Car rental in Lyon, France

On average, renting a car in Lyon will set you back around 100 € per day or 303 € per week. 

The cheapest car to rent in Lyon is a compact van or truck. The most popular is Economy, 4-5 doors.

The cheapest car rental companies in Lyon are currently Free2move and OK Mobility.

Scoring the best car rental deal depends on when you book – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. However, according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Lyon is currently June.

On average, around 303 €. But the best price we found for a car rental for a week in Lyon is 133 €.

Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to rent a car in Lyon for a whole month is 1.167 €. 

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 rental deals with a "full to full" fuel policy as opposed to a "half-full to full" one.

We also clearly highlight car and van rental options in Lyon that have free cancellation. 

Yes – you can easily find car rental companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select "Return car to a different location" when you search with us.

Public transportation 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, and for as long as you want. You'll also be able to discover more outside of Lyon.

Most places – Lyon included – allow people under the age of 25 to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance deductible for young drivers. 

The cheapest price we found for an economy car is 33 € per day. The average price per day is around 100 €.

Of course. Most major car rental companies like Rentscape, Alamo and Keddy By Europcar offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.

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Yes – van rental is available in Lyon.