The Nice Airport is the gateway for tourists into the beautiful Côte d’Azur. Located around 5.2km south west of Nice, France, the Nice Airport is situated to the west of the city centre, approximately 7km. It is the third busiest airport in the country, with a total of 9,830,987 passengers that made use of the airport in 2009. Apart from serving Nice, the airport also serves the Principality of Monaco, due to the airport’s proximity to the city state.

The Nice Airport is operated by the Nice Côte d’Azur and the Chamber of Commerce. The airport is near the Promenade des Anglais, on the western end. There are a great number of airlines that operate in the airport, such as Air France, Aer Lingus, Lufthansa, EasyJet, and Norwegian Air Shuttle. There are also helicopter services that link the Nice Airport to the city state of Monaco.

There are two terminals in the Nice Airport which are linked by shuttle buses, connecting the terminals with the car parks. In Terminal 1, there is a business centre, with eight rooms and a conference room with a large capacity. There are information desks and officers all over the two terminals. There is a restaurant on site each terminal; the Riviera restaurant in Terminal 1, and Le Badiane restaurant bar lounge in Terminal 2. In the P5 car park of Terminal 2, you can avail of car hire in Nice Airport.

Car rental in Nice Airport is provided by the following car hire companies: Ada, Avis, Budget, hertz, National, and Sixt. The Nice Airport also provides a new mode of transport to travellers via motorbike rentals. But if you want to travel in comfort and complete safety, a car rental is the ideal transfer option to take. A car can accommodate more people, and you can be assured of your safety while enjoying a great trip around the city.

Apart from being the largest city in the French Riviera, and France’s 5th largest city, Nice is also nicknamed Nice the beautiful. Who will not fall in love with this majestic city, which is also believed to be one of the oldest settlements in the world. The natural beauty of the city, combined with its many attractions and mild Mediterranean climate is truly a cosmopolitan tourist destination. Places to see in the city include the squares like the Place Massena, Place Garibaldi, and Place Rossetti. The 17th century Sainte Reparate Cathedral is also a must see. Get around easily with a cheap car hire in Nice Airport.