Car Rental - Nice

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Rent a car in Nice with Hertz and get ready to explore some of France’s most scenic destinations in comfort and style. Renowned for its grace and elegant charm, France’s fifth-largest city is a melting pot of exquisite beaches, open plazas, and historic architecture.

Home to more museums than any other city in France outside Paris, Nice has plenty to keep culture vultures happy. You can also reach Cannes in less than an hour, or hang out with the rich and famous in Saint Tropez in under two hours.

With 300 days of sunshine a year, an open-top cabriolet could be the perfect holiday rental car to take in the sun and the sights of Nice. Or opt for cool air conditioning inside one of our hatchbacks, sedans, or SUVs.

Reserve your Nice car rental online today with Hertz and get ready for the adventure of a lifetime.

Nice Locations

A Quick Guide to Nice

Basilique Notre Dame de l’Assomption

Basilique Notre Dame de l’Assomption

2 Rue d’Italie, 06000 Nice

The Basilique Notre Dame de l’Assomption is a stunning example of Neo-Gothic architecture and Nice’s largest church. It was built in the 1860s to celebrate France’s acquisition of Nice, formerly part of the Kingdom of Sardinia. The celebrated acoustics mean there are music events held here year-round, so check the calendar to see what’s on.

Vieille Ville

Vieille Ville

06300 Nice

When the hustle and bustle of central Nice becomes too much, the old town of Vieille Ville provides a welcome respite. This network of alleys and side streets is packed with local shops and family-run restaurants, the exact opposite of Nice’s expansive squares and broad boulevards. Find some shade in the shadow of the soaring Italian architecture or enjoy a refreshing treat at one of the traditional ice cream parlors dotted around town. Sablettes underground car park is open 24/7/365 in Vielle Ville, ideal when you want to drop off your Nice car rental for a few hours to explore on foot.

Musée Masséna

Musée Masséna

65 Rue de France, 06000 Nice

The Musée Masséna, or Massena Museum, is a former Belle Époque mansion gifted to the city by the Duke of Rivoli. Explore exquisite gardens designed by the celebrated Édouard André, or head indoors to view some exceptional curiosities including Napoleon’s death mask.

Hotel Suisse

15 Quai Rauba Capeu, 06300 Nice

Hotel Suisse houses breathtaking views over the Baie des Ange. Choose from traditional, superior, or privilege rooms or a fourth-floor suite with a private terrace and balcony. Start your day with a buffet breakfast of freshly baked pastries and bread among panoramic views of the sea. Paid public parking for your Nice rental car is available nearby.

AC Hotel by Marriott Nice

59 Promenade des Anglais, Entrée Rue Honoré Sauvan, 06000 Nice

Just minutes from some of the city’s famous attractions and shopping hotspots, the AC Hotel is located right along the iconic Promenade des Anglais. Take in the views from the rooftop garden or enjoy a dip in the heated swimming pool before relaxing in the courtyard garden with some tapas.

Hotel Boscolo Exedra

12 Boulevard Victor Hugo, 06000 Nice

If you’re looking for five-star luxury in the heart of the Côte d’Azur, Hotel Boscolo Exedra offers sophistication and exclusivity across a range of lavishly appointed rooms and suites. Soak up the sun at the rooftop club or tuck into traditional Italian cuisine at the onsite restaurants. Enjoy valet parking for your holiday car rental between 7am and 11pm.

Restaurant JAN

12 Rue Lascaris, 06300 Nice

Committed foodies won’t want to leave Nice without sampling the delights of the Michelin-starred Restaurant JAN.

Combining South African hospitality with an ambitious fusion menu, chef Jan-Hendrik van der Westhuizen will tantalize your tastebuds with intriguing seasonally fluctuating dishes, such as scallops and asparagus with white chocolate and sesame.

Le Canon

23 Rue Meyerbeer, 06000 Nice

One of Nice’s newest and hippest bistros, Le Canon has quickly built a reputation among the locals for delivering some of the tastiest dishes in the city. There is no menu, as the inventive chefs serve their take on the freshest local produce each day, all in a cozy rustic environment reminiscent of some of Brooklyn’s finest eateries. There’s plenty of parking along Rue Meyerbeer for your Nice car rental.

Bistrot d’Antoine

27 Rue de la Préfecture, 06300 Nice

For a lively dining experience reminiscent of Old Nice, Bistrot d’Antoine is the go-to venue. The dishes celebrate quintessential Nice cuisine with a twist – think marinated oysters with horseradish, smoked tuna salad, rabbit pate, and truffle risotto. Choose a table within the cozy, art-decorated venue or people-watch on the pavement while you dine.

Driving In and Around Nice

  • Nicetoile (06000) is located within the Nicetoile Shopping Center, just minutes from Basilica Notre-Dame, Théâtre de la Cité, and Galleries Lafayette for designer shopping.
  • Interparking Gare Nice Thiers (06000) has over 600 spaces in the city center, close to the tourist office, restaurants, shops, and key attractions.
  • Parking Sulzer (06000) has over 450 spaces in the Old Town, close to the flower market, City Hall, and the Place Masséna.
  • The Basse Corniche is a scenic coastal road connecting Nice to Menton, passing by Monaco, Cap Ferat, and Cap d’Ail.
  • A8 autoroute also known as La Provençale runs from Aix en Provence to the Côte d’Azur, passing through Nice, Cannes, and Antibes.
  • Promenade des Anglais is a 7km stretch of Route Nationale 98, connecting Nice Airport to the center of Nice.

How to Get From Nice to Monaco

It takes just over 30 minutes in typical traffic conditions to drive the 12.5 miles from car rental in Nice to Monaco.

  1. From Rue Théodore de Banville, get onto the A8.
  2. Continue on the A8 to Eze.
  3. Take exit 56 towards Monaco, onto the A500.
  4. Continue on the D6007.
  5. Take the Boulevard du Jardin Exotique into Monaco.

 

How to Get From Nice to Cannes

Cannes is just a 50-minute drive in your rental car from Nice. Just take the A8 to exit 42 in Mougins, then follow the D6285 and Boulevard Carnot to reach the center of Cannes.