Best value car hire from top brands
Key facts for hiring a car in Nice
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Best time to visit
Year round
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Useful lingo
You do not have priority –
Vous n’avez pas la priorité -
Not to be missed
The view from Castle Hill
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Time difference
GMT + 1
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Currency
Euro (EUR, €)
Hire a car in Nice
A cross between tropical beach resort and
major metropolis, Nice is the iconic French Riviera retreat.
The Bay of Angels twists around the town’s coastline, creating an elegant perimeter for the
city’s main body. For some of the finest southern French vibes, Nice’s urban seafront, lined
with terracotta buildings and billowing palm trees, is the place to be.
While Paris may be the tourist capital of the France, Nice is the country’s
top spot to hire a car. Don’t miss out on discovering all that the Côte d’Azur has to offer.
Let easyCar find you the best rental deal, so you can spend your time mapping out your
getaway.
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Helpful advice
How many miles can I drive?
When deciding which car hire company to rent with, you’ll want to watch out for whether they
have restrictions on how many miles you can drive. This cap could be per day or, if you’re
renting for a longer duration, the total number of miles driven over a certain number of
days. Other suppliers include unlimited miles – ideal if you’re looking to make a long road
trip through southern France.
The chart below shows our top car hire suppliers in Nice and their mileage limits.
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Our most popular suppliers |
Mileage Limit |
|---|---|
| Europcar | Unlimited* |
| Thrifty | Unlimited |
| Firefly | 300km per day |
| Budget | Unlimited |
| InterRent | 250km per day |
*In France, Europcar caps its mileage at 250km per day for rentals between 1-4 days. Always
check the terms and conditions, as suppliers may can their policy based on the number of
rental days.
Which is the best car hire supplier?
It’s difficult to pick out one car hire supplier that’s right for every renter, it strongly
depends on what you’re looking for.
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Best value suppliers |
Highest rated suppliers |
|---|---|
| Dollar | Avis |
| InterRent | Hertz |
| Goldcar | Goldcar |
| Firefly | Budget |
| Rhodium | Alamo |
Many small country specific companies offer great deals. So If you’re searching for the
cheapest rental price, they’re a great way to stay on budget. But if you’re less concerned
about scoring the lowest cost vehicle, you may be more interested in a bigger brand company
that you’re familiar with.
It is common for big name suppliers to charge higher prices. Dollar, our best value supplier
in Nice, has an average cost per day of £18.30, while our highest rated supplier, Avis, has
an average cost per day of £41.
Facts and stats about car hire in Nice
Monthly weather and average cost per day of car hire
| Month | High | Low | Average cost per day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13°C | 5°C | £21.10 |
| Feb | 13°C | 6°C | £23.80 |
| Mar | 15°C | 8°C | £25.70 |
| Apr | 17°C | 10°C | £28.50 |
| May | 21°C | 14°C | £25.30 |
| Jun | 24°C | 18°C | £26.70 |
| Jul | 27°C | 20°C | £35.70 |
| Aug | 28°C | 21°C | £31.80 |
| Sep | 25°C | 17°C | £23.20 |
| Oct | 21°C | 14°C | £23.20 |
| Nov | 17°C | 10°C | £18.10 |
| Dec | 14°C | 6°C | £29.60 |
Your questions answered
| Frequently Asked Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the most popular rental length in Nice? | Six to seven days. |
| What is the most popular month to rent a car in Nice? | August, when a hire car costs on average £29.10 per day. |
Location prices
| Pickup Location | Average cost per day of car hire in Nice |
|---|---|
| Airport | £26.90 |
| Downtown | £30.10 |
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Driving tips for car rental in Nice
Intersections
At uncontrolled intersections (T junctions), you must
give way to vehicles to your right, unless otherwise indicated. You may see
diamond-shaped yellow signs with a white border – these override this rule and mean that
you do have priority.
Use of the horn
In urban areas you should not use your horn unless
you are alerting people of immediate danger.
Headphones
Recently, a new rule was implemented which means it’s
illegal to drive while using headphones or earphones.
Yellow lines
If there is a continuous yellow line on the side of the
road, this indicates that you cannot stop or park there. If the line is broken, this
indicates that parking is prohibited.
Speed bumps
These can be common, so watch out. You do need to
decrease your speed on approach or you could damage the car!
The ultimate Nice road trip
To provide you with a bit of inspiration, we’ve put together a short road trip across the
south of France. These are far from the only sights in the region but they showcase the
diverse range of places you can see while coasting along the scenic roads out of Nice.
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Nice Côte d’Azur Airport
NCE
The third busiest airport in France.
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Car hire pick up point
The rental centre is located just outside of Terminal 2.
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Cannes
A holiday spot popular with the wealthy, known for its annual Film Festival.
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Verdon Gorge
Breathtaking river canyon named after its bright green colour, popular for
river rafting. -
Moustiers-Sainte-Marie
Thought to be one of the most beautiful towns in France, with a star hanging
high above it. -
Aix-en-Provences
Gorgeous town with tree-lined boulevards and narrow streets, overlooked by
the lovely mountain, Sainte-Victoire.
Types of rental car
Mini
Average cost per day: £17.90
Examples of mini cars include: Fiat 500, Hyundai i10, Toyota Aygo, Citroën
C1
Economy
Average cost per day: £20.40
Examples of economy cars include: Ford Fiesta, Vauxhall Corsa, Renault Clio,
Volkswagen Golf
Compact
Average cost per day: £25.90
Examples of compact cars include: Vauxhall Astra, Hyundai i30, Ford Focus,
Peugeot 306
Local driving laws
What are the rules of the road in France?
| Legal drink driving limit | Minimum renter age |
|---|---|
| 50 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood | 18, though some suppliers require you to be 21-23 |
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Type of road |
Speed limit |
|---|---|
| Built up areas | 50km/h |
| Rural areas | 80km/h* |
| Motorways | 130km/h |
Take note that speed limits in France change when it rains or the weather is particularly
bad. So where a motorway speed limit is usually 130 km/h, in the rain it changes to 110
km/h.
*As of July 1, 2018 the speed limit on rural roads in France was reduced from 90km/h to
80km/h.
