Car rental tips for Nice Airport
Traffic fines Be advised that car rental companies block a certain amount on your credit card to cover any unforeseen fee’s like traffic fines or toll fee’s.
Shuttle service If a car rental company is Off Airport the supplier will provide a free of charge shuttle bus to the local rental office.
Currency When traveling to Nice we advise to carry some Euros to avoid any unwanted surprises.At Nice Airport there are Money Exchange offices in order to change your local currency.
Time zone The local time code for Nice is CEST.
Weather When traveling to Nice make sure to check the local weather conditions in order to avoid any unpleasant surprises.
Inhabitants Nice has approximately 343,895 inhabitants.
I am traveling abroad but I do not know how to get to my car rental destination Most car rentals offer a GPS navigation system to navigate your way to your destination. It has an extra fee which is described in the terms and conditions.
Please be advised as GPS navigation systems are subject to availability of the car rental companies.
Toll roads in Nice Airport In many cities and countries you have toll roads, most toll roads you can pay with cash or with your credit card, however some car rental companies offer electronic toll devices, depending on the car rental agent the price this toll device is included in the rental price or not, in the detailed terms of each car rental agent you can find this information. The electronic toll device allows automatic payments of all fees due for passing through any electronic toll barrier, when you arrive at the car rental desk you can activate this toll device and the toll expenses will be automatically paid in your credit card.
Park your rental car in Nice Airport Parking your rental car in Nice Airport can best be done in a garage. Its safer for you and your rental car. There might be the possibility to park your rental car in the outskirts of Nice Airport and move around by public transportation which is not too expensive and will compensate for the parking fee you will need to pay if parking in the city center.
Take in mind that many big cities have a city center only accessible for locals or delivery purposes.
Where to go with my rental car When renting a car, you are free to drive wherever you want as long as you keep to the local traffic rules which can be different that you are used to. Always keep to the maximum speed limit and be a responsible driver. Watch out if you want to cross the border into another country as there might be restrictions and/or extra fee's to be paid. If you want to take the car on a ferry, please always check with the local car rental agent if this is allowed as not all car rental companies allow it or extra fees might be applicable.
Car rental travels with babies or kids Most car rental offer a baby or child seat/booster when traveling with babies or kids.
You can find out if they do and how much the extra fee is. It is described in the detailed rental terms. Be advised that baby or child seat/boosters are subject to availability of the car rental company.
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