Car rental at Nice Côte d'Azur airport - Free delivery to Terminal 1 & 2
The loopcar experience at Nice Côte d'Azur Airport
Landing at Nice Côte d'Azur Airport and want to start exploring the French Riviera immediately? With loopcar, pick up your vehicle directly at your terminal. No shuttle, no queuing, no hidden fees. Wide choice of vehicles available 24/7: compact cars, sedans, SUVs or automatic vehicles. An affordable car rental in Nice with premium service included.
Consultez les informations pratiques sur le site officiel de l'aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur.
Discover the Baie des Anges and the Alpes-Maritimes
From Nice Côte d'Azur Airport, discover the French Riviera. Monaco, Cannes, Antibes, the hilltop villages of the hinterland or the ski resorts of the Alpes-Maritimes: everything is accessible by car.
Destinations from the airport:
Monaco & Monte-Carlo
32 km • 25 min via A8
Cannes & La Croisette
27 km • 20 min via A8
Antibes & Cap d'Antibes
18 km • 15 min via A8
Èze Medieval Village
18 km • 20 min via Basse Corniche
Saint-Paul-de-Vence
19 km • 22 min via D6007
Grasse (perfume capital)
32 km • 30 min via A8
The French Riviera and the Alpes-Maritimes offer exceptional diversity. Beaches of the Baie des Anges in the morning, lunch in a hilltop village in the afternoon, evening in Monaco: everything is possible with your vehicle. In winter, the ski resorts of Valberg and Isola 2000 are only 1h30 away.
Terminal 1 or Terminal 2: how to choose?
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport has 2 separate terminals 400 meters apart. Knowing your terminal allows you to optimize vehicle pick-up and your departure to the French Riviera.
Terminal 1 (T1)
International hub
The historic and main airport terminal, handling long-haul international flights and major airlines.
Airlines:
British Airways, Emirates, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Swiss, Turkish Airlines, Etihad
Services:
Large duty-free area, varied restaurants, premium lounges, luxury boutiques
Parking:
Parking P1 and P3 in immediate proximity
Heavier traffic during high season (July-August) and mornings
Terminal 2 (T2)
Low-cost & domestic
Terminal modernized in 2017-2019, specialized in domestic flights and low-cost airlines. More compact and faster for baggage collection.
Airlines:
Air France (domestic flights), easyJet (49 European destinations), Ryanair, Transavia, Volotea
Services:
Essential services, quick snacks, compact duty-free shops
Parking:
Dedicated P2 parking, direct access
Generally less crowded, faster baggage collection (10-15 min)
Nice Airport parking: rates and options
If you wish to park your own vehicle at the airport during your trip, here are the official 2025 rates for Nice Côte d'Azur parking:
Source : tarifs officiels des parkings - aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur.
P0 Express
Durée
Drop-off
Tarif
Free 7 min, then €4/15 min
Emplacement
In front of Terminal 1 & 2
Idéal pour
Quick passenger drop-off
P1 Official
Durée
1 week
Tarif
€189
Emplacement
Terminal 1, covered
Idéal pour
Long-haul flights T1
P2 Premium
Durée
1 week
Tarif
€179
Emplacement
Terminal 2, covered
Idéal pour
Domestic/low-cost flights
P3 Holiday
Durée
1 week
Tarif
€125
Emplacement
Outdoor, free shuttle
Idéal pour
Long stays
| Parking | Duration | Rate | Location | Ideal for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P0 Express | Drop-off | Free 7 min, then €4/15 min | In front of Terminal 1 & 2 | Quick passenger drop-off |
| P1 Official | 1 week | €189 | Terminal 1, covered | Long-haul flights T1 |
| P2 Premium | 1 week | €179 | Terminal 2, covered | Domestic/low-cost flights |
| P3 Holiday | 1 week | €125 | Outdoor, free shuttle | Long stays |
Economical alternative with loopcar
Rather than paying €125-189/week for parking, opt for a car rental directly at the airport with loopcar. For a one-week rental, benefit from our advantageous discounted rates, with the advantage of having a vehicle to explore the region instead of leaving yours parked.
