As a small and relatively unknown gateway to the south of France, Nimes Airport lies northeast of Montpellier and northwest of Marseille. Such a great location makes it perfect for exploring the Cote de Azur with a cheap car hire from Nimes Airport.
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Nimes International Airport (FNI)
Official Name: Nîmes-Alès-Camargue-Cévennes Airport
Address: 30800 Saint-Gilles, France
Location: The airport is located around six miles southeast from the town of Nimes.
Airlines operating at Nimes Airport: At the moment, Ryanair is the only airline that offers direct flights from the UK to Nimes.
The compact size of Nimes Airport makes it possible to have all the facilities in one building. So the main and the only terminal building houses Arrivals, Departures, an eatery, a shop, car rental desks and an information point.
At the Arrivals you will find several suppliers' desks where you can pick up your car hire at Nimes Airport.
Car hire desks operating hours
| Company | Opening Hours |
| Hertz |
varies depending on incoming flights |
| Europcar |
varies depending on incoming flights |
| Keddy |
varies depending on incoming flights |
| Dollar |
varies depending on incoming flights |
With an easy to navigate building where all facilities are close by, you will easily find your way round Nimes Airport. A small snack bar with a terrace can be found in the Departures. It serves simple meals such as sandwiches, snacks and light salads, and stays open only during the lunch time and around flight departures. If the snack bar is closed, you can get a cup of coffee or tea from a vending machine. Here you will also find a choice of magazines and souvenirs.
Buy a bottle of good French wine or typical French food as a souvenir in a shop after passport control. While waiting for your flight, surf the Internet for free using the Wi-Fi, courtesy of Nimes Airport. Money can be withdrawn upon exiting the airport from an ATM on the right from the main door.
As transport options are scarce, we recommend booking a car hire from Nimes Airport for your convenience. A shuttle bus, whose departures and arrivals are synchronised with regular and charter flights, connects the airport with Nimes. The bus leaves from a stop on the right from the terminal building. Taxi is also available.
To drive to Nimes, you will need to take D6113 or A54. The ride should not take longer than 20 minutes.
If you are heading to Montpellier, get on A54 and after approximately 900 metres take A9/E15/E80 to D986 to Montpellier. After 34.5 miles take exit 30-Montpellier-Sud. Take Rue de l'Abrivado and drive on following the signs to Montpellier.
A public car park is located in the immediate proximity of the airport in Nimes. You can park a car on one of its two levels, the upper one not being covered.
Park your car in one of the secured parks in Nimes. If you opt for on-street parking, pay attention to the parking zone, time limitations and price.