If you are traveling to the city of Lyon in east-central France without your own vehicle, you have several transportation options to choose from.  There is public transportation by rail. Trains are accessible from the airport, and they can take you to 15 other cities in France and even Italy including Marseille, Paris Avignon , Gare de Lyon, Turin and Milan.  If it’s your first trip to the city, try dropping by the help and information desk, which can be found in airport terminals.  They should be able to advise you on how to get to your hotel and go around the city.

You may also opt for car hire.  This is very convenient, and it allows you to arrange airport transportation in advance. Google “car rental Lyon airport,” and you should be able to gain access to various websites that offer car rental services.  You can get information as to how to contact car hire companies.  Inform them of your itinerary and compare the rates they offer for ferrying you from the airport to your other destinations.

Companies you will find for car rental Lyon airport include Avis, Hertz, Sixt, National/Citer and Europcar.  Another advantage of pre-arranging your trip is that many of these companies offer as much as 15% discounts on car rental booked in advance.  You can do so easily online!  Just remember to take note of their insurance coverage and how much you have to shell out to get the coverage that suits your needs best.

Finally, opting for car rental gives you a chance to choose the type of vehicle to use.  Online resources for car rental Lyon airport already show the types of vehicle available, including Peugot, Opel and Renault.

But if you happen to be on one of those rush trips for official business and planning is absolutely impossible, don’t fret. Car rental companies are accessible at the Lyon airport itself. And if all else fails, well then, take a cab.