Nice & the Riviera · SCOOTER RENTALS
In summer the good scooter rentals fill weeks ahead. Below: the 15 to book first, what each includes and how they differ.
In two hours, ride an electric scooter from central Nice along the Promenade, through Place Massena and Place Garibaldi, up to Castle Hill, and back by the sea. A guide explains the scooter before you set off and leads a group of up to six. Past guides have included Kent, Tiffany, Oceane, and Tebo.
“Tour was very good got a lot of info and saw plenty and lots of fun”
Meet your instructor at Restaurant La Pinède in Cap-d’Ail for a two-hour coastal snorkeling trip with a sea scooter. You’ll get a mask, fins, snorkel and protective suit, then follow a freediving and scuba instructor along less-used stretches of coast. The outing suits swimmers aged eight and up, and groups are limited to six. Instructor Julien has been named by participants as a friendly guide.
“Amazing experience! The sea scooter made snorkeling effortless and fun, and we saw plenty of fish, octopus, and sea urchins. The instructor was professional and the small group size made it very personal. Highly recommended if you’re in Nice or Monaco!”
Pick up a Pedego electric bike at Mobilboard Nice and set your own route, from a short spin along the Promenade des Anglais to a longer ride toward Antibes or Cap Ferrat. The bikes offer five power modes and a stated range of up to 60 km. Staff including Julian and Rafael can help with route planning.
“Quality of bikes were good and the tour operator was very flexible to our usage. Would definitely recommend. Only thing is one needs to be aware of where you can cycle. Think one is not allowed to cycle on the street”
Meet Mobilboard Nice at 2 Rue Halévy for a self-guided ride on an electric scooter with three speeds and a stated 45km reach. Choose a morning or afternoon departure, then explore at your own pace. Rental periods range from two hours to one week. The minimum age is 14.
“Convenient location for cruising the promenade. Scooters were in good condition and very quick! We went to the top of castle hill with zero problems. Also our attendant spoke excellent English and was super helpful.”
Pick up a city bike and helmet on Rue Halévy, then set your own pace along the Promenade des Anglais, through the gardens of Promenade du Paillon, or into Old Nice. Rental periods range from two hours to more than a day, with lower rates for longer hires. A €150 deposit and ID or driving licence are required per bike.
“Nice bike rental shop. Shout out to the best guy there Honore! Very attentive and informative and is happy to give advices and tips!! Funny guy too! Would definitely recommend!!!”
In 90 minutes, ride an e-scooter from central Nice through Place Masséna, the Old Town, Place Garibaldi, the port, Castle Hill, and the Promenade des Anglais. A guide leads the way in French or English, gives a short safety lesson, and shares local stories. Nicolas, Francisco, and Elena are among the guides named by past guests.
“Great experience! Our tour guide, Elena, was engaging and made the tour a lot of fun for our family. Highly recommend this for anyone visiting Nice.”
Rent an electric scooter from Mobilboard Nice and plan your own sightseeing around Nice, including the boulevard and nearby area. Choose from one hour to two days, with three speed modes, a helmet, and a lock if needed. Short rentals offer an estimated 15 to 25 kilometers of range; rentals of four hours or more offer about 45 to 65 kilometers.
“Great and friendly service! Plus the scooter experience was super fun! Highly recommend this as a way to get around the city!”
Ride an electric scooter through central Nice on a 90-minute guided tour, with stops at Cours Saleya, Place Masséna, the seafront and Castle Hill. Groups are capped at 12. Guides named on past outings include Loric, Enzo, Chiara and Owen, though your guide may differ. The tour starts and ends at 2 Rue Halévy.
“This one was of my favourite things we did on out European trip. Our guide Loric, gave us a great tour of Nice and I learned a lot about the history of the area from him. Loric also gave us a great restaurant recommendation.”
Pick up an electric bike, helmet, basket, and headset at 2 Rue Halévy in central Nice. Choose among five pedal-assist modes and set your own pace, from a short ride along the Promenade des Anglais to a longer outing toward Villefranche-sur-Mer or Antibes. The rental lasts two to eight hours and ends back at the shop.
“We hired these ebikes on our last day after checking out of our apartment. Amazing experience. Friendly, happy staff, very pleasing. Perfect way to spend your last day of touring, not too hot and sweaty.”
At Port de San Peïre in Les Issambres, Eco Gliss introduces you to an electric underwater scooter with a safety briefing and guidance from Eric and Frederique. You get about 30 minutes to ride, explore underwater to 2.5 meters, or try faster turns and tricks. You must be at least 12, weigh 40 kg or more, and know how to swim.
“Worth the experience ! we were a group of friends and had great fun and great underwater sensation of speed. Eric and Frederique are very nice, helpful, and you feel very safe. Do not hesitate to ask Eric to demo you the backflip ! try it !”
In two hours, ride an electric scooter from 2 Rue Lascaris along Nice’s port and coast to Mont Boron, a viewpoint, and Villefranche-sur-Mer. The small-group tour is capped at eight, runs in French or English, and includes a helmet. You need to be at least 14 and comfortable riding a bike.
“Bellissima esperienza!! Il giro è stato molto interessante e divertente, la guida veramente molto simpatica, preparata e professionale. Abbiamo visitato posti che non avremmo mai visto con dei mezzi molto particolari e divertenti. Consiglio questa esperienza a chiunque voglia visitare Nizza in un modo piú sportivo del solito.”
Pick up an electric scooter at 2 Rue Halévy and set your own pace around Nice. The rental lasts about a day and includes a headset and padlock. You can explore the promenade, market area, or head toward Villefranche-sur-Mer. Bring an identity card, and plan for a deposit at the counter.
“Very affordable, easy to use, great area to ride them. Fun for everyone in our group from ages 51-17”
Ride an electric scooter around Nice on a roughly two-hour guided tour, with stops at Castle Hill and Port Lympia. The group is capped at six, the tour is in English, and past guides have included Tiff and Kent. Expect panoramic views and an easy way to cover ground, but note that scooters cannot enter the Old Town.
“Our family of five had a wonderful time with Tiff! The scooters were so much fun and Tiff did a great job showing us the sights of Nice. Tour included several stops at beautiful viewpoints such as Castle Hill and I Love Nice sign. Our family had no to little experience with electric scooters and we were able to jump right on. Highly recommend for a fun tour of some Nice highlights.”
Near Cap d’Ail, an instructor leads a small-group snorkeling trip using one underwater scooter per person. You’ll set off from the coast, glide over the seabed, and pause to look for fish, sea urchins, and octopus. Julien has led recent outings, though your instructor may differ. The two-hour session includes equipment and safety instruction.
“Using the scooter was a fun and new experience and our guide, Julien, was very helpful throughout. We saw lots of beautiful fish and even saw an octopus!”
Pick up a comfortable city bike at 2 Rue Halévy, a short distance from the Promenade des Anglais, and set your own pace around Nice. Rentals run from about 1 to 8 hours, so you can fit in a short ride or make a day of it with stops for swimming, a picnic, coffee, and ice cream. The ride ends back at the shop.
“Good quality city bikes for a very affordable price, located just off the prom des anglais so we could get right onto the bike path.”
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