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 3 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$ 126
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cannes in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 126
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 Airlines that fly from Canada to Cannes include Porter Airlines, Air Transat and WestJet. The shortest flight to Cannes from Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 7h 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 C$ 49 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lyon, expect to pay about C$ 49 for a 4h 35m 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 rental from Lyon, which is about 300 km from Cannes. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Rent-A-Wreck, among others, in Lyon.

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 C$ 36. From Genoa, the ticket costs about C$ 16 for a journey of 322 km. The most popular bus station is Cannes Aire des Bréguière, located 4 km from downtown 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 Airlines that fly from Canada to Cannes include Porter Airlines, Air Transat and WestJet. The shortest flight to Cannes from Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 7h 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 C$ 49 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lyon, expect to pay about C$ 49 for a 4h 35m 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 rental from Lyon, which is about 300 km from Cannes. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Rent-A-Wreck, among others, in Lyon.

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 C$ 36. From Genoa, the ticket costs about C$ 16 for a journey of 322 km. The most popular bus station is Cannes Aire des Bréguière, located 4 km from downtown 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

KLM
Good (1,477 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,860 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,807 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,314 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,268 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,901 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,147 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,547 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,455 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,542 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,720 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,830 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,184 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (391 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,430 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,172 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,221 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$ 185 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 302 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 vacation rental options in Cannes, with prices from C$ 62 to C$ 751 per night. Centre Ville is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Cannes are about 50% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

La Bocca - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as ibis Cannes Plage La Bocca, Kyriad Cannes - Mandelieu and Hotel des Victoires by Soniho. The average nightly price for a double room in La Bocca is C$ 67.

La Bocca - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as ibis Cannes Plage La Bocca, Kyriad Cannes - Mandelieu and Hotel des Victoires by Soniho. The average nightly price for a double room in La Bocca is C$ 67.
Most popular hotel in Cannes by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Cannes

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Hôtel Martinez Cannes
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 395+
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Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 382+
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Albert 1er
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 165+
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L'Esterel
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 82+
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Canopy by Hilton Cannes
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 245+
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Royal Antibes - Luxury Hotel, Résidence, Beach & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 160+
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Renting a car in Cannes

Expect to pay C$ 2.95 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$ 35.40 and C$ 47.20.

Expect to pay C$ 2.95 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$ 35.40 and C$ 47.20.

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