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Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) → Menton transfer

Menton lies 41 km east of Nice Côte d'Azur Airport, and a private transfer usually takes 45–57 minutes. Expect around €100–130 for a standard car with up to three passengers and around €130–165 for a minivan for up to seven; the exact price is shown before you book.

From
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
To
Menton
Distance
41 km
Typical drive
45–57 min

It is the last French town on the coast before the Italian border, with a calmer pace than Nice or Monaco.

From the airport to the Italian border

The driver takes the A8 motorway east, passing high above Nice, Èze and Monaco through a long chain of tunnels and viaducts, and leaves at the Menton exit in the hills. A winding descent then brings you down to the seafront.

If the motorway is congested, the alternative is the coast road through Monaco and Roquebrune-Cap-Martin. It is scenic but much slower, so drivers mostly use it only when needed.

Menton at a glance

Old town
Colourful houses climbing up to the Saint-Michel basilica. Most of the lanes are stepped and pedestrian, so drop-off is on the street below.
Garavan
The eastern district near the old port and the border, with villas, gardens and the start of the road into Italy.
The seafront
The Promenade du Soleil with hotels and apartments facing pebble beaches, easy to reach by car.
Roquebrune-Cap-Martin
The neighbouring cape between Menton and Monaco, with residences and coastal walking paths.

A winter and spring favourite

Thanks to its sheltered position, Menton has one of the mildest climates on the French coast and attracts many visitors outside summer, including longer winter stays. Citrus trees grow everywhere, and the town is known for its lemon festival in late winter, when hotels fill up quickly.

With the Italian border only a few minutes away, guests often visit Ventimiglia or the Ligurian coast. If you plan a day trip across the border, carry a passport or ID card, and note that waiting times at the border can vary in summer.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Menton from Nice Airport?

About 41 km by road, which usually takes 45–57 minutes via the A8 motorway. Traffic around Nice and Monaco can lengthen it at peak times.

What is the price of a transfer from NCE to Menton?

Typically around €100–130 for a standard car and €130–165 for a minivan. The exact price, including tolls, is shown before you book.

Does the transfer cross into Italy?

No. Menton is in France, so the transfer does not cross a border. Only a continuation to Ventimiglia or beyond would enter Italy.

Can I book a transfer to Menton during the lemon festival?

Yes, but book early because the town gets busy and some central streets may be closed for parades. The driver will drop you as close to your hotel as possible.

Can I be taken to Roquebrune-Cap-Martin instead?

Yes. It lies between Monaco and Menton, so the drive is a little shorter. Enter the exact address and the price is calculated for it.

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