Stay guide · By the Mas Bois Fontaine team, your hosts in Nîmes · 11 November 2026

Short-term rental in Nîmes: how to choose well and pay less

To choose a short-term rental in Nîmes and pay less, compare properties by location, facilities and booking channel. Booking direct with the host avoids platform fees. A countryside rental, 15-20 minutes from the Nîmes Arena (Arènes), generally offers more space for a budget comparable to a city-centre apartment.

In brief

• Where: the historic centre to do everything on foot, the Costières countryside for space, quiet and a garden.
• What: a furnished rental in Nîmes should state clearly the sleeping arrangements, air conditioning, parking and outdoor facilities.
• How to pay less: book direct, avoid major event dates, and compare the total price rather than the nightly price shown.
• What to check: pets, pool, access on foot or by car, cancellation conditions.

Holiday rental in Nîmes: city centre or countryside?

The choice of location decides everything else. In the centre, you are within walking distance of the Arena, the Maison Carrée (a UNESCO World Heritage site) and the shops. The trade-off is that properties are often smaller, rarely have a garden, and parking takes some planning.

In the countryside, you gain outdoor space, quiet and a car park, but you drive for outings. In the Costières, south of the city, the drive to the Arena takes 15 to 20 minutes. The road to the beaches passes nearby: Le Grau-du-Roi and Espiguette are less than 40 minutes away.

Mas Bois Fontaine is right here, at 1438 chemin de Bois Fontaine. To compare the options on the estate, see all the Mas rentals.

Which holiday rental in Nîmes for your trip?

As a couple

A property of 30 to 60 m² with a garden corner is more than enough. On the estate, Casa Bambou (34 m², private fenced garden) and L'Orangeraie (60 m², tree-shaded courtyard) sleep two guests. For a stay for two with a spa, the Maison dans les Arbres has a private spa.

With family or friends

Aim for space for four or five guests and an enclosed outdoor area. Le Loft (200 m², 2 to 5 guests) has two bedrooms with private bathrooms and a fully private pool. For more ideas for outings with children, read our guide Nîmes with family.

On a tight budget

Studios are the simplest answer. At the Mas, Studio Esprit Loft is 19 m² and Studio Bohème is 28 m². Next door, La Madone du Mas has themed studios with a fully equipped kitchen, air conditioning and parking, around a pool reserved for these studios.

How can you pay less for a furnished rental in Nîmes?

Four levers really work.

• Book direct. Platforms add service fees, which the traveller or the host ends up bearing. On the host’s own website, you see real-time availability and talk to them without an intermediary. At Mas Bois Fontaine, booking direct is at the best guaranteed rate, from the booking page.
• Compare the total price. Add cleaning, service fees and tourist tax before comparing two listings.
• Choose quieter dates. Prices rise during the ferias and on long weekends. Outside those periods, you have more choice. If you are coming for the Feria, read where to stay during the Nîmes Feria.
• Stay longer. A week spreads cleaning and arrival costs better than a single night.

Which facilities should you check before booking?

A furnished rental listing in Nîmes should let you answer these questions without writing to the host.

• Air conditioning: essential in July and August in the Gard. At Mas Bois Fontaine, most rentals are air-conditioned (at Le Loft, in the upstairs bedrooms). Studio Bohème and Studio Esprit Loft have a fan.
• Sleeping arrangements: bed size, sofa bed, travel cot on request for a baby.
• Kitchen and washing machine: useful as soon as a stay lasts more than three or four nights. In the La Madone du Mas studios, the kitchen is fully equipped. A washing machine is available at L'Orangeraie, Casa Bambou and Studio Bohème. For the other rentals at the Mas, ask us before booking.
• Outdoor space: private garden, barbecue, terrace. It transforms a stay of several days.
• Pool or spa: at the Mas, only Le Loft (private pool) and La Maison dans les Arbres (a house among the trees, private spa) have one. The La Madone rentals share a reserved pool.
• Wi-Fi: available in all the rentals at the Mas.

Which on-site services affect your budget?

A tennis court, free for guests, is included for guests of the estate, so you do not need to book a paid activity. Bikes are available to ride through the Costières vineyards. The guinguette (open-air bistro) Maison MH, open in the summer season, serves breakfasts and local meals on site: handy when you do not feel like cooking. The full list of services is on the Services and area page.

What is there to do around Nîmes on a short stay?

Three days are enough to see the essentials: the Arena, the Maison Carrée, the Jardins de la Fontaine and the Tour Magne, then a day in the Camargue (30 minutes). Arles is 30 minutes away, Aigues-Mortes 35 minutes, Avignon 45 minutes. Our guide things to do in Nîmes in a weekend suggests a plan, and day trips from Nîmes covers the day excursions in detail. The Nîmes TGV station makes arriving easy, but a car is still useful in the countryside.

What mistakes should you avoid when booking?

The first mistake is choosing on photos alone. Read the whole description: floor area, number of beds, whether there is a kitchen, access to the property. A precise listing is a good sign; a vague one should prompt you to ask questions.

The second is neglecting arrival. Ask from what time you can check in, and how to collect the keys if you arrive late after a train or flight. The third is forgetting transport: in the countryside, count on needing a car for shopping and outings, and check that parking is provided.

Finally, do not underestimate the season. In summer, a rental without air conditioning can become unbearable, and a shaded garden changes the day. In winter, a fireplace or wood stove, as at La Rotonde, brings real comfort.

How long should you stay to enjoy Nîmes?

Two nights cover the historic centre. Three to four nights let you add the Camargue or Arles. A week gives you time to alternate sightseeing, swimming and quiet days, with a trip to Avignon or the beaches. The longer the stay, the more useful a rental with a garden, a washing machine and a dining area becomes. If you plan to stay longer, also read our article on furnished rentals in Nîmes by the week or month.

What to remember when choosing

First decide between centre and countryside, then check the air conditioning, the sleeping arrangements and the outdoor space. Compare the total price, not the price per night, and book direct when the host offers it. If you are torn between several properties, call the host: a clear answer in two minutes beats ten photos. To pick your dates, go to the booking page, or contact us with a specific question. Still unsure about the area? Read where to stay in Nîmes.