Official Regulated Taxi Nice — Airport Official Stands

Nice's regulated taxis are the only taxis permitted to stand at Nice Côte d'Azur Airport's official ranks — Gate A1 for Terminal 1 and Gate A3 for Terminal 2. They operate on a meter with rates capped by the Alpes-Maritimes Prefecture. Available 24/7 without booking, they are the emergency solution when all other options have failed.

What you need to know: Nice taxis have a well-documented reputation for abusive practices — illegal surcharges for luggage, public holidays, additional passengers, airport waiting. If you opt for a regulated taxi, always demand the receipt and photograph the taxi number in case of dispute. Official prefecture rates 2025-2026 are displayed on Nice airport's website.

Indicative Prefecture Rates 2026

• Nice Airport ↔ Nice centre: €30-40 (meter)
• Nice Airport ↔ Cannes: €85
• Nice Airport ↔ Monaco: €95
• Nice Airport ↔ Antibes: €72
• Night surcharge (10pm-7am): +10-15%

How to Avoid Problems

Use only official ranks (no touts inside the terminal). Demand meter started from departure. Refuse any unofficial package spontaneously offered. Request receipt (mandatory from €25). For disputes, note taxi number and contact the Alpes-Maritimes Prefecture.

Traveller Reviews

Highlights: Available without booking, 24/7. Reliable emergency solution. Spacious vehicles. Card payment possible.

Areas for improvement: Well-documented abusive surcharges reputation on TripAdvisor. Meter can climb in traffic. Possible wait at peak times. Strongly recommended to use a VTC platform instead.

The regulated taxi is the last resort solution — available without booking but with documented overcharging risks. Better to book a VTC in advance or take the tram.