Scooter Rentals in Nice (France) from €10/day

Trade the crowded Promenade des Anglais traffic jams for a seat of your own, and Nice opens up fast. One minute you're gliding along the Baie des Anges with the sea on one side and the Belle Époque façades on the other, the next you're tucked into a lane in Vieux Nice hunting down a socca stand between market stalls. A scooter turns the city into something you explore on your own schedule, not the bus timetable's.

Nice was practically built with two wheels in mind. The old town's streets are too narrow and parking too scarce for a car to make sense, so a scooter slips through where four wheels can't, then parks wherever there's a gap on the pavement. The hilltop views from Colline du Château and Mont Boron reward something light and nimble far more than a car ever could, and villages like Villefranche-sur-Mer or Èze are close enough for an easy half-day loop along the corniche.

Top 10 things to see in Nice by scooter

1. Promenade des Anglais — the iconic seafront ride along the Baie des Anges, flat and effortless.
2. Colline du Château (Castle Hill) — a short, steep climb to the best panoramic view over the bay and old town.
3. Vieux Nice (Old Town) — narrow lanes, markets and cafés best taken slowly.
4. Promenade du Paillon — a green corridor linking the old town to the MAMAC museum, good for a short cruise.
5. Port de Nice (Port Lympia) — a colourful harbour of boats and Italian-style façades, minutes from the Promenade.
6. Plage de la Réserve / Coco Beach — a quieter pebble beach east of the port, a favourite scooter stop for a swim.
7. Cimiez (Musée Matisse & Roman ruins) — an uphill neighbourhood with museums, Roman arena ruins and olive groves.
8. Mont Boron — a forested hill with a lookout over the coast toward Villefranche.
9. Villefranche-sur-Mer — a short, scenic coastal ride to a postcard fishing village.
10. The Corniche roads toward Èze and Cap Ferrat — a classic clifftop route with sweeping Riviera views.

What do you need to rent a scooter in Nice?

For a 50cc scooter (up to 45 km/h) you need an AM licence, or simply a full car or motorcycle licence, or to have been born before 1 January 1988. For a 125cc model you'll need an A1 motorcycle licence, or a category B car licence held for at least two years plus a short training course. Rental companies in Nice often set their own minimum age, usually 18 or higher, regardless of what the law allows. Expect to leave a deposit by credit card pre-authorisation, refunded when the scooter comes back undamaged, and if you hold a non-EU licence, bring an International Driving Permit along with it just in case.

How much does it cost to rent a scooter in Nice?

Prices in Nice move a lot with the season. In low season you're looking at roughly 10-15 EUR per day for a standard scooter, while a premium model can run 35-55 EUR per day.

• Cheapest months: November to March, when demand drops and rates follow.
• Dearest months: July and August, when the Riviera is at its busiest.
• Book early for summer — the cheaper machines get snapped up first.

When to book a rental scooter in Nice?

High season runs June through September, with the sharpest crowds and highest prices in July and August. Low season stretches from November to March, when you'll find the best rates and a much quieter Promenade. If you want good weather without peak-season prices, aim for May, June or September — and if you're set on a summer trip, book your **scooter rental in Nice** well ahead of time.

Local traffic rules in Nice

France drives on the right, and Nice is no exception. A helmet is compulsory for every rider and passenger on a scooter, and it must be ECE-approved with reflective stickers on the front, back and both sides. Gloves are legally required too — France actually enforces this, so don't skip them. Keep your headlight on at all times, day or night. Speed limits drop to 50 km/h in built-up areas, and the blood-alcohol limit is 0.5 g/l, tightening to effectively zero if you're within your first three years of holding a licence.

Ready to see Nice at your own pace? Just use the search form at the top of the page to **rent a scooter in Nice** and find your ride. Have a nice trip!

Types of scooters available

On our website you can rent the following types of scooters: classic scooter, Vespa, moped, motoroller, motoscooter, with a sidecar, with automatic or manual gears, three-wheeled scooters, large, maxi-scooter, touring, scooters with a windscreen and a roof, underbones, electric scooters.

Models of scooters available

On our website you can hire scooters from the following manufacturers: Adly, Aeon, Aprilia, Piaggio, Bajaj, Benelli, Beta, BMW, Derbi, Gilera, Honda, Kawasaki, Kymco, LML, Malaguti, Peugeot, PGO, Suzuki, SYM, TVS, Vespa, Yamaha.

Which insurance is provided with my rental scooter?

Usually basic third-party insurance is included in the rental price. If you wish to have more protection you can purchase additional CDW insurance, which limits your risk to the amount of your deposit. If you wish to rent a scooter without a deposit and with zero risk, you will need to add full insurance to your reservation.

Extra services available

When you make an online scooter reservation you can also order the following extra services and equipment: integral helmet, GPS navigation, intercom, unlimited mileage, top case, side cases, boots, jacket, gloves, individual guide or tour, map, full insurance, one-way rental, delivery to your hotel, delivery to your address, delivery to the arrival point of your choice.

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Most of our local moped rental companies have many years of experience and will provide you with a well-kept scooter, helmet, lock, top case, GPS, insurance and friendly service. The number of companies we work with is increasing every day, so if you want to rent a scooter, just use the search form at the top of the page. Have a nice trip!