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These are the lowest Nice car hire prices we found over the next 30 days and are subject to change.

When's the cheapest time to hire a car in Nice?

Our data shows that March is the cheapest month to rent a car in Nice. It’s around 36 € per day in March, compared to the yearly average of 51 € per day.
Cheapest month avgMarch • 36 €
Yearly avg price51 €

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There are 96 car hire providers in Nice. Check out the map below to find the most convenient pick-up spot.

Car hire pick-up spots in Nice

Compare car hire prices at airports, train stations and in different neighbourhoods across Nice. You might find a better price, or the perfect pick-up point nearby. Start your journey where it suits you.
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These are estimated prices to help you choose from a large number of options. Each is an average based on the lowest car rental prices found for each destination over the last 15 days.

Driving in Nice: What to expect on the road

Documents you'll need
Bring your licence, passport and credit card.
To rent a car in Nice, you’ll need a valid driving licence and passport. Most UK visitors don’t need an International Driving Permit (IDP), unless their licence is paper-only or not in English. A credit card is required by most hire companies.
Navigating city driving
Busy roads and tight spaces near the coast.
Driving in Nice means narrow streets, coastal traffic, and some tricky one-way systems. Navigation apps help avoid no-entry signs and bus-only lanes, especially around the Promenade des Anglais.
Tolls, emissions zones and charges
Expect toll roads and a low-emission zone.
Toll roads in Nice are common if you leave the city. Nice also has a low-emission zone (ZFE) — check your hire car’s eligibility. Toll and zone payments are usually made online or via rental agreements.
Parking your car in Nice
Street parking is limited and controlled.
Parking in Nice is often metered and time-restricted, especially in the centre. Look for underground car parks or hotels with parking. Blue zones allow short stays with a disc.
Finding fuel or charging points
Fuel is easy to find — EV charging less so.
Petrol stations are common in and around Nice. EV charging stations are available but limited near the old town. Use apps like Chargemap or PlugShare to plan ahead.
Local driving style and tips
Roads around Nice can be busy and fast-moving.
Expect quick lane changes on main roads and occasional congestion near coastal areas. Follow signs closely, give way when required, and take extra care in narrow streets and smaller roundabouts.
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The most popular car rental companies in Nice

OK Mobility
Flex To Go
Turo
Sicily by Car
Goldcar
Rent a Wreck

What's the most popular car to hire in Nice?

Based on recent Skyscanner data, the Peugeot 208 is the most popular car to hire in Nice, with prices starting from 15 € per day. The Renault Clio and similar models are also popular drives in Nice.
Peugeot 208
Peugeot 20811% chose this
Renault Clio
Renault Clio9% chose this
Fiat 500
Fiat 5007% chose this
Toyota Aygo
Toyota Aygo5% chose this
Most popular carPeugeot 208
Why?Small, practical, easy to park

Nice's cheapest car hire providers

Rent a Wreck has the cheapest car hire in Nice right now, with prices from 15 € per day. You'll save an average of 11 € per day when you book with them.
Rent a Wreckfrom 15 € per day
Turofrom 20 € per day
OK Mobilityfrom 27 € per day
Flex To Gofrom 30 € per day
Cheapest providerRent a Wreck
Book with them to save around11 € per day

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Hiring a car in Nice: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car hire companyOK Mobility
Most popular carLarge, fullsize
Average daily price288 €
Best time to book4 weeks before

How to book the best car rental deals in Nice

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Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van hire options in Nice that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your plans if you need to.

Rent a car in Nice for a whole month

Want to hire a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in Nice avoid costly admin in between pick-ups by hiring out cars for longer periods. So see if monthly car hire is cheaper than the three weeks you need it for by selecting 30 days.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on topping up the tank as you take off in Nice, look out for deals with a 'full to full' fuel policy, as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

Skip the queues

We call out keyless pick-up when you search for cars with us. No keys to pick up, means no queues. Just turn up at your preferred Nice car hire location, hop in and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

