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5 Days in Nice on a Budget

A 5-day Nice budget itinerary for travelers who want French Riviera beaches, viewpoints and train day trips without Monaco-level spending. It favors public beaches, TER trains, markets and self-guided coastal walks. Fork it on ItineraryKit to swap museums, hostel areas and day-trip trains around your exact budget and travel dates.

5 days

Budget Breakdown

Per person for 5 days in Nice, excluding flights

Budget

EUR 500

$540

Comfort

EUR 850

$918

Splurge

EUR 1500

$1620

Per person · excludes flight · 5 days · varies by season

Where to Stay

Jean-Médecin / Libération

Recommended

Tram access, cheaper food and quick station links

Best budget base for beaches and day trips.

Old Town edge

Atmospheric but pricier

Use if nightlife matters more than room size.

Gare Thiers

Cheapest transport-first base

Check reviews carefully and stay near lit streets.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Cours Saleya market breakfast

09:30

Buy socca, fruit and coffee from the market instead of starting with an expensive café meal.

Cours Saleya 1h
🚶10 min walk

Castle Hill viewpoints

11:00

Climb the free stairs to Colline du Château for the Baie des Anges panorama.

Colline du Château 1h 30m
🚶15 min walk

Public beach afternoon

14:00

Use Plage Beau Rivage or Opera Plage public sections; bring water shoes for the pebbles.

Promenade des Anglais 3h

Daily Costs

Per person · per day

Budget

Comfort

Splurge

Accommodation

EUR 33

Budget hotel, hostel private or apartment room

EUR 70

Well-located 3–4 star hotel

EUR 160

Top boutique or luxury property

Food and drink

EUR 30

Markets, bakeries and casual local meals

EUR 65

Good restaurants plus cafés

EUR 130

Fine dining, wine bars and premium reservations

Activities and local transport

EUR 25

Transit passes and free sights

EUR 55

Key paid sights and taxis when useful

EUR 120

Private guides, premium tours and transfers

Flight Estimates

Return flights · economy · varies by booking time

  • London

    $80–$240

    GBP 65–190

  • New York

    $600–$1,050

    USD 600–1,050