Saint-Étienne car hires from £34/day

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

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Lyon-Saint Exupéry airport to off-airport locations include Budget, Thrifty, Hertz, Alamo, Dollar and National.

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

A Premium car hire in Saint-Étienne costs £19 per day, on average.

A Compact car hire in Saint-Étienne costs £84 per day, on average.

An Economy car hire in Saint-Étienne costs £130 per day, on average.

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

Saint-Etienne is known for its well-established public roads. When considering your vehicle type, look for one with enough capacity for your space needs. For instance, you'll want to hire a smaller vehicle if you travel alone with little luggage. In this case, a compact, mini or economy is an ideal choice. Alternatively, standard or intermediate sizes are a perfect choice if you are on a group trip. Look for an SUV if you’ll be travelling to off-road locations.

When using car hire in Saint-Etienne, beware of the varying speed limits in each area. In general, the motorway speed limit is 130 km/h (80 mph), but the speed lowers to 110 km/h (70 mph) on dual carriageways. When driving on main roads in built-up areas, you should cap your speed at 50 km/h (30 mph). The speed limit outside built-up areas is generally 80 km/h (50 mph). Drive cautiously, especially when approaching built-up areas like school zones, residential districts and business areas. Be sure to abide by the posted speed limits to avoid speeding penalties.

Finding car parks in Saint-Etienne should be easy due to a wide selection of options, especially downtown. Consider downtown Etienne to enjoy a variety of parking options; you'll be closer to important places like accommodations, eateries and business centres. Car parks in downtown Saint-Etienne also offer convenient access to motorways. Metered car parks are available at Q-Park Fauriel (CHPL), Palais de Justice and Chavanelle Car Park. Free on-street parking is typically available from 12:30 to 14:00 from Monday to Saturday. Look for yellow zones and green zones. On average, parking your hire car in Saint-Etienne costs around €1.50 (about £1.28) per hour.