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These are the lowest Lyon car hire prices we found over the next 30 days and are subject to change.

When's the cheapest time to hire a car in Lyon?

Our data shows that April is the cheapest month to rent a car in Lyon. It’s around 25 € per day in April, compared to the yearly average of 35 € per day.
Cheapest month avgApril • 25 €
Yearly avg price35 €

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There are 125 car hire providers in Lyon. Check out the map below to find the most convenient pick-up spot.

Car hire pick-up spots in Lyon

Compare car hire prices at airports, train stations and in different neighbourhoods across Lyon. You might find a better price, or the perfect pick-up point nearby. Start your journey where it suits you.
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These are estimated prices to help you choose from a large number of options. Each is an average based on the lowest car rental prices found for each destination over the last 15 days.

The most popular car rental companies in Lyon

Rentscape
Enterprise
Alamo
Keddy By Europcar
Turo
Europcar

What's the most popular car to hire in Lyon?

Based on recent Skyscanner data, the Renault Clio is the most popular car to hire in Lyon, with prices starting from 26 € per day. The Peugeot 208 and similar models are also popular drives in Lyon.
Renault Clio
Renault Clio11% chose this
Peugeot 208
Peugeot 2089% chose this
Citroen C3
Citroen C37% chose this
Fiat 500
Fiat 5006% chose this
Most popular carRenault Clio
Why?Small, practical, easy to park

Lyon's cheapest car hire providers

OK Mobility has the cheapest car hire in Lyon right now, with prices from 26 € per day. You'll save an average of 2 € per day when you book with them.
OK Mobilityfrom 26 € per day
Rentscapefrom 26 € per day
Enterprisefrom 27 € per day
Turofrom 28 € per day
Cheapest providerOK Mobility
Book with them to save around2 € per day

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Hiring a car in Lyon: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car hire companyRentscape
Most popular carLarge, fullsize commercial van
Average daily price233 €
Best time to book1 week before

How to book the best car rental deals in Lyon

We’re frequently named as the most trusted travel search site out there. We scan hundreds of trusted travel providers and put it all in one place, allowing you to instantly compare car hire rates and then book with no fees. Here's how to get the most out of your Lyon car rental search.

Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van hire options in Lyon that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your plans if you need to.

Rent a car in Lyon for a whole month

Want to hire a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in Lyon avoid costly admin in between pick-ups by hiring out cars for longer periods. So see if monthly car hire is cheaper than the three weeks you need it for by selecting 30 days.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on topping up the tank as you take off in Lyon, look out for deals with a 'full to full' fuel policy, as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

Skip the queues

We call out keyless pick-up when you search for cars with us. No keys to pick up, means no queues. Just turn up at your preferred Lyon car hire location, hop in and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

