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$ 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 Air Canada, Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines. The shortest flight to Cannes from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 11h 40m.

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.

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 Air Canada, Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines. The shortest flight to Cannes from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 11h 40m.

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.

Airports near Cannes

Airlines serving Cannes

Lufthansa
Good (8,216 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,573 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,211 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,063 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,475 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,550 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,248 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,649 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,653 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,734 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (954 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,180 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,982 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,200 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,600 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,533 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,432 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,473 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,598 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$ 184 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 401 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$ 62 to C$ 609 per night. Centre Ville is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Cannes are about 32% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

La Bocca - In Cannes’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Hotel Les Tourrades, Hôtel Mercure Cannes Mandelieu and ibis Cannes Plage La Bocca.

Carnot - Le Cavendish, Le Cetai Cannes Beach Hotel and ibis budget Cannes Centre-Ville have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Carnot will cost you about C$ 116 per night.

La Bocca - In Cannes’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Hotel Les Tourrades, Hôtel Mercure Cannes Mandelieu and ibis Cannes Plage La Bocca.
Carnot - Le Cavendish, Le Cetai Cannes Beach Hotel and ibis budget Cannes Centre-Ville have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Carnot will cost you about C$ 116 per night.
Most popular hotel in Cannes by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Cannes

Most booked hotels in Cannes

Hôtel Martinez Cannes
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 403+
Hotel Barriere Le Majestic Cannes
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 434+
Novotel Nice Arénas Aéroport
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 160+
L'Esterel
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 79+
Hôtel Montaigne & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 138+
Sure Hotel by Best Western Mougins Belvedere
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 111+

Renting a car in Cannes

Renting a car in Cannes costs C$ 74 per day, on average, or C$ 294 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, 24% more expensive than at Nice Côte d'Azur.

Expect to pay C$ 3.27 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$ 39.15 and C$ 52.19. 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$ 74 per day, on average, or C$ 294 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, 24% more expensive than at Nice Côte d'Azur.

Expect to pay C$ 3.27 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$ 39.15 and C$ 52.19. Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Cannes, while also 40% cheaper than other types, on average.