Cheap Car Hire at Nice Airport (NCE)

Nice

Nice is one of the main cities of France and has been an elite holiday destination since the late 18th century.

Today, Nice is one of the most popular travel destinations and is known for its shopping, culture and vibrant city life.

Although the city was originally a winter home, its moderate Mediterranean weather has attracted celebrities, intellectuals and visitors from all over the world.

The old town and modern sections of the city hold architectural and cultural attractions that appeal to people of all ages.

Getting a car rental cheap from Budget can enhance your experience of the city from the moment you land at the airport.

Discover Nice in your Budget hire car

Aside from the two airports in Paris, the Nice Côte d'Azur Airport is the busiest airport in France and is just four kilometres from the city centre.

The airport's two terminals are connected by a shuttle service that also stops at the Budget Rent a Car office. You can register an additional driver at the Budget office if needed.

The airport itself abuts the azure waters of the Mediterranean and a daytime arrival or departure offers panoramic views of the coast.

If you are travelling with family, you have a choice of four-, five- and seven-door cars enabled with GPS. Wherever you are located in the city, make your way to the Promenade des Anglais - the city's busiest promenade that is popular with visitors and locals.

'La Prom' is the face of Nice, with many of the city's iconic landmarks including hotels, museums and restaurants, especially the Hotel Negresco. Enjoy a leisurely stroll down the promenade or drive a car from cheap car rentals along the coastal road, watching the gentle waters of the sea touch the crescent-shaped coast.

You can choose to have GPS added to your car at the time you rent for instance if you are driving out in search of panoramic views of the city and historic ruins. If you prefer to remain in the city, explore the roads of the old town, Vieux Nice.

This area is also the shopping and cultural centre of Nice, with several bistros, gift shops, clothing stores and nightclubs. Chez Wayne and L'Escalier are two of Nice's well-loved nightclubs, popular with younger visitors.

For a true casino experience, the Cabaret du Casino Ruhl is arguably, the most popular destination in the city. The Old Port area also has several nightclubs. However, the true spirit of Old Nice is seen in the old street markets that are filled with good bargains and a visual delight.

The Palais Lascaris is the site of the Nice museum with priceless antiquities from France's golden age. If you intend to head out of the city on your own adventure, be sure to drive out in your hire car to the Gardens at Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild in Villefranche-sur-Mer, about 15 minute's drive along the coast.

These beautiful botanical gardens are open through the day with the exception of a few months and have some of the most delightful flowers on display in spring. If you would like to head out on a longer drive, hire a car at Budget cheap car rental for a trip to the Saint-Martin-Vésubie region, about 60 kilometres to the north of Nice.

The gentle woodlands and scattered towns have the occasional country cafe offering authentic French cuisine.