Cannes is serviced by two airports: Nice International Airport and Cannes-Mandelieu Airport (located about 5 miles from the center of Cannes). Cannes-Mandelieu Airport is smaller and mostly frequented by private and small sized aircrafts. Nice International Airport, located 15 miles from Cannes, is the main international airport that services Cannes. If you have not booked a private transfer with us then you have a few options. It's about a 30 minute drive to Cannes from the Nice International airport, depending on traffic and your means of transportation.

Express Bus #210 picks up passengers at the airport every 30 minutes during the day and drops them at Cannes` Gare Routiere. The one-way fare costs about €20, round trip is about €30. Tickets can be bought at the office in the bus station, at Terminals 1 and 2, directly from the driver, or online. The journey takes about 30 - 50 minutes depending on traffic. The last bus leaves from Terminal 1 at 8pm and five minutes later from Terminal 2. In Cannes, the bus stops at Paul Doumer (Holiday Inn), Place Vauban, and Cannes-Hotel de Ville.

Bus #200, offered by Lignes d`Azur, is a budget alternative for the cheapest travel between Cannes and Nice International Airport, providing connections twice per hour. The bus does not stop at the airport terminals but rather at Aeroperot/Promenade in the main street outside the airport. The bus is a standard municipal bus with no special space for luggage. Traveling time will depend on traffic, but during peak traffic, it can take up to two hours to get to Cannes city center. The standard fare is about €1.50.

Trains offer another alternative to Cannes from Nice International Airport. The airport has no railway station but Nice-Saint Augustin is a short bus ride or 10-minute walk from Terminal 1. The train from Nice-Saint Augustin to Cannes on TER trains takes about 36 minutes and costs about €5.90 one way. Tickets can be purchased from the bus ticket counter at the airport, at the train station, or online.

By car, traveling time is around 30 minutes if using the toll highway. The cost is around €100 for a pre-booked car and €150 for a minivan. Taxis are also available and charge according to the meter. Uber is now an available option as well and is a much cheaper option than a taxi; the estimated cost for uberX is about €50 to Cannes.

The Cannes Ville Train Station, also referred to as Gare de Cannes, is the main station in Cannes. It is centrally located at rue Jean Jaures and offers both high-speed and regional trains services. There are three types of international trains that use this station: TEE (Trans-Europe Express), Trains Bleus, and TGV (high -speed trains). It offers rapid access to the main thoroughfares of Cannes, which is why plenty of locals and visitors choose traveling by train. The station is located within walking distance from the city center.

Public transportation is reliable, safe and inexpensive although there is little need for public transport in the city center. The main operator is Palm Bus (www.palmbus.fr). You can buy tickets onboard or from tabacs; day tickets, weekly passes and booklets of 10 tickets are available. The open-top #8 bus makes for a great scenic ride along the seafront from the port in the west to the Palm Beach peninsula in the east; tickets cost about €1.50.

The City Palm service operates in the very center of Cannes. This bus circles along La Croisette, rue d`Antibes and past the railway station before returning to the Hotel de Ville every 10 minutes. Tickets are available for purchase on the bus or at a tabac. One-day tickets with unlimited travel are available on this line only.

Taxis can be hailed at taxi stations or ordered by telephone from Taxis Cannes (www.taxicannes.fr). Taxis are reliable and arrive within about five minutes anywhere in the city center. This option is perfect for getting around at night or for tourists looking for a rapid means of transport to your final destination. Tipping is not expected but is appreciated.

Uber is available in Cannes (and a welcome alternative to taxis) offering a reliable ride at less expensive rates.

Cannes is easy to walk around and arguably the best way to explore because the city is rather small. In addition, the chance of identifying and enjoying some of the less renowned sights of Cannes is better if you choose to go on foot.

It is not recommended to drive in the city due to the fact that Cannes is compact and getting around by foot is less challenging. If you do decide to rent a car we suggest you pick it up as you depart the city to avoid excessive rental/parking expenses. Parking lots are quite accessible around the city center. The average hourly parking price is about €3.50, the average daily parking is about €20. There are also plenty of overnight parking options in Cannes, which will cost about €20.00. Some of the most popular overnight parking spots include Suquet Forville, Vauban, JW Marriot Cannes.

Cannes is great to explore by bike offering a great way to see the city in a short period of time. You can hire scooters and bicycles at different locations in the city; half day and full day rental options are available. The city offers excellent cycle routes so you won`t have to fight with too much traffic to enjoy the lovely surroundings. In addition, there are plenty of bike routes that are accessible directly from Cannes that run the length of the coastline; you can travel for miles in either direction enjoying the stunning views. However, unless you stick to the coastline, roads around the area are very rarely level.

Cannes is generally a very safe place. However, as in any big city, tourist may be a target for pickpockets and crooks on the city`s streets (petty theft activity peaks during the Film Festival).

The currency of France is the Euro, US dollars are not accepted. Cannes has plenty of ATMs in and around the city to withdraw cash, and most of the top restaurants, shopping centers, boutiques, hotels, etc. accept credit cards. Also, banks offer the most convenient exchange rates and can be spotted throughout the city. As a rule, banks open weekdays between 8:30am and 5pm, with an approximately 2-hour lunch break in the middle of the day.