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Car Hire Lyon Airport (LYS)
Lyon TGV Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
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Address
125 Rue D Allemagne, (Pick up Shuttle Terminal 1), Colombier Saugnieu, 69125, FR
Phone
(33) 8 20 61 16 60
Hours of operation
Sun
08:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Mon-Fri
07:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Sat
08:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Location Information
AFTER-HOURS RETURNS
KEYBOX IS IN THE NIGHT CAR PARK INDICATE BY SIGN, NEXT TO THE GATE
GENERAL DIRECTIONS
Located in rental area of the airport,accessible by shuttle from the various terminals. Shuttle runs every 7 minutes in the day (5am to 01:am) and every 12 minutes (1am to 5am), time of shuttle : maximum 10minutes.
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RENT-A-CAR AND FUN/LUXURY CAR AND 4X4 LOCATION
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When preferred customers arrive they have their name on an external screen at the entrance of the agency with the seat number
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Find your perfect hire car at Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport
If you’re planning a trip to central France, you’ll find booking an Avis hire car from Lyon Airport (LYS) an easy way to explore this part of the country at your own pace.
Lyon is a major commercial centre located in the middle of France, between Paris, the French Alps and the Cote d’Azur so hiring a car from Lyon Airport is the ideal start to your great France road trip.
The city is within easy reach of the other major cities like Grenoble, Geneva, Dijon and Avignon which are all under a 3hr drive.
Whether you are travelling to Lyon for business or leisure, our friendly, efficient Avis team at Lyon Airport is ready to provide the perfect rental car for your trip. Book direct with Avis and you’ll benefit from flexible booking with free cancellation, a fleet of quality rental vehicles and speedy collection to get you on the road plus we’ve a free loyalty programme with a host of travel benefits you’ll love.
Where to find us
You’ll find our Avis counter at Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport located in the rental car park at the airport which is accessible by shuttle bus which departs every few minutes from the airport’s two terminal buildings.
About Lyon Airport
Lyon International Airport (LYS) is the fourth largest airport in France and welcomes around 10m passengers a year.
First opened in 1975 by French President Valéry Giscard d'Estaing, it was renamed Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport after the famous French author and aviator Antoine Saint Exupéry on the centenary of his birth in the city of Lyon.
Today, the airport has a connection to the high-speed TGV railway and serves 125 destinations in 41 countries as well as domestic flights to 18 French destinations including Paris Charles de Gaulle, Bordeaux and Toulouse Airports.
The airport is located on the south eastern side of the city of Lyon in the town of Colombier-Saugnieu with good road access via the A48 and A43 motorways.
Tips for driving in Lyon
If you have not driven in France or are arriving in Europe from a long-haul flight, we’d suggest checking the road rules for driving in France before you travel.
If you are travelling in Winter and driving to the montains, you may need winter tyres to be fitted to your car and our team at Avis at Lyon Airport will be able to advise you on the winter car equipment you need plus local conditions at your destination.
Lyon car rental FAQs
The minimum age to rent a car in France is 18. Age restrictions also vary by vehicle and some selected car groups are not available to drivers under the age of 25.
There is currently no maximum age for hiring a rental car, so long as you have had a full, valid, license for at least 1 year. Some additional steps may be required for those who are over the age of 75 on the date of the scheduled return.
To hire a car in Lyon, France, you just need to bring your:
- Driving licence
- The credit card used to make your booking (if it's a high value vehicle two payment cards must be provided, one of which needs to be a credit card),
- Proof of any discount (such as a frequent flyer or Avis Preferred card),
- Photo ID for international rentals (such as a passport or driving licence) taken in the last 10 years.
One-way car rental with Avis makes it easy to go from A to B without driving full circle. That means you can collect your Avis hire car from Lyon Airport and then return it to another Avis office whether that’s in France or even another country in Europe. Many of our Avis locations offer a 24-hour drop-off facility, which makes a one-way car hire hassle-free and very user-friendly. Simply check out our many available one-way journeys and start planning your route. When you are ready to book, just specify your destination in the booking panel and we will arrange it for you.
The third largest city in France, Lyon has much to offer visitors with its metropolitan mix of history, culture and gastronomy. When you pick up your Avis hire car from Lyon-Saint Exupery Airport, you’re perfectly placed to explore all this city has to offer.
While the centre of Lyon is easy to walk around on foot – especially the narrow streets of the old town which are pedestrianised – and the city has a good public transport network, you’ll want to hire a car to travel further afield. Renting a car at Lyon Airport gives you the freedom of independent travel as well as the opportunity to plan a dream French road trip.
The Avis team at Lyon Airport are experts on Lyon and the surrounding Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region and can offer advice on the best routes to take and make your trip a smooth one from the moment you touch down.
Parking in Lyon is plentiful with around 50 public and private car parks as well as on-street options available.
You can find out more about the zones and parking options from the city council.
How to get from Lyon Airport to Lyon
From the Avis car park at Lyon Airport to the centre of Lyon is a drive of 35km which will take around 40min depending on the time of day. Head west from the airport and drive along the A48, A43 and then the N346 towards Lyon following signs to the centre of the city.
Things to do in Lyon
Lyon’s top attractions include the Cathédrale St-Jean, an impressive Romanesque structure, and the Musée des Beaux-Arts – a gallery featuring an incredible collection of sculptures and paintings. Be sure to visit the central square, Place des Terreaux, where the 19th century Fontaine Bartholdi is the centrepiece.
Culture lovers should spend an evening at the Opéra de Lyon, a neoclassical building erected in 1831. Lyon is famous for its incredible cuisine and there’s a huge array of restaurants and cafes scattered across the city. To sample some of the local delights, head to one of the legendary bouchons, small eateries serving up traditional local fare.
Recommended day trips from Lyon Airport
Arriving at Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport gives you easy access to the city of Lyon, but also a wealth of fascinating destinations beyond its borders. Drive less than two hours from Lyon and you’ll discover a fascinating mix of unforgettable cities.
Geneva
If you fancy crossing borders on a day trip, Lyon is within easy reach of Switzerland. With an Avis car hired at the airport, it’s just a 90-minute drive from Lyon to cosmopolitan Geneva. The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum is a must-see – a humbling attraction that showcases humanitarian efforts around the world. If you’re visiting during winter, make the most of the ice rink in the centre.
Grenoble
Just over an hour from Lyon (via the A43 and A48) is the city of Grenoble – perfectly positioned below the French Alps. Take a cable car up Bastille Hill to survey the city or head to Musée de Grenoble, where an incredible selection of 20th century art from Miro to Magritte is exhibited.
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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.
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