The average car hire cost in Lyon is 233 € per day or 1.083 € for a seven-day rental. If you're looking for a cheap deal, the lowest price we found is 26 € per day for Small hire from Budget. Need a specific type of car? Here's how prices compare:
Economy
Average price: 123 € per day.
Cheapest price found: 26 € per day.
SUV
Average price: 157 € per day.
Cheapest price found: 27 € per day.
Premium/Luxury
Average price: 311 € per day.
Cheapest price found: 50 € per day.
Electric
Average price: 210 € per day.
Cheapest price found: 28 € per day.
The cheapest car to rent in Lyon is Small, economy. The most popular is Large, fullsize commercial van.
The cheapest car hire companies in Lyon are currently Enterprise and Alamo.
Bagging the best car hire deal depends on when you book  – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. But according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Lyon is currently April.
On average, around 1.083 €. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Lyon is 176 €.
Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to hire a car in Lyon for a whole month is 1.166 €. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!
If you're looking for freedom to explore Lyon, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Lyon that have free cancellation. 
If you've booked car hire with free cancellation, you can usually cancel or change your booking without paying a fee. The deadline depends on the car hire company, but it's typically around 48 hours before pick-up. If you cancel after that, you may be charged. If your booking doesn't include free cancellation, you'll need to check the car hire company's cancellation policy. Depending on when you cancel, you might have to pay a fee or you won't get a refund.
Yes. Most car hire companies in Lyon offer same-day car hire. If you're looking for last-minute car hire in Lyon, search for today's date on Skyscanner to compare what's available.
The best time to book car hire in Lyon is usually as early as you can. Booking ahead often means cheaper prices and more cars to choose from. You can sometimes find a good last-minute deal, but it's never guaranteed and availability is often more limited.
A good deal for car hire in Lyon is usually around 174 € per day or less. That's about 25% cheaper than the average price in Lyon, which is 233 € per day. The cheapest price we found in Lyon is 26 € per day with Budget for Small car hire.
It depends on the car hire company. Some companies in Lyon will let you drive your hire car abroad, often for an extra fee, while others don't allow it. If you're planning to cross a border, check with the car hire company before you travel. Driving your hire car abroad without permission could invalidate your insurance or break the terms of your rental agreement.
It depends on the car hire company. Some accept debit cards, others require a credit card. Either way, you'll need enough money on your card to cover a security deposit which you'll get back when you return the car.
The easiest way to compare car hire prices in Lyon is to look at lots of companies at once, rather than checking each one individually. Skyscanner searches 27 car hire companies and compares prices across 594 available cars, so you don't have to.
Public transport can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of Lyon.
Yes, you can hire a car in Lyon from the age of 21. You'll need a valid driving licence and the usual ID. If you're under 25, you might need to pay a young driver fee, and some car hire companies only let you book certain types of car. When you search on Skyscanner, just enter your age and we'll show you the options available.
The cheapest price we found for an economy car is 26 € per day. The average price per day is around 123 €.
Of course. Most major car hire companies like Rentscape, Enterprise and Alamo offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.
The best car hire company depends on what's most important to you. If customer ratings are your priority, here are some of the highest-rated car hire companies in Lyon, based on Skyscanner reviews. We've also included their average daily prices to help you compare your options.
Rentscape
4.8/5 (from 1 reviews)
Average daily price: 83 €
Budget
4.7/5 (from 126 reviews)
Average daily price: 117 €
Europcar
4.7/5 (from 75 reviews)
Average daily price: 106 €
You don't have to get it, but it's worth thinking about. In Lyon, the excess (what you pay if the car gets damaged or stolen) ranges from 1.100 € to 4.000 € depending on who you book with. The cost of excess insurance also varies by car hire company. You can buy excess insurance separately, which is usually cheaper than buying it through the car hire company.
Large car hire — like the Ford E-Transit Cargo — averages 233 € per day in Lyon. According to our data, the lowest price for Large car hire in Lyon right now is 35 € per day with PriceLess.
Luxury car hire, like the Ford E-150 Cargo, costs an average of 311 € per day in Lyon. The cheapest price we could find is 50 € per day with Enterprise.
Medium car hire, which is usually something like the Chevrolet Express 3500 Cargo, averages 128 € per day in Lyon. The cheapest price we found for Medium car hire in Lyon is 27 € per day with Enterprise.
Most people hiring a car in Lyon book it for 7 days. If you're deciding how long to go for, here's what you can expect to pay on average:
1 day: 233 €
1 week: 1.083 €
2 weeks: 2.166 €
1 month: 1.166 €
If your travel dates are flexible, try changing the dates and number of days when you're comparing prices on Skyscanner. A few extra days can sometimes work out cheaper.
Yes. Most car hire companies in Lyon let you add an extra driver. You usually need to pay an additional driver fee which costs around 2 € per day. The good news is that some companies like Turo include it at no extra cost.
We search the internet for all kinds of vehicle hire deals, including vans. But at the moment, we can't find any van hire in Lyon.
No, it's around 62% more expensive to hire a car at Lyon Airport. The cheapest car hire at Lyon Airport starts from 42 € per day, while options in Lyon start from 26 € per day. Having said that, if you're flying into Lyon Airport, picking up your car when you land is more convenient. Central Lyon is around 19.9km away from Lyon Airport. It'll take you around 37 minutes to get there by car or 59 minutes by public transport. So it's worth weighing up the price difference against the time and cost of travelling into the city.