Car hire - Nice

When it comes to great holiday destinations, Nice should be somewhere near the top of the list. The city features a vibrant and rich mix of different vibes and attractions, making it ideal whether you're looking for a romantic getaway, a family vacation or a backpacker trip. With sunshine all year long, fantastic food, stunning views of the ocean and a thriving art scene, there is so much to explore and enjoy in Nice. You can make your French adventure even better by hiring a car, which will open the city up to you, as well as the wider area.

Hiring a car in Nice couldn't be any simpler. There are a number of car hire companies in Nice, so you'll have plenty of choice when it comes to finding the right vehicle for your trip. You can make the decision easier by using our handy booking tool, which shows you all the available vehicle types and price packages. Not only can you be happy with the knowledge that there are no hidden extras, Holiday Autos also provides 24/7 support and free cancellation should you need it. This is why millions of people come to us for their car hire needs.

Hiring a car in Nice means you can get on and start enjoying your holiday straight away, especially as you can pick up your car from the train station or Nice Airport. If flying into France, you'll find the car hire desks near the arrivals information office in Terminal 1 or in the arrival hall of Terminal 2. You'll then be able to pick up and return your car at the Car Rental Centre at Terminal 2. In the train station, you'll have to find the office for your car hire company, which the information desk can help with.

Once you've got your hire car, the French Riviera is yours to explore. You can brave the one-way streets and winding roads of Vieux Nice, the city's old town, take in the sights, sounds and smells of the Côte d’Azur coastline or fill up on the culture of the region. You can even scale Mont Boron to look over the area and get some stunning photographs. There really is so much to see that you'll want to fill every moment of your trip with something new, which hiring a car in Nice allows you to do.

Located on the southern coast of France, Nice is right in the area of the country that has historically been popular with the rich and famous. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the village of Beaulieu Sur Mer. Located just 10 km from Nice via the M6007, Beaulieu Sur Mer - meaning beautiful place by the sea - has played host to royalty and celebrities. The small village is a little taste of paradise by the Mediterranean Sea and features great historic sites, including the Kérylos Greek villa. It also has amazing beaches that you won't want to miss out on.

For a big dose of history, you should head 27 km down the A8 to the coastal town of Antibes. Enclosed in ramparts built in the 16th century and home to Fort Carre, Antibes can teach you a lot about the area. Coupled this with gorgeous beaches and the impressive Port Vauban and you're sure to have a great day out.

You can easily embrace the glamour of southern France by taking a trip to Cannes. The popular city is around 33 km away from Nice via the A8, with much of the journey taking you right along the coast. Cannes is definitely the place to be if you want to do a bit of designer shopping or fancy seeing if you can spot any celebrities. The city's beauty is also a great draw, with the old quarter of Le Suquet and the bay being perfect places to explore.

While you may think that staying in Nice means sticking to France, you can make a day trip to Italy to visit the stunning city of Genoa. The city is the largest seaport in Italy and is just over two hours away from Nice via the coastal route along the A10 and E80. Genoa is rich in history, offering a maze of small lanes, beautiful buildings and a number of interesting museums.