Car Rental in Nice

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Pick-up location

Nice, France

Return car in same location

Pick-up date

Drop-off date

Driver's country of residence is United States of America (USA) and age is 30-65

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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Downtown

Mini

Fiat 500 or similar

4
1
3
A/C
Man.

per day

Nice Train Station

Compact Commercial Van/Truck

Renault Kangoo or similar

2
8
4
A/C
Man.

per day

Nice Train Station

Economy

Renault Clio or similar

4
1
4
A/C
Man.

per day

Downtown

Compact Elite

BMW 1 Series or similar

5
2
5
A/C
Auto.

per day

Travel Information

Languages

French

Currency

EUR

Drive on

Right-hand side

Country code

+33

Average car rental price

$66 per day

Average car rental length

7 days

Speed limit within town

50 km/h or 31 mph

Speed limit out of town

80 - 130 km/h or 50 - 81 mph

Acceptable limit of BAC

0.05%

Rating

8.9 / 10

Average gas price

$1.84 per liter or $6.95 per gallon

Lowest gas price

$1.77 per liter or $6.72 per gallon

Highest gas price

$1.98 per liter or $7.51 per gallon

Why rent a car in Nice?

Nice is a great destination to visit by heart. Located in the heart of French Riviera, it offers easy to access to all the main attractions of the area, and is an interesting city in its own right.

One-Way Car Rentals in Nice

The most popular one-way rental options for pick up in Nice and drop off in another city include:

From Nice to Marseille - 138 offers from $33.70 per day
From Nice to Pescara - 12 offers from $386.27 per day
From Nice to Barcelona - 46 offers from $121.38 per day
From Nice to Milan - 15 offers from $386.27 per day
From Nice to Montpellier - 70 offers from $37.52 per day

Top ways to enter Nice

Nice Airport: The third-busiest in France (and busiest outside Paris), Nice Côte d'Azur Airport handled 13.8 million travelers in 2018. The airport has flights by more than 20 different airlines, including low-cost carriers like easyJet and Wizz Air. Located just 8 km (5 mi) west of Nice city center, the airport can be reached in about 15 minutes.
Toulon Airport: Also known as Toulon–Hyères, this small international airport is especially active during the summer months when it hosts flights by nine different airlines; during winter, only domestic flights and flights to Charleroi in Belgium are active. Toulon Airport is 155 km (96 mi) southwest of Nice and can be reached in about 1 hour and 40 minutes.
Marseille Provence Airport: Serving France’s second city and the surrounding region, Marseille Provence Airport handled 9.3 million travelers in 2018. In addition to many European connections, the airport also hosts flights to and from countries in Africa, the Middle East, and North America. Located 199 km (124 mi) west of Nice, Marseille Airport takes two hours to reach by car.
Lyon Airport: Located near the border with Switzerland and serving Lyon, France’s third largest city, this airport handled 11 million travelers in 2018. The airport is a hub for Air France, as well as low-cost carriers like easyJet and Transavia. Located 475 km (295 km) north of Nice, the airport can be reached in about 4 hours and 30 minutes.
By rail: If you’re arriving in Nice by train, you can conveniently pick up your rental car at the Gare de Nice-Ville Train Station.

City facts

With an urban population of more than 1 million, Nice is the fifth largest city in France.
The main language of Nice is French. The knowledge of English varies among the local population, but many people working in the service industry speak it.
With mild winters but hot summers, Nice is a typical Mediterranean destination. The precipitation is generally low and sometimes almost non-existent during July and August.

Top sights and activities

Promenade des Anglais. The most famous landmark of Nice. Walking the whole length of 7 km (4.2 mi) of this seaside promenade is a great way to get your first impressions of the city.
Colline du Château. The castle hill offers a very scenic view of the harbor and the rest of the city. The castle itself has fallen to disrepair but is nevertheless interesting to observe.
The old town (Vieux Nice). Always full of life, the original settlement of Nice has something for everyone, from the local cathedral, the Baroque Cathédrale Sainte-Réparate, and the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MAMAC), to a market where you can buy fruits and other produce from local farmers.
Museums. Although primarily known for its scenic coastline, Nice is also home to many interesting cultural institutions that are worth a visit. These include the Chagall and Matisse museums (both of the world-famous painters spent notable parts of their lives in the city), the Museum of Archaeology, which has artifacts left by the original Gallo-Roman inhabitants of the area, and the Museum of Asiatic Arts.

