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Top tips for renting a car at Nice Cote d'Azur Airport
- Nice Côte d’Azur Airport (NCE) is one of the busiest airports in France and serves several international and domestic routes. This means that Nice Airport is often crowded, especially during peak seasons and during workday rush-hour periods, such as the early mornings and mid-late afternoons. To avoid the crowds when you pick up your car hire at Nice Côte d’Azur Airport, it is a good idea to arrange your collection in the mid-morning or early evening. This way you will avoid the rush-hour times for business travellers and will usually have a shorter wait time at rental counters.
- Public transport options at Nice Airport are often very busy and passengers may have to queue for tickets. Private car hire at Nice Côte d’Azur Airport cuts back on wait times and allows you to get straight on the road as soon as you land. Driving, rather than relying on public transport, also shortens your journey time if you are travelling to Nice. While a bus or train ride to Nice takes approximately 20-25min, it is possible to arrive in Nice by car in under 10min, depending on traffic conditions. Perfect if you’re in a hurry when you arrive at the airport.
- Nice Airport is well connected by road and is ideally situated for travelling by car. NCE is situated just off the main routes, such as the A8, which covers the whole of the French southern coast and connects with south-west destinations, such as Marseilles. From the A8, you can also join major routes, such as the A33 and the A51, which lead inland. Car hire at Nice Côte d’Azur Airport is perfect if you want to visit multiple destinations during your stay.
- Nice Airport has great options for after-hours vehicle pick up and returns, so you can arrange your car hire to suit your travel plans. Many of their rental counters are open into the evening, with branches like Enterprise and Hertz closing after 22:00. However, if you are hiring with a branch that closes before or at 22:00, you can still pick up and return your car after-hours at the airport’s Car Rental Centre, which is located behind Terminal 2, across Car Park 5.
- Book your rental car at Nice Cote d'Azur Airport at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
FAQs about renting a car at Nice Cote d'Azur Airport
Which documents should I take to pick up my hire car at NCE?
To collect your Nice Côte d’Azur Airport car hire, you should take your driver’s licence and also the debit or credit card that you used to make your online booking. Passengers are also advised to carry their passports with them to the car rental desk, as this can be used as photographic proof of ID.
Which car hire services are fast and easy to use at Nice Airport?
If you’re in a rush to pick up your hire car, several available rental branches offer express services to save you as much time as possible. For example, when you book with Alamo, you can use their accelerated check-in option to fill out your details online before you arrive at the counter. This allows you to skip a lot of the paperwork at the desk and head straight to your car. A similar option is also available when you book with Europcar and is a great way to save time at the airport.
Where can I find car hire services at Nice Côte d’Azur Airport?
Several of the car hire branches available at Nice Airport have counters located inside the Arrivals terminals. For example, SIXT car hire has a desk inside Terminal 1, on Level 0, opposite the Aquarium. There is also a TravelCar desk inside Terminal 1, near Gate 2. For Terminal 2 Arrivals, most of the car hire services are located just outside the terminal, behind Car Park 5. This is also where you will find the Car Rental Centre, which has designated pick-up and drop-off zones for every available care hire company operating at Nice Airport.
Which car rental companies will pick you up at Nice Cote d'Azur Airport?
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to off-airport locations include Ace, Advantage, Alamo, Autoclick Rent A Car, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Europcar, and Firefly.
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport car rental reviews and directory
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7.3
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31 reviewsCleanliness
8.1
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7.7
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Sep 2022
9.2 Wonderful
Jul 2019
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Great car and pricing. Very nice counter service person. Extremely helpful and good at explaining thingsCons:
The line was too long upon arrival and the system/reservation process could’ve been much more efficient by using modern technology a little more To speed things up. It was extremely extremely slow7.6 Good
Jul 2019
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Staff was very friendly.Cons:
Pick up and drop off location is very inconvenient for Terminal 1 user.8.0 Very good
Jul 2019
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Nice service.Cons:
Return was slow.4.8 Mediocre
Jun 2019
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Over billed by an exorbitant amount (extra $600), received no receipt nor explanationSixt
6.8
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45 reviewsCleanliness
7.9
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7.8
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6.7
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6.5
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Aug 2022
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10.0 Wonderful
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2.0 Poor
Jul 2022
Hertz
6.0
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35 reviewsCleanliness
7.0
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7.0
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6.1
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5.9
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4.0 Mediocre
Jul 2019
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The carCons:
My scheduled pickup time was 11:00 am but our flight was early and ended up getting to the ticket counter at 9:30 am. They wouldn't issue me the car until 11:00 am so we had to sit there for an hour and a half waiting. There has to be a better way.10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2019
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Excellent price & service. Highly recommended2.0 Poor
Jul 2018
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They wouldn't allow me to inspect the vehicle before. They said it was too dark. I came back, and there was a tiny scuff evaluated by a non-Hertz employee. I have outside insurance purchased, but I bet it's going to be a hassle.10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2018
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Friendly helpful customer serviceCons:
N/A7.2 Good
Oct 2016
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Th Car and The location for pickup and dropoffCons:
The time I have to wait in the pickin point6.8 Okay
Sep 2016
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Car was clean and in good condition.Cons:
It wasn't clear at pick up or drop off how much money I would be charged. I had to look at my bank statement to find out how much I was charged.National
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10.0
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10.0
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8.0
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8.0
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Firefly
9.2
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1 reviewCleanliness
8.0
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8.0
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10.0
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10.0
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Goldcar Rental SP
8.5
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2 reviewsCleanliness
9.1
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8.5
