Nice airport to city centre · Promenade des Anglais · Old Town
Book your transfer from Nice airport to city centre in a few clicks: from your flight to your hotel on the Promenade des Anglais, in the Carré d’Or or at the gates of the Old Town, a private chauffeur is waiting when you land. For a weekend break, the Carnival or a business meeting, arrive with complete peace of mind.
01 · Your transfer
A smooth journey from Nice airport to city centre starts before you land: your chauffeur already knows your flight number, your address and your luggage. Nice Côte d’Azur Airport sits at the western entrance to the city, at the far end of the Promenade des Anglais. The drive is short, but every district has its own character: a seafront hotel, an address in the pedestrian lanes of the Old Town or a villa on the hills of Cimiez or Mont Boron each call for a different arrival plan.
Share your full address and any access instructions from your accommodation. In pedestrian areas, your chauffeur agrees the closest drop-off point with you. During major events, traffic on the Promenade des Anglais may be diverted, so allow a little extra time.
Good to know
A few pointers to help you plan the trip from Nice airport to city centre and choose the right pickup time.
Nice Côte d’Azur Airport has two terminals. Your chauffeur tracks your flight and waits in the arrivals hall of the right terminal, holding a sign with your name. If your flight is delayed, the pickup adjusts to your actual landing time.
The drive from Nice airport to city centre is about seven kilometres. Allow fifteen to thirty minutes in general, depending on your address, the time of day and the traffic on the Promenade des Anglais or the expressway. At rush hour, add a margin.
Tell us the number of suitcases, any bulky items and the age of your children: child seats and boosters are booked in advance. For a group, the van carries up to seven passengers with their luggage.
02 · Travel your way
For your ride from Nice airport to city centre, choose your vehicle according to the number of passengers and the luggage, then check the price for your travel date. Mention child seats, large suitcases or bulky items before departure.
Mercedes E-Class or similar. A comfortable option for solo travellers, couples and business trips, for up to three passengers.
Book your business saloonMercedes V-Class. Travel together with up to seven passengers: a practical choice for families, small teams and groups. Tell us about your luggage when you book.
Book your premium vanMercedes S-Class or similar. A refined choice for a special stay, a VIP arrival or a business trip where comfort comes first.
Book your luxury saloon03 · Nice, a city of history
Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2021 as the “Winter Resort Town of the Riviera”, Nice still bears the mark of every era: a Roman city in Cimiez, a baroque old town and Belle Époque palaces along the seafront. Here are the places not to miss.
01Laid out from the 1820s at the initiative of British winter visitors, it follows the Baie des Anges for several kilometres. Along the way you pass the Negresco, opened in 1913, and the Belle Époque façades of the seafront.
02Ochre lanes, baroque churches and a flower market: the historic heart is best explored on foot. Do not miss Sainte-Réparate Cathedral and the Palais Lascaris, a 17th-century aristocratic residence.
03With its red arcaded façades and its Fontaine du Soleil, Place Masséna links the modern city to the Old Town. A few steps away, the water mirror of the Promenade du Paillon offers a pause in the heart of the city.
04The former citadel was dismantled in 1706 on the orders of Louis XIV. What remains is a park, a waterfall and the finest views over the Baie des Anges, the rooftops of the old town and the port.
05On the hill of Cimiez, the remains of the Roman city of Cemenelum stand next to the Franciscan monastery and its gardens. The Matisse Museum occupies a 17th-century Genoese villa set among olive trees.
06Inaugurated in 1912, it recalls the days when the Russian aristocracy spent the winter in Nice. Its colourful onion domes make it one of the most surprising buildings in the city.
07Dug from the middle of the 18th century, the port has kept its colourful façades and its pointus, the traditional fishing boats. Just above, the arcades of Place Garibaldi pay tribute to the hero of Italian unification, born in Nice in 1807.
08Designed during the artist’s lifetime and opened in 1973, it houses the Biblical Message cycle. A visit that combines easily with Cimiez, a few minutes away by car.
09East of the city, the Mont Boron road leads to a 16th-century fort and to viewpoints over Nice on one side and the bay of Villefranche on the other. An ideal stop on a chauffeur-driven tour.
Arrived from Nice airport to city centre and keen to see it all without worrying about parking? Ask for a chauffeur at your disposal: we plan a route at your own pace with you, for a half day or a full day.
A little history
Founded by the Greeks under the name Nikaia, then neighbour to the Roman city of Cemenelum, Nice long looked towards Italy: it placed itself under the protection of the House of Savoy at the end of the 14th century and only became French in 1860. This dual culture can still be read in the colourful façades of the Old Town, in the cuisine and in the local Niçois language.
From the 18th century, the mild winters attracted the British aristocracy, followed by the Russian nobility. Queen Victoria stayed several times on the hill of Cimiez at the end of the 19th century. The palaces, villas and gardens of the Belle Époque date from this golden age, which earned the city its UNESCO listing.
