Car Rental at Lyon St Exupéry Airport
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Lyon St Exupéry Airport Car Rental
Mini
Fiat 500
or similar
$20.01
/ per day
Lyon St Exupéry Airport Car Rental
Economy
Peugeot 108
or similar
$27.08
/ per day
Lyon St Exupéry Airport Car Rental
Compact
Fiat 500X
or similar
$28.64
/ per day
Lyon St Exupéry Airport Car Rental
Intermediate Commercial Van/Truck
Renault Trafic Cargo
or similar
$32.98
/ per day
Most Popular Car Rental Deals
Lyon St Exupéry Airport Car Rental
Full-size
BMW 3 Series
or similar
$41.27
/ per day
Lyon St Exupéry Airport Car Rental
Standard Crossover
Volvo XC40
or similar
$54.73
/ per day
Lyon St Exupéry Airport Car Rental
Compact Elite
Citroen DS3
or similar
$56.33
/ per day
Lyon St Exupéry Airport Car Rental
Premium
Mercedes Benz C Class
or similar
$66.56
/ per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 08:50 on 2023-12-08. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
Travel Information
Languages
French
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+33
Average car rental price
$41 per day
Average car rental length
6 days
Speed limit within town
50 km/h or 31 mph
Speed limit out of town
80 - 130 km/h or 50 - 81 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gasoline price
$2.09 per liter or $7.91 / 1 gallon
Lowest gasoline price
$1.83 per liter or $6.93 / 1 gallon
Highest gasoline price
$2.17 per liter or $8.20 / 1 gallon
Airport Car Rental
Located in the southeastern part of the country, Lyon is one of the most interesting cities in France. A history spanning over two millennia, impressive architecture, and delicious cuisine are some of Lyon’s main draws, and so is the easy access it offers to the French Alps. With that in mind, these are three of the most interesting attractions in and around Lyon. For more, check out what to do if you only have a couple of days in Lyon.
- Lyon Cathedral. Also called St. Jean Cathedral, it is one of the most impressive religious buildings not just in Lyon, but in all of the country. More than 500 years old, this Gothic masterpiece took exactly three centuries to finish, but the effort was clearly worth it. Part of the cathedral complex is an archaeological garden dedicated to the even older churches that used to be located in the same area but have not survived to the present day.
- Museums. Lyon is home to a plethora of high-quality museums — it is second only to Paris in this aspect in all of France. Highlights include the Gallo-Roman Museum (located next to the city’s two Roman theaters), Museum of Religious Art, International Puppet Museum, the Lumiere Museum and many art museums and galleries.
- Annecy. Sometimes called the Venice of Savoy, Annecy is one of the most charming towns in this part of France. Famous for its many canals, it also boasts an impressive castle, a well-preserved medieval town center, and the Museum of Animated Film (Annecy is the location of one of the most prestigious animation festivals in the world). The trip from Lyon takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Top international routes
- Brussels
- Lisbon
- Amsterdam
- Munich
- Frankfurt
- Madrid
Main airlines
easyJet, HOP!, Transavia France, Travel Service, Vueling, and Air Algerie
Terminals
The two terminals are connected to each other, and walking between any two of them is easy. You can also catch a free shuttle bus.
Location
Lyon Airport is about 20 km (13 mi) southeast of downtown Lyon. Motorways D29, D147, D302, N436, and A42, and Boulevard Laurent Bonnevay are the main roads connecting the airport to the city.
Most popular types of rental car
- Convertibles - from $43 per day
- Station wagons - from $44 per day
- Large cars - from $26 per day
- Medium cars - from $23 per day
- Vans - from $48 per day
- Premium cars - from $61 per day
- Small cars - from $20 per day
- SUVs - from $34 per day
Car rental desks
Most are located in a separate car rental center building, which you can reach by free shuttle bus from the airport. You can find more information on the airport's official website (FR).
Services and facilities
You’ll find many cafés, bars, and restaurants, some specializing in the local cuisine. There’s as variety of shops, with duty-free outlets in both T1 and T2. Lyon Airport also has several ATMs, currency exchanges, an on-site hotel, baby care rooms, a children’s play area, a games area, mobile device charging tables, a medical center, spa, pharmacy, pay showers, and an interfaith prayer room. The left luggage service is located in the Welcome Space–Le Square area on level 1 and is open daily from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Lyon Airport is fully equipped for passengers with reduced mobility.
Nearest gas station
Esso, located at 22 Route de Lyon, can be reached in about 13 minutes and is open daily from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. There are many other gas stations near Lyon Airport and on the way to the city.
