Local Transport
Tram & Bus in Nice
Nice's tram lines (L1 and L2) connect the main points of the city: airport, center, port, Cimiez (Matisse Museum). Single ride: 1.50€, day pass: 5€. The buses (Ligne d'Azur) also cost 1.50€ and cover the entire city area.
Rental Car
For the coastal cities, you don't need a rental car — the trains are better. But for the hinterland (Gorges du Verdon, mountain villages, Grasse, lavender fields), a car is indispensable. Rental cars from Nice Airport: from 30€/day. Note: Parking in the coastal cities is expensive (2–4€/hour) and almost impossible in summer.
Bicycle & E-Scooter
Nice has a good bike-sharing system (Vélo Bleu): 1€ + 1€/30 Min. The Promenade des Anglais has a continuous bike path. E-scooters (Lime, Dott) are available everywhere in Nice and Cannes — practical for short distances, but be careful in the old town area.
Boats & Ferries
Various boat lines connect the coastal cities over the water — often the more beautiful (and traffic-free) alternative:
- Trans Côte d'Azur: Nice → Monaco, Nice → Saint-Tropez, Cannes → Îles de Lérins
- Les Bateaux Verts: Sainte-Maxime → Saint-Tropez (15 Min., 8€ one-way)
- Corsica Ferries: Nice → Corsica (Bastia, Ajaccio, Calvi) — day trip possible