Pros: Actually, we didn't return the car to Nice. We arranged to drop it off in Peripignon, where the return went fine
6.4 Good
8 Jan 2017
Overcharged
Pros: Generally liked the car (Renault Espace), but it is an experience. No visible dials, buttons, etc on the dash board. Definitely requires someone to show you how things work before driving away, but there was no one available to help.
Cons: Arrived in Nice and they did not have the car I requested (Citroen C4 or similar). Said only car I could have was a van, in a different price category and that I would have to pay the difference in rates. Attendant said she was new and didn't have the ability to waive the extra cost. To me this is unacceptable and I would like to request a refund of the extra charges. At that moment, you are a prisoner, tired after the journey to get there, and with less will to fight.
Drop off in Paris very difficult as drop offs, as I learned trough experience, are only in parking garages with no indication that Europcar have operations in them. Drove around for hours before finding Montparnasse.
8.4 Excellent
24 Aug 2016
Full tank, but
Pros: The car was nice, staff were friendly
Cons: The tank showed full, but only barely. Two miles further it was below 'full'. Which means that whoever returned it didn't do a good job filling up, nor did the garage pick up on it
Pros: excellent organization pick-up and return of cars by avis rental cars in Nice France
5.6 Okay
25 Jul 2017
Upsell inscrupulous
Cons: Had a Mercedes lined up for $500 over four days and was told we could get a van for much less with much more room. Took 15 minutes to switch the reservation around, and only at the end was I told that it was almost $290 more, despite the agents assurance it would be less.
Pros: Easy pick up and drop off. No language issues.
Accommodating.
Cons: Rental office difficult to find
8.4 Excellent
3 Jun 2019
Pros: Drop off is so easy. Pick up takes somewhat longer than expected, perhaps due to my booking was not doen directly with Hertz/thrift. They asked me to write down typical info such as address, cell number and email which was given when booking was made.
6.8 Good
30 Oct 2016
Cons: not an option for 12 hour rental- overpriced
9.2 Excellent
19 May 2017
Pros: Pickup and dropoff were easy.
Cons: I would have preferred a slightly smaller vehicle with decent trunk space for two large suitcases. Parallel parking a mini SUV in Europe can be challenging.
4.4 Okay
31 May 2019
Cons: The drop-off was a nightmare. They insisted I had to bring back the car before 5.30 pm because I hadn’t bought extra insurance. But then the office was closed, and I had to come back the next morning...
On top of it they got really rude when I complained
Pros: The car was running smoothly. Lady behind the counter was smiling all the time.
Cons: 30 minute queue for pick-up, around the same for drop-off. They tried to push extras down my throat, even after I had been waiting in the queue for 30 minutes.
On the contract it was specified that there was a mark on the front bumper. The exact location was not shown. When I got back, they said the inital mark was in a different place the bumper and charged me ~500EUR for that bumper. I did not hit or abuse the car.
FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, CHECK AND DOCUMENT ALL SCRATCHES BEFORE YOU HIT THE ROAD, AS THEY WILL PIN ANYTHING ON YOU!
I am now in the process of claiming the sum back from the third party insurance I am glad I had.
10.0 Excellent
1 May 2017
Cons: Nothing
5.2 Okay
7 Aug 2017
Difficult to Navigate
Pros: Easy drop box to return your keys and car after hours.
Cons: Extremely difficult to find - there are signs, but the way in which they lead you to the entrance is quite a goose chase if you are not from the area.
7.6 Good
5 Sep 2017
Pros: Quick check in, clean car, quick return, car in good condition, upgraded from micro to Ford Focus.
Cons: I ordered a child seat and had to choose from seven dirty options.
6.0 Good
11 Sep 2018
Long wait
Cons: We had to wait 11/2 hrs to get our car at Nice airport
2.0 Mediocre
24 Mar 2019
Pros: The staff was fine. See issue below...
Cons: I had an approved confirmation for my reservation. When I got to the airport, I was told by the Budget staff that my account is blocked (This did not know why) and therefore, they can't rent the car per the reservation. I had to rent a car in other company which cost me double the price. Really Bad.
