theconfuzzingguy Posted April 10, 2009 #1 Share Posted April 10, 2009 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwk1955 Posted April 10, 2009 #2 Share Posted April 10, 2009 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 ! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coop2 Posted April 10, 2009 #3 Share Posted April 10, 2009 I did it thru a European co. based in Nice. They have a agent right at the port! (Only had gear shift cars however) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWPC Posted April 10, 2009 #4 Share Posted April 10, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy The Wanderer Posted April 11, 2009 #5 Share Posted April 11, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruise Junky Posted April 11, 2009 #6 Share Posted April 11, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdngb Posted April 12, 2009 #7 Share Posted April 12, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdngb Posted April 12, 2009 #8 Share Posted April 12, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busplus1 Posted August 11, 2009 #9 Share Posted August 11, 2009 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Hlitner Posted August 11, 2009 #10 Share Posted August 11, 2009 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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