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.
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.
When flying to Cannes, you’ll arrive at Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE), which is located 12 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Cannes include American Airlines, Air France and British Airways. The shortest flight to Cannes from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 1h 35m.
SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Cannes, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Cannes to Marseille takes 2h 27m and costs around £33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Milan, expect to pay about £16 for a 3h 57m trip. Located 0.2 miles from the city centre, Cannes is the busiest station in Cannes. Another popular train station is Cannes la Bocca, located 1.5 miles from the centre.
Another option to get to Cannes is to pick up a car hire from Nice, which is about 16 miles from Cannes. You’ll find branches of Goldcar Rental SP and Alamo, among others, in Nice.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cannes, including BlaBlaBus, FlixBus and Union Ivkoni. From Marseille, the bus ride to Cannes takes 130 miles and will cost you around £10. From Genoa, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 160 miles. The most popular bus station is Cannes Aire des Bréguière, located 3 miles from the city centre of Cannes. Cannes Quai Laubeuf is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city centre.
From 5-star hotels such as the JW Marriott Cannes to great affordable options like the Hotel Schtak, Cannes offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £100 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £204 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Chanteclair Hotel and Hotel Carolina. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Cannes, with prices from £44 to £380 per night. Centre Ville is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Cannes are about 15% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
La Bocca - In Cannes’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Ibis Cannes Plage La Bocca, The Hollywood Hotel Cannes and Hotel des Victoires.
Carnot - Le Cavendish, Amarante Cannes and Nemea Appart Hotel Cannes Palais have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Carnot will cost you about £63 per night.
Hiring a car in Cannes costs £45 per day, on average, or £136 if you want to hire it for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Cannes.
Expect to pay £1.62 per litre in Cannes (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.40 and £25.87. The most frequently booked car type in Cannes is Standard (Class Convertible or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Fiat Panda or similar) is, on average, 81% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.