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

Economy
Peugeot 108 or similar
Peugeot 108
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Ok Mobility
$12.24 per day
Compact
Peugeot 2008 or similar
Peugeot 2008
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
RentScape
$17.37 per day
Mini
Fiat 500 or similar
Fiat 500
  • 4
  • 1
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Man.
Keddy
$34.78 per day
Intermediate
Peugeot 408 or similar
Peugeot 408
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Flizzr
$47.96 per day

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

Standard
Peugeot 508 or similar
Peugeot 508
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
National
$51.38 per day
Compact Elite
Citroen DS3 or similar
Citroen DS3
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Enterprise
$53.61 per day
Luxury Elite
Tesla Model Y or similar
Tesla Model Y
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$56.64 per day
Intermediate Elite SUV
Mini Countryman or similar
Mini Countryman
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$60.63 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 8:38 PM on 12/6/24. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel Information

Languages
French
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+33
Average car rental price
$42 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%
Rating
9.0 / 10
Average gas price
$1.88 per liter or $7.12 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.80 per liter or $6.80 per gallon
Highest gas price
$2.09 per liter or $7.92 per gallon
Lyon St Exupéry Airport

Airport travel guide

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.
  • Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon. More than 200 years old, this is one of the most important art institutions in Lyon, and, indeed, all of France. The museum has vast collections of works by medieval and Renaissance masters from France and abroad, as well as relatively more recent artists such as Picasso, Miró, Matisse, and Ernst.
  • 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

  • Paris
  • Nantes
  • Bordeaux
  • Toulouse
  • Amsterdam
  • Frankfurt
  • Lisbon
  • Madrid
  • Tunis
  • Munich

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 $59 per day
  • Station wagons - from $42 per day
  • Large cars - from $28 per day
  • Medium cars - from $17 per day
  • Vans - from $22 per day
  • Premium cars - from $57 per day
  • Small cars - from $12 per day
  • SUVs - from $29 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

  • Chambery (88 km / 55 miles)
  • Annecy (126 km / 78 miles)
  • Saint Etienne (77 km / 48 miles)
  • Grenoble (92 km / 58 miles)
  • Dijon (215 km / 134 miles)
  • Geneva (145 km / 90 miles)
  • Clermont-Ferrand (192 km / 119 miles)
  • Nîmes (267 km / 166 miles)
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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 St Exupéry Airport

  • IATA: LYS
  • ICAO: LFLL
  • Name: Lyon-Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS)
  • Distance from city: 12.4 miles / 20 km

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. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Average rental costs per day at Lyon St Exupéry Airport
$39.42
January
$47.84
February
$50.94
March
$45.62
April
$47.22
May
$49.04
June
$58.01
July
$53.73
August
$52.52
September
$44.02
October
$48.62
November
$46.08
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Lyon St Exupéry Airport is January — when rental costs average $39.42 per day. This is 19% cheaper than the yearly average and 32% cheaper than renting a car in July (when prices average $58.01 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 5 days.
Average number of rental days at Lyon St Exupéry Airport
6
January
6
February
6
March
6
April
7
May
7
June
8
July
7
August
6
September
6
October
5
November
6
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 in January, 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
131%
January
117%
February
123%
March
73%
April
98%
May
117%
June
106%
July
77%
August
103%
September
76%
October
70%
November
110%
December

Car rental information

Popular suppliers Alamo, Ok Mobility, Budget, Keddy, RentScape
Popular car categories Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs, Vans
Lowest price $12 per day
Cheapest supplier Ok Mobility

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
RentScape Peugeot 208 5 1 Small cars
Alamo Peugeot 208 4 2 Small cars
Ok Mobility Seat Ibiza 5 1 Small cars
Budget Renault Clio 5 2 Small cars
Ok Mobility Peugeot 108 5 1 Small cars
Enterprise Renault Kangoo 4 8 Medium cars
Ok Mobility Peugeot 2008 5 2 SUVs
RentScape Peugeot 2008 5 2 Medium cars
Budget Toyota Aygo 3 1 Small cars
Keddy Renault Clio 4 2 Small cars

Our customers' reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the 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.