Practical guide: driving from Nice Airport
Picking up your vehicle at the airport
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport, France's 3rd busiest airport (after Paris CDG and Orly) with 14.8 million passengers in 2024, has 2 modern terminals. Your loopcar vehicle is delivered directly upon your arrival, without going through a traditional rental desk.
Organization by terminal:
- Terminal 1 (T1): major international airlines (British Airways, Emirates, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways)
- Terminal 2 (T2): Air France, easyJet (49 destinations), low-cost airlines and domestic flights
- Total flexibility: delivery possible at P1, P2 or P3 car parks according to your convenience and flight
Speed limits and regulations
Strictly observe the limits in force:
Main routes from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport
Optimized routes from Nice Airport:
- To Nice city center: Boulevard René Cassin → Promenade des Anglais (3-5 km, 8-12 min) – Direct access to the seafront. Old Nice and the historic center are 8 km away (12-15 min)
- To Cannes/Antibes: A8 motorway direction Aix-Marseille, exit 44 Antibes (15 min) or exit 42 Cannes (25 min) – Fast route to La Croisette
- To Monaco & Monte-Carlo: 2 options from the airport
- A8 motorway exit 56 Monaco: fast route, 25 min, toll €2.40
- Basse Corniche (M6098): panoramic coastal road via Villefranche-sur-Mer, 40 min, free (may be slower during peak summer traffic)
- To the Provençal hinterland: D6007 direction Vence and Saint-Paul-de-Vence, or D2085 towards Grasse, perfume capital
Car rental options and vehicles at Nice Airport
Vehicle types
- •Automatic car rental Nice: ideal for driving on the A8 and family trips
- •Luxury car rental Nice: premium sedans and convertibles to discover the French Riviera in style
- •Electric car rental Nice: eco-friendly vehicles with charging stations at the airport
- •Compact and city cars: perfect for easy parking in hilltop villages and Old Nice
Rental durations
- •Short-term rental: weekend, 2-3 days for Riviera getaway with attractive rates
- •Weekly car rental Nice: 7 days with advantageous discounted rates
- •Monthly car rental Nice: ideal for extended stays, professionals or students with preferential rates
- •Long-term rental: 3-12 months with discounts up to -40% on daily rate
Why choose loopcar for your car rental at Nice Airport
Traditional rental agencies (Sixt, Avis, Hertz, Europcar, Budget, Enterprise, Rent A Car) impose a time-consuming process: travel to the agency (often at the airport), waiting at the counter, endless vehicle inspection, hidden fees discovered at the last moment. Finding an affordable car rental in Nice becomes an obstacle course with these traditional players.
✗Traditional agencies
- •Queues of 30-60 min after your flight (up to 2h in July-August)
- •Mandatory shuttle to remote parking
- •Hidden fees (young driver, 2nd driver, GPS, baby seat)
- •High deposit blocked on your card (€1000-2000)
- •Endless administrative paperwork
- •Limited hours (closed late evening, complicated for night flights)
✓loopcar
- •Car waiting for you at the airport upon landing
- •100% online booking, instant pick-up
- •Transparent pricing: what you see = what you pay
- •Comprehensive insurance included (reduced excess)
- •250 km/day included at no extra cost
- •24/7 assistance by phone/chat
- •Free cancellation up to 48h before
Whether you're looking for an affordable car rental in Nice for a Riviera weekend, a short-term vehicle rental for a few days, a weekly rental for a family vacation (with advantageous discounted rates), or a monthly car rental in Nice for an extended or professional stay (up to -40% vs daily rental), our flexible packages suit all needs and budgets. Our vehicle rental service at Nice Airport combines attractive prices with instant service.
Dernière mise à jour : mars 2026