Car hires in Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

The majority of the Nice car hire agencies that we partner with do not have a cancellation fee. This means that if your plans change unexpectedly, many car hire centres in Nice such as Sixt, Europcar, and Hertz often offer cancellation free of charge based on when you booked.

When travelling to Nice during the month of November, we recommend hiring an Economy car in order to be best prepared for the weather and road conditions. An Economy car can handle both the wet and dry road conditions that are often seen in Nice during November, when temperatures are around 50 °F and precipitation is 93 mm on average. Hiring a Economy in Nice will cost you R463/day on average.

When you hire a car in Nice, you should abide by the city’s 50 km/h speed limit. The speed limits on any suburban roads and highways in Nice are 80 km/h and 130 km/h, respectively. Be on the lookout for posted signage, because these speed limits might change depending on where you are within Nice.

During the month of October the average temperature in Nice is 62,6 °F and the expected precipitation is 133 mm. This information is useful for travellers looking for a car hire in Nice.

If you’re looking for a Nice hire car for a road trip to the surrounding areas during the month of October it’s important to know that the rest of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur typically has a temperature of 60,8 °F and will usually expect 111,5 mm of precipitation.

Prices for cars in Nice are refreshed on a daily basis.

As of October 2025, there are 123 operators available to choose from for cars in Nice.

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Nice. In many EU countries drivers must be 18 years old. As a rule, you’ll need to be 21 to hire a car abroad, and a young driver surcharge may be applied if you are under 25. We recommend reading through the policy of your chosen hire company before booking.

To hire a car in Nice, all drivers must have a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of hire, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're hiring a car abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We recommend that you verify with the specific hire company you're booking with.