Car Rental at Lyon St Exupéry Airport
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Travel Information
Language
French
Currency
EUR
Country code
33
Traffic direction
Right-hand
Speed limit out of town
80 km/h
50 mi/h
Speed limit within town
50 km/h
31 mi/h
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Airport Car Rental
Lyon Airport is also known as Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, Aéroport Lyon–Saint Exupéry, and Lyon Satolas Airport.
Top international routes
- Brussels
- Lisbon
- Amsterdam
- Munich
- Frankfurt
- Madrid
Main airlines
easyJet, HOP!, Transavia France, Travel Service, Vueling, and Air Algerie
Terminals
The three terminals, T1, T2, and T3, 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
- Large cars - from $66 per day
- Medium cars - from $59 per day
- People Carriers/Vans - from $84 per day
- Small cars - from $38 per day
- SUVs - from $57 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.
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. You can find more information on the airport's official website.
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
- Toulouse (552 km / 343 mi)
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- Paris (485 km / 301 mi)
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- Milan (428 km / 266 mi)
- Epernay (160 km / 99mi)
- Moûtiers (135 km / 84 mi)
Airport info
Lyon-Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS)
- IATA: LYS
- ICAO: LFLL
- Name: Lyon-Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS)
- Size: Medium Airport
- Passengers (per year): 9,553,250
- Distance from City: 12.4 miles / 20 km ESE of town
- Working hours: 24 hours a day
Top 15 Locations near Lyon St Exupéry Airport
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Car Rental at Grenoble Alpes–Isère Airport from $24.51 per day57.4 km / 35.6 miles away
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Car Rental at Grenoble Train Station from $26.86 per day91.7 km / 57.0 miles away
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Car Rental at Annecy Train Station from $54.95 per day98.9 km / 61.4 miles away
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Car Rental at Geneva Airport French sector from $37.78 per day110.0 km / 68.4 miles away
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Car Rental at Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport from $28.81 per day131.8 km / 81.9 miles away
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Car Rental at Moûtiers-Salins-Brides-les-Bains Train Station from $39.60 per day133.4 km / 82.9 miles away
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Car Rental at Dijon Train Station from $33.20 per day174.4 km / 108.3 miles away
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Car Rental at Avignon Train Station from $26.73 per day204.5 km / 127.1 miles away
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Car Rental at Aurillac Airport from $51.08 per day213.8 km / 132.8 miles away
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Car Rental at Manduel Train Station from $28.82 per day217.8 km / 135.4 miles away
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Car Rental at Nimes Airport from $46.45 per day225.4 km / 140.0 miles away
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Car Rental at Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport from $27.33 per day252.2 km / 156.7 miles away
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Car Rental at Aix-en-Provence Train Station from $19.75 per day258.8 km / 160.8 miles away
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Car Rental at Marseille Airport from $23.91 per day259.8 km / 161.4 miles away
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Car Rental at Brive Train Station from $27.43 per day268.7 km / 167.0 miles away
Map of Car Rental Locations
When are car rental prices cheapest at Lyon St Exupéry Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Lyon St Exupéry Airport depends on the time of year. This graph compares month-to-month price changes to help you find the best deal.
Average Rental Price at Lyon St Exupéry Airport
The cheapest time of the year to rent a vehicle at Lyon St Exupéry Airport is September when prices for an Economy class start from $32.05. You can see that this is 43% cheaper than the yearly average and 68% cheaper than renting a car in July (when rental prices start at $98.98 for a Compact class). Knowing this can help you find the best price. But remember that these are average numbers. The exact cost of your rental will depend on your rental length and on how far in advance you book the car. Enter your travel dates at the top of the page to see exact prices and offers!
What’s the most popular rental length at Lyon St Exupéry Airport?
Travel length differs from one month to another: in June the average rental period is 7 days, while in January, the average rental period is only 6 days.
Average Rental Length
Which is the busiest car rental month at Lyon St Exupéry Airport?
Travelers are most likely to rent a car at Lyon St Exupéry Airport in January, while the fewest number of travelers rent in September.
Popularity by Monthly Searches
Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers
| Rental Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keddy | Peugeot 208 | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Alamo | Renault Twingo | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Alamo | Citroen C3 | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Alamo | Opel Mokka X | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
| Alamo | Opel Vivaro | 5 | 4 | People Carriers/Vans |
| Keddy | Toyota Aygo | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Europcar | Peugeot 208 | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Alamo | Opel Corsa | 2 | 1 | Small cars |
| Thrifty | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Alamo | Peugeot 308 | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
Our Customers Reviews
DI
United Kingdom
Renault Twingo
September 2, 2019
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Top 12 Suppliers at Lyon St Exupéry Airport in 2021
Interrent
+33180202262
Rue du Danemark, 69125 Colombier-Saugnieu
Working hours
Mon:07:00-21:00
Tue:07:00-21:00
Wed:07:00-21:00
Thu:07:00-21:00
Fri:07:00-21:00
Sat:07:00-21:00
Sun:08:00-21:00
+33820007498
Aéroport de Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS Rue d'Autriche Saint-Exupéry FR, 69125 Lyon
$36 - $207
+330472227487
Aeroport St Exupery, 69125 Satolas-et-Bonce, Lyon
$38 - $116
Europcar
+330825009900
AEROPORT LYON SAINT EXUPERY
Working hours
Mon:07:00-19:00
Tue:07:00-19:00
Wed:07:00-19:00
Thu:07:00-19:00
Fri:07:00-20:00
Sat:09:00-16:30
Sun:12:30-20:00
Enterprise
+330472227487
Aeroport St Exupery, 69125 Satolas-et-Bonce, Lyon
$38 - $135
+330825009900
AEROPORT LYON SAINT EXUPERY
Working hours
Mon:07:00-19:00
Tue:07:00-19:00
Wed:07:00-19:00
Thu:07:00-19:00
Fri:07:00-20:00
Sat:09:00-16:30
Sun:12:30-20:00
Avis
+33820611660
Aeroport De Lyon Saint Exupery
$48 - $68
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:08:00-15:00
Sun:12:00-20:00
Budget
+330820611660
Lyon St Exupery AirportBp 118
$48 - $117
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:08:00-15:00
Sun:12:00-20:00
0472227487
Aeroport St Exupery
Working hours
Mon:08:00-19:00
Tue:08:00-19:00
Wed:08:00-19:00
Thu:08:00-19:00
Fri:08:00-19:00
Sat:09:00-19:00
Sun:09:00-19:00
Interrent
+33180202262
Aéroport Lyon Saint Exupéry - Aéroport passag
Rhodium
+33185654704 / +33180202262
Aéroport de Lyon - Saint Exupery, On-Airport
Working hours
Mon:07:00-21:00
Tue:07:00-21:00
Wed:07:00-21:00
Thu:07:00-21:00
Fri:07:00-21:00
Sat:07:00-21:00
Sun:08:00-21:00
Goldcar
+34965233425 / +33180202262
Aéroport de Lyon - Saint Exupery, On-Airport