Lyon car rentals

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 rental car in Lyon costs $45 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Lyon found in the last 2 weeks is $25.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Europcar ($20/day), Ok Mobility ($23/day) and Budget ($24/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Europcar Aeroport Lyon Saint Exupery 69125 (12 miles from city center).

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Lyon. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.

The average gas price in Lyon is $7.98 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $96 and $128, depending on the car size.

Standard (Volkswagen ID.4 or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Lyon.

Car rental companies onsite at Lyon-Saint Exupéry airport include Ok Mobility, Europcar, Hertz, Budget, Rent@Car, National, PEUGEOT, Dollar, Virtuo and Thrifty.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Lyon-Saint Exupéry airport to off-airport locations include Sixt, Europcar, Hertz, Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo, Avis, Advantage, National, and Dollar.

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

A Standard car rental in Lyon costs $82 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car rental in Lyon costs $56 per day, on average.

A Luxury car rental in Lyon costs $84 per day, on average.

In Lyon, cars are most frequently rented at Rentscape Lyon Airport (12 miles from city center).

On average a rental car in Lyon costs $315 per week ($45 per day).

On average a rental car in Lyon costs $1,350 per month ($45 per day).

Most car rental 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 rental in Lyon, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 37 car rental agencies in Lyon.

Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).

KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Lyon so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

In Lyon, the rate you’ll pay for your street parking spot will be influenced by the zone the spot is in. You'll pay the highest fee if it’s in a red zone, while if it’s in a green zone, you won’t have to pay a cent. Parking is usually charged from 9:00 a.m.to 7:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday. If you miss a street parking spot, there are several parking garages you can check out. They include Garage Bellecour, Majestic Car Park, and Titanic Car Park.

The amount you’ll be fined if caught speeding will depend on how much you exceed the limit. If you’re caught driving between 1 and 19 mph over the speed limit, you’ll be fined €68, while if you’re caught driving between 20 to 50 mph over the speed limit, you’ll be fined €135. In case you are caught driving 50 mph over the speed limit, you’ll be fined up to €1500.