Parking near Nice train stations: rates and options
If you wish to park your personal vehicle near Nice-Ville station, here are the 2025 rates for nearby car parks:
Parking Thiers
Duration
Short stay
Price
€2/h, max €20/day
Location
Opposite Nice-Ville station
Ideal for
Drop-offs and short stays
Parking Gare du Sud
Duration
Day / week
Price
€2.50/h, €18/day
Location
5 min walk from the station
Ideal for
Short-stay travellers
Blue zone
Duration
1 hour max
Price
Free (disc required)
Location
Streets around the station
Ideal for
Quick drop-off only
On-street paid parking
Duration
Day
Price
€2/h (9am-7pm)
Location
Station area, 200-500m
Ideal for
Parking for a few hours
| Car park | Duration | Rate | Location | Ideal for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parking Thiers | Short stay | €2/h, max €20/day | Opposite Nice-Ville station | Drop-offs and short stays |
| Parking Gare du Sud | Day / week | €2.50/h, €18/day | 5 min walk from the station | Short-stay travellers |
| Blue zone | 1 hour max | Free (disc required) | Streets around the station | Quick drop-off only |
| On-street paid parking | Day | €2/h (9am-7pm) | Station area, 200-500m | Parking for a few hours |
Cost-effective alternative with loopcar
Rather than searching for parking that is often full around the station and paying €20/day for a car park, opt for a car rental directly at the station with loopcar. Benefit from attractive discounted rates from 7 days, with the added advantage of having a vehicle to explore the region instead of leaving yours parked.
Practical guide: driving from Nice train station
Traffic and parking
Avenue Thiers (in front of Nice-Ville station) is a very busy road. Avoid driving through Nice city centre during rush hours (8am-9:30am, 5:30pm-7:30pm). The expressway (Pénétrante de l'Ariane, free) is much more efficient.
Station information:
- Nice-Ville Station: main station, TGV hub for Paris/Lyon/Marseille + all regional TER lines
- Nice-Riquier Station: secondary east coast station, TER Monaco/Menton/Vintimille, less crowded
- Total flexibility: delivery available at all 3 Nice stations depending on your train and preference
Speed limits
Strictly observe the speed limits:
Recommended routes
From Nice-Ville station:
- Monaco/Italy (East): Avenue Thiers → Pénétrante de l'Ariane → A8 direction Menton/Italy (5 min to reach the motorway)
- Cannes/Antibes (West): Avenue Thiers → expressway → A8 direction Cannes (3 min to reach the motorway)
- Monaco via the 3 corniches (scenic routes):
- Basse Corniche (M6098): along the waterfront, through Villefranche-sur-Mer (30 min)
- Moyenne Corniche (M7): panoramic views, via the medieval village of Èze (35 min)
- Hinterland: D2085 via Cagnes-sur-Mer towards Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Valbonne, Grasse
Rental types available at Nice train station
By vehicle type
- •Automatic transmissions, ideal for the dense traffic of Nice and the French Riviera
- •Premium sedans and convertibles for Monaco, Cannes or the corniche roads
- •Electric vehicles with plenty of charging stations across the Riviera
- •Compact city cars ideal for the Nice city centre and the hilltop villages
By duration
- •Weekend or 2-3 days for Monaco, Cannes or the hilltop villages
- •7-day package with discounted rates (significant savings from the week)
- •Monthly rental for business travel, student or extended stays
- •Long-term 3 to 12 months, up to -40% off the daily rate