Metered taxis are available outside both terminals, and the average fare into Nice is EUR22-30 during the day and EUR27-32 at night.

There are plenty of short and long-term parking is available at both terminals. P9 is the most economical at EUR7, but P2 and P3 are closer to the terminals and charge EUR14. Extra-security lots G1 and G2 charge EUR25, and long-term parking is available in lot P8 for EUR44. P8 is farther away from the terminals, but there is a free shuttle bus.

All major car rental companies are represented in the arrivals area, including Avis, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt, National and Libertans.

Buses leave regularly for hundreds of destinations between Marseilles and Genoa, and Buses 98 and 99 go into Nice every 20-30 minutes. Bus 98 goes from Terminal 1 into central Nice, while Bus 99 goes to the railway station from both terminals. Both cost EUR4. TER and SNCF trains go to Cannes and most other main towns and cities from Nice, and the stations are within a mile of the airport.

Tel: +33 (0)8 20 42 3333.

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There are a number of restaurants, bars and shops, banks and foreign exchange facilities in both terminals. Other facilities include a post office, first aid station, VIP lounges, prayer rooms, meeting points, and business centre with meeting rooms, fax, photocopier and internet facilities. Disabled facilities are good, passengers with special needs should contact their airline in advance. Luggage-wrapping services (EUR8) and porters (EUR3 per bag) are available, as well as left-luggage facilities (EUR5 per day). There is wi-fi available throughout the airport, with the first half hour free.

French is the official language.

The Euro (EUR) is the official currency in France. Currency can be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change and some large hotels, though you will get a better exchange rate at the ATMs. Major credit cards are widely accepted, as are travellers cheques, particularly in major tourist destinations. Foreign currency is not accepted.

A free shuttle bus connects the two terminals every 5-10 minutes between 4:30am and 12:30am; but they are close enough together to be walking distance.

Local time is GMT +1 (GMT +2 between last Sunday in March and last Sunday in October).