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Cheap Car Rentals in Lyon from $48
This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Lyon with a pick-up date of 6/9 and drop-off date of 21/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Popular car types in Lyon
Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Lyon and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 15 August 2025.
At $48/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Lyon in the past week. Out of 39 car hire agencies operating in Lyon, there are, in total, 109 hire locations. View below for 3 offered car types:
Economy
$48+
Compact
$57+
Mini
$48+
Passenger van
$131+
Compact SUV
$60+
Compact estate car
$87+
Compare car rental deals in Lyon by type
Here are the best Lyon small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Skoda Fabia$48/day
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Fiat 500$48/day
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Toyota Yaris$52/day
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Best car rental deals found in Lyon
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Lyon. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Lyon with an average daily rate of $65. Data was last updated on 15 August 2025.
Skoda Fabia$48/day
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Fiat 500$48/day
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Toyota Yaris$52/day
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Cheapflights insights for Lyon car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Lyon, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Lyon?
For the best savings on car rentals in Lyon, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just $64/day – about 43% less than the yearly average.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Lyon?
In Lyon, the most affordable car hire company right now is Europcar, offering prices from just $41.80/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Rentscape, with rates starting at $60.83/day.
What is the best car rental company in Lyon?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Lyon is keddy by Europcar (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). Thrifty (rated 9.5/10) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Lyon?
At Lyon, the best time to rent a car is at January, with an average daily rate of just $61. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $93 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Lyon, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just $61. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $93 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
$61
February
$72
March
$66
April
$76
May
$72
June
$77
July
$93
August
$82
September
$74
October
$71
November
$62
December
$81
What car do most people hire in Lyon?
Economy cars (Peugeot 208, for example) are the most popular in Lyon. Passenger van (Renault Grand Scénic) and Standard (Renault Grand Scénic) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Lyon.
Which car hire company has the most locations in Lyon?
Sunnycars has 8 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Free2Move has the second-highest number of locations in Lyon at 7.
Top rental agencies in Lyon
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Lyon known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Lyon. Reviews were last updated on 15 August 2025.
keddy by Europcar
1 review•5 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
8.0
Thrifty
4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.0
Overall
9.5
Pick-up/drop-off
9.5
Value
9.0
Budget
2 reviews•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.8
Comfort
8.4
Overall
8.6
Pick-up/drop-off
8.0
Value
8.4
Sixt
2 reviews•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
7.5
Overall
7.1
Pick-up/drop-off
7.1
Value
6.6
Europcar
10 reviews•5 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.8
Comfort
7.5
Overall
6.6
Pick-up/drop-off
7.1
Value
6.1
Dollar
1 review•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
6.8
Overall
6.4
Pick-up/drop-off
6.0
Value
7.2
Hertz
4 reviews•7 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.4
Comfort
6.4
Overall
5.8
Pick-up/drop-off
6.2
Value
6.0
Sunnycars
8 locations
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Lyon, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 15 August 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Lyon for a week from Europcar?
Europcar offers hire cars in Lyon for about $433 per week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Lyon?
Yes, renting a vehicle in Lyon for a month is certainly possible.
How much is a car hire in Lyon for a weekend?
For a weekend car hire in Lyon, you can expect the average price to be around $0. Usually a Economy hire in Lyon is your cheapest weekend car hire option, though you should always check Cheapflights to see if there are other deals on alternative car hire types. If you do opt for hiring a Economy for September, it will cost approximately $0 per day.
Car rentals by fuel type in Lyon
Browse car rentals by fuel type in Lyon. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Lyon. Deals were last updated on 15 August 2025.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Lyon. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($31+).
Electric
$31+
Hybrid
$36+
Petrol/Diesel
$43+
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