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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 Delta, KLM and Air France. The shortest flight to Cannes from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 7h 25m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Cannes, followed by Train. The train journey from Cannes to Marseille takes 2h 42m and costs around $39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $35 for a 5h 48m 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 $17. From Genoa, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 170 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 Delta, KLM and Air France. The shortest flight to Cannes from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 7h 25m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Cannes, followed by Train. The train journey from Cannes to Marseille takes 2h 42m and costs around $39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $35 for a 5h 48m 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 $17. From Genoa, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 170 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

Lufthansa
Good (8,002 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,980 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,453 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,367 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,946 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,216 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,589 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (914 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,717 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,572 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,777 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,042 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,190 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,393 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (407 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,252 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,331 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,439 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 $219 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $359 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 $855 per night. Centre Ville is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Cannes are about 4% 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, Hotel Brimer and Hôtel Barrière Le Gray d'Albion.

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 $86.

Centre Ville - In Cannes’s most popular neighborhood to stay, recommended hotels include Croisette Beach Hotel Cannes - MGallery Collection, Hotel Brimer and Hôtel Barrière Le Gray d'Albion.
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 $86.
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, 2925 reviews)
$570+
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Albert Premier
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 4813 reviews)
$227+
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JW Marriott Cannes
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, 912 reviews)
$439+
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Hôtel Le Royal Promenade des Anglais
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 5725 reviews)
$215+
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Hôtel Montaigne & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2687 reviews)
$100+
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Zenitude Hôtel-Résidences Le Cannet
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1843 reviews)
$68+
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Renting a car in Cannes

Renting a car in Cannes costs $53 per day, on average, or $211 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 11% cheaper than airport locations in Cannes.

Expect to pay $8.90 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 $106.75 and $142.33. 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 $53 per day, on average, or $211 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 11% cheaper than airport locations in Cannes.

Expect to pay $8.90 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 $106.75 and $142.33. 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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