How to Avoid Tourist Scams in Nice
Like in any tourist destination, small scams can happen. Most are minor, but knowing the common tricks helps you avoid stress during your stay.
Windscreen cleaners
As in all major cities in France at the start of the tourist season, you will frequently be approached at traffic lights by people wanting to clean your windscreen for a fee that you set, but which will always be too low to satisfy them. Unless you really need it, refuse calmly but firmly. If your response is ignored, do not get angry. The most effective solution is to turn on your windscreen wipers.
Protecting yourself from carjacking
Nice was once known as the capital of carjacking. Incidents are much rarer today, but it is still best to follow a few safety rules:
- Lock your car doors
- Do not leave your handbag or wallet in plain sight on the passenger seat
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