Driving in Nice is best avoided. Car parks are sparse, street-parking spaces are hard to find (you'll see double-parked cars everywhere), and there are many one-way streets that can be very confusing for first-time visitors.
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It can be a bit stressful, so if you can avoid it, I would strongly advise against driving in Paris. Public transportation in Paris is great and will probably get you where you're going faster than taking a car. However, sometimes it's unavoidable, like if you're renting a car to head out of the city for a day trip.
As long as you are a tourist and have a valid driver's license written in the Roman alphabet from your country, you don't need to carry an international driving permit to drive in France. The minimum age to drive in France is 18 years old.
Points of interest with Nice car rentalWhether it's your first time visiting the French Riviera or an annual trip is a vital family tradition, renting a car in Nice allows you to make the most of your time in this stunning locale.
By train, taxi, bus, or tram, visit Nice Côte d'Azur and get around freely. Once in the city, opt for bike rides and discover the beauty of the outdoors.
It is an extremely walkable city. But if you want to go up to Provence, you can rent one just for the day and definitely rent it from a dealer on the outskirts so you can avoid the one-way streets. Stay near Vieux Ville or the Old Town of Nice. This is where all the best restaurants and shops are.