There are three airports suitable for flying to Saint Tropez: Toulon-Hyeres (Toulon-hyeres.aeroport.fr), Nice-Cote d`Azur airport (nice.aeroport.fr) and Marseille Provence Airport.

The nearest airport to St Tropez is Toulon-Hyeres (Toulon-hyeres.aeroport.fr), which is about 50 minutes away. The other options are Nice-Cote d`Azur airport (nice.aeroport.fr), about 1 ½ hours away depending on traffic, and Marseille Provence Airport which is about 2 hours away depending on route and means of transportation. If you have not booked a private transfer with us then you have a few options, such as bus (most buses require a transfer), taxi, Uber, ferry, or car rental.

If you decide to rent a car, keep in mind that the roads around Saint Tropez are small, windy and prone to traffic jams, especially during the summer months. Also, there is only one road in and one road out. The road from Sainte Maxime to Saint Tropez is especially known for getting backed up with traffic and it can take an hour to cover this short stretch of road. If you think you will need your car in Saint Tropez, then you may prefer to park your car in Sainte Maxime and take the shuttle ferry over to Saint Tropez. Also keep in mind that parking in Saint Tropez is tricky, especially in summer.

Another option is to drive to Saint-Raphael or Sainte Maxime, leave your car there and take the ferry across the bay. In Saint-Raphael get the Bateaux de Saint Raphael shuttle service. In Sainte Maxime, catch the Bateaux Vergs at 14 Leon Condroyer. It`s around 15 minutes to Saint Tropez and costs about €7.50 one way or €13.50 roundtrip. Bateaux Verts also operate additional summer services.

By Boat: From Saint Maxime, Les Issambres, Port Grimaud and Les Marines de Cogolin Bateaux Verts (bateauxverts.com) runs shuttles daily to Saint Tropez. Keep in mind that these small towns get their fair share of summer traffic as well.

Flying into Toulon-Hyeres Airport: A taxi will cost about €130 one way and take about 55 minutes, 33 miles in distance. The bus (varlib.fr) goes to Saint Tropez five times a day for around €3 one way. Bus tickets can be purchased onboard and at the station, the duration is about 1 hour and 30 minutes and the frequency is every 3 hours. An Uber is another available option and the costs start at about €100 and go up from there depending on the type of vehicle ordered.

Flying into Nice Airport: You can take a bus to Saint Raphael where you then transfer to a bus to Saint Tropez, the journey takes around 3 hours (or more) and costs about €30. Take the 3003 service from either Terminal 1 or 2, to Saint-Raphael. Change in Saint-Raphael to the 7601 service to Saint Tropez.

The ride in a car would be about 1 hour 15 minutes (depending on traffic) for 67 mile drive. A taxi will cost between €240 and €275, and rates go up between 7 pm and 7 am to about €285 one-way. An Uber starts at about €200 depending on the type of vehicle.

Flying into Marseille Provence Airport: You can take a bus to Aix-en-Provence and then on to Luc le Cannet (schedules run during the summer months). Out of season, you will need to travel from Marseille, via Toulon, and then on to Saint Tropez. The bus takes about 4 ½ hours and costs about €30 - €35. You also have the option of taking a train and bus route. This is about 4 ½ hours as well and costs around €30.

There are no train stations in Saint Tropez. You will need to get to the train stations in either Toulon (to the west) or Saint-Raphael (to the east). In both Toulon and Saint-Raphael, the bus station (gare routiere) is directly next to the train station. Both of them are well-organized, used to foreign travelers, and have clearly marked bus lanes, directional signs and departure screens. The bus from either direction costs around €2, and you can pay the bus driver when you get on. These are local buses but they do have luggage compartments under the bus and are comfortable to ride.

The ride from Toulon takes about 1 ½ to 2 hours, and from Saint-Raphael it`s about an 1 ½ hours. When you arrive in Saint Tropez, you`ll be facing the parking lot in front of the harbor and the city itself will be to your right hand side.

Most all the streets are very narrow and public transportation is virtually non-existent. Driving a car is not recommended due to the traffic situation. The best (and only) way to get around is by walking. With that being said, some beaches are about four miles away. They are not actually located in Saint Tropez, but actually in the neighboring commune, Ramatuelle. A few shuttle buses run to the beaches, but only from the more upscale hotels, and is no use to people not staying in these hotels. Another option is to rent a bicycle (around €15 a day) or scooter (around €45 a day).

Saint Tropez does have a modest bus system. VarLib (varlib.fr) runs line 7705 from Saint Tropez bus station to Pampelonne beach and on to Ramatuelle. The line runs only from April to the beginning of September, Line 7742 is less frequent but runs all year.

A taxi stand is located at the Vieux Port in front of the Musee de l`Annonciade.

It is not recommended to drive in Saint Tropez because parking is pricey and can be a nuisance to find parking, and traffic is terrible. If you do have a car there are a few parking options to choose from. There is street parking available but you will run the risk of getting a parking ticket. Always remember to read all signs when parking on the streets. Parking can also be found at des Lices, beneath place des Lices, or Parking du Nouveau Port, on waterfront avenue Charles de Gaulle.

Rolling Bikes (rolling-bikes.com), Bicycle and Scooter rentals located at 14 Avenue General Leclerc. Here you can rent a bicycle for about €15 a day, and scooters run about €45 per day. The beaches are a little way out of town, some four miles by road. You can walk there by the Coastal Path (which is a beautiful walk) but it is seven miles and will take a lot of your time. Ride like the locals and take a bike or scooter, this will get you to the beaches quicker but you will face a few little hills en route.

Saint Tropez is generally a very safe place. However, as in any busy town it does experience crime like any other town or city, especially in the summer months when the area is crowded with tourists. Take the usual precautions here as you would elsewhere. Use discretion, of course, and common sense.

The currency of Saint Tropez is the Euro, US dollars are not accepted.

The area is well known for its sunny, mild and dependable Mediterranean climate with hot dry summers and mild winters. Temperatures are typically above 70° F on the Cote d’Azure and in the warmest summer months of July and August the average maximum temperature is about 80°F. Hot summer days are often made pleasant by a gentle sea breeze. In the autumn, the crowds are fewer and the weather still remains warm through the evening, making it a great time to travel here. Temperatures typically drop off in November to around 63°F and climate in the winter months is still considered mild during the day (typically between 52°F - 62°F). Spring generally starts in late March with mild and rainy weather and increasing temperatures, becoming sunny and warm again in June. The wettest month is November.