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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Cannes has to offer.

Article

When to visit Cannes

Cannes in November
Estimated hotel price
$307
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cannes in November
Estimated hotel price
$307
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.

Data provided by weatherbase
Temperatures
Temperatures
Data provided by weatherbase

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 Christchurch and takes around 38h 05m.

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 Hertz and Avis, 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 Christchurch and takes around 38h 05m.

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 Hertz and Avis, among others, in Nice.

Airports near Cannes

NCENice Côte d'Azur
TLNToulon Hyeres
MRSMarseille

Airlines serving Cannes

Lufthansa
Good (8,134 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,539 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,113 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,445 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,004 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,467 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,253 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,627 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (943 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,991 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,618 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,879 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,210 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,336 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,419 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (422 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,477 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,410 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,336 reviews)
Show more

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 $314 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $820 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 $80 to $1,618 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% cheaper 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 Hotel Cannes Gallia.

Carnot - Le Cavendish, Le Cetai Cannes Beach Hotel and ibis budget Cannes Centre-Ville have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Carnot will cost you about $143 per night.

Californie Pézou - In Cannes’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Villa Claudia Hotel Cannes Centre - Parking, Hotel Verlaine and Hotel Cannes Gallia.
Carnot - Le Cavendish, Le Cetai Cannes Beach Hotel and ibis budget Cannes Centre-Ville have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Carnot will cost you about $143 per night.
Most popular hotel in Cannes by neighbourhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Cannes

Most booked hotels in Cannes

See all
Hôtel Martinez Cannes
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$1,459+
View
Hotel Barriere Le Majestic Cannes
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$1,226+
View
Novotel Nice Arénas Aéroport
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$288+
View
L'Esterel
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$134+
View
Hôtel Montaigne & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$208+
View
Thalazur Antibes - Hôtel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$289+
View

Hiring a car in Cannes

Expect to pay $3.73 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 $44.76 and $59.68. Economy (Renault Clio or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Cannes, while also 62% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.73 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 $44.76 and $59.68. Economy (Renault Clio or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Cannes, while also 62% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car hire agencies in Cannes

Budget

Budget
Find car hire in Cannes