NCE — Nice (Côte d'Azur) — Taxi Fare Guide
Official taxis wait at the dedicated rank outside both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 at Nice Côte d'Azur Airport. These are the only vehicles legally allowed to pick up passengers directly from the airport rank; ignore any driver approaching you inside the hall. The rank operator is Central Taxi Riviera (Taxis Niçois), reachable on +33 4 93 13 78 78.
Unlike most French cities, Nice airport uses fixed flat fares to set zones rather than a running meter, so you know the price before you get in. The regulated 2026 flat fare to Nice city centre is €32, published on the airport's own website. Longer trips along the coast are also fixed: roughly €72 to Antibes/Juan-les-Pins, €85 to Cannes and €95 to Monaco.
These headline prices are daytime rates and exclude supplements — a small luggage charge and higher night, Sunday and public-holiday tariffs can push a centre trip to around €35–38. Always confirm you are paying the posted flat fare and ask for a receipt. Payment by card is normally accepted.
Ride-hailing apps such as Uber and Bolt operate in Nice and can be cheaper off-peak, but they must use a separate pick-up point and surge pricing applies during busy arrival waves. The tram line 2 to the city centre and port is a very cheap alternative at a few euros.
| Destination | Approx. fare | Time |
| Nice city centre / Old Town | €32 (flat) | 20–30 min |
| Antibes / Juan-les-Pins | €72 | 30–40 min |
| Cannes | €85 | 40–50 min |
| Monaco | €95 | 45–55 min |
| Practical tips: Use only the official taxi rank, confirm the fixed fare before departing, and budget a few euros extra for luggage or night/holiday surcharges. For short central trips the tram is far cheaper if you travel light. |
Other ways to the city
Nice is exceptionally well connected for an airport this size, with a tram running straight from the terminals into the city:
- Tram Line 2 (Ligne 2) - the standout option. It calls at both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 and runs to Jean Médecin, Garibaldi and the Port de Nice in about 25-30 minutes, every 5-10 minutes. A single Lignes d'Azur ticket costs roughly EUR 1.70-2.50 and includes connections to Tram Line 1 and city buses.
- Express bus 110 to Monaco and Menton - direct from the airport along the coast in around 45-55 minutes for approximately EUR 22-25, with luggage space on board.
- Bus 210 / express services to Cannes - a direct airport coach to Cannes in about 50 minutes for roughly EUR 22-25. There are also regional services towards Antibes, Grasse and Saint-Raphaël.
- TER regional trains - take Tram 2 to Nice-Ville or Saint-Augustin station and connect to the coastal TER line for Antibes, Cannes, Monaco, Menton and Ventimiglia, typically EUR 4-8 and very scenic.
- Uber and Bolt - both operate at NCE with a designated pickup zone, usually somewhat below the fixed taxi tariff outside peak summer weekends.
Fares are researched from official and public sources and are approximate — always confirm the meter or fixed fare before you travel.
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