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How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Cannes travel guide

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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.

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When to visit Cannes

Cannes in February
Estimated hotel price
$264
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cannes in February
Estimated hotel price
$264
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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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 20 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Cannes from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 34h 30m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Cannes, followed by Train. The train journey from Cannes to Marseille takes 3h 54m and costs around $45 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lyon, expect to pay about $44 for a 5h 09m 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

You can travel by bus to Cannes using BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus. From Marseille, the bus ride to Cannes takes 217 km and will cost you around $52. From Genoa, the ticket costs about $47 for a journey of 290 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.

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 30m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Cannes, followed by Train. The train journey from Cannes to Marseille takes 3h 54m and costs around $45 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lyon, expect to pay about $44 for a 5h 09m 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

You can travel by bus to Cannes using BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus. From Marseille, the bus ride to Cannes takes 217 km and will cost you around $52. From Genoa, the ticket costs about $47 for a journey of 290 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.

Airports near Cannes

NCENice Côte d'Azur
TLNToulon Hyeres
MRSMarseille

Airlines serving Cannes

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,363 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,957 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,923 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,336 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,145 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (996 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,365 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 $376 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $619 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 holiday rental options in Cannes, with prices from $104 to $1,725 per night. Centre Ville is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Cannes are about 16% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Carnot - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Le Cavendish, Amarante Cannes and ibis budget Cannes Centre-Ville. The average nightly price for a double room in Carnot is $134.

Carnot - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Le Cavendish, Amarante Cannes and ibis budget Cannes Centre-Ville. The average nightly price for a double room in Carnot is $134.
Most popular hotel in Cannes by neighbourhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Cannes

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Regent Carlton Cannes
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
$1,725+
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Hotel Le Negresco
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$1,678+
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Hôtel Martinez Cannes
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$1,224+
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Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$1,147+
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Hotel 64 Nice
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$344+
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Hôtel Barrière Le Gray d'Albion
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$621+
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Hiring a car in Cannes

Expect to pay $3.25 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 $38.97 and $51.96. Economy (Renault Clio or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Cannes, while also 25% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.25 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 $38.97 and $51.96. Economy (Renault Clio or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Cannes, while also 25% cheaper than other types, on average.

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