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$ 127
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cannes in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 127
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 10m.

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 10m.

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

NCENice Côte d'Azur
TLNToulon Hyeres
MRSMarseille

Airlines serving Cannes

Lufthansa
Good (8,194 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,560 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,169 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,472 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,034 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,503 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,255 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,646 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,738 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (947 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,652 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,106 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,951 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,212 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,483 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,504 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,453 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (429 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,584 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$ 216 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 429 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$ 64 to C$ 817 per night. Centre Ville is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Cannes are about 7% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

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

La Bocca - In Cannes’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Hôtel Mercure Cannes Mandelieu, ibis Cannes Plage La Bocca and Kyriad Cannes - Mandelieu.
Most popular hotel in Cannes by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Cannes

Most booked hotels in Cannes

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Hôtel Martinez Cannes
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 651+
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Hotel Barriere Le Majestic Cannes
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 547+
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Hôtel Barrière Le Gray d'Albion
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 309+
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Novotel Nice Arénas Aéroport
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 184+
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Hôtel Le Royal Promenade des Anglais
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 248+
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ibis budget Nice Aéroport Promenade des Anglais
2 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
C$ 97+
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Renting a car in Cannes

Renting a car in Cannes costs C$ 77 per day, on average, or C$ 309 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, 20% more expensive than at Nice Côte d'Azur.

Expect to pay C$ 3.17 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$ 37.96 and C$ 50.61. 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$ 77 per day, on average, or C$ 309 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, 20% more expensive than at Nice Côte d'Azur.

Expect to pay C$ 3.17 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$ 37.96 and C$ 50.61. 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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