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 12 miles 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 16 miles 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 12 miles 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 16 miles 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 (8,060 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,529 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,047 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,403 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,410 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,966 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,234 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,606 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,819 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (932 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,586 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,826 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,181 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,198 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,408 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (411 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,452 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,378 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,273 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 $183 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $538 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 $50 to $1,000 per night. Centre Ville is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Cannes are about 4% more expensive 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.

Carnot - Le Cavendish, Le Cetai Cannes Beach Hotel and Nemea Appart Hotel Cannes Palais have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Carnot will cost you about $102 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.
Carnot - Le Cavendish, Le Cetai Cannes Beach Hotel and Nemea Appart Hotel Cannes Palais have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Carnot will cost you about $102 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, 2942 reviews)
$1,000+
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Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, 2397 reviews)
$817+
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Albert Premier
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 4850 reviews)
$266+
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L'Esterel
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 5016 reviews)
$73+
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Hôtel Le Royal Promenade des Anglais
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 5818 reviews)
$259+
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Hôtel Montaigne & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2701 reviews)
$119+
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Renting a car in Cannes

Renting a car in Cannes costs $50 per day, on average, or $200 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 19% 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 56% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Cannes costs $50 per day, on average, or $200 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 19% 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 56% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Cannes

Compact SUV

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$43/day

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