Introduction
Where to eat
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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Where to Eat in Cannes

If you’re looking for affordable options, Lucky You - Beef and Seafood (5 rue du Docteur Pierre Gazagnaire) and Restaurant Mood (Restaurant Mood 22 Rue Latour-Maubourg) are great picks.

When to visit Cannes

Cannes in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 219
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cannes in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 219
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 Canada departs from Calgary and takes around 17h 50m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Cannes, followed by Train. The train journey from Cannes to Marseille takes 3h 30m and costs around C$ 38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Milan, expect to pay about C$ 32 for a 3h 54m 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 Rentscape and Budget, among others, in Lyon.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cannes, including BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus and Union Ivkoni. From Marseille, the bus ride to Cannes takes 217 km and will cost you around C$ 17. From Genoa, the ticket costs about C$ 35 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 The shortest flight to Cannes from Canada departs from Calgary and takes around 17h 50m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Cannes, followed by Train. The train journey from Cannes to Marseille takes 3h 30m and costs around C$ 38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Milan, expect to pay about C$ 32 for a 3h 54m 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 Rentscape and Budget, among others, in Lyon.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cannes, including BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus and Union Ivkoni. From Marseille, the bus ride to Cannes takes 217 km and will cost you around C$ 17. From Genoa, the ticket costs about C$ 35 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 (1,406 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,541 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,998 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,487 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,031 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,775 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,003 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,998 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,482 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,394 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (862 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,381 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,548 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,284 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,135 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,044 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,388 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 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$ 199 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 344 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$ 68 to C$ 1,519 per night. Centre Ville is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Cannes are about 6% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

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$ 519+
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Hotel Le Negresco
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 520+
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Hôtel Martinez Cannes
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 383+
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Hotel 64 Nice
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 95+
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Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 378+
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Hôtel Barrière Le Gray d'Albion
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 233+
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Renting a car in Cannes

Expect to pay C$ 2.65 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$ 31.77 and C$ 42.36. Economy (Alfa Romeo Mito or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Cannes, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 2.65 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$ 31.77 and C$ 42.36. Economy (Alfa Romeo Mito or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Cannes, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.

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