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INTERRENT
8.4
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2 reviewsCleanliness
10.0
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10.0
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2.0
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8.4 Very good
Jul 2019
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Car was find staff good but I had to wait almost 2 hours to pick the car up.Cons:
More staff better times to pickup when busy or more flexible times7.2 Good
Jun 2016
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No choice of car only 150km per day Petrol rather thN dieselThrifty
8.2
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5 reviewsCleanliness
9.3
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8.6
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7.3
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8.4 Very good
Jun 2019
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Drop off is so easy. Pick up takes somewhat longer than expected, perhaps due to my booking was not doen directly with Hertz/thrift. They asked me to write down typical info such as address, cell number and email which was given when booking was made.8.0 Very good
May 2019
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Easy pick up and drop off. No language issues. Accommodating.Cons:
Rental office difficult to find9.2 Wonderful
May 2017
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Pickup and dropoff were easy.Cons:
I would have preferred a slightly smaller vehicle with decent trunk space for two large suitcases. Parallel parking a mini SUV in Europe can be challenging.6.8 Okay
Oct 2016
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not an option for 12 hour rental- overpricedAlamo
7.9
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4 reviewsCleanliness
7.9
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7.9
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7.9
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7.9
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Dollar
7.3
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5 reviewsCleanliness
9.6
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9.6
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8.4
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6.7
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1.9 Poor
Jul 2021
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.3
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9 reviewsCleanliness
8.4
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8.4
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6.8
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7.3
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6.4 Okay
Oct 2019
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Staff friendly and helpfulCons:
The Lyon drop-off address we were provided was wrong. Not slightly, completely. Entirely different block, in a garage with little-to-no signage, requiring an access code that we didn't learn about until we were able to get through on the phone, which also took some trying. Put us about an hour behind schedule.10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2023
5.9 Fair
Sep 2021
Avis
7.1
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17 reviewsCleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.0
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7.0
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10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2023
5.6 Fair
Jul 2017
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Had a Mercedes lined up for $500 over four days and was told we could get a van for much less with much more room. Took 15 minutes to switch the reservation around, and only at the end was I told that it was almost $290 more, despite the agents assurance it would be less.10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2016
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excellent organization pick-up and return of cars by avis rental cars in Nice France10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2023
6.0 Okay
Jul 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2022
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6.4 Okay
Jan 2017
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Generally liked the car (Renault Espace), but it is an experience. No visible dials, buttons, etc on the dash board. Definitely requires someone to show you how things work before driving away, but there was no one available to help.Cons:
Arrived in Nice and they did not have the car I requested (Citroen C4 or similar). Said only car I could have was a van, in a different price category and that I would have to pay the difference in rates. Attendant said she was new and didn't have the ability to waive the extra cost. To me this is unacceptable and I would like to request a refund of the extra charges. At that moment, you are a prisoner, tired after the journey to get there, and with less will to fight. Drop off in Paris very difficult as drop offs, as I learned trough experience, are only in parking garages with no indication that Europcar have operations in them. Drove around for hours before finding Montparnasse.10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2016
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Actually, we didn't return the car to Nice. We arranged to drop it off in Peripignon, where the return went fine10.0 Wonderful
May 2023
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179, Boulevard Rene Cassin
+33 4 93 21 21 00
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2.0 Poor
Jan 2020
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The staff was terrible. After being intentionally left behind by the shuttle driver, I could not reach the other staff because they simply would not answer the phone for 15 minutes. When they did answer, I was told they had no car for me even though I had an emailed confirmation of my reservation.Cons:
Everything went wrong. The reservation was initially sent to me as being France when I had entered Florida as my destination. After I told the customer service agent to cancel France and reserve Orlando, Florida, I still received confirmation of a France rental that I did not want. When I arrived in Florida and showed my Ace Rental Florida confirmation to the shuttle driver, I was left out in the cold, dark night because he said he would not let me board the shuttle since I was not on his hand written list. He told me to call the office then drive away. Nobody would answer the phone for 15 minutes. When I finally got through they told me they had overbooked and there were no cars. They offered no assistance. I was stranded in the airport late at night and left to fend for myself.5.2 Fair
Jul 2019
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1. Pick-up process took 1.5 hour 2. Small car that didn't fit for 3 people and 3 bags 3. Gearbox failure even though the car had less than 1000 km millage 4. Double payment for the car (first via web-site to ACE, second at check-in to Rhodium). Luckily after several complains Rhodium paid me back.4.0 Mediocre
Jul 2019
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It was not Ace. Some company goldcar rental. Horrible customer service, waited hour and a half for our turn. If you pay € 50 they can put you ahead of line. Then they threatened us for buying an additional insurance. They gave us a stick shift. Although I booked an automatic.2.0 Poor
Jul 2019
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We could not find the placeCons:
It should have been marked at the airport3.6 Poor
Apr 2017
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Charged me an upgrade for the same car i ordered and was pictured. Took over an hour to get the counter documents completed Poor English skills throughout the counter team NEVER use these people, one name or another!One location in Nice Côte d'Azur Airport
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Aeroport Inter Nice Cote D Azu
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