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. Cannes deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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) are great picks.
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 34h 50m.
Train
SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Cannes, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Cannes to Marseille takes 2h 32m and costs around $59 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lyon, expect to pay about $50 for a 4h 29m trip. Located 0.3 km from the city centre, Cannes is the busiest station in Cannes. Another popular train station is Cannes la Bocca, located 2.5 km from the centre.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cannes, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Union Ivkoni. From Marseille, the bus ride to Cannes takes 217 km and will cost you around $23. From Montpellier, the ticket costs about $23 for a journey of 459 km. The most popular bus station is Cannes Aire des Bréguière, located 4 km from the city centre of Cannes. Cannes Quai Laubeuf is also a commonly used station, and is 0.7 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Cannes
Where to stay in Cannes
From 5-star hotels such as the Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes to great affordable options like the Hotel Schtak, Cannes offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $238 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $328 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 holiday rental options in Cannes, with prices from $81 to $616 per night. Centre Ville is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Cannes are about 13% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Carnot - In Cannes’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Le Cavendish, Hotel Amarante Cannes and ibis budget Cannes Centre-Ville.
Where to stay in popular areas of Cannes
Most booked hotels in Cannes
Hiring a car in Cannes
Expect to pay $3.09 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 $37.07 and $49.43. The most frequently booked car type in Cannes is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 2008 or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.