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
$174
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cannes in January
Estimated hotel price
$174
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 Miami and takes around 16h 30m.

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.

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 Miami and takes around 16h 30m.

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.

Airports near Cannes

NCENice Côte d'Azur
TLNToulon Hyeres
MRSMarseille

Airlines serving Cannes

Lufthansa
Good (8,299 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,275 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,114 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,461 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,242 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (984 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,694 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,712 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,686 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,031 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,453 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,191 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,550 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,417 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (438 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,833 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,534 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,454 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 $221 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 $43 to $370 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 - In Cannes’s most popular neighborhood to stay, recommended hotels include Croisette Beach Hotel Cannes - MGallery Collection, Hôtel Barrière Le Gray d'Albion and Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes.

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 Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes.
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, 1352 reviews)
$349+
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Domaine du Mas de Pierre
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, 835 reviews)
$270+
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Hôtel Martinez Cannes
5 stars
Excellent (9, 2973 reviews)
$278+
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Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes
5 stars
Excellent (9, 2418 reviews)
$293+
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L'Esterel
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 5258 reviews)
$57+
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Zenitude Hôtel-Résidences Le Cannet
0 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2049 reviews)
$58+
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Renting a car in Cannes

Renting a car in Cannes costs $63 per day, on average, or $253 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, 28% more expensive than at Nice Côte d'Azur.

Expect to pay $9.12 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 $109.47 and $145.97. Economy (Dacia Sandero or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Cannes, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Cannes costs $63 per day, on average, or $253 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, 28% more expensive than at Nice Côte d'Azur.

Expect to pay $9.12 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 $109.47 and $145.97. Economy (Dacia Sandero or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Cannes, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Cannes

Compact SUV

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$31/day

Compact SUV

Intermediate SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$39/day

Intermediate SUV
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