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Good to know
- Nearest airport
- Lille Airport (LIL)
- To city centre
- 8 km
- Parking in the centre
- Paid zones
- Main roads
- A1, A22, A25, A27
- Region
- Hauts-de-France
- Population
- 238,246
- City IATA code
- LIL
- Time zone
- Europe/Paris
- Currency
- EUR
- Driving side
- Right-hand traffic
- Rental offices
- 16
- Rental companies
- 4
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Where to pick up a car in Lille
Rental desks by area, with the distance from the city centre.
Train stations
Offices 7Lille-Flandres
Lille-Europe
Hellemmes
City centre
Offices 1Further from the centre
Offices 8Fives
Flers Neuf
Flers Bourg
Les Prés
Burgault
Other areas
Lille by car
Lille belongs as much to Flanders as to France; the Belgian border is minutes away and three countries’ traffic crosses here. Brick gables and converted textile mills give the streets a look with little in common with the rest of the country.
Driving in Lille
Lille is reached by A1, A22, A25 and A27. Parking in the centre is paid and marked by zone. Streets in the old centre are narrow, a smaller car is easier.
Arriving by road
Five autoroutes meet at Lille. The A27 leads to Tournai and Brussels, the A25 to Dunkirk and Calais, the A22 to Antwerp, the A1 to Arras and Paris, and the A23 to Valenciennes.
From the airport without a car
A direct coach links Lille Airport with the city centre and stops outside the main railway station. Both metro lines call at the city’s two railway stations, Gare de Lille Europe and Gare de Lille Flandres, for onward travel.
Popular searches in Lille
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Day trips from Lille
- Arras42 km
- Bruges66 km
- Brussels94 km
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.
Where do I park in the centre of Lille?
Parking in the centre is paid and marked by zone.
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.
Where can I pick up a rental car in Lille?
At Lille-Flandres: Europcar and an independent office. At Lille-Europe: Avis, Europcar, Hertz and Sixt. At Hellemmes: Rent A Car. In the city centre: Rent A Car. In Fives: an independent office. In Flers Neuf: an independent office. In Flers Bourg: Avis, Europcar and France Cars. Elsewhere in the city: Rent A Car and 2 independent offices. More rental desks are at Lille Airport.