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.
Where to Eat in Cannes
If you’re looking for affordable options, Lucky You - Beef and Seafood (5 rue du Docteur Pierre Gazagnaire) and Loka Bar Kitchen (88 rue Meynadier) are great picks.
When to visit Cannes
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Cannes in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 78.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 39.2 °F, with an average temperature of 46.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 2.8″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Cannes, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.
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 center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Cannes include Air France, Delta and KLM. The shortest flight to Cannes from the United States departs from Detroit and takes around 12h 10m.
Train
SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Cannes, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Cannes to Marseille takes 2h 29m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Milan, expect to pay about $20 for a 3h 57m trip. Located 0.2 miles from the city center, Cannes is the busiest station in Cannes. Another popular train station is Cannes la Bocca, located 1.5 miles from the center.
Car
Another option to get to Cannes is to pick up a car rental from Nice, which is about 16 miles from Cannes. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Hertz, among others, in Nice.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cannes, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Union Ivkoni. From Marseille, the bus ride to Cannes takes 130 miles and will cost you around $13. From Genoa, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 165 miles. The most popular bus station is Cannes Aire des Bréguière, located 3 miles from downtown Cannes. Cannes Quai Laubeuf is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Cannes
Where to stay in Cannes
From 5-star hotels such as the JW Marriott Cannes to great affordable options like the Hotel Schtak, Cannes offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $160 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $285 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Brimer and Chanteclair Hotel. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Cannes, with prices from $60 to $609 per night. Centre Ville is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Cannes are about 5% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
La Bocca - In Cannes’s most popular neighborhood to stay, recommended hotels include Ibis Cannes Plage La Bocca, The Hollywood Hotel Cannes and Hotel des Victoires.
Centre Ville - Hotel Croisette Beach Cannes - MGallery, Hôtel Barrière Le Gray d'Albion and Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Centre Ville will cost you about $79 per night.
Where to stay in popular areas of Cannes
Most booked hotels in Cannes
Renting a car in Cannes
Renting a car in Cannes costs $71 per day, on average, or $283 if you want to rent if for 4 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 20% more expensive than at Nice Côte d'Azur.
Expect to pay $7.72 per gallon in Cannes (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $92.67 and $123.56. 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 Compact rental cars (Volkswagen Golf or similar) are, on average, 84% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Cannes
Compact SUV
4 Adults, 2 Bags
$39/day
Intermediate SUV
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$42/day