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 R660/day – about 1 398% less than the yearly average.
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.
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 R625/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Lyon is July (R955/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
R625
February
R747
March
R677
April
R781
May
R747
June
R799
July
R955
August
R868
September
R747
October
R747
November
R625
December
R851
What car do most people hire in Lyon?
Intermediate cars (Class Intermediate SUV, for example) are the most popular in Lyon. Economy (Opel Corsa) and SUV (Kia Sportage) 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 September 2025.
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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 15 September 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Lyon for a week from Alamo?
Hiring a car in Lyon for a week can be a great option for travel. Alamo, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around R17 377/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 15 September 2025.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Lyon. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (R49+).
Electric
R49+
Hybrid
R63+
Petrol/Diesel
R98+