Traffic and parking

The speed limit in cities is 50 km/h, although in certain areas the speed limit may be reduced to 30 km/h. Unlike with inter-city roads, the urban speed limit is unaffected by weather.
Outside cities, as of July 2018 the speed limit depends on the type of the road. Highways are limited to 130 km/h, 4-lane expressways to 110 km/h, and 2- or 3- lane roads to 90 km/h. During the rain the limits are respectively lowered to 110 km/h, 100 km/h, and 80 km/h. The general speed limit is lowered to 50 km/h during heavy fog or other cases of bad visibility.
The insurance and car documentation needs to be in the car whenever you’re driving.
If you’re the driver, you need to have your passport or ID card with you at all times.
As of 2018, hands-free mobile phone use is banned in France, and the fines are hefty.
The legal alcohol limit is 0.05% for experienced drivers and 0.02% for novice drivers.
The emergency number is 112.
If you're an American, it is recommended that you carry an International Driving License. You can easily get one from AAA stores for $20.
You must be 18 years of age or older to drive in France.

Toll roads

Most of the main highways in France (autoroute in French) are toll roads. Their names start with letter A and you can recognize them by a red number sign. The fare for taking a toll road depends on the specific route, the distance length, as well as the type of your vehicle - trailer cars and caravans have to pay more than regular cars. You can pay by a credit card or by cash. You’ll be given a ticket that you have to keep while on the toll road.

Some rental cars are equipped with toll road transporters and can use the automatic toll road payment booths (Télépéage). Ask your rental car provider to find out if they offer cars with toll road transporters.

See the official French toll road website for more information. Use the website's toll road calculator to find out exactly how much you’ll have to pay for using the toll roads on your planned route.

Ideas for day trips

Villefranche. Located just east of the city, Villefranche is a village and coastal suburb of Nice. Its main appeal comes from the fact that the coastline here is much less rocky than the public city beaches of Nice – and from the fact that the drive from Nice takes only ten minutes. The area gets a bit crowded during the summer months, but with a rental car, you can just continue to travel along the coast until you find the perfect beach for you.
Monaco. Just a half an hour’s drive east of Nice, this microstate arguably has the richest population on earth. From opulent architecture to beautiful gardens, interesting museums, and harbour full of five-star yachts, it can be a fun place to explore. Although Monaco is technically not a part of the Schengen Area, it has the same entry requirements as those of France.
Mercantour National Park. About an hour’s drive from Nice, this beautiful nature area in the Maritime Alps has long valleys, friendly villages, and caves with petroglyphs originating in the Bronze Age.
Cannes. Smaller to Nice and host of a world-famous film festival, Cannes achieves the seemingly impossible and is simultaneously both glamorous and cozy. Even when the festival is not taking place, Cannes is full of character thanks to its well-preserved old town, the Hand of the Stars area (something of a European version of Hollywood's Walk of Fame), and the scenic nearby twin islands of Lérins.

Most popular cars

The most popular rental car in France is the Renault Twingo, but travelers also pick the Volkswagen Polo and the Ford Fiesta a lot. The most popular rental car types are economy, compact and mini.

Further destinations

For more about traveling around France with a rental car, check out our complete guide.

Avignon. A city of great historic and religious prominence, Avignon is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a more relaxed destination than the large coastal cities. The Papal Palace is probably the most important of its many historical landmarks. The drive from Nice takes about 2 hours and 40 minutes.
Italy. The neighboring Italian regions of Liguria, Piedmont, and Lombardy should be visited not only for the sake of their famous capitals (Genoa, Turin, and Milan, respectively) but also for impressive beaches (in Liguria’s case), stunning mountains, and bucolic countryside. The drive from Nice to Genoa takes less than three hours. Do ask your rental car provider in advance if they permit crossing the border.
The Alps. Winter resorts like Chamonix and Albertville are among the most famous in Europe, and it only takes about five hours to drive north of the Mediterranean to reach them.
Marseille. Larger and certainly more rough around the edges than Nice, France’s second city can nonetheless be a charming place to visit – if you know where to look. Inhabited since antiquity, it boasts many classical landmarks and artifacts in its museums, and the Old Port is one of the most interesting urban areas in all of France. Located about 200 km (120 miles) west of Nice, Marseille can be reached by car in 2 hours and 20 minutes.

