Rent a Car in Downtown Cannes

Cannes train station is an excellent place to pick up a rental car with 10 agencies available, perfect for travelers combining TGV trains with car rental on the Riviera. The station is centrally located, 500 meters from La Croisette, and with a rental car from here you can reach Antibes in 12 km (12 min) and Grasse in 17 km (20 min). A convenient starting point for exploring the entire Côte d'Azur.

Gare de Cannes is one of the busiest stations on the Riviera with frequent connections along the coast to Nice (30 min), Marseille (1.5 hours), and Paris with TGV (5 hours). The station is in the heart of Cannes, surrounded by shops, hotels, and restaurants. Drive D6098 west toward Théoule-sur-Mer and the red cliffs of Estérel massif (15 km, 20 min) for the Riviera's most dramatic coastal scenery.

Visit Vallauris (6 km north) where Picasso lived and created ceramics in the 1940s–50s. Pick up your car early in the morning to avoid queues at the popular rental desks. How close are the rental agencies to Cannes train station?

Most of the 10 agencies have offices within 200 meters of the station building, either in the station hall or along Rue Jean Jaurès just outside. Can I pick up a car in Cannes and drop it off at Nice airport? Yes, one-way rental between Cannes station and Nice airport is common and offered by most agencies, often for an additional fee.

What are the best day trip destinations from Cannes by rental car? Grasse (17 km), Antibes and Cap d'Antibes (12 km), Saint-Paul-de-Vence (25 km), Monaco (60 km), and Gorges du Verdon (90 km) are all excellent day trips.

We compare prices from all major providers at Cannes Train Station so you can see the total cost upfront — including insurance, fuel terms and any extras. Most bookings include free cancellation up to 48 hours before pickup, giving you flexibility if your plans change.