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Free cancellation
Economy car
Lyon - Saint Exupery Apt (LYS), Rhone, Rhone-Alpes, France
5
2
4/5
AC
Manual
£10.57 /day
Free cancellation
Mini car
Lyon - Saint Exupery Apt (LYS), Rhone, Rhone-Alpes, France
4
1
2/3
AC
Manual
£10.74 /day
Free cancellation
Compact car
Lyon - Saint Exupery Apt (LYS), Rhone, Rhone-Alpes, France
5
3
4/5
AC
Manual
£17.25 /day
Free cancellation
Intermediate car
Lyon - Saint Exupery Apt (LYS), Rhone, Rhone-Alpes, France
5
3
4/5
AC
Automatic
£20.53 /day
Free cancellation
Full size car
Lyon - Saint Exupery Apt (LYS), Rhone, Rhone-Alpes, France
5
4
4/5
AC
Manual
£25.86 /day
Free cancellation
Electric
Standard car
Lyon - Saint Exupery Apt (LYS), Rhone, Rhone-Alpes, France
5
3
4/5
AC
Automatic
£27.10 /day
Free cancellation
Mini car
Lyon, France
4
2
2/3
AC
Manual
£23.68 /day
Free cancellation
Economy car
Lyon, France
5
2
4/5
AC
Manual
£26.60 /day
Free cancellation
Compact car
Lyon, France
4
2
4/5
AC
Manual
£29.81 /day
Free cancellation
Intermediate car
Lyon, France
5
2
4/5
AC
Manual
£32.68 /day
Free cancellation
Electric
Full size car
Lyon, France
5
2
2/3
AC
Automatic
£47.30 /day
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Premium car
Lyon, France
5
3
4/5
AC
Automatic
£48.11 /day
Lyon is foodie paradise, with superb produce and wine from the surrounding region, and a long tradition of fine dining. It’s the perfect starting point for trips into the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region and the vineyard-dotted Rhone Valley, so hire a car from Lyon Airport and set out on a gourmet road trip.
Language: French | Currency: Euro (€) | Avg. Flight time: 1 hr 40 mins
If you’re arriving into the region via Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS), you’ll be able to hire a car from a number of big companies there, including Avis, Europcar, Hertz and Sixt. Once you’ve picked up your rental car, the drive into Lyon takes around 30 minutes in good traffic.
The car rental offices at Lyon Airport can be reached via free shuttle buses, which run every 15 minutes from terminals 1 and 2.
Car rental companies with desks in Lyon Airport in 2025 include:
Lyon is walkable and has good public transport, so if you're spending a few days there, you may not initially need a car. If that's the case, arrange a later pick-up from one of the rental companies in the centre. Enterprise, Hertz and Avis have offices near Lyon Part-Dieu railway station, so you'll still be able to shop around for a cheap deal.
Driving in Lyon is relatively straightforward – much of the city is set out in a grid system, and the signposting is good. Due to the two rivers that run through the city (the Rhone and the Sâone), a large part of the 1st and 2nd arrondissements are only reachable via bridges and tunnels that can get busy at peak times.
Traffic in Lyon will be worse during commuter times and often at a complete standstill if you’re travelling through the city during holiday periods. The l’autoroute du Soleil, which runs through the heart of Lyon, is a particular black spot. It’s a good idea to bring an up-to-date sat-nav with live traffic data, though it might not be able to save you from jams at the busiest times.
Street parking in Lyon is hard to come by, and usually capped at one hour 30 minutes – but it’s free at night, on Sundays and national holidays. There is a good selection of larger car parks in the centre, and while the prices are higher, they are much more convenient. If you’re driving in from elsewhere, try the park and rides on the A6 and D383, which form part of the outer ring road.
Pérouges
Driving time: 40 minutes
From its medieval architecture to its spectacular position overlooking the Ain Valley, Pérouges is the very definition of a charming walled French town. It is around 37km (23 miles) northeast of Lyon and is perfect for an afternoon of pottering about, soaking up the fairy tale views and sampling artisan produce in a local café or bakery.
Rhone Valley
Driving time: 30 minutes upwards
Lyon is on the doorstep of one of France’s best wine regions, the Rhone Valley. The area runs south alongside the Rhone River, and its beautiful landscape is dotted with great vineyards and pretty towns, from Vienne down to Montélimar. Block out an afternoon – or even a full day – and spend it hopping from place to place, sampling regional produce and tasting wine (but agree who is going to drive first).
Parc Naturel Régional de Chartreuse
Driving time: One hour 30 minutes
Head to this regional park where the mountains reach more than 2,000m at the highest point. It's perfect for summer hikes and bike rides, or for scenic road trips between remote mountain towns. For an overnight trip, push on into the Alps proper – you can be at Lake Annecy in around two hours, and in the shadow of Mont Blanc in around two and a half hours.
A fair fuel policy (also known as full-to-full or same-to-same) means you’ll only pay for the fuel you use. All car rental deals compared on TravelSupermarket come with a fair fuel policy, so you can book your hire car safe in the knowledge there will be no nasty surprises at drop-off. More information on TravelSupermarket’s commitment to fair fuel policies can be found here.
All rental deals compared on TravelSupermarket include mandatory fees (for example, one-way and young driver surcharges) in your rental quote at the time of booking, meaning you’ll know the full price of your car hire upfront.
A car hire in Lyon costs £32.65 per day on average, though prices will change depending on the car type you select
According to our data, on average you should book 74 days ahead to get the cheapest price
People who have used TravelSupermarket have booked more cars with Ok Mobility than any other supplier
In the past 30 days, Free2move (£15.68/day) and Rent Scape (£18.38/day) were the companies with the cheapest prices
Economy is the most frequently booked car hire type in Lyon.
On average a car rental in Lyon costs £228.55 per week (£32.65 per day).
That depends on your holiday, but on average most TravelSupermarket users have booked their car for 6 days
In the last 30 days, TravelSupermarket has compared 22 companies to help find the best car hire deal for you in Lyon
Based on our data, a car for £24.49 a day would be a good deal, as it's 25% lower than the average price
Budget
4 locations in Lyon, France
Airport location: No
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Free cancellation
Unlimited mileage
Collision damage waiver
Theft protection
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£26.45 /day
Europcar
5 locations in Lyon, France
Airport location: No
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Unlimited mileage
Collision damage waiver
Theft protection
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£26.69 /day
Avis
9 locations in Lyon, France
Airport location: No
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Free cancellation
Unlimited mileage
Collision damage waiver
Theft protection
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£27.85 /day
Thrifty
3 locations in Lyon, France
Airport location: No
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Unlimited mileage
Collision damage waiver
Theft protection
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£28.77 /day
Sixt
12 locations in Lyon, France
Airport location: Yes
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Free cancellation
Unlimited mileage
Collision damage waiver
Theft protection
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£34.99 /day
Hertz
5 locations in Lyon, France
Airport location: No
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Free cancellation
Unlimited mileage
Collision damage waiver
Theft protection
From
£35.34 /day