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Cheap Car Hire in Lyon from R951

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 19/7 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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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 5 July 2025.

At R951/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, 109 hire locations. View below for 3 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

R1 089+

Standard

Standard

R1 013+

Mini

Mini

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R1 115+

Intermediate estate car

Intermediate estate car

R1 331+

Compare car hire deals in Lyon by type

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:

Citroen C3R951/day
2
M
A/C
Citroen C3
Hyundai AtosR976/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai Atos
Hyundai i10R976/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i10

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 055. Data was last updated on 5 July 2025.
The best offers we've found on car hires in the Lyon area. Make sure to check back soon if you're not finding what you're looking for, as deals are updated frequently.
Citroen C3R951/day
2
M
A/C
Citroen C3
Hyundai AtosR976/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai Atos
Hyundai i10R976/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i10

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 R650/day – about 1 418% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Lyon?

In Lyon, the most affordable car hire company right now is Ok Mobility, offering prices from just R450,11/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Budget, with rates starting at R544,98/day.

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 R632/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Lyon is July (R843/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

R632

February

R755

March

R685

April

R791

May

R755

June

R791

July

R843

August

R808

September

R773

October

R720

November

R632

December

R843

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 5 July 2025.
Browse through some of the top car hire agencies in Lyon, including keddy by Europcar, Thrifty and Budget in Lyon. Read through reviews, double check the pickup location, and other important information before making your selection.

keddy by Europcar

10,0
Wonderful
1 review5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

8,0

Thrifty

4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,5

Comfort

9,0

Overall

9,5

Pick-up/drop-off

9,5

Value

9,0

Budget

8,6
Very Good
2 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,8

Comfort

8,4

Overall

8,6

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

8,4

Sixt

7,1
Good
2 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

7,5

Overall

7,1

Pick-up/drop-off

7,1

Value

6,6

Europcar

6,6
Okay
10 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,8

Comfort

7,5

Overall

6,6

Pick-up/drop-off

7,1

Value

6,1

Dollar

6,4
Okay
1 review4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

6,8

Overall

6,4

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

7,2

Hertz

5,8
Fair
4 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,4

Comfort

6,4

Overall

5,8

Pick-up/drop-off

6,2

Value

6,0

Sunnycars

8 locations

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Lyon, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 5 July 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Lyon for a week from Budget?

    Hiring a car in Lyon for a week can be a great option for travel. Budget, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around R3 815/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 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 Economy to save money on your trip to R0. Our users have found prices for Economy car hire in August to be on average R740 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 5 July 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 (R56+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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