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Cannes
Give Cannes 2 nights: one for Le Suquet and the Croisette, one for the Îles de Lérins. In festival week (mid-May) hotel prices triple — skip or book months ahead.
Cannes is a compact Riviera town of 73,000 that most travellers treat as a day trip from Nice, 30 minutes away by train. It works better as a 2-night base: the old town and market fill an afternoon, the islands fill a day, and the beaches are the point. Outside the May film festival it is walkable, mid-priced and easy to leave.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (crowds, heat, peak prices), mid-May (film festival)
- Airports
- NCE · MRS
- Nights
- 2
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
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- France ↗TGV (including the low-cost Ouigo) and Intercités night trains need a seat reservation: a rail pass alone does not let you board.
- France ↗Paris, Lyon and other large cities run low-emission zones that require a Crit'Air sticker on cars; check before you drive a hire car or your own car into a city.
- France ↗Carry your passport or national ID card: police can ask for identification, and hotels register foreign guests.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Cannes112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Cannes, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).France-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.France-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise.France-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.France-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.France-wide
- SafetyCannes is a safe, well-lit resort town; the real risks are pickpockets on the Croisette and at the station in summer, beach-bag theft…
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- RestroomsParis has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1 (≈ US$1–2).France-wide
- Emergency numbers112 European emergency (police, fire, ambulance) · 15 ambulance (samu) · 17 police (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany national museums close on Monday (Orsay, Versailles, Rodin) or Tuesday (Louvre, Pompidou's temporary sites).France-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportNCE Nice Côte d'Azur (About 30 min by train or Zou! bus 620; taxi €80 (≈ US$95)+).
- Getting aroundWalk: the centre from the station to Le Suquet is about 20 minutes end to end, and walking usually beats traffic.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a counter€1.50–3 (≈ US$2–4)
- Street or quick mealPan bagnat or sandwich€5–8 (≈ US$6–10)
- Beerbar / supermarket can€5–8 (≈ US$6–10)€1–2 (≈ US$2–3)
- Metro or bus rideBus ride in Cannes€1.50 (≈ US$2)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per person€35 (≈ US$45)
- Mid-range bedDouble room, 3-star or small hotel, a night, per room€160 (≈ US$190)
- High-end bedDouble room, 3-star or small hotel, a night, per room€350 (≈ US$450)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €70 (≈ US$85) · Mid €140 (≈ US$170) · High €280 (≈ US$350)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- NCE Nice Côte d'Azur (About 30 min by train or Zou! bus 620; taxi €80+) · MRS Marseille Provence (About 2 h by bus and train)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Feb
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13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Mar
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15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Apr
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17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
May
Care
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jun
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jul
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Oct
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Nov
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Dec
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14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Best: Jun, Sep–Oct. Mixed: May. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C) low), wettest Apr (7 rain days), driest Jul (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Cannes: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
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Feb
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
6 rd
Mar
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
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Apr
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
7 rd
May
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5 rd
Jun
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
4 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
2 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
3 rd
Sep
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5 rd
Oct
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7 rd
Nov
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
7 rd
Dec
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk: the centre from the station to Le Suquet is about 20 minutes end to end, and walking usually beats traffic. Buses (STU de Cannes / Bus Azur) run every 15 min, €1.50 a ride or a Carte 10 at the bus office. Trains along the coast are the fast option for day trips; driving in is slow and parking is easiest in the Fontville or Palais garages.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Nice
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Train from Cannes station, every 30 min to 1 h
Cheaper beds and a bigger old town; the train runs along the coast.
Antibes
goDoor to door: About 20 min
Train west, about 15 min
Old town, Picasso museum and the real mega-yacht harbour.
Mougins
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Bus or taxi uphill from Cannes, about 20–30 min
Hill village of galleries and restaurants; go for lunch.
Grasse
goDoor to door: About 1 h 15 min
Train to Grasse, about 1 h, then walk uphill
Perfume houses and the old town; a half day is enough.
Vence
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h 30 min
Train or bus to Cagnes-sur-Mer, then bus uphill
Slow without a car; combine with Saint-Paul-de-Vence.
Menton
goDoor to door: About 1 h 20 min
Train east past Nice and Monaco, about 1 h 15 min
Long but easy by rail; the last stop before Italy.
