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 1 days in order to fully appreciate everything Cannes has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Lucky You - Beef and Seafood (5 rue du Docteur Pierre Gazagnaire) and Loka Bar Kitchen (88 rue Meynadier) are great picks.
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″.
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 New York and takes around 8h 10m.
SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Cannes, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Cannes to Saint-Raphaël takes 0h 51m and costs around $15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Marseille, expect to pay about $42 for a 2h 27m 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.
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 Rhodium and Avis, among others, in Nice.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cannes, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Union Ivkoni. From Toulon, the bus ride to Cannes takes 177 km and will cost you around $14. From Marseille, the ticket costs about $27 for a journey of 209 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.
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 $134 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $190 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Brimer Cannes and Chanteclair. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Cannes, with prices from $50 to $399 per night. Centre Ville is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Cannes are about 14% 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, The Hollywood Hotel Cannes and Kyriad Hotel Cannes Mandelieu.
Renting a car in Cannes costs $67 per day, on average.
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 $7.61 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 $91.30 and $121.74. The most frequently booked car type in Cannes is Compact (Renault Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Fiat Panda or similar) are, on average, 80% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.