Nice Cote d'Azur Airport Car Hire

Rent a car at Nice Airport with Europcar

With a car rental from Europcar Nice Airport, you can explore the French Riviera in comfort and style. This international travel hub, commonly known as Nice Côte d'Azur Airport, is located approximately six kilometres south-west of the city in the Alpes-Maritimes department of France and is a convenient place to start an onward adventure. 

You will find our car rental station at the Car Rental Station which is easily accessible by shuttle bus.

The Europcar car hire experience at Nice Airport

When you hire a car from Nice Airport, you can expect a fast, efficient and effective service from the moment you book to the moment you drop back your keys. We offer a great array of long and short-term car hire solutions to suit your needs as well as vehicles to suit all driving preferences.

Our fleet is comprised of vehicles of all sizes from small and compact like the Renault Twingo to full-size Renault Espace which is ideal for families or anyone looking for extra legroom. Our premium range also features models like the Audi A4 Berline and the BMW X5 XDrive both of which combine style with an uncompromised performance. We even have top of the range people carriers such as the Mercedes Vito Combi which seats nine passengers and offers a luxurious travel experience.

Discover Nice and surroundings by car

As the French Riviera’s largest city, Nice is one of the south coast’s most glamorous and beautiful locations well-known for its striking pebble beaches and opulent 19th century mansions. It’s the ideal place to explore by car with top attractions including the Promenade des Anglais – a remarkable grand walkway offering exquisite views across the Mediterranean. Frequented by joggers and walkers all year round, the promenade also hosts the February parade which is an integral part of the city life.

While Nice is home to broad boulevards and expansive squares with Place Masséna being a particular highlight, you’ll find a medley of narrow alleyways lined with boutique shops, houses and restaurants in Vieille Ville – the oldest part of the city. Dominated by the Colline du Château to the east, this historic hub is a great place for a wander around offering some of the best crepes in the region.

From Vieille Ville, you may even want to climb up to Parc de la Colline du Château which provides spectacular vistas across the French Riviera. Look out for a selection of renowned landmarks such as Nice Cathedral which dates back to the 17th century. 

With a hire car, you’ll also have the chance to explore the Côte d'Azur more extensively with the glamorous city-state of Monaco being well-worth a visit. How about also taking a leisurely drive to the beach resort town of Antibes before making your way to Cannes, home of the Cannes Film Festival? The high-end resort of Saint-Tropez is also within easy reach giving you plenty of options for a road trip.

Driving in Nice

When driving in Nice, stay on the right hand side of the road unless you are overtaking. Traffic can become busy, especially during rush hour periods, so try to avoid travelling between 7-9 in the morning and 5-7 in the evening if possible. When navigating the city centre, beware of one-way streets, bus-only lanes, bicycles and tram lines. As stoplights are lower than you may expect, these can also be easily missed, so it’s important to stay extra vigilant when driving.

While you’ll find metred parking across the city, almost all parking lots allow you to stay an hour for free. There are also five ParcAzur lots located at various points along the tramway route, where you can leave your car for free from morning until night as long as you pay for a round-trip on the tramway.

Explore the Cote d’Azur

Pick up a car rental from Europcar Nice Airport and you can take advantage of all the beautiful destinations on the Cote d’Azur. From the opulence of Monaco’s glittering casino to the vibrant stalls at the market in Antibes, each destination along the coast has its own unique flare – discover them all one by one when you book a car with Europcar. 

Stroll along the Promenade des Anglais

Enjoy the city’s enviable location on the banks of the Mediterranean with a stroll along the famous Promenade des Anglais. You can walk, cycle or rollerblade down the promenade, sit and relax on one of the benches or wander along the many shops and restaurants that line the street. Discover it all when you rent a car at Nice Airport.

Vehicles in this location

No matter where you're traveling to, you can count on our fleet of new rental cars to get you there in comfort. Whether you're looking for a small or medium car or sedan, an MPV or roomy family car, a luxury vehicle, manual or automatic rental, our friendly staff at our outlets can assist you. Book your vehicle online with Europcar today.

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