Car rental requirements at Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
Compare debit-card rules, deposits, return-travel requirements and minimum ages for 8 rental companies at NCE.
8 rental companies compared
At a glance
Can you rent a car at NCE with a debit card?
5 of 8 accept debit cards
2 have additional conditions; 1 company does not accept debit.
How much is the rental car deposit at NCE?
From €300
Some companies require higher or variable holds.
Do you need a return flight to rent a car at NCE?
Required by some companies
3 companies have return-travel conditions.
How old do you have to be to rent a car at NCE?
18–21
1 company does not publish a minimum age.
Documents
A valid driver’s license is required.
Passport, permit, payment-card or proof-of-address requirements vary by rental company.
International renters
Additional documents may be required.
8 companies publish additional requirements.
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- Accepted
- Deposit
- €300–€2,000
- Pre-authorization of €300–€2,000, depending on vehicle category, plus the full rental amount when the rental is not prepaid.
- Minimum age
- 18
- Return flight
- Required
- Accepted
- Deposit
- €500–€1,000
- Pre-authorization required. Current France pricing materials state estimated rental charges + €200 for standard qualification, with additional €500–€1,000 authorizations for certain higher vehicle groups.
- Minimum age
- 18
- Return flight
- Not published
- Conditional
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- A card pre-authorization is required at pickup; the amount depends on rental estimate and vehicle/category. Exact Nice Airport amount is not cleanly published in current branch terms.
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Not published
- Accepted
- Deposit
- €300–€2,000
- Pre-authorization of €300–€2,000, depending on vehicle category, plus the full rental amount when the rental is not prepaid.
- Minimum age
- 18
- Return flight
- Required
- Not accepted
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- France deposit policy updated May 2026: €500 for standard passenger cars; €800 for vans/Keddy/FUN; premium groups require €1,000, €1,500 or €2,500 depending on category. If not prepaid, rental price is also authorized.
- Minimum age
- Not published
- Return flight
- Not published
- Conditional
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- A security pre-authorization is required on the qualifying card; Hertz states it is at least the estimated rental charges, with exact amount depending on vehicle/payment/location.
- Minimum age
- 19
- Return flight
- Not published
- Accepted
- Deposit
- €300–€2,000
- Pre-authorization of €300–€2,000, depending on vehicle category, plus the full rental amount when the rental is not prepaid.
- Minimum age
- 18
- Return flight
- Required
- Accepted
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- Security authorization equals rental amount + €300 for standard groups, +€500 for higher groups, +€750 for premium groups, and +€2,000 for sports/luxury groups.
- Minimum age
- 18
- Return flight
- Not required
| Rental company | Debit | Deposit | Return flight | Min age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alamo | Accepted | €300–€2,000Pre-authorization of €300–€2,000, depending on vehicle category, plus the full rental amount when the rental is not prepaid. | Required | 18 |
| Avis | Accepted | €500–€1,000Pre-authorization required. Current France pricing materials state estimated rental charges + €200 for standard qualification, with additional €500–€1,000 authorizations for certain higher vehicle groups. | Not published | 18 |
| Budget | Conditional | Deposit variesA card pre-authorization is required at pickup; the amount depends on rental estimate and vehicle/category. Exact Nice Airport amount is not cleanly published in current branch terms. | Not published | 21 |
| Enterprise | Accepted | €300–€2,000Pre-authorization of €300–€2,000, depending on vehicle category, plus the full rental amount when the rental is not prepaid. | Required | 18 |
| Europcar | Not accepted | Deposit variesFrance deposit policy updated May 2026: €500 for standard passenger cars; €800 for vans/Keddy/FUN; premium groups require €1,000, €1,500 or €2,500 depending on category. If not prepaid, rental price is also authorized. | Not published | Not published |
| Hertz | Conditional | Deposit variesA security pre-authorization is required on the qualifying card; Hertz states it is at least the estimated rental charges, with exact amount depending on vehicle/payment/location. | Not published | 19 |
| National | Accepted | €300–€2,000Pre-authorization of €300–€2,000, depending on vehicle category, plus the full rental amount when the rental is not prepaid. | Required | 18 |
| SIXT | Accepted | Deposit variesSecurity authorization equals rental amount + €300 for standard groups, +€500 for higher groups, +€750 for premium groups, and +€2,000 for sports/luxury groups. | Not required | 18 |