Car Rental in Nice on French Riviera
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SIXT Car Rental in Nice
Nice, the jewel of the French Riviera, deserves to be explored your way in one of our premium rental cars. Select from among convertibles, coupes, SUVs, vans, station wagons, and sedans, including electric models. Whether you choose Mercedes, BMW, Audi, Fiat, or another make, you can customize your ride with bookable add-ons.
Enjoy a streamlined experience at our different branches, including Nice Airport (NCE), Nice Airport Terminal 1, and Nice Train Station. Premium car rental in Nice was never so quick and easy!
Driving Tips for Nice
Secure your SIXT rental car in Nice and experience the French Riviera on your own terms. Here are a few Nice driving tips to help you out:
- The right side of the road: Like in America, you drive on the right when you rent a car in Nice.
- Specify Automatic: Unlike SIXT branches in the US, SIXT car rentals in Nice offer both manual and automatic—so pay close attention to which type you are booking.
- Speed limits: The general speed limits in Nice are 50 km/h (30 mph) within Nice city limits, 80 km/h (50 mph) on 2 to 3-lane rural roads, 110 km/h (68 mph) on 4-lane expressways, and 130 km/h (80 mph) on motorways.
- Parking: Downtown Nice allows 30 minutes free parking at meters on weekdays and 1 hour free on Saturdays, but you still have to get a meter ticket to put on your dash. Public lots allow 1 free hour.
Best places to visit in Nice
When you decide to rent a car in Nice from SIXT, you can set your own agenda as you drive through breath-taking scenery to iconic locales:
- Saint Paul De Vence: About a 30-minute drive inland from Old Town Nice, this city was once home to artists Matisse, Chagall, and Modigliani and features their masterpieces.
- Villefranche-sur-Mer: About a 20-minute drive east of downtown Nice, this quaint fishing village provides a gorgeous alternative to the Nice social scene.
- Drive along the Côte d’Azur: Especially in a convertible, a drive along the French Riviera from Nice to Monaco is unforgettable. You can make a day trip or opt for a longer French Riviera road trip.
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Good to know when renting in Nice
We accept debit cards, as well as credit cards, from an internationally recognized credit card company. Cash and prepaid cards are not accepted.
You will need a valid driver’s license and an ID card or passport to rent with SIXT. Renters with licenses using non-Roman alphabets like Arabic also need an international driving permit.
The minimum age for a SIXT rental in France is 18, with a driver’s license held for at least 2 years. Some car categories require you to have had a license for 5 or 10 years. There is an underage driver fee for renters under 25.