Popular one-way rentals
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- Paris (485 km / 301 mi)
- Clermont-Ferrand (191 km / 112 mi)
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- Epernay (160 km / 99mi)
- Moûtiers (135 km / 84 mi)
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Airport info
Lyon St Exupéry Airport
- IATA: LYS
- ICAO: LFLL
- Name: Lyon-Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS)
- Distance from city: 12.4 miles / 20 km
Top 20 Locations near Lyon St Exupéry Airport
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44.8 km / 27.8 miles away
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Car Rental at Grenoble Train Station from $36.93 per day77.2 km / 48.0 miles away
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Car Rental at Annecy Train Station from $39.43 per day82.9 km / 51.5 miles away
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Car Rental at Geneva Airport French sector from $33.92 per day97.7 km / 60.7 miles away
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Car Rental at Moûtiers-Salins-Brides-les-Bains Train Station from $38.40 per day115.9 km / 72.0 miles away
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Car Rental at Chamonix Downtown from $62.92 per day140.3 km / 87.2 miles away
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Car Rental at Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport from $45.09 per day149.0 km / 92.6 miles away
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Car Rental at Dijon Train Station from $31.89 per day177.7 km / 110.4 miles away
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Car Rental at Avignon Train Station from $32.01 per day202.0 km / 125.5 miles away
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Car Rental at Nimes Airport from $64.96 per day225.0 km / 139.8 miles away
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Car Rental at Aix-en-Provence Train Station from $38.12 per day253.1 km / 157.3 miles away
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Car Rental in Montpellier Sud de France from $34.13 per day253.9 km / 157.8 miles away
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Car Rental at Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport from $24.11 per day254.1 km / 157.9 miles away
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Car Rental at Marseille Airport from $17.14 per day254.7 km / 158.3 miles away
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Car Rental at Marseille-Saint-Charles Train Station from $25.50 per day270.5 km / 168.1 miles away
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Car Rental at Mulhouse Airport from $77.12 per day279.1 km / 173.4 miles away
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Car Rental at Cannes - Mandelieu Airport from $34.32 per day284.4 km / 176.7 miles away
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Car Rental at Nice Airport from $17.01 per day284.5 km / 176.8 miles away
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290.5 km / 180.5 miles away
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Car Rental at Beziers Airport from $44.29 per day300.2 km / 186.5 miles away
Map of Car Rental Locations
When are car rental prices the lowest at Lyon St Exupéry Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Lyon St Exupéry Airport varies by season. This graph compares prices from month to month in order to help you find the best time of year.
Average rental costs per day at Lyon St Exupéry Airport
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Lyon St Exupéry Airport is November — when rental costs average $32.72 per day. This is 40% cheaper than the yearly average and 59% cheaper than renting a car in July (when prices average $79.59 per day).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Lyon St Exupéry Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in July the average rental period is 8 days, while in May, the average rental period is only 5 days.
Average number of rental days at Lyon St Exupéry Airport
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Lyon St Exupéry Airport?
Based on how many users search for a car in at Lyon St Exupéry Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car at Lyon St Exupéry Airport in October, while they are least likely to rent in in August.
Monthly searches at Lyon St Exupéry Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
Car Rental Information
| Popular suppliers | RentScape, Keddy, Alamo, Ok Mobility, Europcar |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, Medium cars, Large cars, SUVs |
| Lowest price | $20 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Keddy |
Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RentScape | Peugeot 208 | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Keddy | Fiat 500X | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| RentScape | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Alamo | Peugeot 308 | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Keddy | Hyundai Tucson | 4 | 3 | Large cars |
| RentScape | Peugeot 2008 | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Keddy | Toyota Yaris | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Keddy | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Alamo | Renault Twingo | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Europcar | Volkswagen Golf | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
Our Customers' Reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have an option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic, verified, and trustworthy.
DB
Sweden
Peugeot 2008
October 22, 2023
The Maillau bridge, fantastic
AB
United States of America (USA)
Peugeot 208
September 6, 2023
We drove from Lyon to Avignon, and then Aix-en-Provence, and Cassis. It was nice to have a car to see some of the smaller towns in Provence.
