Geneva Aiport  a 30-50 minute drive  

Lyon airport  a 1hour and 40 minute drive 

From Geneva Airport (GVA)

Taxi - Cost usually €120–€160 / CHF 120–160 one way (estimate)

Uber -  may be 20% less than taxi

Train - GVA to Annecy -  Cost around €20–€30 one way
Travel time: about 1 hour, 45 minutes to 2 hours, 10 minutes  (including the airport transfer)

Bus -  GVA to Annecy Cost 10 to 30€
Travel time: about 1 hour, 15 minutes to 1 hour 30minutes (traffic dependent).

From Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS)

Train - LYS to Annecy Cost €25–€40 depending on train type and departure time. Travel time: 2 to 2 hours 30 minutes. 

Bus LYS to Annecy Cost: usually €15–€35 depending on time/date.
Travel time: 2 hours, 15 minutes to 2 hours, 45 minutes.

The currency is Euro's €.

Convert currency at your bank, at the airport before you leave, or upon arrival.
Check current exchange rates at Xe Currency Exchange currency converter.

ATMs are widely available to withdraw cash. Credit cards are widely accepted. 

*For ease of payment, please let your credit card companies know where and when you will be traveling.

Who needs a Visa to enter France?

• EU/EEA/Swiss citizens → no visa required
  
  
• Schengen Countries visa waiver (e.g., UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Japan, etc.) → no visa required for visits up to 90 days
  
  
• All other nationalities → must apply for a visa before traveling
  You can check your specific situation here 

If you require a visa invitation, email Customer Service

They will require the following information:

Passport name
Passport number
Address
Phone number
Class dates
Approximate travel dates

Hotel Catalpa 

Hotel Les Muses

You could also check a travel booking website such as Airbnb or booking.com