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

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When to visit Cannes

Cannes in January
Estimated hotel price
$272
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cannes in January
Estimated hotel price
$272
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 12 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Cannes from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 31h 25m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Cannes, followed by SNCF. The train journey from Cannes to Marseille takes 2h 42m and costs around $62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lyon, expect to pay about $67 for a 4h 57m trip. Located 0.2 miles from the city centre, Cannes is the busiest station in Cannes. Another popular train station is Cannes la Bocca, located 1.5 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Cannes is to pick up a car hire from Marseille, which is about 84 miles from Cannes. You’ll find branches of Rentscape and Avis, among others, in Marseille.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cannes, including BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus and ALSA. From Marseille, the bus ride to Cannes takes 135 miles and will cost you around $48. From Genoa, the ticket costs about $60 for a journey of 200 miles. The most popular bus station is Cannes Aire des Bréguière, located 3 miles from the city centre of Cannes. Cannes Quai Laubeuf is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Cannes, you’ll arrive at Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE), which is located 12 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Cannes from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 31h 25m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Cannes, followed by SNCF. The train journey from Cannes to Marseille takes 2h 42m and costs around $62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lyon, expect to pay about $67 for a 4h 57m trip. Located 0.2 miles from the city centre, Cannes is the busiest station in Cannes. Another popular train station is Cannes la Bocca, located 1.5 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Cannes is to pick up a car hire from Marseille, which is about 84 miles from Cannes. You’ll find branches of Rentscape and Avis, among others, in Marseille.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cannes, including BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus and ALSA. From Marseille, the bus ride to Cannes takes 135 miles and will cost you around $48. From Genoa, the ticket costs about $60 for a journey of 200 miles. The most popular bus station is Cannes Aire des Bréguière, located 3 miles from the city centre of Cannes. Cannes Quai Laubeuf is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Cannes

NCENice Côte d'Azur
TLNToulon Hyeres
MRSMarseille

Airlines serving Cannes

KLM
Good (1,449 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,762 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,716 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,151 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,210 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,104 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,240 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,532 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,505 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,677 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,694 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,383 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,159 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (384 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,451 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 $318 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $347 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 $79 to $694 per night. Centre Ville is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Cannes are about 62% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Carnot - In Cannes’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Le Cavendish, Le Cetai Cannes Beach Hotel and ibis budget Cannes Centre-Ville.

Carnot - In Cannes’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Le Cavendish, Le Cetai Cannes Beach Hotel and ibis budget Cannes Centre-Ville.
Most popular hotel in Cannes by neighbourhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Cannes

Most booked hotels in Cannes

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Regent Carlton Cannes
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
$627+
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Hôtel Martinez Cannes
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$441+
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Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$440+
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Albert 1er
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$166+
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Ibis Budget Nice Californie Lenval
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$104+
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L'Esterel
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$90+
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Hiring a car in Cannes

Expect to pay $3.38 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 $40.51 and $54.02. The most frequently booked car type in Cannes is Economy (Citroen C3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Accent or similar) is, on average, 82% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.38 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 $40.51 and $54.02. The most frequently booked car type in Cannes is Economy (Citroen C3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Accent or similar) is, on average, 82% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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