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Good to know
- IATA code
- NCE
- ICAO code
- LFMN
- To city centre
- 7 km
- Transport to the centre
- Tram · Train · Bus
- Time zone
- Europe/Paris
- Currency
- EUR
- Driving side
- Right-hand traffic
- Rental offices
- 15
- Rental companies
- 6
- Off-airport offices
- 5
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Rental desks at Nice Côte d'Azur Airport
Desks in the terminals and offices nearby, with the distance from the airport.
In the terminal
Offices 2
At Nice Côte d’Azur Airport
Nice Côte d’Azur Airport sits west of the Nice city centre, at the western end of the Promenade des Anglais. Nice is 7 km away; there is also a tram, a train and a bus.
Picking up and returning
Shuttles at the airport
Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 are linked by a free shuttle bus and by the new tram, which continues on to the Grand Arénas interchange. Terminal 1 is the older building, while Terminal 2 is used mainly by Air France and Easyjet.
Public transport into town
Bus 12 stops on the main road outside Terminal 1, while its outbound stop lies across that road and is reached through an underpass. The Nice St Augustin station can also be reached through underpasses from Terminal 1, and TER trains from there go east to Nice, Monaco and Ventimiglia or west to Antibes and Cannes.
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Rules of the road in France
- Speed limits
- 50 / 80 / 130 km/h
- Alcohol limit
- 0.5 ‰
- Motorway tolls
- motorway tolls paid at the barrier
- Must carry
- a reflective vest and a warning triangle
What kind of car do you need?
Typical capacity for the category — the exact model is confirmed by the rental company at booking.
Frequently asked questions
France: which side of the road do they drive on?
On the right. Speed limits are posted at the roadside and differ between towns, open roads and motorways.
Which currency will I be charged in?
Prices are usually set in EUR. The rental company sets both the price and the deposit, and shows them before you book.
Can I drive the car into another country?
Often yes within the EU, but never assume it. Crossing a border has to be allowed by the rental company and usually costs extra, so check the terms before you book.
How far is Nice from the airport?
7 km.
What are the speed limits in France?
50 km/h in towns, 80 km/h on open roads, 130 km/h on motorways.
Are the motorways tolled?
Motorways charge at the barrier. Payment is by cash, card or an electronic tag.
Which car rental companies serve Nice Côte d'Azur Airport?
At the airport: Avis, Sixt, Enterprise, Europcar, Firefly, 2 other companies and an independent office. Desks are in Terminal 2. Outside the airport, nearby: CarGo, Enterprise and 3 independent offices.