How much does Nice airport to Saint-Tropez cost?
The fare is based on a published scale: €10 pick-up charge, then €1.50 per km in the Alpes-Maritimes (06), €2.50 per km in the Var (83) and €1.80 per km in Fréjus and Saint-Raphaël, plus motorway tolls. Each kilometre is charged at the rate of the area where it is driven, so the part of the trip in the Var is charged at the Var rate. For the airport to the Old Port of Saint-Tropez, the result is €242 during the day on a weekday, for the car and up to 4 passengers with luggage.
At night (9 pm to 7 am), on Sundays and French public holidays, a 20 % surcharge applies: €289 for the same trip.
How long is the drive?
Count around 2 h 18 min for about 107 km: the A8 motorway towards Le Muy, then the road down to the gulf. In July and August, and on summer weekends, the last part around Grimaud and La Foux can slow down a lot. Your driver adapts the route and the timing, but it is wise to avoid planning a tight dinner booking on the day you land.
Which airport is best for Saint-Tropez?
| Arrival point | Private transfer | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Nice Côte d'Azur airport | €242 | Most international flights, longest drive |
| Toulon-Hyères airport | €143 | Closer, fewer routes and often seasonal |
| Saint-Raphaël-Valescure station (TGV) | €104 | Good option if you arrive by train from Paris |
Arriving by train? Read our guide Saint-Raphaël station to Saint-Tropez.
Is there a cheaper way?
Yes, but it takes longer: public transport between Nice airport and Saint-Tropez means several changes (bus or train to Saint-Raphaël, then a bus or a boat in season). It works for light travellers with a flexible schedule. With a family, heavy luggage or a late flight, a door-to-door transfer saves most of the day.
Practical tips for your arrival
- Give the exact address of your villa or hotel: many properties are on private roads in Ramatuelle or Gassin, with a gate code.
- Mention golf bags, a pushchair or extra suitcases when you book.
- Staying a week? A driver can also take you to Pampelonne, Ramatuelle or a restaurant in the evening (€50 from the port to Pampelonne beach).
Your driver, Sébastien, is a French private driver based in the Var, the department of Saint-Tropez. He drives every booking himself and confirms the price before your trip. English messages by WhatsApp or email are welcome.
Summer, winter: two different trips
From October to April, the drive from Nice to Saint-Tropez is smooth and the gulf is quiet. Many hotels and beach clubs close for the winter, but the village stays lively at weekends. From June to September, and especially in July and August, everything is busier: arrivals, villa check-ins, restaurant bookings. Plan your landing time with this in mind and avoid arranging a tight connection with a boat or a dinner on the evening you arrive.
Booking the whole stay
A single contact for the arrival, the evenings out and the return is often the most comfortable option. You can book a set of rides in advance, or an hourly service for a day of visits around the gulf: Gassin, Ramatuelle, Grimaud, the vineyards of the Var. Each ride is priced in advance on the same scale.
The return to Nice airport
For your flight home, the pick-up time is agreed with you, with a generous margin in summer. Your driver monitors traffic on the morning of departure and adjusts if needed.