7.6 Good
25 Jul 2019
Pros: Staff was very friendly.
Cons: Pick up and drop off location is very inconvenient for Terminal 1 user.
9.2 Excellent
29 Jul 2019
Pros: Great car and pricing. Very nice counter service person. Extremely helpful and good at explaining things
Cons: The line was too long upon arrival and the system/reservation process could’ve been much more efficient by using modern technology a little more To speed things up. It was extremely extremely slow
5.2 Okay
6 Jul 2017
2 hour wait in line to pick up car in nice france
Pros: Not much after the 2 hours wait to get the car and the outrageous insurance fee.
Cons: Waiting in line for 2 hours and unspecified insurance cost. This should have been in the initial wuote.
Pickup location was closed and different from address
Cons: Pickup was booked for 1300, arrived to find the pickup location was closed till 1500, and at a location different to the address provided.
10.0 Excellent
1 Jul 2018
Great location if staying in vieux Nice.
Pros: Well staffed and easy to find. Car return was quick.
Cons: Parking can be hard to find in the area. Once they come out and check the car they give you directions to park it in the lot, but trying to find parking on the street when you arrive is hard.
10.0 Excellent
8 Jun 2018
Pros: Friendly helpful customer service
Cons: N/A
2.0 Mediocre
8 Jul 2018
Cons: They wouldn't allow me to inspect the vehicle before. They said it was too dark. I came back, and there was a tiny scuff evaluated by a non-Hertz employee. I have outside insurance purchased, but I bet it's going to be a hassle.
Cons: It wasn't clear at pick up or drop off how much money I would be charged. I had to look at my bank statement to find out how much I was charged.
7.2 Good
18 Oct 2016
Good service and car
Pros: Th Car and The location for pickup and dropoff
Cons: The time I have to wait in the pickin point
4.0 Okay
10 Jul 2019
Pros: The car
Cons: My scheduled pickup time was 11:00 am but our flight was early and ended up getting to the ticket counter at 9:30 am. They wouldn't issue me the car until 11:00 am so we had to sit there for an hour and a half waiting. There has to be a better way.
Cons: The Lyon drop-off address we were provided was wrong. Not slightly, completely. Entirely different block, in a garage with little-to-no signage, requiring an access code that we didn't learn about until we were able to get through on the phone, which also took some trying. Put us about an hour behind schedule.
Cons: Charged me an upgrade for the same car i ordered and was pictured.
Took over an hour to get the counter documents completed
Poor English skills throughout the counter team
NEVER use these people, one name or another!
2.0 Mediocre
3 Jul 2019
Pros: We could not find the place
Cons: It should have been marked at the airport
4.0 Okay
11 Jul 2019
Cons: It was not Ace. Some company goldcar rental. Horrible customer service, waited hour and a half for our turn. If you pay € 50 they can put you ahead of line. Then they threatened us for buying an additional insurance. They gave us a stick shift. Although I booked an automatic.
5.2 Okay
30 Jul 2019
Cons: 1. Pick-up process took 1.5 hour
2. Small car that didn't fit for 3 people and 3 bags
3. Gearbox failure even though the car had less than 1000 km millage
4. Double payment for the car (first via web-site to ACE, second at check-in to Rhodium). Luckily after several complains Rhodium paid me back.
2.0 Mediocre
28 Jan 2020
Pros: The staff was terrible. After being intentionally left behind by the shuttle driver, I could not reach the other staff because they simply would not answer the phone for 15 minutes. When they did answer, I was told they had no car for me even though I had an emailed confirmation of my reservation.
Cons: Everything went wrong. The reservation was initially sent to me as being France when I had entered Florida as my destination. After I told the customer service agent to cancel France and reserve Orlando, Florida, I still received confirmation of a France rental that I did not want. When I arrived in Florida and showed my Ace Rental Florida confirmation to the shuttle driver, I was left out in the cold, dark night because he said he would not let me board the shuttle since I was not on his hand written list. He told me to call the office then drive away. Nobody would answer the phone for 15 minutes. When I finally got through they told me they had overbooked and there were no cars. They offered no assistance. I was stranded in the airport late at night and left to fend for myself.
