Introduction
Where to eat
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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Cannes has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Cannes

If you’re looking for affordable options, Lucky You - Beef and Seafood (5 rue du Docteur Pierre Gazagnaire) and Restaurant Mood (Restaurant Mood 22 Rue Latour-Maubourg) are great picks.

When to visit Cannes

Cannes in February
Estimated hotel price
$226
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cannes in February
Estimated hotel price
$226
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 Air France, Delta and KLM. The shortest flight to Cannes from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 9h 20m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Cannes, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Cannes to Marseille takes 2h 31m and costs around $46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Milan, expect to pay about $20 for a 4h 02m trip. Located 0.3 km from the city center, Cannes is the busiest station in Cannes. Another popular train station is Cannes la Bocca, located 2.5 km from the center.

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 Budget, among others, in Nice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cannes, including BlaBlaBus, FlixBus and Union Ivkoni. From Toulon, the bus ride to Cannes takes 201 km and will cost you around $28. From Marseille, the ticket costs about $27 for a journey of 217 km. The most popular bus station is Cannes Aire des Bréguière, located 4 km from downtown Cannes. Cannes Quai Laubeuf is also a commonly used station, and is 0.7 km from the city center.

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 Air France, Delta and KLM. The shortest flight to Cannes from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 9h 20m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Cannes, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Cannes to Marseille takes 2h 31m and costs around $46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Milan, expect to pay about $20 for a 4h 02m trip. Located 0.3 km from the city center, Cannes is the busiest station in Cannes. Another popular train station is Cannes la Bocca, located 2.5 km from the center.

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 Budget, among others, in Nice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cannes, including BlaBlaBus, FlixBus and Union Ivkoni. From Toulon, the bus ride to Cannes takes 201 km and will cost you around $28. From Marseille, the ticket costs about $27 for a journey of 217 km. The most popular bus station is Cannes Aire des Bréguière, located 4 km from downtown Cannes. Cannes Quai Laubeuf is also a commonly used station, and is 0.7 km from the city center.

Airports near Cannes

NCENice Côte d'Azur
TLNToulon Hyeres
MRSMarseille

Airlines serving Cannes

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cannes

From 5-star hotels such as the JW Marriott Cannes to great affordable options like the Hotel Schtak, Cannes offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $169 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $279 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Les Tourrades and Hotel Brimer. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Cannes, with prices from $53 to $687 per night. Centre Ville is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Cannes are about 40% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

La Bocca - In Cannes’s most popular neighborhood to stay, recommended hotels include ibis Cannes Plage La Bocca, Kyriad Cannes - Mandelieu and Hotel des Victoires.

La Bocca - In Cannes’s most popular neighborhood to stay, recommended hotels include ibis Cannes Plage La Bocca, Kyriad Cannes - Mandelieu and Hotel des Victoires.
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 (9.5, 1278 reviews)
$687+
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Hotel Le Negresco
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, 3380 reviews)
$664+
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Hôtel Martinez Cannes
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, 2564 reviews)
$364+
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Hotel Barriere Le Majestic Cannes
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, 2243 reviews)
$348+
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Hotel 64 Nice
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 4098 reviews)
$143+
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Hôtel Barrière Le Gray d'Albion
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2021 reviews)
$224+
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Renting a car in Cannes

Renting a car in Cannes costs $65 per day, on average, or $194 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 18% more expensive than at Nice Côte d'Azur.

Expect to pay $7.04 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 $84.49 and $112.65. The most frequently booked car type in Cannes is Standard (Class Convertible or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Cannes costs $65 per day, on average, or $194 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 18% more expensive than at Nice Côte d'Azur.

Expect to pay $7.04 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 $84.49 and $112.65. The most frequently booked car type in Cannes is Standard (Class Convertible or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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Intermediate SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$43/day

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