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Lyon car hires in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Lyon. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 4 April 2026.

Most popular company

THRIFTY

Price of petrol per litre

R40,37

Average price per day

R1 375

Cheapest price per day

R457
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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 R678/day – about 1 418% 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 November, when you can expect to pay R627/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Lyon is July (R950/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

R644

February

R712

March

R661

April

R763

May

R729

June

R780

July

R950

August

R865

September

R695

October

R780

November

R627

December

R882

What car do most people hire in Lyon?

Economy cars (Class Economy Car, for example) are the most popular in Lyon. Passenger van (Citroen Jumper) and SUV (BMW X3) 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 4 April 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

Hertz

6,6
Okay
4 reviews•7 locations
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Cleanliness

8,2

Comfort

7,2

Overall

6,6

Pick-up/drop-off

7,0

Value

6,8

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

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 4 April 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Lyon?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R1 375/day when booking a car hire in Lyon. The absolute best deal a user found was for R457/day from Thrifty, booked on Mar. 28.

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

    Hiring a car in Lyon for a week can be a great option for travel. Thrifty, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around R9 622/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.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Lyon for a month?

    Generally, a month-long car rental in Lyon can be found for about R41 235, with the average price for a rental being around R1 375 a day. Book with Thrifty, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 67% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Lyon.

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