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Cheap Car Hire in Lyon from R1 199

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 20/7 and drop-off date of 25/7. 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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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 27 May 2026.

Price of petrol per litre

R40,73

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

R680

Cheapest price per day

R1 199
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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 27 May 2026.
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At R1 199/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, 110 hire locations. View below for 4 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

R1 212+

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Compact

Compact

R1 247+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R1 791+

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People carrier

People carrier

R1 534+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 710+

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Mini

Mini

R1 199+

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Premium

Premium

R1 496+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R1 330+

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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 R1 384. Data was last updated on 27 May 2026.
Chevrolet SparkR1 199/day
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Chevrolet Spark
Found 05/26/26
Volkswagen GolfR1 212/day
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Volkswagen Golf
Found 05/26/26
Toyota YarisR1 226/day
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Toyota Yaris
Found 05/26/26

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 R654/day – about 1 370% 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 Avis (rated 10.0/10 with 2 reviews). Thrifty (rated 9.5/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Avis
Avis
10.0
Thrifty
Thrifty
9.5
Europcar
Europcar
6.8
Ok Mobility
Ok Mobility
4.6

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 R605/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Lyon is July (R916/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

R621

February

R687

March

R638

April

R736

May

R720

June

R736

July

R916

August

R818

September

R671

October

R736

November

R605

December

R850

What car do most people hire in Lyon?

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

Avis has 2 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. PEUGEOT has the second-highest number of locations in Lyon at 1.

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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 27 May 2026.

Avis

10,0
Wonderful
2 reviews•2 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

Europcar

6,8
Okay
10 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

7,9

Comfort

7,6

Overall

6,8

Pick-up/drop-off

7,2

Value

6,3

Ok Mobility

1 location
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Rentscape

1 location
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Rent@Car

3 locations
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Cleanliness

2,0

Comfort

2,0

Overall

2,0

Pick-up/drop-off

2,0

Value

2,0

PEUGEOT

1 location
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DRIVALIA

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 27 May 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Lyon?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R680/day when booking a car hire in Lyon. The absolute best deal a user found was for R422/day from Provider's pick, booked on May 25.

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

    Hiring a car in Lyon for a week can be a great option for travel. Ok Mobility, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around R4 228/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 R18 119, with the average price for a rental being around R604 a day. Book with Provider's pick, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 30% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Lyon.

  • How much is a car hire in Lyon for a weekend?

    Car hire prices in Lyon are typically R0 for the weekend. On Cheapflights, you’ll be able to find great car hire deals on any type of vehicle. However, consider hiring a Mini to save money on your trip to R0. Our users have found prices for Mini car hire in June to be on average R0 per day.

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 27 May 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Lyon. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (R75+).

Electric

Electric

R75+

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Hybrid

R84+

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