Car Rental at Lyon St Exupéry Airport

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Lyon-Saint-Exupéry Airport, Lyon, France
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Mini
Fiat 500 or similar
Fiat 500
  • 4
  • 1
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$11.93 per day
Compact
Audi A1 or similar
Audi A1
  • 5
  • 1
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Auto.
RentScape
$33.88 per day
Economy
Renault Clio or similar
Renault Clio
  • 4
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Hertz
$44.92 per day
Full-size Commercial Van/Truck
Fiat Ducato Cargo or similar
Fiat Ducato Cargo
  • 3
  • 6
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Enterprise
$56.18 per day

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

Intermediate
Peugeot 508 or similar
Peugeot 508
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Alamo
$67.25 / per day
Standard
Volkswagen Passat or similar
Volkswagen Passat
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
National
$82.07 / per day
Premium SUV
DS7 Aut. or similar
DS7 Aut.
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$138.52 / per day
Compact Elite
BMW 1 Series or similar
BMW 1 Series
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$71.31 / per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 16:11 on 2023-05-25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel Information

Language
French
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+33
Average car rental price
$63.26 / per day
Average car rental length
6 days
Speed limit within town
50 km/h
31 mph
Speed limit out of town
80 - 130 km/h
50 - 81 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Rating
9.5
Average gasoline price
$2.07 per liter
Highest gasoline price
$2.15 per liter
Lowest gasoline price
$1.82 per liter
Lyon-Saint-Exupéry Airport Car Rental

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

  • Station wagons - from $55 per day
  • Large cars - from $40 per day
  • Medium cars - from $27 per day
  • Vans - from $121 per day
  • Premium cars - from $106 per day
  • Small cars - from $12 per day
  • SUVs - from $68 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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Airport info

Rating
7.2
  • Getting to the airport 7.5
  • Check-in and departures 8.0
  • Terminal facilities 7.2
  • Wi-Fi 6.8
  • Restaurants and car rental services 6.7
  • Lounge 6.7

Lyon-Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS)

  • 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

  1. 44.8 km / 27.8 miles away
  2. 77.2 km / 48.0 miles away
  3. 82.9 km / 51.5 miles away
  4. 97.7 km / 60.7 miles away
  5. 115.9 km / 72.0 miles away
  6. 149.0 km / 92.6 miles away
  7. 177.7 km / 110.4 miles away
  8. 202.0 km / 125.5 miles away
  9. Car Rental at Nimes Airport from $89.54 per day
    225.0 km / 139.8 miles away
  10. 253.1 km / 157.3 miles away
  11. 253.9 km / 157.8 miles away
  12. 254.1 km / 157.9 miles away
  13. 254.7 km / 158.3 miles away
  14. 270.5 km / 168.1 miles away
  15. 279.1 km / 173.4 miles away
  16. 284.4 km / 176.7 miles away
  17. Car Rental at Nice Airport from $64.50 per day
    284.5 km / 176.8 miles away
  18. 288.6 km / 179.3 miles away
  19. 300.2 km / 186.5 miles away
  20. 302.8 km / 188.2 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
$45.44
January
$46.61
February
$48.97
March
$50.61
April
$56.35
May
$62.46
June
$89.43
July
$68.38
August
$66.41
September
$65.47
October
$65.03
November
$54.57
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Lyon St Exupéry Airport is January — when rental costs average $45.44 per day. This is 24% cheaper than the yearly average and 49% cheaper than renting a car in July (when prices average $89.43 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.

