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Cheap Car Hire in Lyon from R378

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 6/2 and drop-off date of 13/2. 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 26 January 2026.
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At R378/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, 108 hire locations. View below for 3 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

R378+

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Compact

Compact

R435+

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Standard

Standard

R810+

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Mini

Mini

R493+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R600+

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Here are the best Lyon small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Lyon SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Volkswagen GolfR378/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Golf
Found 01/25/26
Nissan AlmeraR435/day
4
M
A/C
Nissan Almera
Found 01/25/26
Toyota YarisR493/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Found 01/25/26

Best car hire deals found in Lyon

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Lyon. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Lyon with an average daily rate of R565. Data was last updated on 26 January 2026.
Volkswagen GolfR378/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Golf
Found 01/25/26
Nissan AlmeraR435/day
4
M
A/C
Nissan Almera
Found 01/25/26
Toyota YarisR493/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Found 01/25/26

Cheapflights insights for Lyon car hires

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 hire in Lyon, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just R626/day – about 1 307% less than the yearly average.

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What is the best car rental company in Lyon?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire 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.

keddy by Europcar
keddy by Europcar
10.0
Thrifty
Thrifty
9.5
Budget
Budget
8.6
Sixt
Sixt
7.1

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Lyon?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Lyon is January, when you can expect to pay R594/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Lyon is July (R899/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

R594

February

R674

March

R610

April

R723

May

R690

June

R739

July

R899

August

R819

September

R658

October

R739

November

R594

December

R835

What car do most people hire in Lyon?

Intermediate cars (Class Intermediate SUV, for example) are the most popular in Lyon. Economy (Class Economy Car) and Passenger van (Citroen Jumper) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Lyon.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Lyon?

In Lyon, Free2Move, Hertz, and Sunnycars have 7 locations, more than any other car hire company in the area.

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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 26 January 2026.

keddy by Europcar

10,0
Wonderful
1 review•5 locations
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Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

8,0

Thrifty

4 locations
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Cleanliness

9,5

Comfort

9,0

Overall

9,5

Pick-up/drop-off

9,5

Value

9,0

Budget

8,6
Very Good
2 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

7,8

Comfort

8,4

Overall

8,6

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

8,4

Sixt

7,1
Good
2 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

7,5

Overall

7,1

Pick-up/drop-off

7,1

Value

6,6

Europcar

6,6
Okay
10 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

7,8

Comfort

7,5

Overall

6,6

Pick-up/drop-off

7,1

Value

6,1

Dollar

6,4
Okay
1 review•4 locations
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Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

6,8

Overall

6,4

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

7,2

Hertz

6,1
Okay
5 reviews•7 locations
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Cleanliness

7,6

Comfort

6,7

Overall

6,1

Pick-up/drop-off

6,5

Value

6,3

TravelCar

4 locations
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Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Lyon, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 26 January 2026.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Lyon for a week from Sixt?

    Hiring a car in Lyon for a week can be a great option for travel. Sixt, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around R17 811/week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Lyon?

    Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month in Lyon.

Car hires by fuel type in Lyon

Browse car hires by fuel type in Lyon. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Lyon. Deals were last updated on 26 January 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Lyon. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (R24+).

Electric

Electric

R24+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R54+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R53+

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