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 Virgin Atlantic. The shortest flight to Cannes from the United States departs from New York and takes around 8h 15m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Cannes, followed by Train. The train journey from Cannes to Marseille takes 3h 10m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $30 for a 5h 49m 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 Rent-A-Wreck, among others, in Nice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cannes, including BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus and ALSA. From Marseille, the bus ride to Cannes takes 135 miles and will cost you around $24. From Toulon, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 135 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. Airlines that fly from the United States to Cannes include Delta, KLM and Virgin Atlantic. The shortest flight to Cannes from the United States departs from New York and takes around 8h 15m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Cannes, followed by Train. The train journey from Cannes to Marseille takes 3h 10m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $30 for a 5h 49m 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 Rent-A-Wreck, among others, in Nice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cannes, including BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus and ALSA. From Marseille, the bus ride to Cannes takes 135 miles and will cost you around $24. From Toulon, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 135 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

KLM
Good (1,467 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,833 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,779 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,271 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,248 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,889 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,135 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,746 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,405 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,543 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,539 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,705 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,794 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,424 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,183 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,370 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,197 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,470 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 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 $204 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $215 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 $46 to $519 per night. Centre Ville is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Cannes are about 57% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Carnot - Here you’ll find travelers’ favorites such as Le Cavendish, Le Cetai Cannes Beach Hotel and Nemea Appart Hotel Cannes Palais. The average nightly price for a double room in Carnot is $78.

Centre Ville - Croisette Beach Hotel Cannes - MGallery Collection, Hôtel Brimer Cannes and Hôtel Barrière Le Gray d'Albion have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Centre Ville will cost you about $70 per night.

Carnot - Here you’ll find travelers’ favorites such as Le Cavendish, Le Cetai Cannes Beach Hotel and Nemea Appart Hotel Cannes Palais. The average nightly price for a double room in Carnot is $78.
Centre Ville - Croisette Beach Hotel Cannes - MGallery Collection, Hôtel Brimer Cannes and Hôtel Barrière Le Gray d'Albion have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Centre Ville will cost you about $70 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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Regent Carlton Cannes
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, 1325 reviews)
$371+
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Hôtel Martinez Cannes
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, 2779 reviews)
$274+
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Best Western Hotel des Orangers
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2306 reviews)
$81+
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L'Esterel
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 4898 reviews)
$62+
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Zenitude Hôtel-Résidences Le Cannet
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1748 reviews)
$49+
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Royal Antibes - Luxury Hotel, Résidence, Beach & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1759 reviews)
$116+
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Renting a car in Cannes

Renting a car in Cannes costs $55 per day, on average, or $219 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 7% cheaper than airport locations in Cannes.

Expect to pay $7.42 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 $89.03 and $118.71. The most frequently booked car type in Cannes is Compact (Mini Convertible or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Renault Clio or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Cannes costs $55 per day, on average, or $219 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 7% cheaper than airport locations in Cannes.

Expect to pay $7.42 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 $89.03 and $118.71. The most frequently booked car type in Cannes is Compact (Mini Convertible or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Renault Clio or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Cannes

Passenger van

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$68/day

Passenger van

Full-size SUV

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$79/day

Full-size SUV
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