Lyon car hire

Some car hire companies in Lyon which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Europcar, Avis and Budget

On average a hire car in Lyon costs £46 per day.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at keddy by Europcar (£21/day), Europcar (£29/day) and Enterprise (£35/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Europcar Aeroport Lyon Saint Exupery 69125 (12 miles from the city centre).

The average price of fuel in Lyon is £6.39 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £77 and £102, depending on the car size.

Economy (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Lyon.

Car hire companies onsite at Lyon-Saint Exupéry airport include Sixt, Virtuo, Europcar, Budget, Hertz, keddy by Europcar, Dollar, National and KeynGo.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Lyon-Saint Exupéry airport to off-airport locations include INTERRENT, Sixt, Europcar, Avis, Budget, Hertz, keddy by Europcar, Enterprise, Alamo and Dollar.

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

A Economy car hire in Lyon costs £26 per day, on average.

A Compact car hire in Lyon costs £38 per day, on average.

A Intermediate car hire in Lyon costs £29 per day, on average.

On average a car hire in Lyon costs £321 per week (£46 per day).

On average a car hire in Lyon costs £1,375 per month (£46 per day).

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.

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.