PD
United States of America (USA)
Opel Mokka
July 1, 2023
Had a great time cycling in Alpe D’Huez and Mont Ventoux
CF
Denmark
Peugeot 308
September 20, 2022
Nature, history , good food. Southen part of France:)
JD
Ireland
Toyota Yaris
September 14, 2020
drove to Alpe D'huez in about 2 hours from the airport
DI
United Kingdom
Renault Twingo
September 2, 2019
Be very clear where the car hire location is
Car Rental Statistics
Highest rated company
Alamo
9.2 / 10
Lowest rated company
RentScape
7.5 / 10
Total number of reviews
13
Total rental companies
15
Average daily price
$40.95
Lowest daily price
$20.01
Total cars available
289
Top 15 Suppliers at Lyon St Exupéry Airport in 2023
+330472227487
Aeroport St Exupery, 69125 Satolas-et-Bonce, Lyon
$41 - $94
+330472227487
Aeroport St Exupery, 69125 Satolas-et-Bonce, Lyon
$33 - $97
+33820007498
Aéroport de Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS Rue d'Autriche Saint-Exupéry FR, 69125 Lyon
$40 - $216
Working hours
Mon:06:30-23:59
Tue:06:30-23:59
Wed:06:30-23:59
Thu:06:30-23:59
Fri:06:30-23:59
Sat:07:00-23:59
Sun:08:00-23:59
+33825009900
Aeroport Lyon Saint Exupery, 69125, Lyon
$25 - $122
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:00
Tue:07:00-23:00
Wed:07:00-23:00
Thu:07:00-23:00
Fri:07:00-23:00
Sat:08:00-21:00
Sun:09:00-23:00
Thrifty
+33825006969
AIRPORT DE SAINT EXUPERY (LYS), 40 RUE DE L Allemagne, 69124 Lyon, France
$31 - $83
Working hours
Mon:06:30-23:59
Tue:06:30-23:59
Wed:06:30-23:59
Thu:06:30-23:59
Fri:06:30-23:59
Sat:07:00-23:00
Sun:08:00-23:59
+330825009900
AEROPORT LYON SAINT EXUPERY
$20 - $100
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:00
Tue:07:00-23:00
Wed:07:00-23:00
Thu:07:00-23:00
Fri:07:00-23:00
Sat:08:00-21:00
Sun:09:00-23:00
Sicily By Car
+330472200946
580 Chemin du Chatanay – Grenay
$50 - $95
Working hours
Mon:06:00-23:59
Tue:06:00-23:59
Wed:06:00-23:59
Thu:06:00-23:59
Fri:06:00-23:59
Sat:06:00-23:59
Sun:06:00-23:59
+330825006969
40 rue d'Allemagne, Lyon (Colombier Saugnieu), 69124
$28 - $96
Working hours
Mon:06:30-00:00
Tue:06:30-00:00
Wed:06:30-00:00
Thu:06:30-00:00
Fri:06:30-00:00
Sat:07:00-23:00
Sun:08:00-00:00
+330820611660
Aeroport De Lyon Saint Exupery, Lyon, 69125, France
$39 - $102
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:59
Tue:07:00-23:59
Wed:07:00-23:59
Thu:07:00-23:59
Fri:07:00-23:59
Sat:08:00-23:59
Sun:08:00-23:59
National
+330472227487
Navette Shuttle Terminal>Cars, Aeroport St Exupery, 69125 Satolas-et-Bonce
$45 - $104
+33825006969
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport, 40 Rue De L'allemagne, Lyon 69125, France
$31 - $44
Working hours
Mon:06:30-23:59
Tue:06:30-23:59
Wed:06:30-23:59
Thu:06:30-23:59
Fri:06:30-23:59
Sat:07:00-23:00
Sun:08:00-23:59
Ok Mobility
+349020306636 / +34971928603 / +33185852359
2 Avenue D’Amsterdam, 69720 Saint-Laurent-De-Mure
$27 - $100
Working hours
Mon:08:30-19:30
Tue:08:30-19:30
Wed:08:30-19:30
Thu:08:30-19:30
Fri:08:30-19:30
Sat:08:30-19:30
Sun:08:30-19:30
Avis
+330820611660
Aeroport De Lyon Saint Exupery, Lyon, 69125, France
$45 - $127
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:59
Tue:07:00-23:59
Wed:07:00-23:59
Thu:07:00-23:59
Fri:07:00-23:59
Sat:08:00-23:59
Sun:08:00-23:59
Interrent
+33977401991
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport - Car rental zone
Working hours
Mon:10:00-18:00
Tue:10:00-18:00
Wed:10:00-18:00
Thu:10:00-18:00
Fri:10:00-18:00
Sat:10:00-18:00
Sun:10:00-18:00
+330660026814 / +330487638383
Avenue Satolas Green Bâtiment l'Archer 69330, Pusignan
$29 - $66
Working hours
Mon:08:00-19:59
Tue:08:00-19:59
Wed:08:00-19:59
Thu:08:00-19:59
Fri:08:00-19:59
Sat:08:00-19:59
Sun:08:00-19:59
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