Villefranche Rental Car?

[theconfuzzingguy]

The port review says there's one at the dock where the tender gets off, anyone have any more info? Is it advised to rent a car to goto monaco, then maybe drive through nice to st-paul-de-vence?

 

Thanks

[kwk1955]

I checked all the rental car agencies/sights for renting in Monte Carlo - both US and European. Finally got the best deal with Avis, surprisingly. Just FYI ! :)

[coop2]

I did it thru a European co. based in Nice. They have a agent right at the port! (Only had gear shift cars however)

[DWPC]

and get a car in Monte Carlo; if you still really want one. Cars have to go up, over, and around the coastal hills; the train goes through them in tunnels. Monaco is only a few minutes from Villefranche by modern train (with very low fares). The station is a 10-minute walk from the tender pier, much of it along the lovely pebble beach. Villefranche-sur-mer is, btw, one of the most beautiful cruise ship calls in the Western Med.

[Wendy The Wanderer]

You are brave. I would not drive through Nice or into Monte Carlo. Just make sure you get a GPS I guess. And be prepared for traffic delays.

[Cruise Junky]

You are brave. I would not drive through Nice or into Monte Carlo. Just make sure you get a GPS I guess. And be prepared for traffic delays.

 

Chicken ;)

 

We've been a couple of times with a car...getting down from Eze to Villefranche is.....interesting :) Very narrow winding road coming back down. Monte Carlo wasn't an issue, that was pretty easy to get on one of the Corniches.

[cdngb]

Spent a few days in Nice last November and we found that there was no need to rent a car as the trains were inexpensive and were very frequent. The train station is just minutes from the dock. If you are going to Eze, there is a bus stop just up the hill from the train station. Parking is always a pain. Remember to look at a map to see how close Nice, Eze and Monte Carlo are to Villefrance. All the best.

[cdngb]

They are not required as you left for Nice, right for Eze and Monte Carlo. When you get there, find a parking spot, walk and use the public transportation. All the best.

[busplus1]

I did it thru a European co. based in Nice. They have a agent right at the port! (Only had gear shift cars however)

 

Please...what is the name of the rental agency at the port of Villefranche? I have searched everywhere and cannot find any information. Merci!

[Hlitner]

We drive quite often in this part of France and love the freedom of having a car. I do agree with WendytheWanderer that a GPS is very helpful for those not familiar with the area. As to rental car companies, try checking with http://www.locauto.fr/index_uk.htm

 

This company will normally deliver cars right to the tender dock in Villefranche.

 

Hank