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 Denver and takes around 13h 55m.

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 Europcar and Avis, 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 Denver and takes around 13h 55m.

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 Europcar and Avis, among others, in Nice.

Airports near Cannes

NCENice Côte d'Azur
TLNToulon Hyeres
MRSMarseille

Airlines serving Cannes

Lufthansa
Good (8,225 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,571 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,202 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,062 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,480 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,559 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,248 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,645 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,655 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,166 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (950 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,978 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,206 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,579 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,532 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,467 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,429 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,593 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 $160 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $299 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Chanteclair and L'Esterel. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Cannes, with prices from $45 to $662 per night. Centre Ville is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Cannes are about 29% 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, Hôtel Barrière Le Gray d'Albion and Hotel Barriere Le Majestic Cannes.

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 $84 per night.

Centre Ville - In Cannes’s most popular neighborhood to stay, recommended hotels include Croisette Beach Hotel Cannes - MGallery Collection, Hôtel Barrière Le Gray d'Albion and Hotel Barriere Le Majestic Cannes.
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 $84 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, 2949 reviews)
$303+
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Hotel Barriere Le Majestic Cannes
5 stars
Excellent (9, 2403 reviews)
$328+
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Novotel Nice Arénas Aéroport
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 3320 reviews)
$117+
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L'Esterel
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 5150 reviews)
$60+
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Zenitude Hôtel-Résidences Le Cannet
0 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1944 reviews)
$58+
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Hôtel Montaigne & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2768 reviews)
$100+
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Renting a car in Cannes

Renting a car in Cannes costs $53 per day, on average, or $214 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, 10% more expensive than at Nice Côte d'Azur.

Expect to pay $8.93 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 $107.20 and $142.94. The most frequently booked car type in Cannes is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Volkswagen Polo or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Cannes costs $53 per day, on average, or $214 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, 10% more expensive than at Nice Côte d'Azur.

Expect to pay $8.93 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 $107.20 and $142.94. The most frequently booked car type in Cannes is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Volkswagen Polo or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Cannes

Compact SUV

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$33/day

Compact SUV

Standard

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$41/day

Standard
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