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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 R658/day – about 1 398% 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 R624/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Lyon is July (R953/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

R624

February

R745

March

R658

April

R780

May

R745

June

R797

July

R953

August

R866

September

R710

October

R762

November

R641

December

R849

What car do most people hire in Lyon?

Economy cars (Class Economy Car, for example) are the most popular in Lyon. SUV (Class Compact SUV) and Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car) 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.

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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 16 October 2025.

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 16 October 2025.

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

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

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