If traveling into France’s Saint Exupery International Airport, better known as Lyon Airport, you may want to consider airport transportation in the form of car rental services. The airport is situated approximately 15 miles or 24 kilometers east of Lyon which is considered France’s second city next to Paris. While there are other modes of transport available getting to and from the city and international airport, and getting around the city, having a rented car affords the traveler the convenience of traveling at one’s own pace and selecting one’s desired routes.

To search for better deals on car rental Lyon Airport, travelers can browse websites that offer car rental Lyon Airport way in advance of their travel dates.  A lot of websites even offer free rate comparisons between several car rental companies. Please note, however, that for advance bookings, cancellation penalties may apply for bookings cancelled within 24-48 hours of your start date, depending on the specific car rental company. It would also be best to note each car rental companies’ terms and conditions regarding insurance coverage and costs, delivery fees, and other policies prior to sending out any advance payment or deposits online.

If no arrangements have been made for car transport prior to arriving in Lyon, rest assured that there are many companies offering car rental Lyon Airport such as Avis, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt, and Budget. The offices for these car rental companies may be reached by taking an airport shuttle bus from the arrival terminal. These buses run at scheduled intervals throughout the day.