Car rental in Lyon

Having explored the cosmopolitan city of Lyon, arrange your car rental and get out into the magnificent French countryside to make the most of your car rental holiday.

We advise starting your car rental tour with a visit to the medieval city of Perouges. Just 35 km from Lyon, green fields and ancient ramparts border the city. It also features an old fortified church, plus pretty shops and houses. Car rental tourists will also love the city's other notable landmarks, the Upper and Lower Gates leading to the historic Hostelry - a listed French monument.

One of the most astonishing natural wonders in France, the Grottos of Balme are also well worth a car rental visit. Only 45 km from Lyon, you'll find a stunning waterfall, picturesque lake and caves to explore - all set in an area of outstanding natural beauty.

Car rental is also useful to reach the Vivarais Railway in the Doux Valley. Built between 1886 and 1905, the railway travels from Tournon to Lamastre. It's still powered by traditional machinery from the start of the 20th century. A journey on the old railway takes two hours through some lovely countryside.

Lastly, no car rental journey around the Lyon area would be complete without a tour of the Beaujolais Wine region. Just 30 km from the city, this region is a picturesque vista of vineyards that produce some of the finest wines in France. At the heart of the area, car rental travellers will find the 'Hamlet in Beaujolais' - a living museum of wine production.

Our car rental is Super Inclusive* and your rental price includes any applicable premium location fee, unlimited mileage, collision damage waiver (excess applies), theft protection (excess applies), third party liability insurance, local tax and roadside assistance.

(* for North American residents we only offer Exclusive and Inclusive car rental plans in Europe, details of which can be viewed in relevant search results).

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