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.
Where to Eat in Cannes
If you’re looking for affordable options, Lucky You - Beef and Seafood (5 rue du Docteur Pierre Gazagnaire) and Loka Bar Kitchen (88 rue Meynadier) are great picks.
When to visit Cannes
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.
How to Get to Cannes
Plane
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 British Airways, easyJet and Jet2. The shortest flight to Cannes from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 05m.
Train
SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Cannes, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Cannes to Marseille takes 2h 29m and costs around £26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Milan, expect to pay about £10 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.
Car
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 Alamo and Goldcar Rental SP, among others, in Nice.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cannes, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Union Ivkoni. From Marseille, the bus ride to Cannes takes 130 miles and will cost you around £6. From Genoa, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 155 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.
Airlines serving Cannes
Where to stay in Cannes
From 5-star hotels such as the Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes to great affordable options like the Hotel Schtak, Cannes offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £104 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £176 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Brimer and Chanteclair Hotel. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Cannes, with prices from £47 to £392 per night. Centre Ville is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Cannes are about 2% 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 £69 per night.
Where to stay in popular areas of Cannes
Most booked hotels in Cannes
Hiring a car in Cannes
Hiring a car in Cannes costs £49 per day, on average, or £146 if you want to hire it for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 12% more expensive than at Nice Côte d'Azur.
Expect to pay £1.63 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 £19.53 and £26.04. 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.