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 1 days in order to fully appreciate everything Cannes has to offer.

Where to Eat in Cannes

If you’re looking for affordable options, Lucky You - Beef and Seafood (5 rue du Docteur Pierre Gazagnaire) and Loka Bar Kitchen (88 rue Meynadier) are great picks.

When to visit Cannes

Cannes in January
Estimated hotel price
$178
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cannes in January
Estimated hotel price
$178
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. The shortest flight to Cannes from the United States departs from New York and takes around 8h 10m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Cannes, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Cannes to Saint-Raphaël takes 0h 51m and costs around $15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Marseille, expect to pay about $42 for a 2h 27m trip. Located 0.3 km from the city center, Cannes is the busiest station in Cannes. Another popular train station is Cannes la Bocca, located 2.5 km from the center.

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 Rhodium and Avis, among others, in Nice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cannes, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Union Ivkoni. From Toulon, the bus ride to Cannes takes 177 km and will cost you around $14. From Marseille, the ticket costs about $27 for a journey of 209 km. The most popular bus station is Cannes Aire des Bréguière, located 4 km from downtown Cannes. Cannes Quai Laubeuf is also a commonly used station, and is 0.7 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Cannes, you’ll arrive at Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE), which is located 20 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Cannes from the United States departs from New York and takes around 8h 10m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Cannes, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Cannes to Saint-Raphaël takes 0h 51m and costs around $15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Marseille, expect to pay about $42 for a 2h 27m trip. Located 0.3 km from the city center, Cannes is the busiest station in Cannes. Another popular train station is Cannes la Bocca, located 2.5 km from the center.

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 Rhodium and Avis, among others, in Nice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cannes, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Union Ivkoni. From Toulon, the bus ride to Cannes takes 177 km and will cost you around $14. From Marseille, the ticket costs about $27 for a journey of 209 km. The most popular bus station is Cannes Aire des Bréguière, located 4 km from downtown Cannes. Cannes Quai Laubeuf is also a commonly used station, and is 0.7 km from the city center.

Airports near Cannes

Airlines serving Cannes

Lufthansa
Good (4,490 reviews)
KLM
Good (824 reviews)
SWISS
Good (912 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,284 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,611 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,253 reviews)
Air France
Good (972 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,533 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (482 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,845 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,112 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,460 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (219 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (801 reviews)
Finnair
Good (898 reviews)
LOT
Good (672 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,116 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (889 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (811 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cannes

From 5-star hotels such as the JW Marriott Cannes to great affordable options like the Hotel Schtak, Cannes offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $134 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $190 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Brimer Cannes and Chanteclair. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Cannes, with prices from $50 to $399 per night. Centre Ville is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Cannes are about 14% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

La Bocca - In Cannes’s most popular neighborhood to stay, recommended hotels include Ibis Cannes Plage La Bocca, The Hollywood Hotel Cannes and Kyriad Hotel Cannes Mandelieu.

La Bocca - In Cannes’s most popular neighborhood to stay, recommended hotels include Ibis Cannes Plage La Bocca, The Hollywood Hotel Cannes and Kyriad Hotel Cannes Mandelieu.
Most popular hotel in Cannes by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Cannes

Most booked hotels in Cannes

Regent Carlton Cannes
5 stars
Excellent (9, 321 reviews)
$399+
Hôtel Martinez Cannes
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2843 reviews)
$304+
Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1516 reviews)
$269+
Hotel 64 Nice
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2609 reviews)
$86+
Hôtel Barrière Le Gray d'Albion
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1692 reviews)
$155+
Hotel Montaigne & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2673 reviews)
$112+

Renting a car in Cannes

Renting a car in Cannes costs $67 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 17% more expensive than at Nice Côte d'Azur.

Expect to pay $7.61 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 $91.30 and $121.74. The most frequently booked car type in Cannes is Compact (Renault Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Fiat Panda or similar) are, on average, 80% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Cannes costs $67 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 17% more expensive than at Nice Côte d'Azur.

Expect to pay $7.61 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 $91.30 and $121.74. The most frequently booked car type in Cannes is Compact (Renault Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Fiat Panda or similar) are, on average, 80% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.