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What is the cheapest car rental company in Nice?
Over the past 72 hours, the lowest car-hire prices in Nice came from Europcar (€12/day), Alamo (€14/day) and National (€15/day). The cheapest of all was Europcar, Nice Côte d'Azur Airport, Rue Cambillau Rue J.N, 06200 Nice, France — about 2.4 miles from the city centre.
What is the most popular rental car in Nice?
Mini cars are the most popular choice in Nice, costing around €17/day on average. Some drivers have found deals from as little as €9/day.
Nice car rental price comparison by vehicle type
How much does it cost to hire a Mini car in Nice?
Mini car hire in Nice typically costs around €17 per day. Prices are lowest in Feb, averaging €12 per day — roughly 29% below the yearly average. Mini cars are usually 59% cheaper than the average car hire in Nice.
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Penalties for traffic offences in Nice
In Nice, police officers have the right to issue on-the-spot fines for traffic offences. Cars parked in violation of parking rules are towed to a car pound at the owner’s expense.
Traffic offences and penalties| Exceeding the speed limit outside the city by up to 20 km/h | €68 or €45 if paid within 15 days |
| Exceeding the speed limit within the city by up to 50 km/h | €135 or €90 if paid within 15 days |
| Exceeding the speed limit by over 50 km/h | €1500 |
| Driving with faulty lights | €68 |
| Changing direction without signalling | €35 |
| Driving along an emergency lane | €35 |
| Crossing a solid line | €135 |
| Illegal overtaking | €135 |
| Driving through a red traffic light | €135 |
| Failure to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front | €135 |
| Driving in the left-hand lane when the right-hand lane is free | €135 |
| Driving on the oncoming lane | €135 |
| No number plates or illegible number plates | €135 |
| Level crossing violations | €135 |
| Use of video display devices (except GPS) | €1500 |
| Parking or stopping in conditions of poor visibility or at night without hazard warning lights | €135 |
| Driving in conditions of poor visibility or at night without lights | €135 |
| Violation of child restraint requirements | €135 |
| Failure to fasten seatbelt (driver or passenger) | €135 |
| Using a mobile phone without a hands-free device while driving | €135 |
| Parking violations | €17 |
Speed limits
There are standard speed limits for vehicles in France:
- 50 km/h in built-up areas;
- 90 km/h on country roads;
- 200 km/h (or 100 km/h with a trailer) on high-speed suburban highways;
- 130 km/h (or 100 km/h with a trailer) on expressways.
The minimum speed limit on expressways is 80 km/h. In wet weather, the speed limit is 80 km/h outside built-up areas and 110 km/h on highways and motorways. In poor visibility (below 50 m), the speed limit is 50 km/h on all types of road. If you have rented a vehicle in Nice with studded tyres, you must adhere to a speed limit of 90 km/h outside built-up areas.
There are many speed cameras hidden along highways.
Parking
In Nice, it is prohibited to park in the same place for more than a day (unless it is a long-term car park). Parking meters (horodateurs) are common. They accept special credit cards sold at Tabacs kiosks. As a rule, you can park a car free of charge on the streets of Nice from 7 pm to 9 am on weekdays, and all day on weekends and public holidays. At paid car parks, the tariffs are indicated on the machine.
Permissible blood alcohol levels
The maximum permissible blood alcohol level is 0.5 ‰. When renting a car in Nice, you should always carry a disposable breathalyser with you.
Penalties for drink-driving in Nice:| Blood alcohol level from 0.5‰ to 0.8 ‰ | €135 |
| Blood alcohol level from 0.8‰ and above | €4,500 and a driving ban of up to two years |
| Refusal to take a blood or breath test for alcohol or drugs | €4,500 and a driving ban of up to two years |
| Drink-driving accident causing serious injuries | €10,000 and imprisonment for up to 2 years |
Fuel cost
Unleaded petrol (98 and 95) and diesel fuel (Gazole) are sold in Nice. Leaded fuel is not sold. It is permitted to carry petrol in cans. There are also LPG filling stations in France.
Average fuel cost in Nice:| Petrol 95 | €1.58 |
| Petrol 98 | €1.63 |
| Diesel fuel | €1.38 |
Toll roads
When hiring a car in Nice, you will need to pay tolls to use certain highways, tunnels and bridges in France. The rates depend on the type of vehicle and the distance travelled. The road toll is displayed on a notice board at the entrance to the toll road. You can pay in cash, by credit card or through remote payment systems. The A8 motorway passes through Nice; its length is 270 km and the toll is €26.20.
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What drivers say about Nice
"Great car and smooth pickup for our weekend in Nice, just wished the signage at return was clearer for couples unfamiliar with the airport."
"We were a group of four friends and the car was clean and comfy. Staff were friendly too. Only issue was waiting nearly 40 minutes at the desk, which ate into our first afternoon in Nice."
"I rented a small automatic in Nice for a solo coastal trip and everything went perfectly. Booking was easy, the car was spotless, and pickup and return were both quick. The staff gave me good tips for parking in the city, and the price matched exactly what I had online."