Nîmes Airport is 15 km from the city center, and the cost of getting there depends on whether you take the shuttle, a taxi, or a pre-booked transfer. Here is a straightforward breakdown.
Shuttle bus
The airport shuttle is run by Tango and costs 7 EUR per person one way, according to Nîmes Airport's own website. It serves the train station, the city centre and the hotel area, and is timed to flights — departures leave 20 to 30 minutes after the scheduled arrival time. Tickets are sold by the driver, at the TANGO shop at 13 rue Régale, or from ticket machines. No booking is needed from the airport into town. This is the cheapest option, but it only works if the schedule aligns with your flight.
Taxi fares
Taxis at FNI are metered on the tariff fixed each year by prefectoral order for the Gard. The January 2026 order sets:
| Element | Rate |
|---|---|
| Pickup charge (prise en charge) | 2.90 EUR |
| Tarif A — day, driver has a return fare (7am–7pm) | 1.11 EUR/km |
| Tarif B — night, driver has a return fare (7pm–7am) | 1.57 EUR/km |
| Tarif C — day, driver returns empty (7am–7pm) | 2.22 EUR/km |
| Tarif D — night, driver returns empty (7pm–7am) | 3.14 EUR/km |
| Waiting or slow-moving traffic | 30.00 EUR/hour |
| Minimum fare, supplements included | 8 EUR |
Fixed-price private transfer
FNI Nîmes City Center
From€72for 2 passengers
4 passengers: €88 per vehicle, about €22 per person
- Fixed price, no meter
- Flight tracked
- 60 min free waiting
- Driver meets you at arrivals
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup
Other destinations
A run out of a quiet regional airport is normally charged at the empty-return rate, so the 15 km to Nîmes city centre works out at roughly 36 EUR by day (2.90 + 15 × 2.22) and about 50 EUR at night (2.90 + 15 × 3.14), before waiting time. The night rate also applies all day on Sundays and public holidays — so a Sunday lunchtime arrival is charged at the night rate, which surprises people.
Supplements: 2 EUR per item for luggage that cannot go inside the vehicle, or beyond three cases per passenger, and 4 EUR per person from the fifth passenger onward.
The order is reissued every year, so check the current one before you travel. For destinations beyond Nîmes — Arles, Avignon, Uzès, Pont du Gard, Montpellier — the same tariff applies, but at 2.22 EUR per km by day and 3.14 EUR at night a 40 to 60 km run adds up fast. Ask the driver for an estimate before you get in, or book a fixed-price transfer.
Private transfers
Pre-booked transfers to Nîmes center cost from EUR 72 for a standard sedan. The price is fixed at booking, so there are no meter-based surprises. For popular regional destinations:
- Arles: 90 to 130 EUR
- Avignon: 100 to 150 EUR
- The Camargue (Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer): 120 to 170 EUR
- Uzès: 60 to 85 EUR
Larger vehicles (minivans for families or groups) cost 15 to 30 percent more than sedan rates.
Tips on saving money
The shuttle is the clear budget winner if your timing works. If you are traveling with 2 or 3 people, a taxi or transfer split among passengers is still reasonable. For solo travelers going only to Nîmes, the shuttle is hard to beat on price.
Rental cars are another option, and if you are staying in the region for several days this can be more economical than multiple taxi rides. Rates swing sharply with the season, so compare the agencies directly for your dates.
Payment
The prefectoral order requires taxis to accept a bank card in the vehicle for any fare, whatever the amount — so card payment is your right, not a favour. Having some cash as a backup is still wise. Shuttle tickets can be bought from the driver, at the TANGO shop at 13 rue Régale, or from ticket machines. Private transfers are typically paid online at booking or to the driver (cash or card, confirm with your provider).
When a private transfer from FNI is the right choice
- Three or more people: a 4-seat car to Nîmes City Center is from €88, about €22 per person, usually level with or below separate public-transport tickets once you count the walk, the wait and the last mile with bags.
- Going to a specific address rather than the main station: the car goes to the door, so the public-transport fare is not the whole cost of the trip.
- Arriving tired or late: the driver waits at arrivals with your name, included for 60 minutes after landing.
FNI → Nîmes City Center from €72Fixed price, flight tracked, free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup.