French Riviera · France — 43.70°N, 7.29°E
Motorboat rental in Nice
Comfortable and reassuring, the motorboat opens Nice to every kind of crew — kids, grandparents, cool-box included.
Observed prices in Nice (real nightly readings, latest on 2026-07-08): median €590/day, €250 to €950, 15 offers compared at the latest reading. Methodology and full figures →
A typical motorboat day in Nice
Boarding: Port Lympia, Nice’s historic harbour below Castle Hill. At cruising speed the classic plan strings together the Villefranche roadstead, the loop around Cap Ferrat, Beaulieu and, westward, the long curve of the Promenade seen from the sea, with swim stops at anchor.
When to go, at what price
Demand clusters from June to September, with August booking out weeks ahead — price gaps between platforms widen then, so compare before you pay.
How it works
Enter your dates and party size: Boat-Comparator queries Boataround, SamBoat, Click&Boat and GlobeSailor in parallel, then ranks the boats available in Nice by real price — direct booking on the platform, free, no sign-up. To pick your platform, read our comparison.
Frequently asked questions
How much does motorboat rental cost in Nice?
Observed range: €250–900 per day depending on season, size and platform. Boat-Comparator compares the real prices published at the time of your search. Demand peaks from June to September, with August booking out weeks ahead.
Do I need a license?
Yes: a boating license (or local equivalent), unless you add a skipper.
What is the classic motorboat plan out of Nice?
The Villefranche roadstead, the loop around Cap Ferrat, Beaulieu and, westward, the long curve of the Promenade seen from the sea, arranged around the day's sea state — swim stops happen at anchor.
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- Port de Pierre Fourmis 4 km
- Port de Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat 4 km
- Port de Saint-Laurent-du-Var 9 km
- Port du Cros-de-Cagnes 10 km
- Port de Cap d'Ail 11 km