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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Cannes has to offer.
When to visit Cannes
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Cannes in July, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 26 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 4 °C, with an average temperature of 8 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 70 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Cannes, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.
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 centre. The shortest flight to Cannes from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 36h.
Car
Another option to get to Cannes is to pick up a car hire from Nice, which is about 26 km from Cannes. You’ll find branches of Avis and Budget, among others, in Nice.
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 $275 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $464 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Chanteclair and L'Esterel. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Cannes, with prices from $78 to $704 per night. Centre Ville is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Cannes are about 33% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
La Bocca - Hotel Les Tourrades, Hôtel Mercure Cannes Mandelieu and ibis Cannes Plage La Bocca have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in La Bocca will cost you about $105 per night.
Where to stay in popular areas of Cannes
Most booked hotels in Cannes
Hiring a car in Cannes
Expect to pay $4.39 per litre in Cannes (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $52.60 and $70.13. The most frequently booked car type in Cannes is Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Peugeot 107 or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.