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.
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
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″.
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 New York and takes around 8h 10m.
Train
SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Cannes, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Cannes to Marseille takes 2h 29m and costs around $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lyon, expect to pay about $27 for a 4h 28m 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 Avis and Getaround, among others, in Nice.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cannes, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Union Ivkoni. From Marseille, the bus ride to Cannes takes 160 miles and will cost you around $27. From Turin, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 245 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.
Airlines serving Cannes
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 $141 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $219 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 $49 to $325 per night. Centre Ville is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Cannes are about 27% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Cannes
Most booked hotels in Cannes
Renting a car in Cannes
Renting a car in Cannes costs $63 per day, on average, or $190 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 Intermediate rental cars (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) are, on average, 77% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.