In the 20th century, the light of the Baie des Anges drew artists: Henri Matisse settled in Nice in 1917 and worked here until the end of his life, and Marc Chagall saw the museum that bears his name built in the city.
Chauffeur at your disposal
Once you have travelled from Nice airport to city centre, keep the same comfort to discover the city. Here are three routes to adapt to your wishes, the time you have and the season.
The Promenade des Anglais from end to end, a stroll through the Old Town and Cours Saleya, the climb to Castle Hill for the view, then Port Lympia and Place Garibaldi.
The arena and monastery of Cimiez, the Matisse Museum, then the Marc Chagall National Museum. On the way back, a stop in front of the Russian Orthodox Cathedral of Saint Nicholas rounds off the visit.
Mont Boron and Fort du Mont Alban, the bay of Villefranche-sur-Mer, then the corniche roads up to the hilltop village of Èze. An ideal outing in the late afternoon, when the light is at its best.
Between two stops, taste the local cuisine: socca, pissaladière, pan bagnat and salade niçoise are served on Cours Saleya and in the lanes of the old town. Your chauffeur drops you as close as possible and meets you again at the agreed time.
Events and business travel
All year round, Nice hosts events that draw visitors from around the world. On those days some roads are closed and drop-off points change: book early and share your schedule for a stress-free arrival.
Every winter, in February, the parades and the Battles of Flowers bring Place Masséna and the Promenade des Anglais to life. Tell us your grandstand or your hotel and we will agree an accessible drop-off point. Tickets are not included.
One of the oldest jazz festivals in the world takes place in summer in the heart of the city. Plan your late-evening return: your chauffeur waits at the agreed meeting point.
In early summer, the Ironman triathlon takes over the Promenade des Anglais and the hinterland. Athletes and supporters: mention bikes and bulky luggage so we can send a suitable vehicle.
In November, the French Riviera Marathon starts on the Promenade des Anglais. We arrange your arrival the day before as well as your return from Cannes after the race.
Matches, concerts and shows: both venues are in the west of the city, close to the airport. A private transfer saves you the search for parking and the wait on the way out.
Ask for a proposal for several vehicles, a team in a V-Class or a series of meetings. Availability and services are confirmed in the quote.
For a transfer from Nice airport to city centre during an event, send us your flights, meeting points, number of passengers and luggage. For several vehicles or a chauffeur at your disposal, request a quote tailored to your schedule.
04 · Your accommodation
We drive you from Nice airport to city centre hotels and to every district of Nice. Each area has its own access rules and each property its own arrival instructions. Give us the name of your hotel and the entrance you prefer. We also serve private residences and holiday rentals.
The Negresco and the grand seafront hotels: a drop-off as close as possible to the entrance, facing the Baie des Anges.
The district of boutiques and fine addresses in the centre. Some streets are pedestrian: tell us the access recommended by your hotel.
Pedestrian lanes in the old town, quays around the port or villas on the heights: together we agree the most convenient drop-off point.
Beyond Nice
Nice is an ideal base for exploring the Riviera. After your arrival from Nice airport to city centre, the same chauffeurs drive you to the other destinations, from your hotel or straight from the airport.
The Rock, the Monte-Carlo Casino and Port Hercule, by the motorway or along the coast road.
Transfer to MonacoLa Croisette, Le Suquet and the Palais des Festivals, for a congress, a festival or a day by the sea.
Transfer to CannesThe ramparts, the Picasso Museum and Cap d’Antibes, halfway between Nice and Cannes.
Transfer to AntibesGoing further? See our transfer to Saint-Tropez page or request a quote for any other destination.
Before you travel
Your chauffeur meets you with a sign bearing your name. Keep your confirmation and follow the meeting instructions for your terminal.
Much of the old town is pedestrian. Your chauffeur drops you at the accessible point closest to your address; pass on the directions given by your hotel or host.
Enter your route, date, pickup time and vehicle in the booking form. Check the final price and the conditions before confirming.
Usually fifteen to thirty minutes, depending on your address and the traffic. During the Carnival, the Ironman or the marathon, some roads are closed: your chauffeur adapts the route and tells you where the drop-off point will be.
Yes, the service runs 24/7 by reservation. A night surcharge applies from 8 pm to 8 am; the price shown when you book already includes it.
Yes, on request: tell us the places you would like to see and how long you have. We suggest a chauffeur at your disposal, in Nice or towards other stops on the French Riviera.
The Mercedes V-Class carries up to seven passengers. Tell us about luggage, the age of your children and the seats required so we can confirm a suitable arrangement.
Contact us as soon as possible with the new details. We track arriving flights; the booking conditions set out the terms that apply to your journey.
Castle Hill — Fraselpantz · CC0
Cimiez arena — Édouard Hue · CC BY-SA 3.0
Saint Nicholas Cathedral — Zairon · CC BY-SA 4.0
Port Lympia — Miguel Mendez · CC BY 2.0
Chagall Museum — Derbrauni · CC BY-SA 4.0
Fort du Mont Alban — Zairon · CC BY-SA 4.0
Images resized and compressed; cropped for display.
