Should you visit Cannes or Beaune?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Cannes and Beaune can help you decide which place is right for you.
Cannes
While Cannes was once little more than a small fishing village, today it is a popular, glamorous seaside town frequented by celebrities. It's the place to see and be seen, particularly during the Cannes Film Festival in the month of May. During this time the city comes alive with celebrities from all over the world. While Cannes has its share of exclusive clubs, bars and restaurants, there are alternatives for budget travelers, so don't shy away. There's a beautiful area, Le Suquet, which is nice to visit with its cobblestone streets and stunning views. It's also fun to pass some time people watching by the marina. You never know who you'll spot. At night, the city comes to life with casinos and luxurious restaurants and clubs that give the area a vibe of exclusivity.
Beaune
The walled-town of Beaune is located at the center of the Burgundy winemaking region in France. Once the capital of the region and still surrounded by the Cote d’Or vineyards, the cobbled town is just a starting point for food and wine connoisseurs looking to taste their way through the greater countryside of Burgundy.
Which city is cheaper, Beaune or Cannes?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Cannes is €110, while the average daily cost in Beaune is €133. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Cannes and Beaune in more detail.
Accommodation
Cannes's average price for two people sharing a typical double-occupancy hotel room is €120. A typical place to stay for one person, per day is €60.
Accommodation prices vary by location and style, but travelers pay on average about €132 for a double occupancy room in Beaune.
Food
On average, meal and food prices in Cannes cost around €36 per person, per day. While this price can vary widely by location, the type of restaurant, and the amount of food ordered, a typical meal often costs around €14.
Food in Beaune costs travelers about €43 per day on average. Restaurants can vary significantly in price, so choose wisely if you're trying to save money. Fast food and street stalls are typically your cheapest options, which sit down restaurants can be significantly more expensive.
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Food
Meals for one day
Cannes €36
Beaune €43
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cannes
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cannes.
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Summer Fireworks and Dinner Catamaran Cruise from Cannes:
$135
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From Evening Tour & Dinner in Monte Carlo:
$217
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Small-Group Evening Tour and Dinner in Monte Carlo from Cannes:
$223
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Unforgettable night photos of the French Riviera and dinner in Monaco:
$622
Typical Food prices in Beaune
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Beaune:
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Fast Food Lunch (for 2)
€9.00
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Cookie
€1.00
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Coffee
€2.80
Local Transportation
While taxis and private drivers typically cost much more than public transportation, people usually spend around €13 per day to get around in Cannes.
The average price of local transportation around Beaune is €33 per person, per day. As this average includes both taxis and public transport, keep in mind that the prices of private drivers and taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cannes
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cannes:
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Cannes Private Transfer from Cannes city centre to Nice Airport:
$146
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Departure Private Transfers from Cannes to Nice Airport NCE in Business Car:
$108
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French Riviera: Half-Day Private Tour and Transfer:
$434
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French Riviera: Private Luxury Transfer:
$149
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Nice Airport Private Departure Transfer from Cannes, Monaco or Eze:
$55
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Nice Airport Transfers : Cannes City to Nice Airport NCE in Business Car:
$108
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Nice Airport Transfers : Cannes City to Nice Airport NCE in Luxury Car:
$157
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Nice Airport Transfers : Cannes City to Nice Airport NCE in Luxury Van:
$124
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Nice Airport departure private transfer from Cannes - Mónaco - Cap d Antibes in Business Car:
$98
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Nice Airport departure private transfer from Cannes - Mónaco - Cap d Antibes in Luxury Car:
$140
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Nice Airport departure private transfer from Cannes - Mónaco - Cap d Antibes in Luxury Van:
$114
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Nice to Saint Tropez 2,5 hours return transfer by boat:
$92
Is it cheaper to fly into Cannes or Beaune?
Prices for flights to both Beaune and Cannes change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Entertainment
Activities, things to do, and other forms of entertainment usually cost around €24 per person, per day in Cannes. This cost includes the price of admission tickets to attractions and museums as well as daily tours.
Beaune's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around €26 per person, per day. This cost can vary widely by the type of activity, however, as this includes admission tickets, day tours, museums, and other things to do.
Tours and Activities in Cannes
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Cannes are as follows:
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Round-Trip Ferry Ticket: Cannes to Ste. Marguerite Island:
$19
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French Riviera: Aquasplash Entrance Ticket:
$31
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1-Hour Segway Tour:
$37
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Cannes Like a Local: Customized Private Tour:
$43
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Cruise to Corniche d'Or:
$44
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Photographic tour of Cannes with a Local:
$46
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Combo Ile Sainte-Marguerite Ferry & Corniche d'Or Cruise from Cannes:
$54
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Sunset cruise / Cannes Lerins Islands:
$55
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Cannes, Antibes & St Paul De Vence Tour from Nice:
$61
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Cannes 2 Hours Vespa Tour:
$61
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Cannes 2-Hour Segway Tour:
$62
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French Riviera Tour: Cannes, Antibes & Saint-Paul de Vence:
$62
Typical Entertainment prices in Beaune
Here are a few typical costs in Beaune for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
Tours and Activities in Beaune
Here are a few actual costs in Beaune for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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Touristic highlights of Beaune on a Half Day (4 Hours) Private Tour with a local:
$124
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Burgundy Grand Crus Route Day Tour with 10 Wines Tastings in Family Domains:
$209
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Half-Day Private Tour in Côte de Beaune:
$218
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One day tour of Beaune & the road of the Grands Crus.Organic & biodynamic wines:
$243
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Private Tour Full Day Côte de Beaune:
$367
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Private Tour: Wines of Burgundy Day Tour from Beaune:
$379
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Private Full Day Tour Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune:
$397
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Private Full Day Tour - Côte de Nuits : Pinot Noir Paradise:
$397
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Private Full Day Tour to the Heart of Burgundy:
$454
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Burgundy Cote de Beaune Private Day Tour:
$516
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Full Day Private Tour with Tasting of 10 Grands Crus - The Best of Burgundy:
$733
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Multi Day Private Tour of Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune:
$734
Alcohol
The average person spends about €14 on alcoholic beverages in Cannes per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Beaune may vary from person to person, on average a person spends €38 per day on alcoholic beverages.
Sample the Local Flavors in Cannes
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Cannes:
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Half and Full-Day Provencal Wine Tours:
$74
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Grasse, Valbonne & Gourdon: Day Tour with Wine Tasting:
$135
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Provence Wine Tour - Private Day Tour from Cannes:
$342
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Private Day Trip: Wine Tasting Tour Including Pinic Lunch From Cannes:
$559
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5-Hour Private Cannes Shore Excursion: Eze, Nice, Wine Tasting:
$658
Sample the Local Flavors in Beaune
Also in Beaune, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Beaune Small-Group Half Day Tour with Lunch and Wine Tastings at Family Domain:
$128
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Burgundy Full-Day Tour and Wine Tastings from Beaune:
$174
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Burgundy Bike Tour with Wine Tasting from Beaune:
$219
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Beaune Small-Group Day Tour including Wine Tastings and Lunch:
$229
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Côte de Nuits Wine Tour:
$311
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Wine Tasting Tour Côte D'Or - Private Full Day:
$367
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Full-Day Private Tour: Wine Tasting, with 6 Grands Crus The Best of Burgundy:
$599
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Private Wine Tasting Tour in Cote de Beaune:
$874
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cannes and Beaune, we can see that Beaune is more expensive. And not only is Cannes much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Cannes would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cannes and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Beaune would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Beaune than you might in Cannes.
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