All taxi fares in Valbonne are set by the Alpes-Maritimes prefectoral order: sealed meter, no surprises. Valbonne ↔ Nice airport ride: 70-88 € by day. 13 500 residents, uninterrupted 24/7 service.
Valbonne occupies a singular territory: a medieval village with a grid plan (rare in France) and a world-class technopole (Sophia Antipolis), the first created in Europe in 1969. Its 13,500 residents rub shoulders with 38,000 employees who come every day to work in more than 2,500 high-tech companies (IBM, Amadeus, SAP, Toyota Europe). Taxis are essential for professional travel to Cannes (18 minutes), Nice (30 minutes), NCE airport and business hotels.
Valbonne houses Sophia Antipolis, Europe's first technopole created in 1969, which today brings together more than 2,500 companies and 38,000 high-tech jobs on 2,400 hectares. The Valbonne village presents a rare grid plan from the 16th century, organised around the Place des Arcades.
The most common questions from travellers and residents of Valbonne, with a direct one-sentence answer.
To book a taxi in Valbonne 24/7, dial 09 80 80 04 62 or message WhatsApp at 06 59 27 44 65. SMS confirmation within 30 minutes.
The Valbonne → Nice airport ride (25 km via l'A8) costs 70-88 € by day and 92-115 € at night. Official prefectoral meter.
The ride takes 30 to 45 minutes depending on traffic, via l'A8. At peak hours (8-9 AM, 5-7 PM), allow up to 1h.
Yes, service guaranteed 24/7, Sundays and public holidays included. Night surcharge (B or D rate) applies between 7 PM and 7 AM. Night wait: 15-25 min, booking recommended.
Book the day before at 09 80 80 04 62 with your flight number and terminal (T1/T2). SMS confirmation that evening, driver arrives 5 min early. Free flight tracking for arrivals.
Yes, all taxis accept Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay with no surcharge. VAT invoice provided on request (business clients).
Estimates based on the 2025 prefectoral order for the 06 department. The meter remains the legal reference.
| Destination | Distance | Duration | Day rate | Night/Sun rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nice airport (NCE) T1/T2 | 25 km | 30-45 min | 70-88 € | 92-115 € |
| Monaco Casino / Monte-Carlo | 50 km | 60-80 min | 145-175 € | 190-230 € |
| Cannes Croisette / Palais Festivals | 12 km | 18-28 min | 32-42 € | 45-58 € |
| Mouans-Sartoux | ~3 km | 10-25 min | 15-30 € | 22-42 € |
| Mougins | ~3 km | 10-25 min | 15-30 € | 22-42 € |
| Biot | ~7 km | 10-25 min | 15-30 € | 22-42 € |
Rate A (day, urban): €1.06/km + €4.38 pickup. Rate B (night/Sun): ~€1.45/km. Meter sealed by the prefecture.
Indicative daytime fares, official prefectoral meter 2025. Fixed quote available on advance booking.
25 km via l'A8, free flight tracking for NCE arrivals.
50 km via A8 or Lower Corniche.
12 km via la D3.
Metered fares (prefectoral order 06). The meter remains the legal reference. Night/Sunday surcharge in addition.
Pickup guaranteed throughout the municipal territory, from centre to outskirts.
Beyond buses and shuttles, taxis remain irreplaceable for 4 concrete reasons.
Official 2025 meter displayed in the vehicle. No negotiation.
Distance, duration, applied rate. Business invoice on request.
Price estimate communicated before departure. No commitment.
Verified annually by prefectoral services.
Detailed answers to the most frequently asked questions.
The metered fare is set by prefectoral order for the 06: €1.06/km by day (rate A) + €4.38 pickup. At night (7 PM-7 AM), Sundays and public holidays: rate B (~€1.45/km). Mandatory display in the vehicle.
No, the fare is set by prefectoral order and mandatorily displayed inside the vehicle. Meter sealed by the prefecture. For long-distance rides (over 50 km), a fixed price can be agreed in advance.
Click 'Free quote' and provide your trip details: we respond within 15 minutes by SMS or email with an estimated price. For rides over 50 km, a fixed price can be agreed instead of the meter.
Yes, small dogs in bags or carriers are accepted at no extra charge. Dogs over 6 kg: notify at booking, some drivers charge €5 cleaning fee. Guide dogs for the blind: acceptance is mandatory and free (French law of 9 July 1992).
Not as a general rule. Cabin suitcases and 2 medium suitcases are included. Beyond (4 suitcases, sports equipment, instrument), a surcharge of €1 to €4 may apply per the prefectoral order. Specify at booking.
Dial 09 80 80 04 62 24/7 or message WhatsApp at 06 59 27 44 65. SMS confirmation within 30 minutes. Service guaranteed 7 days a week, including Sundays and public holidays.
No regulated fixed fare imposed for rides to NCE from Valbonne (unlike Paris-CDG/Orly fixed fares). The fare remains metered. However, a conventional fixed price can be agreed before departure on request.
Immediate or scheduled ride. SMS confirmation in 30 min, card and Apple Pay accepted.
