Car Rental from Lyon to Geneva

Rental companies on this route offer 2 pickup locations in Lyon:

• Lyon Part Dieu Train Station

  Office
• Lyon Bron

  Office

Spring and autumn are ideal for comfortable sightseeing and outdoor dining. Summers can be hot, and winters are cooler but still manageable.

Petrol around Lyon currently costs roughly 1.88 EUR per litre.

Lyon has plentiful central parking garages, but they are expensive, often around €2.5–€4/hour. Park-and-ride is usually the better option thanks to good public transport into the center.

Lyon has no congestion charge, but the surrounding autoroutes are heavily tolled. Expect tolls on many major routes leaving the city.

Lyon has a strict low-emission zone (ZFE) that affects many vehicles, including rental cars. A newer, compliant car is recommended.

Near Lyon, the hilltop village of Pérouges, the vineyards of the Beaujolais, and the riverside town of Vienne are scenic and easy to reach.

Lyon can have cold, wet winters and occasional snow or ice. Winter tyres are often advisable for trips into the surrounding Alps, where mountain passes may be affected by snow and closures.

Lyon is known for tram and bus lanes, and trams generally have priority at crossings. Speed and red-light cameras are widespread, and the Presqu’île/old-town streets can be tight with limited parking.

The main airport is about 25 km from central Lyon.