Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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 December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 128
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cannes in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 128
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 Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 22h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Cannes is to pick up a car rental from Lyon, which is about 186 miles from Cannes. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Rent-A-Wreck, among others, in Lyon.

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 Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 22h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Cannes is to pick up a car rental from Lyon, which is about 186 miles from Cannes. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Rent-A-Wreck, among others, in Lyon.

Airports near Cannes

NCENice Côte d'Azur
TLNToulon Hyeres
MRSMarseille

Airlines serving Cannes

Lufthansa
Good (8,299 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,277 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,114 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,460 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,242 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (982 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,697 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,709 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,685 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,031 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,462 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,191 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,552 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,417 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (438 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,840 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,534 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,455 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 C$ 181 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 311 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 vacation rental options in Cannes, with prices from C$ 60 to C$ 515 per night. Centre Ville is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Cannes are about 59% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

La Bocca - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Hotel Les Tourrades, Hôtel Mercure Cannes Mandelieu and ibis Cannes Plage La Bocca. The average nightly price for a double room in La Bocca is C$ 80.

La Bocca - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Hotel Les Tourrades, Hôtel Mercure Cannes Mandelieu and ibis Cannes Plage La Bocca. The average nightly price for a double room in La Bocca is C$ 80.
Most popular hotel in Cannes by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Cannes

Most booked hotels in Cannes

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Regent Carlton Cannes
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 488+
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Domaine du Mas de Pierre
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 377+
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Hôtel Martinez Cannes
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 389+
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Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 408+
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L'Esterel
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 79+
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B&B HOTEL Antibes Juan-les-Pins
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
C$ 87+
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Renting a car in Cannes

Renting a car in Cannes costs C$ 76 per day, on average, or C$ 305 if you want to rent it for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 22% more expensive than at Nice Côte d'Azur.

Expect to pay C$ 3.37 per litre in Cannes (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 40.39 and C$ 53.85. Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Cannes, while also 40% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Cannes costs C$ 76 per day, on average, or C$ 305 if you want to rent it for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 22% more expensive than at Nice Côte d'Azur.

Expect to pay C$ 3.37 per litre in Cannes (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 40.39 and C$ 53.85. Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Cannes, while also 40% cheaper than other types, on average.

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