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

Cannes in January
Estimated hotel price
$178
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cannes in January
Estimated hotel price
$178
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 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.

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.

Airports near Cannes

Airlines serving Cannes

Lufthansa
Good (7,187 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,351 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,640 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,845 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,869 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,550 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,669 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,536 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,249 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,071 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,340 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,234 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,202 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,298 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (874 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 $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.

Most popular hotel in Cannes by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Cannes

Most booked hotels in Cannes

Regent Carlton Cannes
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, 486 reviews)
$325+
Hôtel Martinez Cannes
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, 2709 reviews)
$213+
Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1549 reviews)
$252+
Hôtel Barrière Le Gray d'Albion
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1853 reviews)
$146+
Hotel 64 Nice
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2702 reviews)
$57+
Novotel Nice Arenas Aeroport
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1876 reviews)
$110+

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.

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.