grenoble is more than just a wonderful city in France. Grenoble is a travel hotspot and a great place to experience a mix of the traditional and modern culture of France.

One fascinating sight in Grenoble is the unforgettable Fort de La Bastille. Considered one of the most well-known attractions in the city, a visit to this spectacular travel destination is something you shouldn’t miss on your trip to Grenoble.

For more information about what you can expect during a vacation in France, check out our list of top attractions in Grenoble below. Discover the best places to visit in Grenoble, including the fascinating Fort de La Bastille, Parc Paul Mistral, Musée de Grenoble, Jardin des Dauphins, and Parc des Champs-Élysées.

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Things to do in Grenoble

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Enrich your travel experience in Grenoble by joining tours and activities. Grenoble offers an exciting selection of top-rated tours and it's easy for every traveler to find something to their liking. Take the opportunity to catch the top attractions on a tour, stay active with an adventurous excursion, or learn something new about the local history or culture of the city.

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Most popular experiences in Grenoble

Traveling is all about gaining new experiences. You can have that and more in the city of Grenoble.

Grenoble offers numerous tours and activities for travelers to choose from. Climbing Tours, Paragliding Tours, and Skydiving Tours are only a few of the many experiences you can book for your holiday in France.

Explore the most popular experiences you can join in Grenoble by clicking on one of the top-rated tour categories below.

Top tours & tickets starting in Grenoble

Travelers in Grenoble can choose from 3 categories of top-rated tours and tickets. If you're curious about what the most frequently recommended experiences in the city are, Activities is the answer.

The most popular tour in Grenoble is the fantastic Canyoning discovery 3h in Grenoble (high Furon canyon). By joining this highly recommended tour, travelers get to learn more about what makes Grenoble one of the best travel destinations in France.

Grenoble also offers plenty of budget-friendly tours and activities that promise travelers a unique experience in the city. The affordable Discover Grenoble while playing! Escape game - The alchemist is the cheapest tour in the city. This experience costs around 20 EUR and allows travelers a great time in Grenoble. Around 2 travelers have given this activity an average rating of 4 stars out of 5.

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Vacation packages in Grenoble

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The best and easiest way to visit Grenoble is by booking a vacation package. A vacation package includes everything you need for a worry-free and perfectly planned holiday in France.

Booking a vacation package to Grenoble means spending less time planning and more time enjoying your vacation. A vacation package includes everything from flight tickets, accomodation, and a rental car, to 24/7 personal travel support and a carefully planned travel itinerary. You can also take your vacation in Grenoble to the next level by adding tours, tickets, and activities to each day of your trip.

Apart from providing you with everything you need to travel comfortably, your vacation package to Grenoble is also fully customizable. In other words, you can add or remove services at your own convenience, to create the perfect vacation for you and your travel companions.

On our website, you will find 152 unique vacation packages to Grenoble, including flight tickets, hotel reservations, and recommendations for the best sightseeing spots, restaurants, bars, and activities.

Continue to the next section to learn more about what types of vacations you can book in the city of Grenoble.

Popular types of vacations in Grenoble

The most popular way to experience Grenoble is by visiting the city as part of a road trip across multiple destinations in France. However, it is also common for travelers to go to Grenoble on both shorter and longer getaways, to get a break from everyday life, relax, and experience something new.

With Guide to Europe you can find road trips, city breaks, and weekend getaways in France, ranging from budget to luxury. Whether you’re planning a multi-day road trip across France, or you just want to enjoy a few days exploring Grenoble, there is a vacation package for you.

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Top vacation packages in Grenoble

Travelers have a great selection of vacation packages to choose from in France. In fact, you can choose from as many as 152 different top-rated vacation packages to take you to Grenoble, and even more if you expand your search to include a bigger area of France.

To help narrow your choices down, here are some of the best vacation packages for exploring the city of Grenoble.

For an epic vacation, discover Grenoble and other top destinations in France on a top-rated holiday like the 10-Day France Road Trip from Grenoble to Vichy, Blois, Paris, and Beaune. This vacation package provides travelers with tons of opportunities to experience not only the most popular attractions in Grenoble, but also in other top places to visit in France. If Parc Paul Mistral, Fort de La Bastille, Jardin des Dauphins, The Chartreuse Mountains, and Musée de Grenoble are on your bucket list, this is the perfect vacation package for you.

