You want to go to Nice but you don't know where to park?
Parking in Nice can be expensive if you don't pay attention to the place or if you don't know the regulations of the city.
In this article, we give you all the good tips about parking in Nice so that you can make the most of the Promenade des Anglais, the old town of Nice or your shopping day!
Quickly access the different sections of this article:
- General parking regulations in Nice
- Free parking at the Park and Ride parkings
- Parking near the old Nice
- Parking near Avenue Jean Médecin - Shopping
- Parking near Promenade des Anglais
- Parking near Nice train station, Thiers train station
- Free parking in the Cimiez district
- Conclusion
General parking regulations in Nice
Consult the general parking regulations in Nice
As the interactive parking map shows, parking in the centre of Nice is paid everywhere, from 9am to 8pm, from Monday to Saturday. This is represented by the red and orange zones on the map.
Please note however that you can benefit from 30 minutes of free parking in these zones!
The green zones on the map are free parking zones with no time limit! Therefore, if possible, use them to avoid spending your money on parking fees.
Download the interactive parking map of Nice to have all the information with you at all times.
More information about parking regulations in Nice here.
Free parking at the Park and Ride parkings
Geolocate with Seety and look on the map where the free or cheaper parkingzones are located.
Park-and-Ride parkings, most of which are located at the edge of town, are a good way to park for free for a day!
Be careful however, because to use these car parks, you will have to buy a ticket for the Azur lines which will also allow you to get to the place you want.
- Parcazur round trip : 3 €
- Multi 10 : 10 €
- Pass 1 day : 5 €
- Pass 7 days : 15 €
- Aéro : 6 €
Here is an overview of the different Parc Relais near Nice and their locations:
- Parcazur Henri Sappia
- Parcazur Charles Ehrmann
- Parcazur Carras - Les Bosquets
- Parcazur Vauban
- Parcazur Palais des Expositions
- Parcazur Port Lympia
Please note that the Parcazur Port Lympia is connected to the tram line 2. You can get to Nice airport in 20 minutes!
More info on the Park and Ride parkings of Nice here.
Parking near the old Nice
Do you have to go to the old Nice just to make a purchase?
In the Nice Azur Parking Palais de Justice and the Nice Azur Parking Saléva you can park for free for 1 hour.
Closer to the Massena square you can also park for free for 1 hour in the Nice Azur Parking Corversy.
For longer parking periods, you can park at the Avenue des Arènes de Crimiez, which is a 10-minute walk from the Vieux Nice.
Consult the general parking regulations in Nice - Old Nice
Another option is the Park and Ride facility Parcazur Port Lympia. You can park there for free under certain conditions. More info about the Park and Ride here.
Parking near Avenue Jean Médecin - Shopping
Geolocate with Seety and look on the map where the free or cheaper parkingzones are located.
For a day of shopping, choose the Park and Ride parking Parcazur Palais des Expositions which is connected to the tramway station "Palais des Expositions". You will be in Nice city centre in 2 minutes. More info about the park and ride here.
Street parking in the parallels and perpendiculars to the Avenue Jean Médecin become very expensive is you park for more than 2 hours. However, for quick errands it is possible to reduce these parking fees to 2€ for 2 hours.
Parking near Promenade des Anglais
If you wish to park near the Promenade des Anglais free of charge, there are two options.
West of the Promenade des Anglais you have a free parking area 3 minutes walk away: the Avenue des Baumettes and its adjacent streets.
Consult the general parking regulations in Nice - Promenade des Anglais
On the side of the old town you also have the possibility to park for free in the park and ride area Parcazur Port Lympia which are both at 16 minutes walking distance from the beginning of the Promenade des Anglais.
Parking near Nice train station, Thiers train station
Geolocate with Seety and look on the map where the free or cheaper parkingzones are located.
If you have to go to Nice train station, you can park in the parking Gare Nice Thiers - Interparking but it will cost you 23,5€ for one day.
However, free parking areas are available nearby. At 15 minutes from Thiers train station, you can park for free at Avenue Gay.
Consult the general parking regulations in Nice - Thiers train station
Near l'Avenue de l'Olivetto, parking is also free and not limited in time.
Consult the general parking regulations in Nice - Avenue de l'Olivetto
Several streets are free of charge in the surrounding area. The streets where parking is free are shown in green on the map.
Free parking in the Cimiez district
Le stationnement est gratuit partout dans le quartier Cimiez de Nice. Vous pouvez en profiter pour visiter les arènes de Cimiez, les jardins du monastère ou un des musées dans le quartier !
Parking is free everywhere in the Cimiez de Nice district. You can take the opportunity to visit the Cimiez arena, the monastery gardens or one of the museums in the district!
Consult the general parking regulations in Nice - Cimiez district
Conclusion
Parking your car in Nice can quickly cost you a lot of money. However, these tips will allow you to park at a lower cost. Click here for more information about parking regulations in Nice.