Car rental prices in Nice

Convertibles - from $84 per day
Station wagons - from $41 per day
Large cars - from $48 per day
Medium cars - from $30 per day
Vans - from $100 per day
Premium cars - from $114 per day
Small cars - from $30 per day
SUVs - from $62 per day

Money-saving and other tips

These are the ways to get a good car rental deal in Nice:

Compare rates of different rental car providers
Book your rental car well in advance
Plan your route before you go
Know your fuel and mileage requirements
Visit on the month when the rental prices are the cheapest. According to our data, visiting Nice is the cheapest in March when renting a car is about 42% cheaper than the yearly average and 59% cheaper than renting a car in July.

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Top 20 cities near Nice

Cannes from $27.01 per day

20 km / 12.4 miles away
Saint-Tropez from $46.16 per day

64.6 km / 40.1 miles away
Toulon from $33.94 per day

119.8 km / 74.4 miles away
Aix-en-Provence from $23.84 per day

154.7 km / 96.1 miles away
Marseille from $26.60 per day

163.2 km / 101.4 miles away
Avignon from $28.55 per day

197.1 km / 122.5 miles away
Grenoble from $28.08 per day

207.4 km / 128.9 miles away
Arles from $27.45 per day

207.5 km / 128.9 miles away
Moûtiers from $61.91 per day

209.6 km / 130.2 miles away
Nimes from $31.46 per day

229.6 km / 142.7 miles away
Chambery from $48.18 per day

235.4 km / 146.3 miles away
Montpellier from $27.40 per day

262 km / 162.8 miles away
Annecy from $31.36 per day

263.2 km / 163.5 miles away
Lyon from $13.55 per day

284.5 km / 176.8 miles away
Figari from $26.28 per day

285.6 km / 177.5 miles away
Ferney-Voltaire from $47.43 per day

298.6 km / 185.5 miles away
Béziers from $25.28 per day

313.8 km / 195 miles away
Narbonne from $33.03 per day

344 km / 213.8 miles away
Perpignan from $27.96 per day

366.8 km / 227.9 miles away
Carcassonne from $33.51 per day

399.2 km / 248.1 miles away

Top 20 locations near Nice

Nice Airport from $57.51 per day
Cannes - Mandelieu Airport from $66.17 per day

25.1 km / 15.6 miles away
Toulon-Hyères Airport from $43.26 per day

107 km / 66.5 miles away
Marseille-Saint-Charles Train Station from $28.39 per day

153.4 km / 95.3 miles away
Aix-en-Provence Train Station from $23.87 per day

154.7 km / 96.1 miles away
Marseille Airport from $26.60 per day

163.2 km / 101.4 miles away
Avignon Train Station from $28.55 per day

197.1 km / 122.5 miles away
Grenoble Train Station from $28.08 per day

207.4 km / 128.9 miles away
Moûtiers-Salins-Brides-les-Bains Train Station from $61.91 per day

209.6 km / 130.2 miles away
Nimes Airport from $50.10 per day

225.2 km / 139.9 miles away
Grenoble Alpes–Isère Airport

240.6 km / 149.5 miles away
Chamonix Downtown from $104.14 per day

252.6 km / 157 miles away
Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport from $69.18 per day

262 km / 162.8 miles away
Annecy Train Station from $101.17 per day

263.3 km / 163.6 miles away
Montpellier Sud de France from $38.60 per day

264.9 km / 164.6 miles away
Lyon St Exupéry Airport from $13.55 per day

284.5 km / 176.8 miles away
Figari-Sud Corse Airport from $26.28 per day

285.6 km / 177.5 miles away
Geneva Airport French sector from $47.43 per day

298.6 km / 185.5 miles away
Beziers Airport from $31.87 per day

313.8 km / 195 miles away
Perpignan Airport from $48.31 per day

366.8 km / 227.9 miles away

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Nice?

Car rental prices in Nice vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.

Average rental costs per day in Nice

$20.50

January

$37.09

February

$43.35

March

$41.56

April

$49.98

May

$57.35

June

$63.05

July

$56.85

August

$53.28

September

$46.78

October

$30.29

November

$41.18

December

The cheapest month to rent a car in Nice is January (when prices average $20.50 per day). This is 55% cheaper than the yearly average and 67% cheaper than renting in July (when prices average $63.05).

This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

What’s the usual rental length in Nice?

How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in January, the average renter keeps their car for 8 days, and in February, they keep their car for 5 days.

Average number of rental days in Nice

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What's the most popular month to rent a car in Nice?

Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Nice is July, and the least popular is February.

