Nice Airport taxi: What to know before you book
A taxi from Nice Côte d’Azur Airport (NCE) to Nice Centre costs €35 in 2026 and takes around 15–25 minutes, depending on traffic, while the tram takes less than 30 minutes to reach the city center.
Nice Airport is only about 7 km from central Nice, but getting into the city is not as straightforward as the short distance suggests. The airport has two terminals, and the 2026 expansion has changed some passenger routes at T2; checking the exact terminal and your destination is important.
Non-EU travelers can face significantly longer passport-control waits because of the new EES checks. Public transport is affordable, but the airport tram ticket system can be confusing and costs more than standard tickets around the city.
Nice Airport uses fixed fares for key airport routes (Nice Centre, Antibes/Juan-les-Pins, Cannes, and Monaco), while other taxi journeys are metered: €1.27/km by day and €1.65/km at night, plus a €4 base rate with additional charges.
If you are arriving at Nice Airport, a pre-booked private transfer gives you a confirmed fare and no waiting at the airport.
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What's the Nice Airport taxi price?
| Taxi prices | Day time (05:00 - 24:00) | Night time (00:00 - 05:00) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| FROM NCE TO NICE | 35 € | 35 € | 12 MIN |
| FROM NCE TO ST-TROPEZ | 198 € | 218 € | 90 MIN |
| FROM NCE TO MONACO | 95 € | 95 € | 40 MIN |
| FROM NCE TO CANNES | 85 € | 85 € | 30 MIN |
| FROM NCE TO MENTON | 95 € | 120 € | 35 MIN |
| FROM NCE TO ANTIBES | 70 € | 78 € | 20 MIN |
Where to meet your driver at Nice Airport?
After landing at Nice Côte d’Azur Airport (NCE), collect your luggage and follow the signs for your chosen transport. Taxi ranks are at the arrivals level of both terminals, while trams and regional buses use designated stops outside the terminals.
If you are arriving from outside the EU, allow extra time for passport control because 2026 travelers have reported significant EES-related queues at Nice, although waiting times can vary considerably by flight and time of day.
If you are using a Welcome Pickups transfer:
1. Book your Nice Airport transfer online before traveling and receive your driver’s details and pickup instructions with your booking.
2. Your flight is monitored, so the pickup can be adjusted if your scheduled arrival time changes because of a delay.
3. Once you have collected your luggage, follow the meeting instructions provided for your booking. Your driver will be at the arranged location with a personalized name sign.
4. Your driver helps with your bags and takes you to the vehicle, avoiding the need to work out the taxi rank, tram ticket system, or bus connections immediately after landing.
5. The price is agreed before your journey, so you know the transfer cost without relying on a meter or calculating possible taxi supplements.
6. Complimentary waiting time allows for delays during baggage collection, passport control, or other airport procedures.
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How do Nice Airport transfer fares work?
Nice Airport pre-booked transfers have fixed taxi fares starting from €35 to Nice Centre, while official airport taxis have published airport fares excluding applicable supplements. Other destinations can be charged using the taxi meter, and the fare depends on the applicable tariff, distance, journey conditions, and waiting time.
A pre-arranged transfer works differently because the fare is shown before you travel. Other differences include:
- – Your driver’s details and contact information are provided before the journey, so you know who is collecting you.
- – Your pickup instructions are confirmed in advance rather than requiring you to work out where to meet your driver after landing.
- – Flight monitoring allows the pickup to be adjusted when your flight arrives at a different time.
- – You can travel directly to your hotel, apartment, villa, or another destination without changing between transport services.
- – Different vehicle sizes are available depending on the number of passengers, luggage, and child-seat requirements.
- – The vehicle is reserved for your group rather than shared with other passengers.
- – Your driver can assist with luggage during the airport pickup, and customer support is available if you need help before or during the journey.
How to choose a Nice Airport taxi?
A useful Nice Airport driver needs more than knowledge of the city center. When choosing a taxi or transfer service, look for a driver who:
- – Can communicate clearly in English and explain where to meet, your destination, and what to expect during the journey.
- – Knows the different routes from NCE to Nice, Cannes, Antibes, Monaco, and surrounding areas.
- – Is familiar with both Terminal 1 and the expanded Terminal 2 and can follow the correct airport access arrangements.
- – Receives your flight information and can respond when your arrival time changes.
- – Has clear identification and contact details that are provided before pickup.
- – Can meet you at the agreed location rather than leaving you to search around the terminal.
- – Can handle luggage safely between the terminal and vehicle.
- – Uses a licensed and insured vehicle that meets the relevant French transport and safety requirements.
Welcome Pickups drivers are selected, vetted, and trained before completing airport transfers, helping provide a consistent arrival experience at Nice Côte d’Azur Airport.
Where can I travel to from Nice Airport?
You can book a private transfer from Nice Côte d’Azur Airport (NCE) to popular destinations across the French Riviera, with fixed rates confirmed before travel:
- -Nice, the heart of the French Riviera, known for its Promenade des Anglais, Old Town, and Mediterranean coastline, is around 7 km from the airport, takes approximately 12 minutes, and costs from €35.
- -Antibes, a historic coastal town known for its old town, beaches, and Cap d’Antibes, is around 20 km away, takes approximately 20 minutes, and costs from €70.
- -Cannes, famous for La Croisette, luxury hotels, beaches, and its international film festival, is around 27 km from NCE, takes approximately 30 minutes, and costs from €85.
- -Monaco, known for Monte Carlo, its harbor, and the Prince’s Palace, is around 30 km away, takes approximately 40 minutes, and costs from €95.
- -Menton, a colorful coastal town near the Italian border known for its gardens and Belle Époque architecture, is around 40 km from the airport, takes approximately 35 minutes, and costs from €95.
- -Saint-Tropez, a famous Riviera resort known for its beaches, harbor, and luxury lifestyle, is around 105 km from NCE, takes approximately 90 minutes, and costs from €198.
Useful tips for getting a taxi from Nice Airport
- Check your airline's terminal before leaving for NCE because Terminal 1 and the expanded Terminal 2 have different passenger routes and facilities.
- Give yourself more time at passport control if you are traveling from outside the EU because EES checks introduced in 2026 can make arrival processing considerably longer.
- The airport tram costs €10 if you buy the special airport ticket. However, you can travel more cheaply by taking the free tram from the airport to Grand Arénas, then buying a €1.70 regular ticket for the rest of your journey into Nice.
- Taking the bus? Buy your regional bus ticket before boarding because some services do not sell tickets directly onboard.
- Check whether your destination has an official fixed airport fare before getting into a taxi because Nice publishes set prices for routes such as Nice Centre, Cannes, Antibes, and Monaco, while other journeys can be metered.
- Be prepared for congested roads when traveling to Cannes or Monaco during major events because the Cannes Film Festival and Monaco Grand Prix bring road closures, restricted access, and unusually heavy traffic across the Côte d’Azur.