These are the 5 best luxury villas and apartments to rent in South France within 20-25 minutes drive of Montpellier airport. All of these Montpellier villas have good availability for summer 2026.
Montpellier is a wonderful Southern French city with great beaches, shops, museums, restaurants and it is surrounded by excellent vineyards. The city has grown massively over the last 40 years, from a population of just 150,000 people in 1965, to the current level of nearly 500,000 inhabitants in the metropolitan area of Montpellier. The city is one of the leading University towns in France (especially for Medicine, Engineering and Business). It has a thriving Biotech hub, as well as being home to international companies such as the IT company, Dell; the healthcare company, Bausch & Lomb; and the big pharma company, Sanofi. The centre of Montpellier is very pretty, with narrow medieval streets, combined with wide boulevards, beautiful squares and classical architecture. The city has a very young vibe about it, with over 45% of the population under the age of 30. The city really comes alive during the summer, with a number of large festivals such as FISE (skateboard, BMX and extreme sports), Montpellier Danse and the Radio France classical music festival.
Montpellier has an excellent transport network. It has a brand new TGV train station with fast services up to Paris and down to Barcelona. The A9 motorway which connects Perpignan, Avignon and Lyon with Paris, passes right by Montpellier.
Montpellier airport South France
Montpellier airport is a regional hub for Air France, as well as for KLM, British Airways, Scandinavian Airlines and the budget airlines Transavai, Voltea and Easyjet. Montpellier airport is the largest and most developed of the Languedoc airports. During 2025, there were 1.7 million passenger journeys through Montpellier airport. The airport authorities plan to add additional routes during 2026, to reach 44 destinations from Montpellier by the end of the year. The metropolitan area of Montpellier has a population of over 491,000 people and the airport serves a total catchment area of 2 million people within a 1 hour drive of Montpellier.
Montpellier airport in South France currently serves over 40 destinations throughout Europe:
- Algeria: Algiers & Oran;
- Corsica: Ajaccio & Bastia,
- Denmark: Copenhagen.
- France: Brest, Caen, Lille, Nantes, Rennes, Bordeaux, Paris & Strasbourg
- Greece: Athens and Heraklion (Crete).
- Holland: Amsterdam
- Ireland: Dublin
- Italy: Rome
- Morocco: Agadir, Casablanca, Fez, Marrakech and Nador.
- Portugal: Lisbon.
- Spain: Madrid, Malaga, Seville, Majorca, Menorca, Lanzarote and a new route in 2026, to Tenerife
- Sweden: Stockholm
- Switzerland: Basel-Mulhouse and Zurich
- Tunisia: Tunis and Djerba
- Turkey: Istanbul
- UK: London Gatwick, as well as a new service for 2026, to Manchester
2026 cheap flights to Montpellier airport South France
This is the schedule of 2026 cheap flights to Montpellier airport in South France. We have highlighted the Saturday flights to coincide with holiday villas that have a Saturday changeover during the high season:
- London Gatwick (Easyjet) - Daily flights - (15 February to 30 November 2026)
- Manchester (Easyjet) - Monday & Friday flights (1 April to 31 October 2026)
- Dublin (Aer Lingus) - Tuesday & Saturday flights (19 May to 12 September 2026)
- Amsterdam (KLM) - Daily flights (1 March to 30 November 2026)
- Stockholm Arlanda (Norwegian air) - Tueday and Saturday flights (16 May to 24 October 2026)
- Paris Orly (Transavia) - daily flights (All year)
The flights to/from Montpellier airport in 2026 are as follows:
| Mpntpellier airport flights 2026 | Mon | Tues | Wed | Thurs | Fri | Sat | Sun |
| London Gatwick, UK | Annual | Annual | Annual | Annual | Annual | Annual | Annual |
| Manchester, UK | April-Oct | April-Oct | |||||
| Amsterdam | Annual | Annual | Annual | Annual | Annual | Annual | Annual |
| Dublin, Ireland | May-Sept | May-Sept | |||||
| Stockholm, Sweden | May-Oct | May-Oct | |||||
| Paris Orly, France | Annual | Annual | Annual | Annual | Annual | Annual | Annual |
Visit Montpellier South France
La Grande-Motte, Montpellier FranceThe Southern French city of Montpellier is a great location to be in if you are on holiday in South France. Montpellier has a real positive vibe about it. It is also very much an outdoors city, with wonderful pavement restaurants and bars. The local region has everything.
