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 30 June 2025.
Economy
$154+
Compact
$163+
Intermediate
$299+
Mini
$341+
Compact SUV
$296+
Intermediate SUV
$492+
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 $61/day – about 42% 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 Hertz, offering prices from just $61.18/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is keddy by Europcar, with rates starting at $68.54/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 $59. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $79 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 $59. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $79 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
$59
February
$71
March
$64
April
$74
May
$71
June
$74
July
$79
August
$76
September
$73
October
$68
November
$59
December
$79
What car do most people hire in Lyon?
Economy cars (Renault Clio, for example) are the most popular in Lyon. Compact (Peugeot 2008) and Passenger van (Ford Grand C-MAX) 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 30 June 2025.
Rent a car with one of the top providers serving the Lyon area such as keddy by Europcar, Thrifty and Budget. Skim reviews, rental company locations, prices, and more before making your decision.
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Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Lyon, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 30 June 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Lyon for a week from keddy by Europcar?
keddy by Europcar offers hire cars in Lyon for about $480 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.
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 30 June 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 ($108+).
Electric
$108+
Hybrid
$121+
Petrol/Diesel
$164+