Car Rental Nice - A Guide to Driving on French Streets Have you arranged to pick up for your car rental in Nice Airport as soon as you land? If you haven't yet, do so. We saved so much time and money during our last trip to Nice, thanks to the vehicle that was waiting for us the moment we arrived! My wife and I started our holiday in Nice, and then we spent two weeks driving to Cap Ferrat, Frejus, Port Grimaud, and Monte Carlo before making a final stop at Saint Tropez. I learned many interesting things about driving on French streets. Here are some of them. Zebra Crossing Don't ever stop for anyone at a zebra crossing. You will be fined. I learned this the hard way, naturally, after I had to pony up the cash. Riviera Driving Sure, driving on the Riviera is an experience like no other. But be careful--it's very dangerous. The region has one of the highest number of road accidents in France, and every local you meet will always have a favorite story or two of a mad driver who met an untimely end. A8 Autoroute This is your best route to and from Nice airport, but take note that the A8 is especially crowded in the evening and morning rush hours. If you have a flight or an appointment to catch, allow for extra time if you intend to take the A8. Watch for that fearsome bend close to the airport, too. There have been numerous accidents because of this bend. Speed Limits Before you take out your rented car for a spin, know the speed limit. You will be surprised how different French speed limits are from those in the UK. For instance, in Nice, speed limits are lowered automatically when roadways are wet. In the UK, town driving is limited to a speed of 30mph. In Nice, it's 50 kmh. One last thing: be on your guard for vol à la portière. In Nice, this is what they call the crime of opening car doors while the driver stopped for a red light, and then stealing the driver's things. Keep yourself safe by making sure your car doors are locked. Be careful how you handle your car rental in Nice, but be even more careful about your safety. Bobbie Miller is a keen traveler, writer and researcher on all travel-related topics. He collects sound advice on how to save time and money while on the go. For anyone interested in car rental in Nice, he recommends reading more of FREE in-depth reviews, helpful tips, and free information on car rental Nice