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Car Hire Lyon Part Dieu Train Station

Lyon Part Dieu Train Station (AF1)
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Address
8 Av Georges Pompidou, Parking: 205 Rue Paul Bert, Lyon, 69003, FR
Phone
(33) 0820 611 658
Hours of operation
Sun
11:00 AM - 07:30 PM
Mon-Fri
07:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Sat
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
24 hour drop off

Location Information

AFTER-HOURS RETURNS

Accepted: Park & lock the car. Place the completed contract & the keys in the key drop box. Remember to take your personal belongings with you. Drop Off address: Car Must be returned in: Parking Villette. 70 Rue Maurice Flandin. Lyon, 69003

GENERAL DIRECTIONS

Note that the Avis station is located 48 rue de la Vallette, 20 m from the Part-Dieu railway station exit, near the platform K.
Drop off parking is located 70 rue Maurice Flandin, 69003 LYON. Following the indication "P VALLETTE" & " vehicules de location". Avis station is at the 2nd floor.

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Find your perfect car hire at Lyon Part Dieu Train Station

France’s third largest city, Lyon mixes the very best of charming tradition with a cool contemporary style.

With an Avis car hired from Lyon Part Dieu Train Station, you’re perfectly positioned to explore the many treasures of Lyon and its surrounding regions.

Plan your journey from Lyon Part Dieu Train Station

Lyon Part Dieu Train Station is located in the heart of Lyon city. From here it’s easy to find your way to hotels, restaurants and historic cultural attractions within minutes.

To delve into local history, start at Musée Gadagne – a 16th century mansion home to fascinating exhibitions about Lyon’s local history and its expansion into a global force. Don’t miss the puppetry museum onsite that pays homage to Guignol, an iconic puppet from Lyon. Continue your cultural journey with a trip to Musée des Beaux Arts, a museum that features sculptures and paintings from antiquity onwards, including works by Picasso and Rubens.

If you fancy sampling the city’s famous local nightlife, there are many bars to choose from. For a lively night out, head to Le Sucre. This innovative rooftop club hosts live concerts and electronic shows – all on the terrace of a sugar factory from the 1930s.

Before leaving Lyon, you must indulge in the local cuisine to understand why Lyon has been crowned France’s gastronomic capital. Le Bouchon des Filles is highly recommended. Take your time over courses of tender pig’s cheeks, herring salad and local sausages.

Beyond Lyon Part Dieu Train Station

When you arrive at Lyon Part Dieu Train Station, it’s also possible to explore smaller towns with your rental car outside of the city for a true sense of local life in France.

Perouges

From Lyon, it’s just a 25-minute drive to the medieval town of Perouges. Admire the medieval city walls and spot old churches spread around the town. If you’re a fan of the Three Musketeers movie, you might recognise some of the buildings since much of the film was shot here.

Be sure to purchase a galette au sucre from a local patisserie, a specialty pastry of the town. These galettes are made from brioche dough, flattened, and covered with butter and sugar.

Vienne

The charming, quaint city of Vienne is a 30-minute drive south of Lyon (via the A7). An important settlement in Roman times, many ruins from this ancient period still remain. Visit the Temple d'Auguste et de Livie and the Roman amphitheatre, which hosts an annual summer jazz festival. For fine dining, book a table at La Pyramide – a fabulous restaurant with two Michelin stars that serves up elegant French classics like saddle of lamb.

With an Avis car hired from Lyon Part Dieu Train Station, you’re free to explore these French treasures at your leisure.

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Renter Requirements

  • Optional Coverages
  • Credit Card Policies
  • Debit Card Policies
  • Drivers License
  • Public Liability and Property Damage
  • Additional Information
  • Age Requirements
  • Estimated Totals
  • Fuel Policy
  • ID Requirements
  • Miscellaneous Information
  • One Way Rentals
  • Rental Options
  • Returns
  • Travel Into Other Countries
  • Personal Accident and Effects Insurance (PEP)

