Valbonne car hire

Car hire companies onsite at Côte d'Azur airport include Lutam and Budget.

The only car hire company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Côte d'Azur airport to off-airport locations is Budget.

Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

A Standard car hire in Valbonne costs R1 243 per day, on average.

A Compact car hire in Valbonne costs R1 264 per day, on average.

An Economy car hire in Valbonne costs R776 per day, on average.

When making your Valbonne car hire choice, it's always best to go for more compact vehicles and not get more car than you need, for two reasons. First, the streets in the old village are relatively narrow, and second, it's easier to navigate around cyclists and pedestrians in a smaller vehicle. On the other hand, this is the Cote d'Azur after all, so there's nothing stopping you from spoiling yourself with a sports car or a convertible either. As the roads in the region are good, families can hire an MPV, in which everyone can sit higher up for better visibility.

Coming from Nice Airport, and travelling on all the motorways outside Valbonne while exploring the Cote d'Azur, you can drive at up to 110 km/h (about 68 mph). Once you get closer to the towns and villages, the speed limit drops to 70 km/h (about 43 mph). In the built-up areas of Valbonne itself, you're limited to 50 km/h (about 31 mph). Due to the large numbers of tourists, the police are really on the ball and won't hesitate to hand out spot fines, starting at €90 (£77.00), so take these limits seriously.

You can find free parking for a duration of 2 hours in Valbonne at Valis Bona Valbonne, which is about a 5-minute walk from the town centre. Others are scattered around the various central neighbourhoods. They include the car parks at Médiathèque Valbonne and on Route des Dolines. These also offer the first 2 hours of parking for free. Various supermarkets also have free parking for customers, so you won’t have to pay for it if you're stopping for supplies.