Car Hire Nice Airport (NCE)

Pick up your Nice Airport car hire with Hertz and have peace of mind that you’ll be able to travel around easily, no matter the reason for your trip. At Hertz, we have a variety of cars for you to choose from, including our range of electric vehicles, SUVs, saloons and compact cars.

Where is the Hertz car hire desk at Nice Airport?

At Nice Airport, the Hertz hire desk is located within the Car Hire Centre, a separate building near to Terminal 2. The car park is also located here. The office is open between the hours of 7.30am and midnight Monday to Sunday.

From Terminal 1, you can get a shuttle bus from Gat A0 on the arrivals floor to Terminal 2 where the hire centre is located. Once there, it’s a short walk to the Car Hire Centre and it’s clearly signposted for your convenience.

From Terminal 2, head out the main doors and the car hire centre is behind Car Park P5, it’s a short walk to the Hertz desk from there.

There are regular shuttle buses between Terminals 1 and 2 to the car parks at Nice Airport, these run every fifteen minutes between 4.30am to around 1.30am. These are free to use. There is also a tram line that runs between the two terminals – you can get to Terminal 2 within three minutes using the tram system.

How to get from Nice Airport to Nice city centre

Nice is a 20-minute drive from Nice Airport. The journey is simple:

1. From the car hire car park, head north-east on Bd Jacqueline Auriol Superieur before continuing on to Av. Rene Couzinet.
2. At the roundabout du Voyageur, you will take the first exit towards Av. Santos Dumont.
3. After 450 metres, turn left on to Av. Auguste Maicon before turning right on to Bd Rene Cassin.
4. From here, continue towards Voie Mathis, Voie Pierre Mathis/Voie Rapide and after 4.5 km use the 2^nd from right lane to take the exit and head towards Nice-Nord before turning left on to Rue Miollis.
5. Take a left on to Rue Clement Roassal, before turning right on to Rue Alfred Binet and taking another right onto Bd Joseph Garnier before turning slightly left where it becomes Pl. du General de Gaulle.

What cars can I hire from Nice Airport?

Hertz has a wide range of vehicles that you can hire, so whether you’re in Nice for business or pleasure, you can get around in a car that suits your travel plans. From family-sized SUVs to compact saloons for business trips, we’ve got you covered.

Electric car hire from Nice Airport

Hire an electric vehicle with Hertz to get around Nice to enjoy a more peaceful trip while in town. Hertz have a great range of electric cars including vehicles from Tesla, Polestar and Audi. These are available from Nice Airport, but models may vary subject to availability so be sure to check. Nice has over 164 charging points available, so you’re never far from your next top-up.

Family Car Hire

Accommodate the whole family with one of our family-sized vehicles. Choose from models such as the Ford Kuga or the Renault Grand Scenic and drive around Nice in comfort.

Hatchback Car Hire

For smaller parties or business trips, why not take a look at our hatchback range, including the Peugeot 2008, the Toyota Auris or the Mini Cooper. They’ll let you do everything you need in Nice in style.

4X4 Car Hire

Want something a little bigger to go driving around the hills surrounding the Cote d’Azur? Why not look at our 4X4 range which includes the rugged Jeep Compass to get you around the winding streets.

Time to drop off your hire back at the airport? Here’s everything you need to know.

Where to return your hire car

Bringing your Hertz hire vehicle back to Nice Airport is quick and easy. Travelling from Nice? Here’s a quick guide for getting back:

1. Head east on Voie Pierre Mathis/Voie Rapide and then take a right on to Av. Du Xveme Corps before taking a left to merge back on to Voie Pierre Mathis.
2. Use the right-hand lane to get on to the slip road to Les Bosquets, and then use the two left lanes on to Av. Raymond Feraud and then on to Prom. De Angalis for 3.1 km.
3. Following signs for the airport, take the 1^st exit on to Bd Leon Morane and keep left towards Av. Dider Daurat.
4. Take a slight left to Bd Jacqueline Auriol Superieur and follow the signs for the Car Hire Centre to the right.

What to do when you return your hire car

Once you’ve parked your car in the hire car park, just head towards the Hertz hire desk inside the Car Hire Centre located just next to Terminal 2. Our staff will be there to greet you before doing final checks and going through your car return with you.

If you want more information on hire drop offs, please take a look at our guide on returning your Hertz vehicle.

How To Extend Your Hire Car Booking

Need to extend your car hire? No problem, you can easily do this by contacting the Nice Airport car hire branch to discuss extending your hire period. Further information such as hire record numbers and driver’s license information may be requested.

FAQs

What happens if I don’t show up to collect the vehicle?

If you do not inform us of a cancellation or modification of your booking and fail to show up at your drop-off point at the time and date of your booking, we reserve the right to charge a no-show fee. Please see our no show policy for full details.

Does Hertz offer liability protection?

We offer a range of insurance and waiver products, and third-party liability is included as standard. You can purchase additional insurances to help reduce your liability even further. Our policy on liability and insurances has more information for you.

Do all cars come with GPS?

Not all of our cars come with an integrated GPS system, however you can hire our Hertz NeverLost® satellite navigation system so you can plan your journey easily across 45 different countries. For more options and information, check out our guide on optional extras.

Are there late fees to pay for Nice Airport car hires?

If you return the vehicle late at the airport with no prior warning and outside of a (non-guaranteed) grace period of 29 minutes, you may be charged for another full day’s hire.

Can I get a run-through of the car features before I leave?

Yes, if you want a quick demonstration of your hire car’s features and control system, don’t hesitate to ask. Our staff will be happy to help you.