IC Carlton Cannes Master Thread [merged] - rebranded as Regent
Dec 31, 2011, 3:22 am
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Transportation From Nice
Is there any easy Shuttle bus transportation from Nice that drops you off nearby?
I believe a taxi will cost 90 euros.
Only staying one night and 24 hours on a mileage run
I understand that there is no train service available so that just leaves Car Hire as the only option.
Opinions will be greatly appreciated
I believe a taxi will cost 90 euros.
Only staying one night and 24 hours on a mileage run
I understand that there is no train service available so that just leaves Car Hire as the only option.
Opinions will be greatly appreciated
Dec 31, 2011, 3:50 am
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Well a one day car rental would cost a whole lot less, even including valet parking at the hotel. Plus you can try to get an upgrade to a cabriolet. For me, driving a topless car on the Riviera was the highlight of my very first trip there. It was a few days before the film festival was due to start and when we pulled up to the Carlton in a new Alfa Spyder, people were stopping and crowding around to take pictures. 
Hertz and Avis have some extra nice cars at NCE. Even Budget has Rolls Royce's for rent, or at least they used to when times were better.
Hertz and Avis have some extra nice cars at NCE. Even Budget has Rolls Royce's for rent, or at least they used to when times were better.
Dec 31, 2011, 3:52 am
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Im there next week for one night, surely the weather cant be that much better compared to the UK?
Well a one day car rental would cost a whole lot less, even including valet parking at the hotel. Plus you can try to get an upgrade to a cabriolet. For me, driving a topless car on the Riviera was the highlight of my very first trip there. It was a few days before the film festival was due to start and when we pulled up to the Carlton in a new Alfa Spyder, people were stopping and crowding around to take pictures.
Hertz and Avis have some extra nice cars at NCE. Even Budget has Rolls Royce's for rent, or at least they used to when times were better.
Hertz and Avis have some extra nice cars at NCE. Even Budget has Rolls Royce's for rent, or at least they used to when times were better.
Dec 31, 2011, 4:05 am
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Dec 31, 2011, 4:39 am
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That makes the cabriolet rental at less than EUR 52 for a week-end, which seems quite competitive...
Dec 31, 2011, 4:52 am
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Is there any easy Shuttle bus transportation from Nice that drops you off nearby?
I believe a taxi will cost 90 euros.
Only staying one night and 24 hours on a mileage run
I understand that there is no train service available so that just leaves Car Hire as the only option.
Opinions will be greatly appreciated
I believe a taxi will cost 90 euros.
Only staying one night and 24 hours on a mileage run
I understand that there is no train service available so that just leaves Car Hire as the only option.
Opinions will be greatly appreciated
Weather is fab there at the moment! Sunny and about 19 degrees! Have a good trip.
Dec 31, 2011, 5:04 am
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Dec 31, 2011, 6:04 am
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Definitely hire a car. Taxi is so not worth it.
Dec 31, 2011, 8:17 am
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Dec 31, 2011, 8:32 am
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Shop around... go onto the car hire pages on FT and see if any codes or deals around.
Dec 31, 2011, 8:37 am
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Dec 31, 2011, 8:46 am
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You get it with the gold elite pack. If you are in the uk pm your address will post you one.
Dec 31, 2011, 8:55 am
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Valet parking is great when arriving, but I would advise you to call the reception before checking-out, as it can take some time to get your car back (don't know where they park the car)
Dec 31, 2011, 11:29 am
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£75 sounds about right for a one day rental, due to all the surcharges, etc. You get an upgrade with your status, and you sweet talk the girl at the counter for a cabriolet. It shouldn't be too hard this time of year as they have a lot of them at NCE.