Lyon car hires from £20/day

Lyon is a maze of narrow and ancient cobbled streets and alleyways that would suit an economy or compact car. Renting a smaller car means you get a practical and easy-to-park vehicle, ideal for driving through the busy roads of Lyon. If you’re planning to go further afield and into the neighboring mountains, then an SUV would be the perfect car for your road trip.

In Lyon, the speed limits in urban areas are 31 mph, lowered to 18 mph in residential areas. On the free roads between major cities, the speed limit ranges from 55 mph to 68 mph. On toll roads, the limit is 80 mph, unless the road is wet, in which case the speed limit lowers to 68 mph.

When it comes to parking in Lyon, you should anticipate paying using machines in the large parking lots. During lunch hours (from 12:00 pm until 2:00 pm), it is free to park. Lyon also has several underground parking garages, as well as street parking that is pay-and-display. On Sundays and public holidays, most of the short and medium-stay street parking is free.

On average a car hire in Lyon costs £36 per day.

Car hire companies onsite at Lyon-Saint Exupéry airport include Ok Mobility, Thrifty, Hertz and Dollar.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Lyon-Saint Exupéry airport to off-airport locations include Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Thrifty, Hertz, Dollar and Avis.

Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

An Economy car hire in Lyon costs £35 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car hire in Lyon costs £45 per day, on average.

A Standard car hire in Lyon costs £53 per day, on average.

Most car hire providers in Lyon offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Lyon, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.

After you finalise your Lyon car hire, check out some day trips to really take in the region. You have the Beaujolais Wine Region just 40 minutes away by car, there’s also the Ardèche Gorges, a natural wonder that’s around 2 hours south of the city. While the cities of Dijon and Annecy are well worth a visit and only about 2 hours away.

When it comes to Lyon car hire, you’ll find that there are three car hire agencies that boast the most diverse fleet of vehicles. SIXT, Enterprise Rent a Car and Rentscape have extensive fleets that include all modern vehicles from compact cars to SUVs and commercial vehicles.