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SIXT car hire in Nice
With SIXT car hire in Nice, you can drive premium, pay economy. With a diverse fleet range from top brands and numerous convenient locations, we're your easy, reliable choice. You'll find our branches at major travel hubs, including Nice Train Station and Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE). You can customise your car rental in Nice with our bookable extras. If you're travelling as a family, you can get child seats, or a sat nav unit can help you find your way. Flexible rental periods range from one-day rentals to long-term car hire. You'll also have the pleasure of dealing with our friendly English-speaking agents at all our Nice branches. You can book online or download the SIXT app.
Driving Tips for Nice
When you rent a car in Nice, remember that you'll be driving on the opposite side of the road to what you’re used to in the UK. Also, pay attention to the following:
- Speed limits: Speed limits are in kilometres per hour. On main roads in built-up areas, the limit is 50 km/h (31 mph). Beyond these, you can drive at 80 km/h (50 mph). On dual carriageways, the speed limit is 110 km/h (68 mph). On motorways, you can travel up to 130 km/h (80 mph). In residential areas and school zones, the limit is 30 km/h (18.5 mph). These are typical limits, but always observe and follow speed signs.
- Parking: Street parking in Nice is divided into free Blue Zones and those with paid parking meters. You can get a parking disc for the Blue Zones from the local Maison de la Presse or Tabac for a few euros. Parking is limited to 1.5 hours.
- Uphill traffic priority: If you take short road trips into the surrounding countryside, traffic travelling uphill has right of way on hills with narrow roads.
- Multi-lane roads: Always stay in the right-hand lane and only move to the left to overtake. Then return to the right lane – don't stay in the middle lane. If you pass on the right and another car hits you, you will automatically be deemed at fault for the accident in the eyes of the law.
Best places to visit in and around Nice
Nice is a famous tourist playground, with lots to do.
- Promenade des Anglais: Built in 1822 and often hailed as the most famous waterfront in France, here you can walk for around 4 km (2.5 miles) following the curve of the Baie des Anges. If you prefer, you can hire bicycles, scooters and even roller skates. This is the place to be if you only have 24 hours in Nice.
- Antibes: The independence you'll have with car hire in Nice will allow you to explore the French Riviera. Take a drive to Antibes, where you can relax on the golden beach of Plage de la Gravette and visit the Picasso Museum. It will only take about an hour to get there from Nice, giving you plenty of time to enjoy a scenic coastal road trip.
- Colline du Château: If you want to gaze out over the whole of Nice and the Mediterranean beyond, drive to the old town where you'll find this verdant outcrop. On the walk up, you can stop to see Roman and Celtic archaeological sites. The views from the top are magnificent, stretching all the way to the French Alps in the distance.
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Good to know when renting in Nice
When the plans change you don’t need to worry, decide to ‘pay later’ while booking and enjoy free cancellation any time up to the pick-up date.
If you need to add drivers, or some more protection coverage, or a child seat etc. Simply choose from our selection of available add-ons during booking.
It is often possible to leave the car in different cities or even a different country, check the availability by using the booking tool and selecting the drop-off, surcharges apply.
