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

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When to visit Cannes

Cannes in February
Estimated hotel price
$224
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cannes in February
Estimated hotel price
$224
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. The shortest flight to Cannes from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 7h 30m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Cannes, followed by Train. The train journey from Cannes to Toulon takes 1h 57m and costs around $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $23 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

You can travel by bus to Cannes using BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus. From Toulon, the bus ride to Cannes takes 125 miles and will cost you around $19. From Marseille, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 155 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. The shortest flight to Cannes from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 7h 30m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Cannes, followed by Train. The train journey from Cannes to Toulon takes 1h 57m and costs around $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $23 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

You can travel by bus to Cannes using BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus. From Toulon, the bus ride to Cannes takes 125 miles and will cost you around $19. From Marseille, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 155 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

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,699 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,659 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,034 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,154 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,845 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,081 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,144 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,702 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,464 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,519 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,605 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (889 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,363 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,637 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,126 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,169 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,346 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,430 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (380 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 $216 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $210 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 $44 to $405 per night. Centre Ville is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Cannes are about 16% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Centre Ville - Here you’ll find travelers’ favorites such as Croisette Beach Hotel Cannes - MGallery Collection, Hôtel Brimer Cannes and Hôtel Barrière Le Gray d'Albion. The average nightly price for a double room in Centre Ville is $67.

La Bocca - ibis Cannes Plage La Bocca, Kyriad Cannes - Mandelieu and Hotel des Victoires - Restaurant have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in La Bocca will cost you about $55 per night.

Centre Ville - Here you’ll find travelers’ favorites such as Croisette Beach Hotel Cannes - MGallery Collection, Hôtel Brimer Cannes and Hôtel Barrière Le Gray d'Albion. The average nightly price for a double room in Centre Ville is $67.
La Bocca - ibis Cannes Plage La Bocca, Kyriad Cannes - Mandelieu and Hotel des Victoires - Restaurant have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in La Bocca will cost you about $55 per night.
Most popular hotel in Cannes by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Cannes

Most booked hotels in Cannes

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Hotel Le Negresco
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, 3481 reviews)
$352+
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Staybridge Suites Cannes Centre By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 2126 reviews)
$90+
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Hôtel Martinez Cannes
5 stars
Excellent (9, 2733 reviews)
$266+
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Best Western Plus Hotel Massena Nice
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 6595 reviews)
$108+
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L'Esterel
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 4581 reviews)
$44+
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Westminster Hotel & Spa Nice
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 4452 reviews)
$136+
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Renting a car in Cannes

Renting a car in Cannes costs $51 per day, on average, or $153 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Cannes.

Expect to pay $7.27 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 $87.22 and $116.29. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Cannes, while also 68% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Cannes costs $51 per day, on average, or $153 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Cannes.

Expect to pay $7.27 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 $87.22 and $116.29. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Cannes, while also 68% cheaper than other types, on average.

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