A private transfer from Nice Airport to Cannes takes 40 minutes — or longer during the Cannes Film Festival and summer months.
Every driver on the A8 hits the same bottleneck: the exit toward Grasse and the descent into Cannes. In summer and during major events, this stretch stops completely. Taxis sit there with the meter running. The alternative — through Vallauris, the hilltop town where Picasso lived and worked for years — adds scenery and removes the queue. Most clients who've taken both routes once ask for Vallauris every time after.
The Cannes Film Festival runs for twelve days in May. During this period, the Boulevard de la Croisette is partially closed to through traffic. Hotels position loading ramps at their entrances. Taxis refuse certain routes outright. A driver who has worked this week before knows where to stop, where to wait, and which hotel entrance is actually accessible on a given day.
Book early. Pricing during Festival week reflects the reality on the ground.
Most clients arrive at Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE). Some arrive at Cannes-Mandelieu (CEQ) — a smaller airfield used for private aviation and some charter flights. Both are covered. If you're unsure which terminal your aircraft uses, include the flight number when booking and it will be confirmed in advance.
Cannes has two main marinas: the Vieux Port near the Palais des Festivals, and Port Canto further along the bay toward Antibes. Pickup from either is straightforward — specify the berth or tender point when booking.
Your chauffeur meets you at arrivals with your name displayed. Luggage is handled. Flight tracking is standard — if you land late, the driver already knows.
The vehicle is a Mercedes-Benz V-Class, accommodating up to 7 passengers with full luggage capacity. Child seats on request.
Price: from €130. Fixed. No meter.
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