Damage

What products reduce the amount I have to pay if the vehicle is damaged during the rental?
If you have Damage Waiver (CDW) and the vehicle, keys, any accessories or any vehicle documents are damaged, the amount you have to pay for the damage will be reduced to than the excess stated on your rental agreement for each clearly separate incident of damage meaning you'll pay for the lower amount between the cost of repair or replacement and the excess for each clearly separate incident of damage, plus a damage processing fee and an on the ground vehicle idle time fee, invoiced as stated in our tariff conditions. If you can show the damage was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, we will refund these costs to you. If you can show the damage was less than we said, we will refund you the difference.
How much is the excess?
This is stated on your rental agreement, and also in your booking confirmation email, for each clearly separate incident of damage. You can reduce the excess even further by buying an excess reduction product.
Please note that if you damage the vehicle on more than one occasion, you must, to the extent the law will allow, pay the excess stated on the rental agreement for each clearly separate incident of damage.
How do I get Damage Waiver (CDW)?
In most cases, Damage Waiver is provided with the vehicle as standard. If it's included, it will be stated on your rental agreement and in your booking confirmation email. If it isn't included, the price depends on the vehicle you're renting and the place you're renting it from. But you can expect it to cost between 11.04 Euro and 24.08 Euro a day.
Is there an excess reduction product available to reduce my excess further?
Yes, (Super Cover) is an excess reduction product which reduces your excess to zero except for vans. This also cancels the damage administration fee and the on the ground vehicle idle time fee. Please see our tariff conditions.
Will I need to pay if the windscreen or any other window is damaged?
Yes.  However, Windscreen Protection (LI) reduces the amount you have to pay if the windscreen or any other window is damaged to zero.  
 How do I get Windscreen Protection?
If you've bought Windscreen Protection, it will be stated on your rental agreement. The price depends on the vehicle you're renting and the place you're renting it from. But you can expect it to cost between 1 Euro and 3.01 Euro a day.
What happens if I damage any optional extras I rent from you?
If any optional extras are damaged, you have to pay for the cost of replacement, or their estimated repair costs in addition to the rental fee.

Are there any times when the excess would not apply?
Yes, the amount you pay will not be reduced if damage was caused by or as a result of:

  • Water or fire damage that was not your fault.
  • Driving the vehicle without due care and attention
  • Driving or using the vehicle in breach of your contract

What do I have to pay if I don't have Damage Waiver?
If the vehicle, keys, any accessories or any vehicle documents are damaged during your rental, unless you can prove the damage was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, you'll have to pay:

  • Either the cost of replacement, or the estimated repair costs whichever is cheaper
  • Plus our loss of use, including an on the ground vehicle idle time fee
  • Plus an administration fee

Where can I find information of damage charges I've paid?
If we find damage, we'll charge the amount you have to pay to your card. Unless you've asked us to send you a receipt by post or email, you'll be able to find details of this payment
here.

Theft

What products reduce the amount I have to pay if the vehicle is lost or stolen during the rental?
If you have Theft Protection waiver (TP) and the vehicle is stolen, the amount you have to pay will be reduced to no more than the excess stated on your rental agreement, plus the processing fee charged as per our tariff conditions. If you can show the damage was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, we will refund these costs to you. If you can show the damage was less than we said, we will refund you the difference. If you can show the loss or theft was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, we will refund these costs to you. 
How much is the excess?
Depending on car group rented, customer is liable for an amount ranging between 10,000.00 Euro and 44,000.00 Euro if Theft Protection (TP) is not taken.  Purchase of TP reduces liability to an amount between  800.00 Euro and 1600.00 Euro depending on car group rented for theft of the Avis vehicle.You can reduce the excess even further by buying an excess reduction product.
How do I get Theft Protection waiver?
In most cases, Theft Protection waiver is provided with the vehicle as standard. If it is included, it will be stated on your rental agreement and in your booking confirmation email. If it isn't included, the price depends on the vehicle you're renting and the place you're renting it from. But you can expect it to cost between 5.02 Euro and 9.03 Euro a day.
 Is there an excess reduction product available to reduce my excess further?
Yes, Super Cover is an excess reduction product which reduces your excess to zero. The price depends on the vehicle and location but you can expect it to cost between 12.04 Euro and 24.05 Euro. To get the SCDW you also need to have Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protection Waiver (TP) . SCDW is between 12.04 Euro and 24.05 Euro a day.

What happens if I lose any optional extras I rent from you or if they are stolen?
If any optional extras are lost or stolen, you have to pay for the cost of replacement in addition to the rental fee.

