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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 Air France, Delta and KLM. 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 2h 40m and costs around $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lyon, expect to pay about $37 for a 4h 36m 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 Turo and Priceless, among others, in Nice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cannes, including BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus and Bus. From Marseille, the bus ride to Cannes takes 135 miles and will cost you around $26. From Genoa, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 200 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 Air France, Delta and KLM. 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 2h 40m and costs around $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lyon, expect to pay about $37 for a 4h 36m 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 Turo and Priceless, among others, in Nice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cannes, including BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus and Bus. From Marseille, the bus ride to Cannes takes 135 miles and will cost you around $26. From Genoa, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 200 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 (1,492 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,900 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,865 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,302 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,392 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,916 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,173 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,564 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,555 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,748 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,907 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,185 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,381 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (399 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,193 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,428 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,262 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 $196 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $256 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 $669 per night. Centre Ville is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Cannes are about 26% 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 $83.

Centre Ville - Croisette Beach Hotel Cannes - MGallery Collection, Hotel Brimer 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 $68 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 $83.
Centre Ville - Croisette Beach Hotel Cannes - MGallery Collection, Hotel Brimer 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 $68 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, 2914 reviews)
$381+
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Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, 2370 reviews)
$316+
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Albert 1er
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 4796 reviews)
$167+
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Canopy by Hilton Cannes
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2170 reviews)
$203+
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Ibis Budget Nice Californie Lenval
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 5139 reviews)
$96+
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L'Esterel
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 4961 reviews)
$62+
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Renting a car in Cannes

Renting a car in Cannes costs $51 per day, on average, or $205 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 9% cheaper than airport locations in Cannes.

Expect to pay $8.63 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 $103.57 and $138.09. 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, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Cannes costs $51 per day, on average, or $205 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 9% cheaper than airport locations in Cannes.

Expect to pay $8.63 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 $103.57 and $138.09. 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, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Cannes

Mini

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$27/day

Mini

Intermediate SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$46/day

Intermediate SUV
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