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.
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 The shortest flight to Cannes from Canada departs from Calgary and takes around 15h 55m.
Train
SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Cannes, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Cannes to Toulon takes 1h 41m and costs around C$ 46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Marseille, expect to pay about C$ 47 for a 2h 29m 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 rental from Nice, which is about 16 miles from Cannes. You’ll find branches of keddy by Europcar and Alamo, among others, in Nice.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cannes, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Union Ivkoni. From Toulon, the bus ride to Cannes takes 125 miles and will cost you around C$ 24. From Marseille, the ticket costs about C$ 38 for a journey of 140 miles. The most popular bus station is Cannes Aire des Bréguière, located 3 miles from downtown 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 C$ 174 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 316 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Les Tourrades and Hotel Brimer. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Cannes, with prices from C$ 69 to C$ 452 per night. Centre Ville is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Cannes are about 27% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Cannes
Most booked hotels in Cannes
Renting a car in Cannes
Renting a car in Cannes costs C$ 64 per day, on average, or C$ 192 if you want to rent it for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 5% more expensive than at Nice Côte d'Azur.
Expect to pay C$ 2.59 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$ 31.03 and C$ 41.37. 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 Compact rental cars (Citroen C4 or similar) are, on average, 77% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.