Car Hire France Offers in Numerous French Locations

Nice is normally a location associated with luxurious sunshine holidays however there are ski resorts within just an hour’s drive in your car hire Nice service.

Many people presume that the Alps are too near to the Côte d’Azur to offer any top notch skiing areas due to the mild winters in Nice. This however is not the case as there are excellent conditions for skiing right up until April.

Some of the most popular resorts include Auron, Valberg/Beuil and Isola 2000. Auron is just an eighty three kilometre drive from Nice Airport. It is an excellent resort for skiers at an intermediate level. There are one hundred and thirty kilometres of piste to enjoy here with excellent facilities for snowboarders also available.

This resort is located at one thousand, one hundred and sixty five metres. It really comes alive at weekends with tourists and locals arriving. There is not an awful lot to do once skiing finishes for the day however there are some nice bars and restaurants to relax in.

Also located in the Alps Maritime region, Isola 2000 caters more for beginners and families.  There are lots of nice easy slopes here which are perfect for a first ski. More of a challenge can be found at Cime de Sistron. There is plenty of accommodation available as well as activities such as snowmobiling, ice skating and sleigh rides.

There are many great destinations within easy driving distance in your Nice car hire such as Cannes, St. Tropez and Monaco. The following car hire companies operate car hire desks at Nice Airport

• Avis
• Budget
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Sixt
• ADA
• National Citer

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The official name of Nice Airport is Nice Côte d’Azur Airport. It is located seven kilometres to the west of Nice city. Over ten million passengers used the airport in 2007. It is also the official airport of Monaco.

Irish visitors can get cheap flights from Dublin Airport to Nice Airport with Ryanair. Nice Airport caters for the French Riviera region. It is the fifth biggest city in France. The airport can be stretched to capacity in peak summer months.

There are two terminals at Nice Airport which are connected by shuttle bus. Terminal two is used by many low cost airlines such as Ryanair and Easyjet while Terminal one is used by British Midlands, Lufthansa and many more.

Like all major airports you will find no shortage of places to eat, drink and shop. In terminal 1 you will find a left luggage area should you require it. There are meeting points in both terminals if you are picking someone up.

For Business travelers there are conference facilities in both terminals which consist of private rooms and a larger room which can accommodate up to two hundred and fifty people in Terminal 1.

If you decide that you need a hire car for your trip to France then check out our low cost car hire France service where we offer cheap car hire Nice as well as hundreds of other locations throughout France.

Nice has for many years now been one of the most popular holiday destinations in France for Irish visitors. It is a wonderful city with much to see and do.

If you want to experience some culture then head straight for the Acropolis Exhibition Centre. Here you can get a real feel for the history of Nice through the superb artwork on show. Arc de Venet is an excellent place to visit if you want some relaxation time. Take a relaxing walk in the gardens and admire the splendid waterfronts.

Cheap car hire in Nice can be easily sourced right here on this website. Using a hire car in Nice is an excellent way of seeing all the wonderful nearby locations to the city

The Place Rossetti is a public square in Nice which is worth a visit. The square can be reached by way of some extremely narrow streets. The square is home to a beautiful fountain and offers some nice spots to sit and take in the view. There are plenty of nice shops and cafes in this area to wile away a few hours in.

The cheapest car hire Nice Airport deals can be found by booking early

The national park – Parc Departmental de la Justice is also worthy of some of your time. Here you will see lots of trees, wildlife and vegetation. Most of the wildlife in the park are pretty shy but if you keep your distance and let them do their thing you should get some great pictures.

Nice is an excellent place to begin discovering France. Monaco and Cannes are easily within distance when you use our car hire France service. You may also choose to visit the charming villages and towns nearby such as Old Provence and St Paul which is well know for the inspiration it provided to such artists as Picasso and Matisse.

Keep an eye on your calendar for festivals in Nice. Notable ones to watch out for are the King Carnival Mardi Gras which takes places before Lent, the Nice carnival in February and the Nice Jazz festival in July.