The warm climate offers clear blue skies and hot sun from late April through to early October. The local beaches along the Mediterranean coast are just 10kms from Montpellier.
Montpellier has a number of World class facilities including Michelin star restaurants, Musée Fabre (an excellent Modern Art Museum), a Planetarium, an Aquarium, a city-wide tram network and a fantastic Zoological park.
During the year, Montpellier is host to a number of large festivals, including a large comedy and theatre festival; Montpellier Danse - an international dance festival; Radio France - a large music festival; and FISE - the World free-style championships for extreme sports such as BMX and skateboarding.
Surrounding Montpellier, there are many excellent vineyards, especially close to Pic-Saint Loup. Montpellier is also conveniently located to explore the rest of the South of France, including Avignon with its famous bridge and the palace of the Popes; Arles, the home of Van Gogh; The world heritage site, Pont du Gard; Uzes on a Saturday for its busy and popular market; the wild and wonderful Camargue with it´s wild horses and flamingos; and the medieval towns of Sommieres, Sauve and Quissac.
Luxury villas & apartments Montpellier South France
We have selected these Montpellier villas based on their popularity with our customers, their proximity to Montpellier airport, the range & quality of facilities offered and the exterior space and views. In our opinion, a luxury villa should have a stunning interior with a high-end finish and state-of-the art equipment. The bedrooms should provide en-suite bathrooms and ideally dressing rooms and private terraces. The living areas should be spacious and offer wonderful views out over the pool, terraces and gardens. Above all, a luxury villa should provide peace, tranquillity, privacy and security.
1. Villa L'Orangerie - Large holiday rental property with pool Montpellier France (Ref: 1846)
If you are looking for a large villa to rent with a pool near to Montpellier in South France, then L´Orangerie is the perfect place for you! It is a beautiful large 6 bedroom holiday rental property within walking distance to amenities.
The villa is situated in a quiet residential area on the outskirts of Gallargues-le-Montueux, a medieval village located between Nîmes (15 mins) and Montpellier (20 mins). The villa provides easy access to the A9 motorway and is just 30 mins from both Montpellier and Nimes airports.
This large villa rental boasts a private 10 x 5m pool, a large landscaped garden with boules, table tennis and badminton facilities and is just perfect for a large family holiday or 2 families holidaying together.
The villa is close to the Mediterranean beaches and all the tourist sites of this beautiful region including the Pont du Gard, Uzés, St Remy de Provence and Van Gogh's former home in Arles.
The villa can be rented for weekends and weekly rentals. The weekly rentals start at €2850 per week.
2. Le Manoir - large holiday rental retreat in South France sleeps 8 (Ref: 1856)
If you are looking for a large and luxurious rural retreat in Southern France, for a family reunion or special occasion, then Le Manoir could be perfect for you.
This large manor house in Southern France comes with 4 bedrooms, a private swimming pool and plenty of charm throughout. Inside the kitchen is large and luxurious. The lounge with its Cathedral ceiling is airy and bright and has plenty of space for 10-12 people. The Morning room is a nice quiet area to enjoy a cup of coffee or to curl up with a good book. All-in-all, this is the perfect base for a large family holiday or 2 families holidaying together.
The house has several terraces and a fantastic pool area with summer kitchen and is in a quiet and peaceful location, yet is just a 5 minute drive to a well-equipped town. This luxury holiday rental is set on 6000m2 of land in a quiet wooded valley.
The private swimming pool area, comes with a pool house complete with a bathroom, sofa area & summer kitchen. There is even a workout area for Yoga or Pilates. The views from the poolside are spectacular.
