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
$226
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cannes in January
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 20 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Cannes from the United States departs from New York and takes around 8h.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Cannes, followed by Train. The train journey from Cannes to Marseille takes 3h 52m and costs around $26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $30 for a 5h 49m 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 Priceless and Rent-A-Wreck, among others, in Nice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cannes, including BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus and Union Ivkoni. From Marseille, the bus ride to Cannes takes 217 km and will cost you around $27. From Genoa, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 282 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.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Cannes, followed by Train. The train journey from Cannes to Marseille takes 3h 52m and costs around $26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $30 for a 5h 49m 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 Priceless and Rent-A-Wreck, among others, in Nice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cannes, including BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus and Union Ivkoni. From Marseille, the bus ride to Cannes takes 217 km and will cost you around $27. From Genoa, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 282 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

NCENice Côte d'Azur
TLNToulon Hyeres
MRSMarseille

Airlines serving Cannes

KLM
Good (1,451 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,780 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,731 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,181 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,208 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,870 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,113 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,279 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,513 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,679 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,709 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,393 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,360 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,162 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (384 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,139 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 $214 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $207 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 $47 to $420 per night. Centre Ville is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Cannes are about 62% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Centre Ville - Here you’ll find travelers’ favorites such as Croisette Beach Hotel Cannes - MGallery Collection, Hôtel Brimer Cannes and Hôtel Barrière Le Gray d'Albion. The average nightly price for a double room in Centre Ville is $68.

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 $114 per night.

Centre Ville - Here you’ll find travelers’ favorites such as Croisette Beach Hotel Cannes - MGallery Collection, Hôtel Brimer Cannes and Hôtel Barrière Le Gray d'Albion. The average nightly price for a double room in Centre Ville is $68.
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 $114 per night.
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Where to stay in popular areas of Cannes

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Regent Carlton Cannes
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, 1319 reviews)
$370+
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Hôtel Martinez Cannes
5 stars
Excellent (9, 2745 reviews)
$266+
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Albert 1er
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 4562 reviews)
$109+
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Best Western Hotel des Orangers
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2293 reviews)
$79+
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Ibis Budget Nice Californie Lenval
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 4976 reviews)
$67+
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L'Esterel
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 4890 reviews)
$56+
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Renting a car in Cannes

Renting a car in Cannes costs $69 per day, on average, or $275 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 24% more expensive than at Nice Côte d'Azur.

Expect to pay $7.53 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 $90.40 and $120.53. 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 $69 per day, on average, or $275 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 24% more expensive than at Nice Côte d'Azur.

Expect to pay $7.53 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 $90.40 and $120.53. 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.

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Full-size SUV

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$56/day

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