The average price of a 7-day trip to Cannes is $1,582 for a solo traveler, $2,841 for a couple, and $5,327 for a family of 4. Cannes hotels range from $55 to $194 per night with an average of $98, while most vacation rentals will cost $190 to $490 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Nice Cote D Azur Airport (NCE) are between $631 and $980 per person for economy flights and $1,980 to $3,075 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $43 to $97 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Cannes, FR
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to NCE and stay in a Cannes hotel:
- January 1st to April 1st
- September 10th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Cannes is usually mid January.
Average Cannes Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Cannes for a week is $999-$2,409($143-$344 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $43 to $97 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $356 to $794 for economy
Lodging: $57 to $78 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $128 to $156 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Cannes for a week is $2,206-$4,254($315-$608 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $194 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $712 to $1,588 for economy
Lodging: $57 to $78 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $128 to $156 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Cannes for a week is $3,312-$7,296($473-$1,042 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $388 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,424 to $3,176 for economy
Lodging: $114 to $156 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $179 to $234 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Cannes
How cheap can you make a vacation to Cannes? The cheapest trip to Cannes is about $108 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $42 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $45.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Cannes for a week is $755-$1,580($108-$226 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $42 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $356 to $794 for economy
Lodging: $45 to $55 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $42 to $82 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Cannes for a week is $1,258-$2,668($180-$381 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $84 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $712 to $1,588 for economy
Lodging: $45 to $55 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $42 to $82 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Cannes for a week is $2,414-$5,090($345-$727 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $168 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,424 to $3,176 for economy
Lodging: $90 to $110 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $67 to $123 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Cannes cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Cannes Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Cannes.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Cannes for a week is $2,048-$9,128($293-$1,304 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $77 to $194 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $915 to $2,184 for first class
Lodging: $99 to $194 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $490 to $931 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Cannes for a week is $3,502-$12,670($500-$1,810 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $154 to $388 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,830 to $4,368 for first class
Lodging: $99 to $194 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $490 to $931 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Cannes for a week is $7,004-$22,550($1,001-$3,221 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $308 to $776 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,660 to $8,736 for first class
Lodging: $198 to $388 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $686 to $1,397 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Cannes Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Cannes is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Cannes due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Cannes Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Hotel Price
Prices are based on Cannes hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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Percent of rentals
There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Cannes.
Flight Costs to Cannes
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $980 average in early August to a low of $631 in mid January. Median flight price is $716. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Cannes our data includes 308 originating airports, and 163 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Cannes from an airport like Stewart International (SWF) in Newburgh/Poughkeepsie, NY (the United States) for an average $17,911 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Barcelona (BCN) in Barcelona (Spain) at an average of just $80.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Worldwide Flight Prices
Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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Departure Day Prices
Return Day Prices
The cheapest day to fly in is typically Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Cannes, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $349, so you can easily save about 55% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Cannes can easily cost $310 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $624 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.
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