Hong Kong
Volvo XC40
7/2/24
Visiting vineyards and great food
New Zealand
Nissan Qashqai
6/14/24
All across provence. Super trip
Photo 1 by Jacqueline G. about renting a Nissan Qashqai in Lyon (6/14/24) Photo 2 by Jacqueline G. about renting a Nissan Qashqai in Lyon (6/14/24)
France
Audi A1 Sportback
1/17/24
Photo by Maritza C. about renting a Audi A1 Sportback in Lyon (1/17/24)
United Kingdom
Fiat 500X
11/27/23
Your agent was polite, helpful and patient. He was clean, tidy and had a very good manner as did the young man on returning the car.
United Kingdom
Fiat 500
11/18/23
I was visiting my elderly father in the Vercors so unable to do any sightseeing.
Sweden
Opel Crossland
11/3/23
French countryside. Vineyards and nice food.
Sweden
Peugeot 2008
10/22/23
The Maillau bridge, fantastic
United States of America (USA)
Peugeot 208
9/6/23
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.
United States of America (USA)
Opel Mokka
7/1/23
Had a great time cycling in Alpe D’Huez and Mont Ventoux
Denmark
Peugeot 308
9/20/22
Nature, history , good food. Southen part of France:)
Ireland
Toyota Yaris
9/14/20
drove to Alpe D'huez in about 2 hours from the airport
United Kingdom
Renault Twingo
9/2/19
Be very clear where the car hire location is

Car Rental Statistics

Highest-rated company
SIXT
8.5 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
RentScape
7 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
38
Total rental companies
16
Average daily price
$41.82
Lowest daily price
$12.24
Total cars available
389

Top 16 suppliers at Lyon St Exupéry Airport in 2024

SIXT
Very good 8.5 / 70 reviews
+33820007498
Aéroport de Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS Rue d'Autriche Saint-Exupéry FR, 69125 Lyon
$45 - $117
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
Ok Mobility
Ok Mobility
Very good 8.4 / 114 reviews
+349020306636 / +34971928603 / +33185852359
2 Avenue D’Amsterdam, 69720 Saint-Laurent-De-Mure
$12 - $108
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
Alamo
Very good 8.4 / 179 reviews
+330472227487
Aeroport St Exupery, 69125 Satolas-et-Bonce, Lyon
$51 - $98
Working hours
Mon:07:30 - 23:00
Tue:07:30 - 23:00
Wed:07:30 - 23:00
Thu:07:30 - 23:00
Fri:07:30 - 23:00
Sat:08:00 - 19:00
Sun:08:00 - 20:00
Sicily By Car
Sicily By Car
Very good 8.3 / 11 reviews
+330472200946 / +330645019666
580 Chemin du Chatanay – Grenay
$33 - $75
Working hours
Mon:13:00 - 23:59
Tue:13:00 - 23:59
Wed:13:00 - 23:59
Thu:13:00 - 23:59
Fri:13:00 - 23:59
Sat:13:00 - 23:59
Sun:13:00 - 23:59
Enterprise
Very good 8.2 / 84 reviews
+330472227487
Aeroport St Exupery, 69125 Satolas-et-Bonce, Lyon
$49 - $93
Working hours
Mon:07:30 - 23:00
Tue:07:30 - 23:00
Wed:07:30 - 23:00
Thu:07:30 - 23:00
Fri:07:30 - 23:00
Sat:08:00 - 19:00
Sun:08:00 - 20:00
Europcar
Very good 8 / 54 reviews
+33825009900
Aeroport Lyon Saint Exupery, 69125, Lyon
$43 - $72
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
Budget
Very good 8 / 54 reviews
+330820611660
Aeroport De Lyon Saint Exupery, Lyon, 69125, France
$40 - $89
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
Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8 / 12 reviews
+33825006969
AIRPORT DE SAINT EXUPERY (LYS), 40 RUE DE L Allemagne, 69124 Lyon, France
$36 - $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
Keddy
Very good 8 / 144 reviews
+330977403268
AEROPORT LYON SAINT EXUPERY
$31 - $52
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
Flizzr
Flizzr
Very good 8 / 1 review
+33170976111
100 Rue D'autriche, Bp 154
$40 - $100
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
Dollar
Dollar
Average 7.9 / 19 reviews
+33825006969
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport, 40 Rue De L'allemagne, Lyon 69125, France
$35 - $42
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
Avis
Avis
Average 7.9 / 31 reviews
+330820611660
Aeroport De Lyon Saint Exupery, Lyon, 69125, France
$43 - $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
Hertz
Average 7.8 / 26 reviews
+330825006969
40 rue d'Allemagne, Lyon (Colombier Saugnieu), 69124
$38 - $77
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
National
National
Average 7.7 / 36 reviews
+330472227487
Navette Shuttle Terminal>Cars, Aeroport St Exupery, 69125 Satolas-et-Bonce
$49 - $98
Working hours
Mon:07:30 - 23:00
Tue:07:30 - 23:00
Wed:07:30 - 23:00
Thu:07:30 - 23:00
Fri:07:30 - 23:00
Sat:08:00 - 19:00
Sun:08:00 - 20:00
Free2move
Free2move
Average 7.6 / 0 reviews
+33675990473
Chemin Des Blaches , Grenay, 38540
$24 - $28
RentScape
Average 7 / 181 reviews
+330660026814 / +330487638383
Avenue Satolas Green Bâtiment l'Archer 69330, Pusignan
$13 - $65
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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