Must be the tourist package
I have never paid more than EUR 22, which is the correct price on Sundays (but not on Saturdays)
The distance between the airport and the hotel is only 7 km : the fare should be, according to
official rates no more than EUR 22 with no traffic jam and luggage.
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Fare A: fare per kilometer, which is applicable for a return ride during the day, from Monday to Saturday.
Fare B: rate for one km, which is applicable for a return ride during the night from Monday to Saturday, or during the day and night on Sundays and public holidays.
Fare C: rate per kilometer, which is applicable for a single ride during the day from Monday to Saturday.
KM D: rate per kilometer, which is applicable for a single ride during the night or Monday to Saturday. day and night on Sundays and public holidays.
Initial fare (for Nice and the region): EUR 2.90
The hours of the day or night vary from one department to another but are most often:
Day: 7am-7pm or 8am-8pm
Night: 7pm-7am or 8pm-8am
Whatever the amount shown on the meter the amount payable shall not be less than EUR 6.20
Additional charges apply for luggage, transport of animals, transport of a fourth passenger.
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Also remember that there are
bus services and shuttle (stop in front of Le Meridien hotel, 15 minutes walk to hotel) at competitive price.