Monthly searches in Nice by pick-up date relative to the average

59%

January

45%

February

53%

March

73%

April

123%

May

169%

June

178%

July

177%

August

135%

September

95%

October

50%

November

45%

December

Car rental information

Car rental locations	4
Airport locations	1
Popular suppliers	Goldcar, Ok Mobility, Alamo, Keddy, Budget
Popular car categories	Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs, Large cars
Lowest price	$30 per day
Cheapest supplier	Keddy

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier	Model	Doors	Luggage	Type
Goldcar	Peugeot 208	5	1	Small cars
Goldcar	Toyota Aygo	3	1	Small cars
Ok Mobility	Peugeot 108	5	1	Small cars
Goldcar	Peugeot 3008	5	3	Large cars
Goldcar	Fiat 500	3	1	Small cars
Ok Mobility	Seat Ibiza	5	1	Small cars
Goldcar	Citroen C3	5	1	Small cars
Ok Mobility	Fiat 500	3	1	Small cars
Europcar	Volkswagen Golf	5	2	Medium cars
Sicily By Car	Citroen C3 Aircross	5	3	Medium cars

Our customers' reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.

Serbia

Peugeot 208

7/29/24

Photo 3 by Vojislav S. about renting a Peugeot 208 in Nice (7/29/24)

Photo 4 by Vojislav S. about renting a Peugeot 208 in Nice (7/29/24)

Photo 5 by Vojislav S. about renting a Peugeot 208 in Nice (7/29/24)

Photo 6 by Vojislav S. about renting a Peugeot 208 in Nice (7/29/24)

Ireland

Peugeot 108

5/30/24

At the counter they speak well English very humble staff very coprative and got new car I would highly recommend to the people only finding them is but hard you have to take a free train from terminal 1 to terminal 2 then have to find there location.

Italy

Fiat 500

4/17/24

Everything ok

Denmark

Peugeot 208

3/16/24

You could tell a little more about how to find rent car- terminal 1 or 2 - free tram between. Early when you know- but first time-

India

Peugeot 508

11/25/23

A lovely drive through the French Riviera region starting from Nive & going to the Provence region driving this fabulous car was more than one could ask for! Delighted with the car, the places, the people we met, the great road experience & the glorious weather!

Vietnam

Peugeot 308

10/18/23

Excellent

United Kingdom

Peugeot 108

10/16/23

Antibes and La Madrague were beautiful places to stay

Qatar

Lynk & Co 01

7/17/23

We drove the French and Italian Riveria in 13 days. It doesn't get much better than that!!

Canada

Peugeot 308

6/19/23

Lavender fields outside of Gordes were beautiful. Would spend a night in Gordes next time - just an unbelievable city and beautiful area.

Photo 2 by Sandra J. about renting a Peugeot 308 in Nice (6/19/23)

Photo 3 by Sandra J. about renting a Peugeot 308 in Nice (6/19/23)

Photo 4 by Sandra J. about renting a Peugeot 308 in Nice (6/19/23)

Ireland

Toyota Yaris

6/18/23

Great area lovely cities close together easy to access

Ireland

Peugeot 208

6/9/23

Camping La Baume was brilliant!

Mexico

Opel Mokka X

8/22/22

I staid mainly in South of France’s Côte d’Azur. One main recommendation when you drive in France, be careful and respect speed limits on ALL roads, mainly highways, there are radars everywhere. Always buckle-up ALL passengers. Check well when you park in the streets.

Sweden

Fiat 500

2/27/22

I will certainly come back to both Discover car and Hertz.

Ireland

Renault Clio

10/17/21

Saint Tropez. Leave your car outside the place and bus it in. Parking awfully hard to find and expensive when you do !

France

Peugeot 108

11/2/20

Love it

United Kingdom

Peugeot 108

9/22/19

Awesome medieval villages - great weather

Poland

Opel Astra

1/5/19

we recommend smaller cars due to narrow streets, small parking places and many small, one direction streets. In places like Monaco one can face many problems with navigation in the city

United Kingdom

Ford Fiesta

11/22/18

Antibes was superb but also recommend using the car to get out and explore the route Napoleon

Canada

Volkswagen Polo

10/29/18

I have a small flat and rent a car whenever I have visitors for sightseeing purposes. We drove to Pezenas via Saintes Maries de la Mer and Aigues Mortes- a very interesting area well worthwhile visiting. From Pezenas we visited around. I would highly recommend the town of Sete.

United States of America (USA)

Toyota Yaris