Tourrettes-sur-Loup
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h 45 min
Bus from Cagnes-sur-Mer, about 1 h
Better with a car; thin bus timetable.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Le Suquet / old town
Cobbled lanes, restaurants and the market on your doorstep; 5–10 min walk to the beach.
Croisette / centre
Beachfront hotels and the Palais; the most expensive beds in town.
La Bocca
West of the centre, 10–15 min by bus; cheaper rooms and the public beach strip.
Le Cannet
Hill suburb 2 km (1.2 mi) north; quiet, good-value dining, bus or taxi into Cannes.Hill suburb 1.2 mi (2 km) north; quiet, good-value dining, bus or taxi into Cannes.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €70–110 (≈ US$85–130) excl. bed
- Mid
- €120–200 (≈ US$140–250) excl. bed
- High
- €250 (≈ US$300)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room, 3-star or small hotel1 × 2 nights × €160 | €320 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × €140 | €560 |
| Train Nice airport → Cannes, both ways2 × €20 · check | €40 |
| Zou! bus 620 Nice airport → Cannes, both ways2 × €5 · check | €10 |
| Îles de Lérins return ferry2 × €11 · check | €22 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €15 | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €98 |
| Trip total≈ €270 per person per day, bed included | €1,080≈ US$1,300 |
2026 estimate in euro; flights and rail passes excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a counter | €1.50–3 (≈ US$2–4) |
| Pan bagnat or sandwich | €5–8 (≈ US$6–10) |
| Pizza or pasta, mid-range restaurant | €12–20 (≈ US$14–25) |
| Menu du jour, back streets | €18–28 (≈ US$25–35) |
| Beer: bar / supermarket can | €5–8 (≈ US$6–10) / €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Bus ride in Cannes | €1.50 (≈ US$2) |
| Train Cannes → Nice | €9.40 (≈ US$11) (check) |
| Private beach day with sunbed and shade | up to €30 (≈ US$35) |
| Taxi Nice airport → Cannes | €80 (≈ US$95)+ |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Beaches are mostly private: up to €30 (≈ US$35) a day with sunbed and shade. Free public sand is at the far east and west ends.
- Festival week in mid-May: rooms sell out and rates jump; book months ahead or avoid.
- Train fines for riding without a valid ticket start around €100 (≈ US$120) — validate before boarding.
- Riviera rail and bus strikes are common; check news before buying tickets in peak season.
- August transport sells out; book seats in advance.
Emergency numbers
- European emergency (police, fire, ambulance)
- 112
- Ambulance (SAMU)
- 15
- Police
- 17
- Fire
- 18
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À cette adresse, s'il vous plaîtTo this address, please
Emergency
- European emergency112
- Ambulance (SAMU)15
- Police17
- Fire18
Embassy
No embassy in Cannes; the US consulate-general and most others are in Marseille or Paris — check before you travel.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Train Nice airport → Cannes: about €9.40 (≈ US$11), 30 min (check)
- Zou! bus 620 Nice airport → Cannes: about €2.50 (≈ US$3), 90 min (check)
- Taxi Nice airport → Cannes: €80 (≈ US$95)+
- Ferry Cannes → Sainte-Marguerite: about €11 (≈ US$13) return, hourly (check)
Say or show
- Bonjour — Hello / Good day (bon-zhoor)
- Merci — Thank you (mair-see)
- L'addition, s'il vous plaît — The bill, please (la-dee-syon seel voo pleh)
- C'est combien ? — How much is it? (say kom-byen)
- Je peux payer par carte ? — Can I pay by card? (zhuh puh pay-yay par kart)
- Où sont les toilettes ? — Where is the toilet? (oo son lay twa-let)
Service is included by law in French restaurants; round up or leave 5–10% for good service.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Cannes. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (crowds, heat, peak prices), mid-May (film festival) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 7 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for NCE: last train and bus 620 departures field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: station and rue d'Antibes, Croisette and Palais, Le Suquet and Marché Forville, La Bocca.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Palais des Festivals, Îles de Lérins ferries, Notre-Dame d'Espérance, Croix des Gardes) and eat pages with last orders.
- Festival-week and strike fixtures so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
- officialVille de Cannes — official site
- officialPalais des Festivals et des Congrès
- officialFestival de Cannes
- officialSNCF Connect — Gare de Cannes
- officialZou! — regional buses
- secondaryWikivoyage: Cannes, revision 5312127 (CC BY-SA 4.0)