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Good to know
- IATA code
- LYS
- ICAO code
- LFLL
- Terminals
- 1 (T1)
- To city centre
- 20 km
- Transport to the centre
- Tram · Bus
- Time zone
- Europe/Paris
- Currency
- EUR
- Driving side
- Right-hand traffic
- Rental offices
- 6
- Rental companies
- 5
- Off-airport offices
- 6
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Rental desks at Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport
Desks in the terminals and offices nearby, with the distance from the airport.
Outside the airport
Offices 6
Rental companies at Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport
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Avis
- Offices
- 1
Enterprise
- Offices
- 1
Europcar
- Offices
- 1
Hertz
- Offices
- 1
Sixt
- Offices
- 1
At Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport
Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport sits in Colombier-Saugnieu, south-east of Lyon city centre. Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport has 1 terminal: T1. Lyon is 20 km away; there is also a tram and a bus.
Picking up and returning
Public transport into town
Bus 48 serves the airport from Genas, and coaches link it with Grenoble, Saint-Étienne and Chambéry. High-speed trains on the LGV Rhône-Alpes line also call at the airport’s Gare de Lyon Saint-Exupéry station.
Other airports near Lyon
Lyon has 1 more airport: Lyon-Bron Airport (LYN). Lyon-Bron Airport takes no scheduled flights.
Popular searches at Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport
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Rules of the road in France
- Speed limits
- 50 / 80 / 130 km/h
- Alcohol limit
- 0.5 ‰
- Motorway tolls
- motorway tolls paid at the barrier
- Must carry
- a reflective vest and a warning triangle
What kind of car do you need?
Typical capacity for the category — the exact model is confirmed by the rental company at booking.
Frequently asked questions
France: which side of the road do they drive on?
On the right. Speed limits are posted at the roadside and differ between towns, open roads and motorways.
Which currency will I be charged in?
Prices are usually set in EUR. The rental company sets both the price and the deposit, and shows them before you book.
Can I drive the car into another country?
Often yes within the EU, but never assume it. Crossing a border has to be allowed by the rental company and usually costs extra, so check the terms before you book.
How far is Lyon from the airport?
20 km.
What are the speed limits in France?
50 km/h in towns, 80 km/h on open roads, 130 km/h on motorways.
Are the motorways tolled?
Motorways charge at the barrier. Payment is by cash, card or an electronic tag.
Which car rental companies serve Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport?
Near the airport: Avis, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt and an independent office.