Vacation Rentals in Caen

If you would like to experience the unique flair of Caen up close, it is best to book a holiday apartment in the historic city centre. From a centrally located apartment you only need a few minutes walk to the architectural sights, the museums and the excellent restaurants of the city. In Caen you can also enjoy a lot of privacy and a wonderful green area in a holiday home. Vacation rentals with gardens can be found mainly in the quieter residential areas of the city.

Caen is a city in France located in the Normandy region. It is the largest city in the department of Calvados. Caen is situated on the Orne river and 15 kilometres from its mouth in the English Channel. Le Havre is about 50 kilometres from Caen.

The main attraction of Caen is the castle of William the Conqueror, which is visible from afar and is the perfect destination for young and old. You must also visit the two Romanesque abbeys, the Saint-Étienne abbey for men and the Sainte-Trinité abbey for women.

The Mémorial de Caen is the most visited museum outside Paris dedicated to the theme of the Second World War. Art lovers can admire an important collection of paintings in the Musée des beaux-arts de Caen, housed in the old castle. The castle is also home to the Musée de Normandie, which tells the story of the region from the Stone Age to the present day with numerous unusual exhibits.

In addition to the many cultural offers in Caen, you can also relax in the middle of a wonderful park landscape. Visit for example the Jardin botanique, which is home to countless native and exotic plants and invites you to take a pleasurable stroll. The Parc floral de la Colline aux Oiseaux is also beautiful.

What was the average price for a vacation rental in Caen last year?

Accommodations in Caen offer unbeatable prices, with an annual average of $117 per night in the previous year, which makes it the best budget-friendly vacation destination in France.

Which months allow you to save the most on vacation rentals?

If you want to save the maximum during your visit to Caen, travel in March ($112 per night on average), April ($113), or February ($115), to find the lowest prices for the whole year.

When are vacation rentals more expensive in Caen?

It can be concluded, by analyzing the data from the previous year, that costs per night for accommodation here are usually higher, on average, during the months of August ($121), July ($121), and December ($120).

Is it necessary to plan a trip to Caen well in advance?

When going on vacation to Caen, it is necessary to plan ahead as 65% of rentals are usually booked, according to the data from last year.

What are the best months for a spontaneous getaway?

April, March and May are, in order of highest to lowest, the months that have the largest number of accommodations free, with an average availability of 51%, 40%, and 39%. However, even during these periods of time, when rental availability is the highest, the average is only 43%. So it is still important you always book your vacation early Caen.

During which months is it more difficult to find available vacation rentals?

According to data from last year, the months when it is most difficult to find accommodation in Caen are, in order, August (with 22% of available rentals), December (26%), and November (31%).

Are there many vacation rentals in Caen?

We have collected the offers from 6 different providers in Caen, so we can provide you with around 280 properties. You're going to have a hard time choosing your favorite!