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. Cannes deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Cannes

Cannes in December
Estimated hotel price
$247
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cannes in December
Estimated hotel price
$247
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 32h 40m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Cannes, followed by Train. The train journey from Cannes to Marseille takes 3h 34m and costs around $46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $51 for a 5h 48m 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.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cannes, including BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus and Bus. From Marseille, the bus ride to Cannes takes 135 miles and will cost you around $45. From Genoa, the ticket costs about $45 for a journey of 175 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 32h 40m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Cannes, followed by Train. The train journey from Cannes to Marseille takes 3h 34m and costs around $46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $51 for a 5h 48m 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.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cannes, including BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus and Bus. From Marseille, the bus ride to Cannes takes 135 miles and will cost you around $45. From Genoa, the ticket costs about $45 for a journey of 175 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 (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,652 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,013 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,609 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,113 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,817 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,057 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,110 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,690 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,441 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,513 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,554 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,336 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (881 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,103 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,621 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,419 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,153 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (916 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 $376 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $350 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 $82 to $887 per night. Centre Ville is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Cannes are about 15% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

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

Carnot - In Cannes’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Le Cavendish, Amarante Cannes 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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Staybridge Suites Cannes Centre By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$156+
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Hôtel Martinez Cannes
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$493+
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Best Western Hotel des Orangers
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$130+
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Hôtel Le Royal Promenade des Anglais
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$159+
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L'Esterel
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$82+
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Westminster Hotel & Spa Nice
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$250+
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Hiring a car in Cannes

Expect to pay $3.37 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 $40.36 and $53.81. 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, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.37 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 $40.36 and $53.81. 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, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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