In the eastern part of the French region of Rhone Alps is Lyon, which continues to be increasingly popular with tourists. In 2007, tourism boomed and gave a leg up to the economy with over 1 billion Euros culled from the tourists’ visit.  For one, visits officially begin the moment guests land in the international airport and the instant they leave–that’s why in between coming and going, cheap car rental Lyon Airport to and from is a booming business.

Among Lyon’s many sites and attractions, the vibrant city also features the following:

Giving off that traditional old-world French atmosphere is the Medieval Quarter. Cobbled streets line the path and are perfect for all visitors to stroll down along while window shopping among the many shops flocking the streets and the various sidewalk restos and cafes that one can sit down to.

For a generous dose of fresh air and aura of relaxation, take a breather from your trip on your cheap Car Rental Lyon Airport and drop by Lyon’s botanical garden called the Jardin Botanique de Lyon. The 8-hectare garden was first landscaped in 1857, and guests like yourself are free to take a walk and roam around the park and enjoy the peace, calm and feel-good natural ambiance of 15,000 plants strategically placed within the garden, with their very own greenhouse aquarium.

Aside from that, Lyon has also been named as the French home of gastronomy, so sky’s the limit when it comes to food and wine. Lyon is packed with dining places which serve the famous regional Beajolais wine and finger foods to accompany dishes such as coq au vin and tripe with onions, or more popularly known by locals as gras double.

The Lyon National Opera House is also a must-see. With your cheap car rental Lyon Airport, make sure to swing by the Place de la Comedie to experience this 300-year old historic marvel. With 1,200 seats and 6 seating levels, you are sure to locate the perfect viewing spot to suit your fancy and enjoy one of the many enchanting performances offered by the Opera at your leisure.