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
$301
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cannes in November
Estimated hotel price
$301
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 36h.

Car

Another option to get to Cannes is to pick up a car hire from Lyon, which is about 300 km from Cannes. You’ll find branches of Budget and Rentscape, among others, in Lyon.

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 36h.

Car

Another option to get to Cannes is to pick up a car hire from Lyon, which is about 300 km from Cannes. You’ll find branches of Budget and Rentscape, among others, in Lyon.

Airports near Cannes

NCENice Côte d'Azur
TLNToulon Hyeres
MRSMarseille

Airlines serving Cannes

Lufthansa
Good (8,180 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,556 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,159 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,481 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,034 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,505 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,263 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,640 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (947 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,104 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,651 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,941 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,214 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,462 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,502 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,448 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,365 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 $291 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $575 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Les Tourrades and Chanteclair.

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.

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.
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)
$927+
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Hotel Barriere Le Majestic Cannes
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$838+
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Hôtel Barrière Le Gray d'Albion
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$391+
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Novotel Nice Arénas Aéroport
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$236+
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Hôtel Le Royal Promenade des Anglais
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$319+
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ibis budget Nice Aéroport Promenade des Anglais
2 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$124+
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Hiring a car in Cannes

Expect to pay $3.96 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 $47.49 and $63.32. The most frequently booked car type in Cannes is Compact (Class Compact Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Renault Clio or similar) is, on average, 14% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.96 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 $47.49 and $63.32. The most frequently booked car type in Cannes is Compact (Class Compact Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Renault Clio or similar) is, on average, 14% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Cannes

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