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Hyères
Spend 2–3 days in Hyères: one for the old town and the Giens peninsula, one for Porquerolles island. A day trip from Toulon works for the old town only.
Hyères is the gateway to the Îles d'Or (Porquerolles, Port-Cros) and has a preserved old town, a long sandy beach at the Giens peninsula, and the Fondation Carmignac modern art museum on Porquerolles. It's quieter than Saint-Tropez or Cannes, with a relaxed Provençal feel. Most visitors use it as a base for the islands and the peninsula, not for the town itself.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (crowded, hot), Nov–Feb (many island services reduced)
- Airports
- TLN · MRS
- Nights
- 2
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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Hyères17 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Hyères, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).France-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.France-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise.France-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.France-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.France-wide
- SafetyHyères is safe.
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- RestroomsParis has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1 (≈ US$1–2).France-wide
- Emergency numbers17 police · 18 fire and ambulance · 112 European emergency (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany national museums close on Monday (Orsay, Versailles, Rodin) or Tuesday (Louvre, Pompidou's temporary sites).France-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportTLN Toulon-Hyères Airport (About 5 km (3.1 mi) east of Hyères; bus 39 to the town centre, about 20 min).TLN Toulon-Hyères Airport (About 3.1 mi (5 km) east of Hyères; bus 39 to the town centre, about 20 min).
- Getting aroundBus (Réseau Mistral) covers the town and the Giens peninsula; a car is useful for the peninsula and the islands' ferry ports.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (café crème)€2–3.50 (≈ US$3–5)
- Street or quick mealBaguette sandwich€5–8 (≈ US$6–10)
- BeerBeer (pint in a bar)€5–7 (≈ US$6–9)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi from Hyères to Giens (about 10 km (6.2 mi))Taxi from Hyères to Giens (about 6.2 mi (10 km))€20–30 (≈ US$25–35)
- Metro or bus rideBus ticket (single)€1.50 (≈ US$2)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per person€25 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedDouble room (mid-range hotel), a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
- High-end bedDouble room (mid-range hotel), a night, per room€200 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €60 (≈ US$70) · Mid €120 (≈ US$140) · High €200 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- TLN Toulon-Hyères Airport (About 5 km (3.1 mi) east of Hyères; bus 39 to the town centre, about 20 min) · MRS Marseille Provence Airport (About 100 km (62 mi) west; shuttle bus to Marseille Saint-Charles station, then train to Hyères)TLN Toulon-Hyères Airport (About 3.1 mi (5 km) east of Hyères; bus 39 to the town centre, about 20 min) · MRS Marseille Provence Airport (About 62 mi (100 km) west; shuttle bus to Marseille Saint-Charles station, then train to Hyères)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Feb
Avoid
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Mar
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Apr
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
May
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
Avoid
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Dec
Avoid
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C) low), wettest Jan (6 rain days), driest Jul (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Hyères: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
6 rd
Feb
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
5 rd
Mar
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
5 rd
Apr
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
6 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
3 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
2 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
2 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6 rd
Nov
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
6 rd
Dec
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Bus (Réseau Mistral) covers the town and the Giens peninsula; a car is useful for the peninsula and the islands' ferry ports. Bikes are good on the flat parts of the peninsula and Porquerolles.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h from Hyères centre
Ferry from Port de la Madrague (Giens) or the town port; about 20–30 min
Book the Fondation Carmignac in advance. Bring water and sun protection.
Port-Cros
goDoor to door: About 1 h 15 min
Ferry from Port de la Madrague; about 30 min
National park: hiking trails, no cars. Check ferry times.
Door to door: About 40 min
Train from Hyères station, about 20 min
Naval museum, cable car to Mont Faron, and the port.
Saint-Tropez
cautionDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Car via A570 and D98, about 1 h 15 min; or bus (check)
Crowded in summer; parking expensive.
Door to door: About 40 min
Car via D98 and D559, about 30 min
Hill village with mimosa in winter; combine with a beach stop.
Bandol
goDoor to door: About 50 min
Train from Hyères, about 30 min
Wine and a small port; good for a half-day.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Town centre (Vieille Ville / Port)
Restaurants, markets and the port; walkable to the old town.
Giens peninsula
Beach hotels and calm; a car or bike helps to get around.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €60–90 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed
- Mid
- €90–150 (≈ US$110–180) excl. bed
- High
- €150 (≈ US$180)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room (mid-range hotel)1 × 2 nights × €120 | €240 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × €120 | €480 |
| Ferry to Porquerolles (return)2 × €30 · check | €60 |
| Fondation Carmignac entry2 × €15 · check | €30 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €15 | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €84 |
| Trip total≈ €231 per person per day, bed included | €924≈ US$1,100 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (café crème) | €2–3.50 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Baguette sandwich | €5–8 (≈ US$6–10) |
| Beer (pint in a bar) | €5–7 (≈ US$6–9) |
| Glass of wine (house) | €4–6 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Ferry to Porquerolles (return)check | €25–35 (≈ US$30–45) |
| Bus ticket (single) | €1.50 (≈ US$2) |
| Taxi from Hyères to Giens (about 10 km) | €20–30 (≈ US$25–35) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Ferries to Porquerolles and Port-Cros run from the Giens peninsula (Port de la Madrague) and the town port; check the schedule in advance, especially outside summer.
- The Fondation Carmignac on Porquerolles requires advance booking (50 visitors per half hour).
- Parking in the old town is limited; use the pay lots at the port or the station.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Fire and ambulance
- 18
- European emergency
- 112
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À cette adresse, s'il vous plaîtTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police17
- Fire and ambulance18
- European emergency112
Embassy
The US has a consulate in Marseille; most other countries have embassies in Paris.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Toulon-Hyères Airport → town centre: Bus 39, about €1.50 (≈ US$2), 20 min (check)
- Hyères → Porquerolles ferry: about €25–35 (≈ US$30–45) return, 20–30 min (check)
- Hyères → Toulon train: about €5–7 (≈ US$6–9), 20 min (check)
Say or show
- Bonjour — Hello / Good day (bohn-zhoor)
- Merci — Thank you (mair-see)
- Combien ça coûte ? — How much is it? (kom-byen sa koot)
- Je peux payer par carte ? — Can I pay by card? (zhuh puh pay-yay par kart)
- Où est le ferry ? — Where is the ferry? (oo ay luh feh-ree)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Hyères. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (crowded, hot), Nov–Feb (many island services reduced) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 6 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Ferry schedules and booking links for Porquerolles and Port-Cros.
- Fondation Carmignac timed-entry booking page.
- Walking routes on the Giens peninsula and Porquerolles.
- Restaurant and market pages with seasonal hours.
Sources
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