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 November, the average rental period is only 4 days.
Average rental length at Lyon St Exupéry Airport
6
January
6
February
6
March
6
April
5
May
6
June
8
July
8
August
6
September
6
October
4
November
8
December

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 March, while they are least likely to rent in in November.
Monthly searches at Lyon St Exupéry Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
132%
January
111%
February
134%
March
111%
April
106%
May
109%
June
104%
July
70%
August
81%
September
76%
October
60%
November
106%
December

Car Rental Information

Popular suppliers RentScape, Keddy, Alamo, SIXT, Enterprise
Popular car categories Small cars, Medium cars, Large cars, SUVs
Lowest price $34 per day
Cheapest supplier RentScape

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
Keddy Hyundai Tucson 4 3 Large cars
Keddy Toyota Yaris 4 1 Small cars
Alamo Peugeot 308 4 2 Medium cars
Alamo Renault Twingo 3 1 Small cars
Keddy Fiat 500 3 1 Small cars
RentScape Peugeot 2008 5 2 Medium cars
RentScape Ford Focus 5 1 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.

Denmark
Peugeot 308
September 20, 2022
Nature, history , good food. Southen part of France:)
Ireland
Toyota Yaris
September 14, 2020
drove to Alpe D'huez in about 2 hours from the airport
United Kingdom
Renault Twingo
September 2, 2019
Be very clear where the car hire location is

Car Rental Statistics

Highest rated company
Alamo
9.1 / 10
Lowest rated company
RentScape
7.1 / 10
Total number of reviews
8
Total rental companies
15
Average daily price
$79.16
Lowest daily price
$33.95
Total cars available
181

Top 15 Suppliers at Lyon St Exupéry Airport in 2023

Alamo
Exceptional 9.1 / 87 reviews
+330472227487
Aeroport St Exupery, 69125 Satolas-et-Bonce, Lyon
$64 - $177
SIXT
Exceptional 9 / 48 reviews
+33820007498
Aéroport de Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS Rue d'Autriche Saint-Exupéry FR, 69125 Lyon
$60 - $209
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:07:00-23:00
Sun:07:00-23:00
Enterprise
Exceptional 9 / 41 reviews
+330472227487
Aeroport St Exupery, 69125 Satolas-et-Bonce, Lyon
$56 - $188
Hertz
Excellent 8.7 / 17 reviews
+330825006969
40 rue d'Allemagne, Lyon (Colombier Saugnieu), 69124
$45 - $79
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
Europcar
Excellent 8.7 / 31 reviews
+33825009900
Aeroport Lyon Saint Exupery, 69125, Lyon
$12 - $106
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:08:00-20:00
Sun:09:00-21:00
Budget
Excellent 8.6 / 11 reviews
+330820611660
Aeroport Saint-Exupery
$45 - $112
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
Keddy
Excellent 8.6 / 82 reviews
+330825009900
AEROPORT LYON SAINT EXUPERY
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:08:00-20:00
Sun:09:00-21:00
Thrifty
Excellent 8.6 / 7 reviews
+33825006969
AIRPORT DE SAINT EXUPERY (LYS), 40 RUE DE L Allemagne, 69124 Lyon, France
$59 - $97
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
KeynGo
KeynGo
Excellent 8.5 / 1 reviews
National
National
Excellent 8.5 / 15 reviews
+330472227487
Navette Shuttle Terminal>Cars, Aeroport St Exupery, 69125 Satolas-et-Bonce
$68 - $199
Dollar
Excellent 8.5 / 4 reviews
+33825006969
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport, 40 Rue De L'allemagne, Lyon 69125, France
$58 - $69
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
Goldcar
Excellent 8.1 / 21 reviews
33185654704
40 Rue De L'allemagne
Working hours
Mon:10:00-17:30
Tue:10:00-17:30
Wed:10:00-17:30
Thu:10:00-17:30
Fri:10:00-17:30
Sat:10:00-17:30
Sun:10:00-17:30
Avis
Avis
Excellent 8.1 / 12 reviews
+33820611660
Aeroport De Lyon Saint Exupery
$44 - $96
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
Very good 7.7 / 19 reviews
+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
RentScape
Very good 7.1 / 99 reviews
+33487638383 / +33651588766
Avenue Satolas Green Bâtiment l'Archer 69330, Pusignan
$34 - $164
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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