Car rental at Nice train station: your vehicle delivered at the station
Your arrival at Nice train station: immediate vehicle pick-up
Arriving at Nice-Ville station by TGV or TER and want to explore the French Riviera in complete freedom? With loopcar, forget traditional rental agencies: your car awaits you directly in front of the station when you step off the train.
Consultez les horaires et informations pratiques sur la gare Nice-Ville sur SNCF.
Curious about the actual pick-up process? Discover our 3-step delivery process — from booking to handing over the keys.
From Nice train station to the entire French Riviera: your freedom itinerary
With your Nice train station car rental, reach the pearls of the Riviera in just minutes: hilltop villages, legendary beaches, iconic palaces and Provençal hinterland. Right from the station exit, take the wheel and freely create your own itinerary at your own pace, stopping wherever you like for lunch by the sea, visiting a museum or strolling through medieval streets. Here are the actual travel times from Nice-Ville station:
Travel times from the station
Monaco & Monte-Carlo
20 km - 25 min
Cannes & La Croisette
30 km - 35 min
Antibes & Cap d'Antibes
25 km - 30 min
Èze Village
12 km - 20 min
Saint-Paul-de-Vence
20 km - 25 min
Grasse (perfume capital)
35 km - 40 min
GPS tip: Download Waze before departure. Traffic on the coastal roads can be heavy in summer (July-August) and during the Monaco Grand Prix (May).
Nice's 3 train stations: which one to choose?
Nice has 3 SNCF train stations serving different lines and destinations. Knowing your arrival station helps optimise vehicle pick-up and your departure towards the French Riviera.
Nice-Ville Station
Main TGV & TER hub
Nice's main station, in the heart of the city. TGV hub for Paris, Lyon, Marseille and connecting station for all regional TER lines.
Lines served:
TGV Paris (5h30), Lyon (4h30), Marseille (2h30), TER Monaco, Cannes, Menton, Vintimille
Services:
SNCF ticket offices, ATMs, luggage lockers, free WiFi, shops, restaurant
Parking:
Parking Thiers covered (€2/h, €20/day), Parking Gare du Sud (€2.50/h)
Busiest station: heavy footfall during peak TGV hours (8am-10am, 5pm-7pm)
Nice-Riquier Station
TER east coast
Secondary station east of Nice, quieter and less crowded. Primarily serves the east coast towards Monaco, Menton and Italy.
Lines served:
TER Monaco (25 min), Menton (35 min), Vintimille/Italy (45 min), Beaulieu-sur-Mer
Services:
SNCF ticket office, ticket machine, disabled access
Parking:
Limited free parking nearby, blue zone 1h
Low footfall, quick vehicle pick-up
Nice Saint-Augustin Station
TER west coast
Station west of Nice, close to the airport. Convenient for western destinations such as Cannes, Antibes and Grasse.
Lines served:
TER Cannes (30 min), Antibes (20 min), Grasse (50 min), Cagnes-sur-Mer (10 min)
Services:
Ticket machine, disabled access, airport proximity
Parking:
Free parking nearby, easy access from the expressway
Quiet station, ideal for avoiding Nice city centre
Why choose loopcar for your Nice train station rental
Traditional rental agencies put you through a time-consuming process: walking with your luggage to a distant car park, queuing at the counter, hidden fees discovered at the last minute. Finding an affordable car rental at Nice train station becomes an ordeal with these traditional operators.
✗Traditional agencies
- •Walk 500-700m with luggage to the car park
- •Queue for 20-30 min after your train journey
- •Hidden fees (young driver, 2nd driver, GPS, baby seat)
- •High deposit blocked on your card (€1,000-2,000)
- •Limited hours 8am-6pm: closed if your train arrives in the evening
- •Advertised price €40/day → reality €70-80/day with all the extras
✓loopcar
- •Car waiting for you at the station forecourt as soon as you step off the train
- •100% online booking, instant pick-up
- •Transparent pricing: what you see is what you pay
- •Comprehensive insurance included (reduced excess)
- •Concierge service: itinerary tips, restaurant picks, local recommendations during your trip
- •Direct WhatsApp with your Nice-based operator for any question
- •Free cancellation in case of train delay or cancellation
Whether you're looking for an affordable car rental at Nice train station for a Riviera weekend, a short-term vehicle rental for a few days, a weekly rental for a family holiday (with attractive discounted rates), or a monthly car rental in Nice for an extended or business stay (up to -40% vs daily rates), our flexible packages adapt to every need and budget.
A local team, directly reachable
loopcar operates from Nice and exclusively covers the Nice-Ville Station — Saint-Tropez — Cannes — Monaco — Menton area. Our Nice-based team personally handles every delivery to all 3 Nice stations (Nice-Ville, Nice-Riquier, Nice Saint-Augustin), with no subcontracting and no offshore call center. You reach the operator who delivers your car directly at +33 7 56 92 21 22 (phone and WhatsApp, 24/7), before, during and after the pick-up. A single point of contact, who tracks your SNCF train in real time.
Last updated: March 2026