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.

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When to visit Cannes

Cannes in February
Estimated hotel price
$314
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cannes in February
Estimated hotel price
$314
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 43h 15m.

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 Avis and Budget, 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 43h 15m.

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 Avis and Budget, among others, in Nice.

Airports near Cannes

NCENice Côte d'Azur
TLNToulon Hyeres
MRSMarseille

Airlines serving Cannes

Lufthansa
Good (8,225 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,571 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,202 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,062 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,480 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,559 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,248 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,645 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,655 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,166 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (950 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,978 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,205 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,579 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,532 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,467 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,429 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,593 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 $276 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $510 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Chanteclair and L'Esterel. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Cannes, with prices from $77 to $1,127 per night. Centre Ville is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Cannes are about 28% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Californie Pézou - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Villa Claudia Hotel Cannes Centre - Parking, Hotel Verlaine and Hôtel Gallia Cannes. The average nightly price for a double room in Californie Pézou is $154.

Californie Pézou - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Villa Claudia Hotel Cannes Centre - Parking, Hotel Verlaine and Hôtel Gallia Cannes. The average nightly price for a double room in Californie Pézou is $154.
Most popular hotel in Cannes by neighbourhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Cannes

Most booked hotels in Cannes

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Hôtel Martinez Cannes
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$514+
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Hotel Barriere Le Majestic Cannes
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$560+
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Novotel Nice Arénas Aéroport
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$199+
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L'Esterel
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$102+
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Hôtel Le Royal Promenade des Anglais
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$224+
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Hôtel Montaigne & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$170+
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Hiring a car in Cannes

Expect to pay $4.02 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 $48.23 and $64.31. The most frequently booked car type in Cannes is Economy (Renault Clio or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Peugeot 107 or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $4.02 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 $48.23 and $64.31. The most frequently booked car type in Cannes is Economy (Renault Clio or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Peugeot 107 or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Cannes

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