The holiday rental is located just 40 mins from Montpellier airport and nearby you will find Michelin star restaurants and beautiful French market towns, such as Pezenas and Clermont l'Herault.
This large holiday villa in South France for 16 people can be rented from €5000 per week during the summer weeks.
3. Villa Kengen Corconne villa rental with private pool France (Ref: 1448)
This wonderful holiday home to rent in South France, is situated in a picturesque part of the Languedoc region. With Quissac, Sauve and Nimes close by, this holiday home is in a good location for a relaxing family holiday in the South of France.
Villa Kengen is a fantastic villa rental property with private pool in South France. The holiday villa is located on the edge of the village of Corconne, near Montpellier. This wooden and stone villa comes with a fantastic views. The villa sleeps 8 guests very comfortably in its 4 bedrooms. The surrounding area is famous for olive oil production and good Languedoc wines. The villa is also close to the beautiful village of Sauve, full of restaurants and shops.
If you are looking for a villa rental in Southern France with views, a private swimming pool and plenty of space - then Villa Kengen ticks all the boxes. The villa is just 20 mins from Montpellier city centre, the main shopping centres and the Montpellier airport.
This villa near Montpellier, South France, is available to rent between April and October each year at a weekly rental price of between €1850 and €2500 per week.
4. Le Bel Apartment - holiday apartment South France with jacuzzi (Ref: 1627)
Le Bel Apartment is a luxury holiday property in South France, close to Nimes and Montpellier. Inside the apartment, you have your own private Jacuzzi and outside you have an intimate roof terrace. It is the perfect space for couples to enjoy a relaxing and chilled out holiday.
This luxury holidays apartment is located in a former monastery, located close to the medieval town of Sommieres. The apartment also has full use of the parkland garden and large swimming pool at Domaine de Monteils.
The Domaine de Monteils was originally a priory, founded in the 9th century, by the monks of Cluny. The monks cultivated yellow saffron, which was rare in the South of France and later the Domain became a wine estate.
With thick stone walls first laid over 800 years ago, solid wooden floors and modern stylish furniture, the apartment is a successful blend of old and modern. The apartment provides 160m² of living space and can sleep 2 people.
This luxury holiday property in Montpellier, South France, is available to rent between late May and October at a weekly rental price of between €1450 to €2050.
5. Villa Paon - South of France villas to rent in Sommieres with pools Ref: 1578
This South of France villas to rent is located in the pretty medieval town of Sommieres, 20 mins from Montpellier. The villa comes with a large swimming pool and a private hot tub/jacuzzi. There are two villas to rent and each has its own private terrace and garden and is located in a peaceful and quiet area on the edge of Sommieres.
Sommieres is a beautiful old French town, just a short drive to the Mediterranean beaches. These South of France villas to rent in Sommières are ideal for a couple or friends sharing together.
Villa Paon can sleep 4 people in one double bedroom and a double sofa bed. The villa comes with Wi-Fi, air conditioning and is well decorated throughout. The villa can be rented from €280 per night during July and August
Large houses to rent in France in 2026 . . . more questions?
I am Tara Haacke and I manage all the holiday reservations on Go Languedoc. I live in the South of France all year around and I have worked in the vacation rentals sector in France for the last 9 years. If you would like us to suggest some South France holiday villas to rent this summer close to Montpellier airport, then please contact us with your requirements. Just drop us a quick message and we will come straight back to you with a selection of properties offering the best late deals: Go Languedoc.
For further information, please visit:
- Our full collection of Montpellier villas to rent in France to rent in 2026
- Check out the Weather in South France during your stay
- Discover Where to stay in the South of France during 2026
Contact Tara by Email or by phone +33 7 89 44 15 14
If you are a lover of history then you are in luck in the South of France. There are some...
The Pyrenees is a mountain range between France and Spain. The Pyrenees mountains form the...
What are the key ingredients for a perfect family holiday in the South of France? Well this...
Within the charming framework of the village of Bouzigues (see Bouzigues), the Musee de L'Etang de...
