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How to get there
Where to stay
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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 February
Estimated hotel price
AED 569
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cannes in February
Estimated hotel price
AED 569
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. The shortest flight to Cannes from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 6h 50m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Cannes, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Cannes to Toulon takes 1h 46m and costs around AED 132 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Marseille, expect to pay about AED 169 for a 2h 32m trip. Located 0.3 km from the city centre, Cannes is the busiest station in Cannes. Another popular train station is Cannes la Bocca, located 2.5 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Cannes is to pick up a car hire from Nice, which is about 26 km from Cannes. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Nice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cannes, including BlaBlaBus, FlixBus and Union Ivkoni. From Toulon, the bus ride to Cannes takes 201 km and will cost you around AED 59. From Marseille, the ticket costs about AED 99 for a journey of 217 km. The most popular bus station is Cannes Aire des Bréguière, located 4 km from the city centre of Cannes. Cannes Quai Laubeuf is also a commonly used station, and is 0.7 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Cannes, you’ll arrive at Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE), which is located 20 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Cannes from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 6h 50m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Cannes, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Cannes to Toulon takes 1h 46m and costs around AED 132 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Marseille, expect to pay about AED 169 for a 2h 32m trip. Located 0.3 km from the city centre, Cannes is the busiest station in Cannes. Another popular train station is Cannes la Bocca, located 2.5 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Cannes is to pick up a car hire from Nice, which is about 26 km from Cannes. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Nice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cannes, including BlaBlaBus, FlixBus and Union Ivkoni. From Toulon, the bus ride to Cannes takes 201 km and will cost you around AED 59. From Marseille, the ticket costs about AED 99 for a journey of 217 km. The most popular bus station is Cannes Aire des Bréguière, located 4 km from the city centre of Cannes. Cannes Quai Laubeuf is also a commonly used station, and is 0.7 km from the city centre.

Airports near Cannes

NCENice Côte d'Azur
TLNToulon Hyeres
MRSMarseille

Airlines serving Cannes

Lufthansa
Good (7,029 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,806 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,582 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,920 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,775 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,685 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,442 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,206 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,560 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,195 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,344 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,066 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,845 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,202 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cannes

From 5-star hotels such as the Hotel Barriere 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 AED 620 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 980 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Les Tourrades and Hôtel Brimer Cannes. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Cannes, with prices from AED 193 to AED 2,246 per night. Centre Ville is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Cannes are about 43% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Cannes by neighbourhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Cannes

Most booked hotels in Cannes

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Regent Carlton Cannes
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
AED 2,246+
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Hotel Le Negresco
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 2,384+
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Hôtel Martinez Cannes
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 1,289+
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Hotel Barriere Le Majestic Cannes
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
AED 1,219+
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Hotel 64 Nice
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 506+
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Hôtel Barrière Le Gray d'Albion
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 747+
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Hiring a car in Cannes

Expect to pay AED 6.84 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 AED 81.98 and AED 109.30. 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 car hire (Volkswagen Taigo or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 6.84 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 AED 81.98 and AED 109.30. 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 car hire (Volkswagen Taigo or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Cannes

Intermediate SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

AED 193/day

Intermediate SUV
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