The average car hire cost in Nice is 288 € per day or 1.032 € for a seven-day rental. If you're looking for a cheap deal, the lowest price we found is 15 € per day for Medium hire from Rent a Wreck. Need a specific type of car? Here's how prices compare:
Economy
Average price: 148 € per day.
Cheapest price found: 20 € per day.
SUV
Average price: 184 € per day.
Cheapest price found: 15 € per day.
Premium/Luxury
Average price: 253 € per day.
Cheapest price found: 31 € per day.
The cheapest car to rent in Nice is Medium, intermediate SUV. The most popular is Large, fullsize.
The cheapest car hire companies in Nice are currently OK Mobility and Turo.
Bagging the best car hire deal depends on when you book  – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. But according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Nice is currently March.
On average, around 1.032 €. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Nice is 102 €.
Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to hire a car in Nice for a whole month is 2.165 €. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!
If you're looking for freedom to explore Nice, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Nice that have free cancellation. 
If you've booked car hire with free cancellation, you can usually cancel or change your booking without paying a fee. The deadline depends on the car hire company, but it's typically around 48 hours before pick-up. If you cancel after that, you may be charged. If your booking doesn't include free cancellation, you'll need to check the car hire company's cancellation policy. Depending on when you cancel, you might have to pay a fee or you won't get a refund.
Yes. Most car hire companies in Nice offer same-day car hire. If you're looking for last-minute car hire in Nice, search for today's date on Skyscanner to compare what's available.
The best time to book car hire in Nice is usually as early as you can. Booking ahead often means cheaper prices and more cars to choose from. You can sometimes find a good last-minute deal, but it's never guaranteed and availability is often more limited.
A good deal for car hire in Nice is usually around 216 € per day or less. That's about 25% cheaper than the average price in Nice, which is 288 € per day. The cheapest price we found in Nice is 15 € per day with Rent a Wreck for Medium car hire.
It depends on the car hire company. Some companies in Nice will let you drive your hire car abroad, often for an extra fee, while others don't allow it. If you're planning to cross a border, check with the car hire company before you travel. Driving your hire car abroad without permission could invalidate your insurance or break the terms of your rental agreement.
It depends on the car hire company. Some accept debit cards, others require a credit card. Either way, you'll need enough money on your card to cover a security deposit which you'll get back when you return the car.
Electric cars aren't currently available to hire in Nice. More electric cars are becoming available, so that could change in the future. If you're still looking for a lower-emission option, you can compare hybrid cars on Skyscanner.
The easiest way to compare car hire prices in Nice is to look at lots of companies at once, rather than checking each one individually. Skyscanner searches 37 car hire companies and compares prices across 744 available cars, so you don't have to.
Yes! You can book one-way car hire in Nice, which means you pick up your car in one location and drop it off somewhere else. Rental companies like Alamo, Keddy By Europcar and Europcar all offer one-way car hire in Nice. It's a popular choice if you're planning a Nice road trip, because it means you don't have to drive back to where you started.
Public transport can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of Nice.
Yes, you can hire a car in Nice from the age of 21. You'll need a valid driving licence and the usual ID. If you're under 25, you might need to pay a young driver fee, and some car hire companies only let you book certain types of car. When you search on Skyscanner, just enter your age and we'll show you the options available.
The cheapest price we found for an economy car is 20 € per day. The average price per day is around 148 €.
Of course. Most major car hire companies like OK Mobility, Flex To Go and Turo offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.
The best car hire company depends on what's most important to you. If customer ratings are your priority, here are some of the highest-rated car hire companies in Nice, based on Skyscanner reviews. We've also included their average daily prices to help you compare your options.
Sixt
4.7/5 (from 24 reviews)
Average daily price: 188 €
Enterprise
4.7/5 (from 3 reviews)
Average daily price: 122 €
National
4.7/5 (from 1 reviews)
Average daily price: 131 €
You don't have to get it, but it's worth thinking about. In Nice, the excess (what you pay if the car gets damaged or stolen) ranges from 1.099 € to 3.200 € depending on who you book with. The cost of excess insurance also varies by car hire company. You can buy excess insurance separately, which is usually cheaper than buying it through the car hire company.
Large car hire — like the Volkswagen Golf — averages 288 € per day in Nice. According to our data, the lowest price for Large car hire in Nice right now is 16 € per day with Rent a Wreck.
Luxury car hire, like the Nissan NV3500 HD Cargo High Roof, costs an average of 253 € per day in Nice. The cheapest price we could find is 31 € per day with Turo.
Medium car hire, which is usually something like the SEAT Ateca, averages 174 € per day in Nice. The cheapest price we found for Medium car hire in Nice is 15 € per day with Rent a Wreck.
Most people hiring a car in Nice book it for 7 days. If you're deciding how long to go for, here's what you can expect to pay on average:
1 day: 288 €
1 week: 1.032 €
2 weeks: 2.064 €
1 month: 2.165 €
If your travel dates are flexible, try changing the dates and number of days when you're comparing prices on Skyscanner. A few extra days can sometimes work out cheaper.
Yes. Most car hire companies in Nice let you add an extra driver. You usually need to pay an additional driver fee which costs around 6 € per day. The good news is that some companies, like Turo, OK Mobility and olympic location, include it at no extra cost.
We search the internet for all kinds of vehicle hire deals, including vans. But at the moment, we can't find any van hire in Nice.
No, it's around 153% more expensive to hire a car at Nice Airport. The cheapest car hire at Nice Airport starts from 38 € per day, while options in Nice start from 15 € per day. Having said that, if you're flying into Nice Airport, picking up your car when you land is more convenient. Central Nice is around 6.1km away from Nice Airport. It'll take you around 24 minutes to get there by car or 34 minutes by public transport. So it's worth weighing up the price difference against the time and cost of travelling into the city.