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.
When to visit Cannes
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″.
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 Miami and takes around 12h 35m.
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 Turo and Priceless, among others, in Nice.
Airlines serving Cannes
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 $141 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $265 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 $44 to $401 per night. Centre Ville is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Cannes are about 31% 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.
Where to stay in popular areas of Cannes
Most booked hotels in Cannes
Renting a car in Cannes
Renting a car in Cannes costs $52 per day, on average, or $208 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, 17% more expensive than at Nice Côte d'Azur.
Expect to pay $9.31 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 $111.75 and $148.99. Compact (Audi A1 Sportback or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Cannes, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.