If you would like to go on a budget vacation in Grenoble, book the popular Cheap 3-Day France City Break in Grenoble and spend as little as 404 EUR. This vacation will take you on a journey to experience some of the most incredible attractions and sights in Grenoble, including the fantastic Parc Paul Mistral, Fort de La Bastille, Jardin des Dauphins, Musée de Grenoble, and Musée dauphinois.

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Discover and compare 152 vacation packages that take you to the wonderful city of Grenoble.

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How to get to Grenoble

To get to the city of Grenoble the fastest way possible, travelers from outside France can travel by plane. International travelers can fly to Grenoble by booking flights with any of the 11 airlines that offer direct flights to Alpes–Isère airport. Some airlines that operate flights to Alpes–Isère airport are easyJet, Ryanair, Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air, and JetBlue Airways. Go to this page to compare all flights to Grenoble.

To reach the city of Grenoble, travelers can choose from various airport transfer options available at Alpes–Isère airport.

If you're looking for the best flight ticket deals to Grenoble, knowing the cheapest travel time and which airlines offer the most affordable flights is helpful. Luckily, we have this information for you. Discover more about the cheapest and most popular flights to Alpes–Isère airport and Grenoble below.

Find cheap flights to Grenoble

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Over the years, more airlines have started offering flexible and direct flights to Grenoble, making it one of the most accessible travel destinations in France. However, it is usually cheaper to fly to Grenoble, France, in March.

The cheapest one-way flight to Grenoble costs around 19 EUR and is offered by the airline Wizz Air UK.

The cheapest round-trip flights to Grenoble cost approximately 108 EUR in total. The departure flight leaves on January 14 and the return flight is scheduled on January 23. The flight time is around 6 hours per way.

The return flight is operated by Toulouse–Blagnac.

Use the search tool below to find the cheapest flights to France and the city of Grenoble from your city of departure.

Popular flights to Grenoble

Travelers visiting Grenoble in France can fly to Alpes–Isère airport directly from 967 destinations worldwide.

The three most popular routes to Alpes–Isère airport and the city of Grenoble in France depart from Alpes–Isère airport in Grenoble, France, Tocumen International airport in Panama City, Panama, and Keflavík International airport in Reykjavik, Iceland.

Travelers can fly to France by choosing from from 1 weekly flight(s) from Grenoble; from 1 weekly flight(s) from Panama City; and from 1 weekly flight(s) from Reykjavik.

The airline that operates most flights to France is Thai Vietjet. Thai Vietjet offers 3 scheduled flight routes to France.

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Where to stay in Grenoble

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An essential factor to consider when traveling to a new place or country is accommodation. While visiting a city as fantastic as Grenoble is always exciting, any avid traveler knows that accommodations often make or break the vacation experience.

The best place to stay in Grenoble usually depends on travelers' needs and preferences. However, booking accommodation in downtown Grenoble offers a ton of benefits.

Staying at the heart of the city allows you to easily walk to many of the top sights and dining areas in Grenoble and cut down on your travel expenses. Centrally-located accommodations are also an excellent choice for travelers in Grenoble planning to go on a quick tour or drive to the neighboring regions.

In Grenoble, you'll find 4 different types of places to stay catering to every taste, budget, and reason for travel. For example, honeymooners or travelers on a romantic getaway in France can experience the ultimate relaxation at one of the 5-star or 4-star hotels in Grenoble. Travelers whose purpose is sightseeing can also find plenty of mid-range hotels to budget-friendly accommodations in the city, allowing access to many of the top attractions in Grenoble.

Learn more about the most popular places to stay and the top-rated hotels in Grenoble in the next sections.

Popular types of accommodation in Grenoble

A trip to the fascinating Grenoble, France, means opportunities to relax at any of the 4 different types of places to stay in the city. Overall, travelers can choose from the following: 124 vacation rental apartments, 73 hotels, 2 cottages and 1 resort. While each type offers varying amenities and rates, there is no denying that Grenoble provides a great selection of lodging options ready to cater to every kind of guest.

Among all these choices available in the city, Maison Barbillon Grenoble is one of the top picks of travelers in Grenoble.

The hotel is located at 10 rue Louis Barbillon, Grenoble and boasts many great utilities, including Air conditioning, Airport shuttle, and Free Wi-Fi.

