Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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.

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When to visit Cannes

Cannes in November
Estimated hotel price
$288
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cannes in November
Estimated hotel price
$288
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 35h 25m.

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 Budget and Ok Mobility, among others, in Nice.

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 35h 25m.

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 Budget and Ok Mobility, among others, in Nice.

Airports near Cannes

Airlines serving Cannes

Lufthansa
Good (8,209 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,562 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,185 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,478 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,048 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,513 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,258 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,648 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,735 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,655 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (949 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,113 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,962 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,213 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,519 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,509 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,428 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,455 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (432 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,585 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 $281 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $490 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 $77 to $1,125 per night. Centre Ville is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Cannes are about 20% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Californie Pézou - In Cannes’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Villa Claudia Hotel Cannes Centre - Parking, Hotel Verlaine and Hôtel Gallia Cannes.

Californie Pézou - In Cannes’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Villa Claudia Hotel Cannes Centre - Parking, Hotel Verlaine and Hôtel Gallia Cannes.
Most popular hotel in Cannes by neighbourhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Cannes

Most booked hotels in Cannes

Hôtel Martinez Cannes
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$650+
Hotel Barriere Le Majestic Cannes
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$572+
Hôtel Barrière Le Gray d'Albion
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$331+
Novotel Nice Arénas Aéroport
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$204+
Hôtel Le Royal Promenade des Anglais
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$270+
ibis budget Nice Aéroport Promenade des Anglais
2 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$114+

Hiring a car in Cannes

Expect to pay $3.82 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 $45.75 and $61.00. Economy (Renault Clio or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Cannes, while also 40% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.82 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 $45.75 and $61.00. Economy (Renault Clio or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Cannes, while also 40% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car hire agencies in Cannes

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