I am planning to go to Nice on 5/31. I want to rent a car in Nice and was planning to do so as part of a package with my air tickets. Is this wise and are there any tips in renting a car this way and what are the added fees, charges, taxes etc.?
Elliott Jacobson
Have done that a number of times (not in France) - most recently in Italy. It works fine as you generally get a discount. However, price it both ways so you know for sure that it is a deal. There were no added fees as everything was prepaid via the package. Just pick up the car and go.
PS - Be sure to get the International Driving Permit from AAA.
No experience with the package, but you might want to get prices from AutoEurope (http://www.autoeurope.com/) or similar, then do the math by comparing with the package price. We've had good luck with AutoEurope (wide choices; no surprise fees). Also see Rick's general advice on the subject: https://www.ricksteves.com/travel-tips/transportation/booking-a-car
Hopefully you'll receive more helpful comments from others on the package deal pros/cons.
