Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Cannes travel guide

Cannes Tourism | Cannes Guide

You're Going to Love Cannes

With a population of 70,011, Cannes is a must-see destination in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Cannes has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Cannes

If you’re looking for affordable options, Lucky You - Beef and Seafood (5 rue du Docteur Pierre Gazagnaire) and Restaurant Mood (Restaurant Mood 22 Rue Latour-Maubourg) are great picks.

When to visit Cannes

Cannes in February
Estimated hotel price
$226
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cannes in February
Estimated hotel price
$226
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Cannes in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 78.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 39.2 °F, with an average temperature of 46.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 2.8″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Cannes, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.

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How to Get to Cannes

Plane

When flying to Cannes, you’ll arrive at Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE), which is located 12 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Cannes from the United States departs from New York and takes around 7h 55m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Cannes, followed by Train. The train journey from Cannes to Marseille takes 3h 54m and costs around $27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lyon, expect to pay about $26 for a 5h 09m trip. Located 0.2 miles from the city center, Cannes is the busiest station in Cannes. Another popular train station is Cannes la Bocca, located 1.5 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Cannes is to pick up a car rental from Nice, which is about 16 miles from Cannes. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Turo, among others, in Nice.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Cannes using BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus. From Marseille, the bus ride to Cannes takes 135 miles and will cost you around $31. From Genoa, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 180 miles. The most popular bus station is Cannes Aire des Bréguière, located 3 miles from downtown Cannes. Cannes Quai Laubeuf is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Cannes, you’ll arrive at Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE), which is located 12 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Cannes from the United States departs from New York and takes around 7h 55m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Cannes, followed by Train. The train journey from Cannes to Marseille takes 3h 54m and costs around $27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lyon, expect to pay about $26 for a 5h 09m trip. Located 0.2 miles from the city center, Cannes is the busiest station in Cannes. Another popular train station is Cannes la Bocca, located 1.5 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Cannes is to pick up a car rental from Nice, which is about 16 miles from Cannes. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Turo, among others, in Nice.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Cannes using BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus. From Marseille, the bus ride to Cannes takes 135 miles and will cost you around $31. From Genoa, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 180 miles. The most popular bus station is Cannes Aire des Bréguière, located 3 miles from downtown Cannes. Cannes Quai Laubeuf is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city center.

Airports near Cannes

NCENice Côte d'Azur
TLNToulon Hyeres
MRSMarseille

Airlines serving Cannes

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,363 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,957 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,923 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,336 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,145 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (996 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,365 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cannes

From 5-star hotels such as the Mondrian Cannes to great affordable options like the Hotel Schtak, Cannes offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $220 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $370 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Les Tourrades and Chanteclair. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Cannes, with prices from $62 to $1,031 per night. Centre Ville is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Cannes are about 16% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

La Bocca - Here you’ll find travelers’ favorites such as Mercure Cannes Mandelieu, ibis Cannes Plage La Bocca and Kyriad Cannes - Mandelieu. The average nightly price for a double room in La Bocca is $65.

La Bocca - Here you’ll find travelers’ favorites such as Mercure Cannes Mandelieu, ibis Cannes Plage La Bocca and Kyriad Cannes - Mandelieu. The average nightly price for a double room in La Bocca is $65.
Most popular hotel in Cannes by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Cannes

Most booked hotels in Cannes

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Regent Carlton Cannes
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, 1295 reviews)
$1,031+
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Hotel Le Negresco
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, 3436 reviews)
$1,003+
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Hôtel Martinez Cannes
5 stars
Excellent (9, 2656 reviews)
$731+
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Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2309 reviews)
$685+
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Hotel 64 Nice
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 4217 reviews)
$205+
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Hôtel Barrière Le Gray d'Albion
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2097 reviews)
$371+
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Renting a car in Cannes

Renting a car in Cannes costs $73 per day, on average, or $220 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 32% more expensive than at Nice Côte d'Azur.

Expect to pay $7.34 per gallon in Cannes (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $88.12 and $117.50. Economy (Renault Clio or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Cannes, while also 24% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Cannes costs $73 per day, on average, or $220 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 32% more expensive than at Nice Côte d'Azur.

Expect to pay $7.34 per gallon in Cannes (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $88.12 and $117.50. Economy (Renault Clio or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Cannes, while also 24% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Cannes

Intermediate SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$46/day

Intermediate SUV
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