Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Cannes has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Cannes

If you’re looking for affordable options, Lucky You - Beef and Seafood (5 rue du Docteur Pierre Gazagnaire) and Restaurant Mood (Restaurant Mood 22 Rue Latour-Maubourg) are great picks.

When to visit Cannes

Cannes in February
Estimated hotel price
RM 671
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cannes in February
Estimated hotel price
RM 671
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 Malaysia departs from Penang and takes around 37h 45m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Cannes, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Cannes to Marseille takes 3h 55m and costs around RM 112 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about RM 130 for a 5h 53m 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.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cannes, including BlaBlaBus, FlixBus and Union Ivkoni. From Toulon, the bus ride to Cannes takes 209 km and will cost you around RM 43. From Marseille, the ticket costs about RM 117 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 Malaysia departs from Penang and takes around 37h 45m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Cannes, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Cannes to Marseille takes 3h 55m and costs around RM 112 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about RM 130 for a 5h 53m 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.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cannes, including BlaBlaBus, FlixBus and Union Ivkoni. From Toulon, the bus ride to Cannes takes 209 km and will cost you around RM 43. From Marseille, the ticket costs about RM 117 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 (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,936 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 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 RM 732 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 1,206 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 holiday rental options in Cannes, with prices from RM 229 to RM 2,974 per night. Centre Ville is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Cannes are about 40% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Cannes by neighbourhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Cannes

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Regent Carlton Cannes
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
RM 2,974+
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Hotel Le Negresco
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
RM 2,872+
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Hôtel Martinez Cannes
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
RM 1,575+
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Hotel Barriere Le Majestic Cannes
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
RM 1,506+
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Hotel 64 Nice
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
RM 617+
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Hôtel Barrière Le Gray d'Albion
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
RM 971+
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Hiring a car in Cannes

Expect to pay RM 8.05 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 RM 96.57 and RM 128.76. Economy (Renault Clio or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Cannes, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay RM 8.05 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 RM 96.57 and RM 128.76. Economy (Renault Clio or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Cannes, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.

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