PACA Transport
Getting around Provence & Cote d'Azur
Car Hire
The usual car rental companies are well represented at the
airports and in the main towns. At Nice airport the car hire zone
is located near Terminal 2 across from the P5 car park. There is a
free shuttle bus running from Terminal 1. Hertz, Avis, Europcar,
Budget all have offices there. Pre-booking (see our car rental page) is essential in high
season.
Buses
There is an excellent bus network from the airports. Nice has
scheduled services to all other main cities. Schedule of routes here.
Shuttle Buses (Navettes)
Navettes hotels also operate from the airports to airport
hotels. There are also a few private airport transfer services
available.
Taxis
Airport taxis are regulated by the Prefecture of the relevant
French department (i.e. Nice is in the department of
Alpes-Maritimes). The taxis have a 3 digit number below the 'Taxi'
sign on the roof.