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Trusted UK to Nice Vehicle Shipping

Shipping a car to Nice is a professional vehicle transport service that delivers your car from the UK to the capital of the French Riviera safely and on schedule. International Car Movements provides fully insured, door-to-door car shipping to Nice using covered and open carriers, with complete customs management included.
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Why Ship Your Car to Nice?

Nice is the gateway to the Cote d’Azur and one of the most popular destinations for British expats, seasonal residents and property owners in the south of France. Whether you are relocating permanently, spending the summer at your Riviera apartment, or delivering a vehicle to a client in the Alpes-Maritimes, having your own car in Nice gives you the freedom to explore the coast, the hills and the hinterland on your own terms.

The drive from the UK to Nice covers approximately 850 miles and takes at least 10 hours on the road — more realistically a two-day journey with an overnight stop. Our shipping service saves you that time, eliminates the motorway miles and delivers your car in the same condition it left your UK driveway.

We ship vehicles to Nice for:

  • British expats and seasonal residents based on the Cote d'Azur
  • Property owners with homes in Nice, Villefranche-sur-Mer, Beaulieu or the surrounding communes
  • Dealers supplying the Riviera market with UK-sourced vehicles
  • Collectors and enthusiasts attending Nice-area concours events and rallies
  • Companies relocating employees to Nice or the wider PACA region

Nice Car Shipping Services

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Covered Car Transport to Nice

Our enclosed transport service provides the highest level of protection for your vehicle. Ideal for prestige cars, classics, convertibles and high-value vehicles, covered transport keeps your car fully shielded inside a sealed trailer from collection in the UK to delivery at your Nice address.

Nice’s proximity to Monaco and the wider Riviera means many vehicles shipped here are of significant value. Covered transport is the standard our clients expect.

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Open Car Transport to Nice

For everyday vehicles, second cars and dealer stock, our open transport offers a professional and cost-effective route to Nice. Vehicles are loaded onto multi-car transporters and secured for the journey through France. Open transport provides reliable delivery at a lower price point.

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Return and Seasonal Shipping

Splitting your time between the UK and Nice? We provide return shipping services for clients who bring their car to the Riviera for the warmer months and take it home for the winter. Seasonal packages with preferential pricing and simplified repeat booking are available.

How Car Shipping to Nice Works

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Share the collection address, Nice delivery address, vehicle details and your timeframe. We provide a fixed, all-inclusive price.

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We plan the route, arrange the Channel crossing and schedule the delivery window to align with your arrival in Nice.

Collection

Our driver arrives at your UK address, carries out a detailed condition report and loads your vehicle onto the transporter.

Transit through France

Your car travels south through France via Calais or the Eurotunnel, through the Rhone Valley and along the A8 Autoroute de l'Esterel directly into Nice.

Delivery in Nice

We deliver door-to-door to your Nice address, whether that is a city-centre apartment, a hillside villa in Cimiez, or a property in one of the surrounding communes.

Ship Car to France

Consider the costs and benefits of shipping your car versus renting one in France. For short stays or non-specific purposes, renting may be more cost-effective. However, if attending a special event or requiring your vehicle for an extended period, shipping your car is likely the better option.

Ship Your Car to Nice Today

From permanent relocations to seasonal moves, International Car Movements provides professional, fully insured car shipping from the UK to Nice and the French Riviera.

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Delivery Times and Costs

UK to Nice typically takes 3 to 5 working days by road transport. The route via Calais and the A26/A7/A8 autoroute corridor is well-established and our drivers travel it regularly.

Pricing depends on:

  • Vehicle size and type — Standard cars are priced differently to supercars, SUVs or wide-body vehicles
  • Transport method — Covered is priced above open transport
  • Collection point — Closer to the South East means a shorter run to the Channel
  • Scheduling Flexible dates secure the best rates; peak season (May–September) is busiest
  • Multi-vehicle bookings — Several cars on one booking reduce the per-vehicle cost
All quotes are fixed and all-inclusive — transport, insurance and customs documentation are covered in the price.

Nice Airport and Wider Delivery Area

Nice Cote d’Azur Airport is the third busiest in France, and many of our clients fly into Nice and want their car ready on arrival. We coordinate delivery timing with your flight schedule so your vehicle is waiting for you.

Our delivery area extends well beyond the city of Nice itself. We deliver to:

  • Nice city centre and the Promenade des Anglais
  • Cimiez, Mont Boron and the hillside neighbourhoods
  • Villefranche-sur-Mer and Cap Ferrat
  • Beaulieu-sur-Mer and Eze
  • Cagnes-sur-Mer, Saint-Laurent-du-Var and Antibes
  • The wider Alpes-Maritimes department

Customs and Border Requirements

Post-Brexit, shipping a vehicle from the UK to France requires customs clearance. We manage the entire process:
  • CMR consignment notes and transport documentation
  • Temporary import declarations for vehicles staying up to 6 months
  • Full permanent import clearance including duty and VAT for vehicles relocating permanently
  • Coordination with French customs authorities at the port of entry
Our customs team has handled hundreds of UK-to-France vehicle imports since Brexit. You receive your car in Nice without having dealt with a single customs form yourself.

FAQs

Standard road transport from the UK to Nice takes 3 to 5 working days. This includes collection from your UK address, the Channel crossing and transit through France. Express delivery is available for time-critical shipments.
Yes. We deliver to all Nice addresses including city-centre apartments, residential buildings and gated complexes. Our drivers are experienced with Nice’s narrow streets, underground car parks and access restrictions. If your building has specific delivery requirements, let us know and we will coordinate in advance.
When you factor in fuel, tolls (approximately £100+ each way on French autoroutes), the Channel crossing, overnight accommodation, meals and the wear on your vehicle, professional shipping is often comparable in cost — and saves you two days of driving each way.
Yes. We manage all customs documentation and border formalities for UK-to-France vehicle shipments. Whether your car is entering France temporarily or permanently, our customs team handles the paperwork.
Yes. Right-hand-drive vehicles are perfectly legal to drive in France. We regularly ship UK-registered, right-hand-drive cars to Nice and the wider Riviera for expats and seasonal residents.
Yes. We provide vehicle recovery and return transport from Nice to the UK. If your car develops a fault, needs specialist repair in the UK, or you simply want it brought home, we arrange the full return journey.