Car hire in Nice

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Reserve an Avis First vehicle using the booking panel above. Your concierge will be waiting just outside the terminal.

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Our car rental agencies in Nice offer a wide selection of vehicles suitable for city driving, business trips and longer journeys. You can choose a practical city car perfect for navigating city streets or narrow winding routes through hilltop villages, a comfortable sedan or an SUV offering more space. Additional equipment is also available including GPS, child seats plus additional driver options.

Ahead of your Avis car rental in Nice, you can enjoy discounts of up to 10% on your booking plus fast-track service and exclusive offers when you join Avis Preferred, our free loyalty scheme.

Can I pick up my rental car in Nice and return it to another location?
Yes. One-way car rental with Avis makes travel easy. You can collect your car in Nice and return it to another Avis office in Europe depending on your travel plans.

What are the age requirements for hiring a car in Nice?
The minimum age to rent a car in France is 21. A young driver surcharge may apply to drivers under 25, and certain premium vehicle groups may have higher age restrictions.

Is it worth hiring a car in Nice?
Collecting a rental car in Nice gives you complete freedom to explore Provence and the whole of the South of France with its stunning coastal cities like Cannes and St Tropez without relying on public transport.

What type of vehicle should I choose to get around Nice? 
A compact car is generally suitable for navigating city streets and winding roads and parking in towns and villages. For greater comfort on longer journeys, a sedan or SUV may be more appropriate.

If you're driving in Nice for the first time, we’ve unlocked France’s driving rules and regulations for your journey so you can familiarise yourself with key French road rules before you travel. 

Perhaps the best way to start is by exploring the characteristic Old Town with its winding streets and alleys, shops and small restaurants. Visit the daily (except for Mondays) flower market at Cours Saleya and savour the sights and smells of this local institution.

Stroll along the Promenade des Anglais lined with palm trees and flanking the pebble beaches. Head to the Marc Chagall Museum, the largest permanent collection of the artist's works. Works by Matisse, with their typical Mediterranean light, are on show at the Musée Matisse in a seventeenth-century villa overlooking the sea.  

 

Nice makes an ideal touring base for the Côte d'Azur. Whether you choose to head north towards Monaco and the Italian border, or south to Cannes and St Tropez, we've got all you need for a great adventure. To make your trip extra special, book one of our luxury vehicles and experience car rental in true style.

Take the breathtaking coastal road to the Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat peninsula and visit the Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild. The enchanting villa dates from the early 20th century and is set in beautiful landscaped gardens. Stroll among roses, cacti and gargoyles before ending up at the musical fountains – a treat for all the senses.

Monaco capital of the principality of Monte Carlo is around a half hour's drive from Nice, and well worth a visit. A quick glance at the supercars in Place du Casino or the luxury yachts in the sea below shows you this truly is the playground of the rich and famous (and the home of many Formula 1 drivers). Don’t miss the changing of the guard at the Prince's Palace.

Head south towards Cannes and if you’re a film fan, head to the Palais des Festivals to check out the vast collection of celebrity handprints on the pavement outside.