Introduction
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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Cannes has to offer.

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When to visit Cannes

Cannes in January
Estimated hotel price
$182
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cannes in January
Estimated hotel price
$182
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 20 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Cannes include Delta, KLM and Air France. The shortest flight to Cannes from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 7h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Cannes is to pick up a car rental from Nice, which is about 26 km from Cannes. You’ll find branches of Turo and Priceless, among others, in Nice.

Plane

When flying to Cannes, you’ll arrive at Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE), which is located 20 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Cannes include Delta, KLM and Air France. The shortest flight to Cannes from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 7h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Cannes is to pick up a car rental from Nice, which is about 26 km from Cannes. You’ll find branches of Turo and Priceless, among others, in Nice.

Airports near Cannes

NCENice Côte d'Azur
TLNToulon Hyeres
MRSMarseille

Airlines serving Cannes

Lufthansa
Good (8,108 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,531 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,082 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,428 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,450 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,614 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (937 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,895 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,602 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,860 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,208 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,271 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,415 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,469 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (416 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,397 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,306 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 $192 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $535 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 $48 to $1,048 per night. Centre Ville is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Cannes are about 5% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Centre Ville - In Cannes’s most popular neighborhood to stay, recommended hotels include Croisette Beach Hotel Cannes - MGallery Collection, Hotel Brimer and Hôtel Barrière Le Gray d'Albion.

La Bocca - Hôtel Mercure Cannes Mandelieu, ibis Cannes Plage La Bocca and Kyriad Cannes - Mandelieu have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in La Bocca will cost you about $73 per night.

Centre Ville - In Cannes’s most popular neighborhood to stay, recommended hotels include Croisette Beach Hotel Cannes - MGallery Collection, Hotel Brimer and Hôtel Barrière Le Gray d'Albion.
La Bocca - Hôtel Mercure Cannes Mandelieu, ibis Cannes Plage La Bocca and Kyriad Cannes - Mandelieu have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in La Bocca will cost you about $73 per night.
Most popular hotel in Cannes by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Cannes

Most booked hotels in Cannes

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Hôtel Martinez Cannes
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, 2939 reviews)
$1,045+
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Albert Premier
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 4859 reviews)
$254+
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Novotel Nice Arénas Aéroport
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 3270 reviews)
$174+
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L'Esterel
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 5025 reviews)
$72+
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Hôtel Montaigne & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2704 reviews)
$121+
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Zenitude Hôtel-Résidences Le Cannet
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1855 reviews)
$77+
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Renting a car in Cannes

Renting a car in Cannes costs $49 per day, on average, or $197 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 12% cheaper than airport locations in Cannes.

Expect to pay $8.56 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 $102.66 and $136.88. Economy (Renault Clio or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Cannes, while also 29% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Cannes costs $49 per day, on average, or $197 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 12% cheaper than airport locations in Cannes.

Expect to pay $8.56 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 $102.66 and $136.88. Economy (Renault Clio or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Cannes, while also 29% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Cannes

Compact SUV

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$51/day

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