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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Cannes travel guide

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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.

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When to visit Cannes

Cannes in February
Estimated hotel price
S$ 203
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cannes in February
Estimated hotel price
S$ 203
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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 17h 45m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Cannes, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Cannes to Toulon takes 1h 48m and costs around S$ 47 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Marseille, expect to pay about S$ 60 for a 2h 31m 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 Goldcar Rental SP and Avis, 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 209 km and will cost you around S$ 13. From Marseille, the ticket costs about S$ 38 for a journey of 249 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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 17h 45m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Cannes, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Cannes to Toulon takes 1h 48m and costs around S$ 47 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Marseille, expect to pay about S$ 60 for a 2h 31m 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 Goldcar Rental SP and Avis, 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 209 km and will cost you around S$ 13. From Marseille, the ticket costs about S$ 38 for a journey of 249 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 (7,042 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,834 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,929 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,788 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,695 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,695 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,213 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,561 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,239 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,346 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,273 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,850 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 S$ 222 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 364 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 S$ 70 to S$ 882 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.

La Bocca - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as ibis Cannes Plage La Bocca, Kyriad Cannes - Mandelieu and Hotel des Victoires. The average nightly price for a double room in La Bocca is S$ 93.

La Bocca - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as ibis Cannes Plage La Bocca, Kyriad Cannes - Mandelieu and Hotel des Victoires. The average nightly price for a double room in La Bocca is S$ 93.
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)
S$ 882+
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Hotel Le Negresco
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 872+
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Hôtel Martinez Cannes
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 467+
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Hotel Barriere Le Majestic Cannes
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 457+
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Hotel 64 Nice
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
S$ 187+
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Hôtel Barrière Le Gray d'Albion
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
S$ 294+
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Hiring a car in Cannes

Expect to pay S$ 2.45 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 S$ 29.30 and S$ 39.06. The most frequently booked car type in Cannes is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is, on average, 41% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 2.45 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 S$ 29.30 and S$ 39.06. The most frequently booked car type in Cannes is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is, on average, 41% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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