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
$302
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cannes in January
Estimated hotel price
$302
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 31h 35m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Cannes, followed by Train. The train journey from Cannes to Marseille takes 2h 46m and costs around $59 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Milan, expect to pay about $37 for a 3h 57m 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.

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 Budget, among others, in Nice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cannes, including BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus and Bus. From Marseille, the bus ride to Cannes takes 217 km and will cost you around $22. From Genoa, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 274 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 31h 35m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Cannes, followed by Train. The train journey from Cannes to Marseille takes 2h 46m and costs around $59 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Milan, expect to pay about $37 for a 3h 57m 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.

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 Budget, among others, in Nice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cannes, including BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus and Bus. From Marseille, the bus ride to Cannes takes 217 km and will cost you around $22. From Genoa, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 274 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 (7,939 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,501 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,905 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,321 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,431 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,924 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,189 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,578 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,625 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,751 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,560 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,952 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,390 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,217 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,433 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,284 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 $336 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $448 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 $1,216 per night. Centre Ville is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Cannes are about 22% 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 Hotel Cannes Gallia.

Carnot - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Le Cavendish, Le Cetai Cannes Beach Hotel and ibis budget Cannes Centre-Ville. The average nightly price for a double room in Carnot is $149.

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 - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Le Cavendish, Le Cetai Cannes Beach Hotel and ibis budget Cannes Centre-Ville. The average nightly price for a double room in Carnot is $149.
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)
$690+
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Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$567+
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Albert Premier
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$296+
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Hôtel Le Royal Promenade des Anglais
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$303+
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Hôtel Montaigne & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$159+
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JW Marriott Cannes
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$563+
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Hiring a car in Cannes

Expect to pay $3.99 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 $47.77 and $63.69. The most frequently booked car type in Cannes is Standard (Class Convertible or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Renault Clio or similar) is, on average, 45% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.99 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 $47.77 and $63.69. The most frequently booked car type in Cannes is Standard (Class Convertible or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Renault Clio or similar) is, on average, 45% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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