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Where to stay
Hiring a car

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You're Going to Love Lyon

With a population of 472,317, Lyon is a must-see destination in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 14 days in order to fully appreciate everything Lyon has to offer.

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When to visit Lyon

Lyon in February
Estimated hotel price
₹ 2244
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lyon in February
Estimated hotel price
₹ 2244
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lyon in July, when the average temperature is 21 °C, and the highest can go up to 26 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 0 °C, with an average temperature of 3 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 80 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Lyon, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.

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How to Get to Lyon

Plane

When flying to Lyon, you’ll arrive at Lyon-Saint Exupery Airport (LYS), which is located 13 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Lyon from India departs from Hyderabad and takes around 22h 15m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Lyon, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Lyon to Montpellier takes 1h 21m and costs around ₹ 1,709 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Marseille, expect to pay about ₹ 1,623 for a 1h 28m trip. Located 1.2 miles from the city centre, Lyon Part-Dieu is the busiest station in Lyon. Another popular train station is Lyon Perrache, located 0.8 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Lyon is to pick up a car hire from Nice, which is about 185 miles from Lyon. You’ll find branches of Goldcar Rental SP and Ok Mobility, among others, in Nice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lyon, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and ALSA. From Valence, the bus ride to Lyon takes 75 miles and will cost you around ₹ 1,623. From Geneva, the ticket costs about ₹ 940 for a journey of 119 miles. The most popular bus station is Lyon Vaulx-en-Velin La Soie, located 4 miles from the city centre of Lyon. Lyon Place Bellecour is also a commonly used station, and is 0.2 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Lyon, you’ll arrive at Lyon-Saint Exupery Airport (LYS), which is located 13 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Lyon from India departs from Hyderabad and takes around 22h 15m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Lyon, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Lyon to Montpellier takes 1h 21m and costs around ₹ 1,709 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Marseille, expect to pay about ₹ 1,623 for a 1h 28m trip. Located 1.2 miles from the city centre, Lyon Part-Dieu is the busiest station in Lyon. Another popular train station is Lyon Perrache, located 0.8 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Lyon is to pick up a car hire from Nice, which is about 185 miles from Lyon. You’ll find branches of Goldcar Rental SP and Ok Mobility, among others, in Nice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lyon, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and ALSA. From Valence, the bus ride to Lyon takes 75 miles and will cost you around ₹ 1,623. From Geneva, the ticket costs about ₹ 940 for a journey of 119 miles. The most popular bus station is Lyon Vaulx-en-Velin La Soie, located 4 miles from the city centre of Lyon. Lyon Place Bellecour is also a commonly used station, and is 0.2 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Lyon

LYSLyon-Saint Exupéry
GNBGrenoble
CMFChambéry

Airlines serving Lyon

Lufthansa
Good (7,112 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,351 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,964 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,952 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,827 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,756 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,456 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (797 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,758 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,250 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,582 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,453 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,375 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (354 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,074 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,285 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,876 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,210 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,299 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,094 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lyon

From 5-star hotels such as the Intercontinental Lyon Hotel Dieu to great affordable options like the Hotel des Congres, Lyon offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around ₹ 9,054 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 19,347 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Le Flâneur Guesthouse and Pilo Lyon. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Lyon, with prices from ₹ 4,186 to ₹ 39,471 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Lyon are about 15% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

3rd arrondissement - In Lyon’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Slo Living Hostel, ibis budget Lyon Centre - Gare Part-Dieu and Appart'City Classic Lyon Part-Dieu.

6th arrondissement - Lyon Marriott Hotel Cité Internationale, Okko Hotels Lyon Centre and Hôtel Le Roosevelt Lyon have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in 6th arrondissement will cost you about ₹ 6,794 per night.

3rd arrondissement - In Lyon’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Slo Living Hostel, ibis budget Lyon Centre - Gare Part-Dieu and Appart'City Classic Lyon Part-Dieu.
6th arrondissement - Lyon Marriott Hotel Cité Internationale, Okko Hotels Lyon Centre and Hôtel Le Roosevelt Lyon have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in 6th arrondissement will cost you about ₹ 6,794 per night.
Most popular hotel in Lyon by neighbourhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Lyon

Most booked hotels in Lyon

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Kyriad Prestige Lyon Est - Saint Priest Eurexpo Hotel And Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 8,971+
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Radisson Blu Hotel, Lyon
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 13,088+
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Lagrange Aparthotel Lyon Lumière
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,710+
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ibis budget Lyon Villeurbanne
2 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
₹ 4,613+
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Appart'City Classic Lyon Villeurbanne
0 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
₹ 5,726+
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Premiere Classe Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
2 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
₹ 5,212+
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Hiring a car in Lyon

Budget, Sixt and Europcar are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Lyon is the Alamo branch at 8 Avenue Georges Pompidou, which is 1 mile from the city centre.

Expect to pay ₹ 167 per litre in Lyon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 2,009 and ₹ 2,679. The most frequently booked car type in Lyon is Full-size (Volvo XC60 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Nissan X-Trail or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Budget, Sixt and Europcar are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Lyon is the Alamo branch at 8 Avenue Georges Pompidou, which is 1 mile from the city centre.

Expect to pay ₹ 167 per litre in Lyon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 2,009 and ₹ 2,679. The most frequently booked car type in Lyon is Full-size (Volvo XC60 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Nissan X-Trail or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Lyon

Compact SUV

4 Adults, 2 Bags

₹ 2,848/day

Compact SUV

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

₹ 3,044/day

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