Nice by Scooter & Bike: Two-Wheel Transport
Two wheels
In Nice, two-wheel transport is often the fastest and most flexible option, especially for moving along the coastal roads.
Getting around Nice by motorbike or scooter
Two wheels are the most efficient and pleasant way to get around Nice, to the point that motorbikes and scooters are everywhere. You will avoid traffic jams and parking difficulties, and enjoy the pleasant climate. It is genuinely the number one means of transport that will save you precious time and give you a great sense of freedom.
As always in the South of France, be very careful about the reactions of other vehicles on the road. Where possible, keep your safety distance and anticipate the path of cars as much as you can. A Niçois rarely uses an indicator before turning... Slow down as you approach intersections, even when the light is green. It is not unusual to see drivers running red lights.
Scooter rental in Nice
Whether it is a 50 cc scooter, the only motorised two-wheelers that do not require a driving licence, or a 125 cc scooter, which requires a motorcycle licence or a car licence held for more than two years, you will find what you need at Europcar, which has agencies at the airport, at the SNCF station and right in the city centre, a stone's throw from the Promenade des Anglais.
The advantage of renting your two-wheeler from a major brand like this one is that the insurance contracts are very well drafted.
Motorbike rental in Nice
It is possible to rent a motorbike to tour the region, although this option is only recommended if you already have considerable experience. We are currently looking for the best rental agencies.
Getting around Nice by bicycle
In recent years, the Vélo Bleus have appeared in Nice. The equivalent of Paris's Vélib', it is an ideal and economical way to explore the city quietly.
Operation is simple: open an account by following the instructions at the terminal, take your bike, and the first half-hour is always free! Subsequent hours are charged.
For example, you can take a bike for 15 minutes, drop it off, visit a place, then take another one for 20 minutes. As both of your trips were under 30 minutes, everything is free (apart from a one-euro fee for opening a day account).
- 120 stations
- 1,200 bikes available
- 365 days a year, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day
- Option to take out a day or week account
- 1/2 hour free with each rental
Cycle lanes are increasingly numerous, and we advise you to avoid leaving them! This way you can cycle along the Promenade des Anglais, the Avenue Jean Médecin and the Rue de France for shopping, cross the superb boulevard Victor Hugo and make your way to Old Nice.
Note that outside these main coastal and tourist routes, the city is hilly and the climbs can be -very- steep.
Without a motor: cycling in Nice
For short trips without a motor: cycling in Nice, cycle paths along the Promenade des Anglais and the Paillon, Lime and Pony self-service bikes, rental and rules.
