Is Nice Expensive?

Is Nice expensive to visit?

Nice is a moderately priced destination with an average daily cost of $181. Compared to the rest of Europe, which is known to be an expensive region, it is a moderately priced place to visit. It's ranked in the top 50% of cities in Europe for its travel costs, comparable to places like Malaga and Hofn.



Nice, France

How expensive is Nice?

On average, visitors spend about $181 per day when visiting Nice (U.S. Dollars). Two travelers together would spend an average of $363 per day. Prices vary dramatically by travel style and length of trip, but if you stay at moderately priced hotels, eat at affordable restaurants, and use public transportation when possible, you can expect to stay close to this budget. See more travel costs for Nice here.

How expensive is a weekend trip (three days) to Nice?

A weekend trip to Nice costs about $544 per person on average, based on the previous expenses of other travelers. This includes accommodation, sightseeting activities, transportation, food, and nightlife. For two people, a weekend trip costs $1,089.

How expensive is a one week (7-day) trip to Nice?

Based on the travel expenses of others, a one week trip to Nice costs around $1,270 on average, per person. This includes food, sightseeing, local transportation, accommodation, and nightlife. For two people, a one week trip costs $2,541.

Is it expensive to backpack in Nice?

Nice is a popular backpacker destination with more than 10 hostels. Dorm beds in hostels cost, on average, $25 per night. (See hostel prices in Nice here.) You'll find quite a range in prices here, too. The most expensive beds are priced around $34 and the cheapest around $18 per night.

Here are a few sample prices from popular hostels in Nice.

  • $21 for a dorm bed at Antares Hostel
  • $19 for a dorm bed at Villa Saint Exupery Beach
  • $23 for a dorm bed at Hostel Meyerbeer Beach

Are hotels expensive in Nice?

Considering our analysis of hotel prices in Nice, it becomes apparent that they are somewhat more affordable in comparison to hotels in other cities. On average, you can expect to spend around $97 per night for a hotel room. The city is home to approximately 8 five-star hotels, presenting an average rate of $278 per night. For a balanced choice catering to both comfort and cost-effectiveness, three-star hotels provide an average rate of $92 per night, while two-star hotels offer an even more budget-friendly alternative at $89 per night.


Hotels by star rating in Nice
Rating Number of Hotels Average Hotel Price
5 stars 8 $278
4 stars 68 $111
3 stars 139 $92
2 stars 58 $89
1 star 58 $127
No rating 18 $144

Avenue Durante 18, Nice
Overall Rating 9.1
64 Avenue Jean Medecin, Nice
Overall Rating 8.8

How expensive are sightseeing activities in Nice?

Activities and things to do in Nice can vary in price depending on the type of activity, length, and location. Below are a number of popular activities to give you an idea of what to expect when visiting. Generally, previous travelers have spent $13 per day on sightseeing activities and things to do when visiting, which is less than the country's average of $37.


Name Price
The Beach Free
The Colline du Château Free
Vieille Ville (Old Town) Free
Nice Cathedral Free
The Rothschild Villa €17
Mont Boron Park Free
The Promenade des Anglais Free
Basilique Notre-Dame de l'Assomption Free
The Modern and Contemporary Art Museum (MAMAC) €10
The Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nice €6.50
Musée du Palais Lascaris €5
The Matisse Museum €10
The Nice Museum of Natural History €3.50
The Archeology Museum of Nice Cimiez €5
The Human Paleontology Terra Amata Museum €5
Musée Masséna €10
The Marc Chagall National Museum €8

  • Romantic Private Tour for 2 plus guide on your own Solar Powered Boat: $154
  • Monaco & Monte Carlo tour - F1, Grace Kelly & Royal History : $151
  • Private Sightseeing Tour Segway Nice - Discovery of the city or Big Tour: $43
  • Saveurs de la Provence: Culinary Tour in Nice Small group 3 hrs: $97
  • 2 Hour Walking Tour in the Old Town of Antibes: $27
  • Fantastic Villefranche's Bay & Cap-Ferrat E-Bike Tour from Nice: $96
  • Morning walking tour Nice old town and the Flower Market : $53
  • Private Tour: Personal Travel Photographer Tour in Monaco: $290

Is food expensive in Nice?

Food in Nice can vary in price depending on the restaurant and food options available. Generally, other travelers have spent $93 on food per person per day, which is more than the country's average of $77. To save money, eat at less expensive restaurants, try street food, or cook your own meals when possible.

  • Dinner in the Vineyard French Riviera: $252
  • Private French Cooking Class with a Fun Local Noel: $108
  • 3-Course Organic Dinner in Garden with Views of French Riviera: $84
  • Exclusive Food Tour in Menton - 3 hours - small groups: $105
  • Half-Day Walking Food Tour in Nice with Lunch: $113
  • Old Nice Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $102

Is transportation expensive in Nice?

The prices of local transportation in Nice can vary by the type of transit used. Other travelers have spent an average of $25 on local transportation per person per day, which is less than the country's average of $33. To save money, take public transit whenever possible, as it will almost always be cheaper than a taxi or private driver.

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