Are there any times when the excess would not apply?
Yes, the amount you pay will not be reduced if the loss or theft was caused by or as a result of:

  • Keys being left in the vehicle
  • Keys being lost or stolen
  • Using the vehicle in breach of the contract

What do I have to pay if I don't have Theft Protection?
If the vehicle, keys, any accessories or any vehicle documents are lost or stolen during your rental, you'll have to pay:

  • The cost of replacement
  • Plus our loss of use

If you can show theft was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, we will refund these costs to you.
Where can I find information of theft charges I've paid?
If a loss or theft has occurred, unless you can prove the theft was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, we'll charge the amount you have to pay to your card. Unless you've asked us to send you a receipt by post or email, you'll be able to find details of this payment
here

Damage to people and their property

What do I have to pay if I injure someone whilst driving?
Third Party Liability (TPL) cover is provided with the vehicle as standard. This means that if you have an accident in our vehicle and you injure someone, including any of your passengers, or you damage anything which belongs to them, you will not have to pay any of their costs. Third Party Liability cover does not cover any death or injury suffered by the driver of our vehicle or any damage to personal items in our vehicle.
Are there any times when third party liability cover would not apply?
If the law requires us to provide you with third party liability cover, the minimum cover required by law will still apply but we, or our insurer, may seek to recover our costs from you if the accident was caused by:

  • By you breaking the contract (for example allowing someone we had not approved drive the vehicle of driving whilst under the influence of alcohol, drugs or any other unlawful substance),
  • By you breaking the law
  • As a result of your negligence or recklessness.


What products cover the driver of the vehicle?
Personal Accident Insurance (PAI) covers the driver of the vehicle persondriver of the vehicle in the event of an accident, and in addition the luggage and personal belongings of the driver of the vehicle in the event of damage, theft or loss. PAI provides the following benefits:

  • A maximum of 100,000 Euro in the event of death, loss of limbs or or eyes or permant total disability.
  • A maximum of 25,000  Euro towards emergency medical expenses related directly to the accident, with an excess of 70 Euro per claim
  • Luggage and personal belongings up to 2000 Euro per vehicle - excluding any items you rented through us, (again, there are conditions, within the limit of 250 Euro per item and with an excess of 75 Euro per vehicle), provided that such luggage and personal belongings were in the luggage compartment, in the roof box or in the glove box of the vehicle. In addition, in case of theft, a statement of theft should be reported to the police within 48 hours. Such statement of theft shall necessarily contain the exhaustive list of stolen items which would be considered to determine any possible compensation

Who provides Personal Accident Insurance?
Personal Accident Insurance is underwritten by AIG Europe Limited. You will need to agree to their terms and conditions. Our agen retains 20% of the price you pay after insurance premium tax has been deducted, as commission. Independent companies member of the network may offer different cover, underwritten by a different insurer.
How do I get Personal Accident Insurance?
If you've bought Personal Accident Insurance, it will be stated on your rental agreement. 

Can I increase my cover and reduce my excess?
Yes, you can purchase our Super Personal Accident Insurance (SPAI) insurance which increases your cover, reduces your excess to Euro 50 per claim, and provides the following enhanced benefits:

  • A maximum of 200,000 Euro in the event of death, loss of limbs or eyes or permanent total disability.
  • A maximum of 50,000  Euro towards emergency medical expenses related directly to the accident, with an excess of 70 Euro per claim
  • Luggage and personal belongings up to 6,000 Euro per vehicle - excluding any items you rented through us (again, there are conditions, within the limit of 350 Euro per item), provided that such luggage and personal belongings were in the luggage compartment, in the roof box or in the glove box of the vehicle. In addition, in case of theft, a statement of theft should be reported to the police within 48 hours. Such statement of theft shall necessarily contain the exhaustive list of stolen items which would be considered to determine any possible compensation.
  • Expenses for replacing locks up to 750 Euro
  • Additional travel expenses up to 750 Euro.

Is Super Personal Accident Insurance available when renting any vehicles?
Yes, you can buy Super Personal Accident Insurance not matter what vehicle you rent.
How do I get Super Personal Accident Insurance?
If you've bought Super Personal Accident Insurance, it will be stated on your rental agreement. 


What will you pay if I don't have Personal Accident Insurance?
If the driver of the vehicle is involved in an accident and is injured or dies, no compensation will be possible through us. If any personal items in the vehicle are damaged, lost or stolen, their repair or replacement will not be borne by us.
For information, passengers are considered third parties and would benefit from the third party liability cover provided with the vehicle as standard.

Protection packages

I want to buy more than one protection product, can I get a protection package?
Yes, we offer a variety of protection packages:

  • Pack Super Protection (PSP) includes Super Cover, Super Personal Accident, Roadside Assistance Plus, and Windscreen Protection.

The price depends on the vehicle and location but you can expect it to costs between 25.14 Euro and 167.66 Euro a day.

Third party protection products

I have bought a protection product from an external provider, can I use it?
If you decide to buy cover from someone else, you will have to pay our full costs Find out more: see "What will you pay if I don't have"  within this section of this document then you'll need to make a claim with the external provider to get your money back.  It is your responsibility to ensure you understand the terms of any cover you buy from an external provider and for any claim you make.  We are unable to help you with your claim.