Renting a car makes it easy for you to see many attractions throughout France. With a hire car you’ll be able to drive along the coast to marvel at the beautiful scenery or relax on the beach on the French Riviera. Having a car will also give you access to other towns like Cannes (known for its film festival) and Monte Carlo.
The Nice Airport is popular with tourists looking to visit the French Riviera. Several hire car companies have locations at the airport. Once you’re off the plane, simply go to the arrival hall where you will find most of the car hire desks in Terminal 1. A shuttle is available to get to car hire agencies located in Terminal 2.
Nice offers tourists a well-organized and advanced highway system for travel. Still, driving in Nice can have its challenges. First, drivers in Nice have a tendency to avoid using their turn signals, which can be rather dangerous. Consequently, you will need to drive with more alertness and be ready for drivers making sudden stops or turns. Additionally, throughout France there are several automated toll booths. Therefore you should have a credit card or cash (in euros) readily available.
When deciding what time to travel to enjoy the surrounding sights of the French Riviera, you’ll want to consider rush hour in and around Nice. Regular commuters typically drive to work on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and return home from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. During these hours you can expect to experience congestion and traffic jams.
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Book your car hire in Nice at least 2 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price
Off-airport car hire locations in Nice are around 24% cheaper than airport locations on average
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FAQs about hiring a car in Nice
Which car hire companies in Nice have updated their vehicle cleaning and safety policies because of coronavirus (COVID-19)?
Some car hire companies in Nice which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Europcar, Sixt and Avis
How much does it cost to hire a car in Nice?
On average a hire car in Nice costs £30 per day.
What is the most popular car hire in Nice?
Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Nice.
What is the cheapest car hire agency in Nice?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at INTERRENT (£13/day), Goldcar Rental SP (£22/day) and Alamo (£24/day).
What is the best car hire agency in Nice?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire company in Nice is Budget (7.9, 53 reviews).
Which car hire agencies are at the airport: Côte d'Azur airport (NCE)?
In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at INTERRENT Aéroport International de Nice 06200 (4 miles from the city centre).
How can I find a car hire near me in Nice?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does a Economy car hire cost in Nice?
A Economy car hire in Nice costs £24 per day, on average.
How much does a Compact car hire cost in Nice?
A Compact car hire in Nice costs £32 per day, on average.
How much does a Mini car hire cost in Nice?
A Mini car hire in Nice costs £21 per day, on average.
What is the most popular car hire location in Nice?
In Nice, cars are most frequently hired at INTERRENT Aéroport International de Nice (4 miles from city centre).
How much does it cost to hire a car for a week in Nice?
On average hiring a car in Nice costs £213 per week (£30 per day).
How much does it cost to hire a car long term for a month in Nice?
On average a car hire in Nice costs £913 per month (£30 per day).
What type of car is recommended for driving in Nice?
A small, compact car is ideal for driving around Nice. This is because of the city’s narrow and winding roads. Additionally, a smaller car is easier to park. Note that most hire cars will have a manual transmission; so, if you are not used to driving a stick, you specify that you would like to reserve an automatic for your convenience.
What's the speed limit in Nice?
On expressways in Nice, the speed limit averages 55 – 68 mph. Nonetheless, because there is often fog and wet road conditions, you’ll have to adjust your speed based on weather conditions. A minimum speed of 37 mph, however, is required in order for you to drive on any highway in France.
How are gas prices in Nice?
Petrol prices in France are close to 6 euros ($7) per gallon on average. In Nice, however, you’ll pay close to .90 euro cents ($1) less per gallon. Because of the high cost of petrol, note the kind of petrol your hire car will need. Will it need diesel, regular, or premium? Diesel will cost slightly less while premium will cost the most.
Where are the best places to park in Nice?
Parking is limited in downtown Nice. If you are up to walking or taking a bus, you can park on the street in the oldest section of town for free. Otherwise, you can find metered parking along the streets of downtown or park in one of the lots for a fee.