Budget accommodations are also incredibly popular among travelers in Grenoble. Cheaper alternatives allow travelers to save on accommodation costs and have more to spend on other experiences.

In Grenoble, travelers looking for an economical yet top-rated place to stay usually choose Hipark by Adagio Grenoble. For approximately 52 EUR, guests can book a comfortable Unknown at this popular hotel.

Below is a list of all 4 different types of places to stay in Grenoble. Select the type you prefer to compare options under each category and find the best accommodation.

Top hotels in Grenoble

Hotels are travelers' go-to accommodations in Grenoble for the unique experience they provide. So if you're the kind of traveler who prefers staying at hotels, you'll be glad to know that the city is home to around 200 hotels.

Besides offering basic amenities, many hotels in Grenoble provide meals and extras, such as shuttle services, spa facilities, tour desks, and other services. But because not all hotels in Grenoble are created equal, finding the best in the city often requires careful research. For your convenience, we've done all the research to make it easier for you to check out all the top hotels in Grenoble.

If comfort, convenience, and affordability are your non-negotiables, check out Le Grand Hotel Grenoble, the top 4-star hotel in the city. When all you need is a pleasant place to rest and sleep in between your activities in Grenoble, the highest-rated 3-star hotel, Hotel Institut, is for you.

Below is our hand-picked list of the best hotels in the Grenoble. Travelers are encouraged to book early as these hotels quickly reach capacity.

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Use the Accommodation Search tool below to find available stays in the city of Grenoble on specific dates. This handy feature also allows you to compare prices and amenities.

Enter the preferred check-in and check-out dates. Then, select the number of guests and rooms. Click the Search button to find all the available hotels and places to stay in the city of Grenoble that match the information provided.

Car rental in Grenoble

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Experience the freedom and convenience of a self-drive vacation by renting a car for your adventures in Grenoble. Grenoble has 8 car rental companies ready to provide you with the perfect vehicle for your travels.

Automatic cars for rent in Grenoble start from 33.99 EUR per day or 237.91 EUR per week. The cheapest automatic rental car is a Fiat 500 (Electric).

If you prefer driving a manual car, you’ll find multiple options for rent in Grenoble, starting from 20.99 EUR per day or 146.96 EUR per week. The cheapest manual rental car is a Fiat 500.

Learn more about the different types of cars you can rent in Grenoble, France, below.

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Get ready to hit the road and explore the beautiful city of Grenoble. Find the best deals on a variety of popular car rentals in Grenoble, France, or any other destination in Europe by using the search tool below.

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Popular destinations to visit after Grenoble

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The city of Grenoble is just one of the many unique and scenic destinations you can visit in France. So if you're itching for another cultural adventure, a relaxing road trip, an action-filled city break, or a memorable weekend getaway, know that France has it all.

France is calling, and the country is asking you to experience its culture and diversity to the fullest! Take the opportunity to visit other captivating places in France that are as magical as the city of Grenoble. The most popular travel destinations in France are listed below. Click on the name of the place you want to explore next to learn more about it.

All the best destinations in France

When unsure of where to go next, use the map below. This map shows the locations of all the best destinations in France. Use the map to plan your trip and find the best routes.

Domestic flights from Grenoble

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A taste of France through a visit to Grenoble can often reignite a traveler's passion for adventure. When this happens, the best way to satisfy this wanderlust is to book a domestic flight from Grenoble to another remarkable destination in France.

To begin your search for the best or cheapest flights from the city of Grenoble to other spectacular locations in France, jump to the last section of this travel guide.

Popular domestic flights from Grenoble

Travelers in France can catch flights to domestic airports in Poitiers, Paris, Béziers, Nice, and Nantes. Domestic flights in France are operated by 6 airlines: Ryanair, British Airways, easyJet, Wizz Air UK, and Jet2. There are around 24 scheduled flight routes operating to Grenoble on a weekly basis.

From Grenoble, travelers can book scheduled flights to 17 domestic destinations. The most popular flights from Grenoble depart to many top-rated destinations in France and are offered by Ryanair, British Airways, and easyJet.

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Traveling to another city or region in France? Use the flight search tool below to quickly find the cheapest one-way or round-trip flights from Grenoble to different local destinations.

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