The car symbol of the French Riviera is the convertible. Renting such a car costs around 80–120 EUR per day, depending on the class of vehicle. Renting cheaper cars in Nice costs two to three times less. Companies such as EuropCar, Alamo, and Hertz offer rentals.
At Nice Airport, car rentals are available 24 hours a day. The service is provided to drivers aged 21 and older (preferably 25) with at least one year of driving experience. To complete the rental, you’ll need a passport, an international driving license, and a bank card (in Nice, cars are not rented without a deposit).
If a driver has serious traffic violations on record, they may be refused a rental. All passengers must wear seat belts while driving. The legal blood alcohol limit is 0.5‰ (roughly two pints of beer, two glasses of wine, or one strong cocktail). Driving under the influence can result in a fine of up to 4,500 EUR and a three-year license suspension.
The resort has many free and paid parking areas. You can park for free even in paid zones from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. on weekdays, and at any time on weekends and public holidays. Exact information is displayed on parking meters. You can also leave a rental car in Nice for one hour free of charge in car parks such as Promenade des Arts, Palais Massena, Palais de Justice, Palais de la Méditerranée, Saleya, Les Bosquets, Corvesy, Palmeira, Marshall, and Saint Roch. Incorrect parking may result in a substantial fine.
The city speed limit is 50 km/h. Refueling a rental car in Nice isn’t cheap — petrol costs around 1.78–1.8 EUR per liter. However, you can rent an electric car in Nice!
