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Where to eat
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

South Lyon travel guide

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You're Going to Love South Lyon

With a population of 11,327, South Lyon is a must-see destination in Michigan, United States. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything South Lyon has to offer.

Where to Eat in South Lyon

If you’re looking for affordable options, Dua Vino + The Bar (135 E Lake St) and Witch's Hat Brewing Co. (601 S Lafayette St) are great picks.

How to Get to South Lyon

Plane

Although South Lyon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Detroit All airports (DTT), which is located 32 miles from South Lyon. The shortest domestic flight to South Lyon departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to South Lyon. The train journey from South Lyon to Kalamazoo takes 3h 12m and costs around $39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $39 for a 5h 20m trip.

Car

Another option to get to South Lyon is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 32 miles from South Lyon. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to South Lyon, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Tornado Bus. From Chicago, the bus ride to South Lyon takes 365 miles and will cost you around $70. From Nashville, the ticket costs about $160 for a journey of 545 miles.

Plane

Although South Lyon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Detroit All airports (DTT), which is located 32 miles from South Lyon. The shortest domestic flight to South Lyon departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to South Lyon. The train journey from South Lyon to Kalamazoo takes 3h 12m and costs around $39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $39 for a 5h 20m trip.

Car

Another option to get to South Lyon is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 32 miles from South Lyon. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Detroit.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to South Lyon, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Tornado Bus. From Chicago, the bus ride to South Lyon takes 365 miles and will cost you around $70. From Nashville, the ticket costs about $160 for a journey of 545 miles.

Airports near South Lyon

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FNTFlint Bishop

Airlines serving South Lyon

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of South Lyon

Most booked hotels in South Lyon

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Saint John's Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9, 105 reviews)
$204+
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Ann Arbor Regent Hotel and Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1387 reviews)
$140+
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Weber's Hotel & Restaurant
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 270 reviews)
$149+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ann Arbor
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 990 reviews)
$107+
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Graduate by Hilton Ann Arbor
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 668 reviews)
$244+
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Sheraton Detroit Novi Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 408 reviews)
$157+
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Renting a car in South Lyon

Renting a car in South Lyon costs $135 per day, on average, or $676 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 51% more expensive than at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in South Lyon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in South Lyon is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 79% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in South Lyon costs $135 per day, on average, or $676 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 51% more expensive than at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in South Lyon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in South Lyon is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 79% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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