French Riviera: by plane, car or ferry
Nice, Antibes and beaches with the Alps on the horizon. One long day of driving from Central Europe, or a short flight to Nice. A holiday mixing sea, towns and mountains at your back.
What does a trip to French Riviera cost this year?
The calculator compares flights from several airports, driving with real ferry prices, and shows the weather for every date.
What it costs right now
Transport price for 2 people with a bag, departing in the coming weeks, accommodation not included. Computed by our own planner from real flight and ferry prices. Values marked ~ are estimates. Calculated on 2026-07-24, check your exact dates in the calculator.
When to go
The Riviera works May to October, with the sea nicest July to September. In August beach parking is misery and hotels surge. May and September offer the same views with half the crush.
| Month | Daily high | Sea | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | 21 °C | 19 °C | ~9 |
| June | 26 °C | 23 °C | ~6 |
| July | 29 °C | 26 °C | ~2 |
| August | 31 °C | 27 °C | ~3 |
| September | 25 °C | 24 °C | ~5 |
Averages from the last 8 years (Open-Meteo). The calculator shows your exact week in more detail.
How to get there
Fly to Nice in a couple of hours, the airport sits right by the city. Driving from Prague is about 1,200 km, one long day. Locally the coastal train runs every half hour, a car by the sea is more burden than help.
Airports
- NCE · Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (Nice)
Car ferries
No ferry needed when driving here.
Distance
893 km from Prague as the crow flies. The calculator computes the real route, tolls and fuel.
Tip
Seaside parking is scarce and pricey. Consider flying and using the coastal train, it runs every half hour.
Frequently asked questions
When is the sea warmest?
The sea is typically warmest in August, around 27 °C. Daytime air averages 31 °C.
Which airports serve it?
Nearest airports: Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (Nice) (NCE). The calculator compares fares to all of them at once, from Prague and Vienna alike.
Car or plane, which pays off?
For a coastal stay, plane plus train wins. The car makes sense if you are mixing the sea with Provence or the Alps. Parking in Nice can cost like a second hotel.