Private driver in Lyon

Car hire with driver across Lyon and the Rhone-Alpes region. Our fleet of Mercedes E Class, BMW 5 Series, Mercedes S Class, BMW 7 Series and Audi A8 vehicles, each less than 5 years old, comes with a VTC-licensed local driver

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Door-to-door private driver from airport to Lyon city center

Lyon-Saint Exupery Airport sits roughly 25 kilometers east of the city center, and the drive into Presqu'ile or Part-Dieu typically takes 30 to 40 minutes depending on traffic along the A43. When you rent a car with driver in Lyon through 8Rental, your chauffeur will track your flight and adapt the pickup time when possible, then wait inside the arrivals hall with a name board. If your landing is delayed, there's no meter running, no penalty. The quoted price covers the following.

Driver
Fuel and tolls on the A43
Parking
Wait time

We also handle transfers to Lyon Part-Dieu and Perrache railway stations, the Eurexpo convention center and the river cruise docks along the Saone. Each booking comes with our dedicated coordinator who sends you your driver's direct phone number 24 hours before departure.

Our Premium chauffeur driven fleet in Lyon

Standard

Mercedes E Class

3 Passengers

3 Luggage

Business

Mercedes S Class

3 Passengers

3 Luggage

Standard

VW Transporter Multiliner

6-7 Passengers

6-7 Luggage

Business

Mercedes V Class

6-7 Passengers

6-7 Luggage

Our fleet of cars with driver

How our private chauffeur service in Lyon works for business and events

Lyon hosts major events year-round, from Sirha and Pollutec to the Festival of Lights in December and pharmaceutical congresses at the Centre de Congres. Corporate groups often need a car service in Lyon that can adapt within minutes. We assign one account manager per booking who coordinates pickup sequences, manages parking logistics near the Cite Internationale and handles last-minute route changes when a meeting runs late at Tour Oxygene or La Confluence.

Our business class vehicles seat up to 3 passengers with generous luggage space. For delegations of 2 or 3 executives, a Mercedes S Class or BMW 7 Series offers leather seating, climate control, tinted windows and USB charging.

Your driver arrives on-site 15 minutes before the scheduled departure, positioned and ready at the agreed meeting point. If you need to add an extra stop at a restaurant in Vieux Lyon or a client office in Villeurbanne tell your driver directly. The route adjusts at no surprise cost because our pricing is all-inclusive from the moment you confirm your quote. Cancellation is free, and there are no hidden fees on arrival.

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	Business Car 3 pax	Minivan 7 pax	Minivan 8 pax
Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)	from € 120	from € 130	from € 140
4 hours of service:	from € 350	from € 360	from € 380
8 hours of service:	from € 520	from € 630	from € 650
Transfers A<->B	from € 2.1/km	from € 2.2/km	from € 2.4/km

The right car for your Lyon trip

Choosing the correct car class depends on passenger count and luggage volume.

Business Class, a Mercedes E Class or BMW 5 Series, is the practical choice for 1 to 3 travelers with cabin bags
First Class, a Mercedes S Class, BMW 7 Series or Audi A8, suits groups carrying 3 large suitcases or golf bags, since the deeper trunk handles bulky items without stacking bags on seats

All our vehicles meet Euro 6 emission standards and comply with Lyons ZFE low-emission zone restrictions, so your driver can enter every district in the city, right up to the pedestrian zones of the Presqu'ile. Each car is cleaned inside and out before every new passenger pickup. Seats are leather, air conditioning runs quiet and GPS tracking lets our operations team monitor every journey for punctuality.

How to book your private car service in Lyon

To book a private car service in Lyon, request a quote on 8rental.com with your dates, pickup address and passenger count. You'll receive a fixed, all-inclusive price within the hour. Our 24/7 support stays active from the first airport transfer to your final drop-off.

A local tip from our drivers. Arrive at the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourviere about 15 minutes before opening to enjoy the panoramic terrace without the midday crowds.

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To get detailed information about the price ranges visit our rates page. For an exact price for your car rental with driver in Lyon, please, get in touch with our reservation expert. Based on your enquiry, our specialists will provide you with a precise cost for your order.

Normally, passengers using the aircraft serviced are supposed to fly with two pieces of luggage. And yet, whatever size or quantity of luggage you have, you must inform our booking specialist about it in advance. This way, we can allocate a perfectly fitting car to carry both you and your luggage.

If you thought the transportation services provided by 8Rental’s private car rental with driver in Lyon and ordinary taxis are the same, let us reassure you of the opposite. Perhaps the only common thing is that you are delivered to the specified location. Other than this, the services are completely different. The level of service, the types of vehicles available, the cleanliness of their interiors, as well as the driver’s experience and professionalism, help personal driver’s services stand out.

An airport transfer in Lyon is a pre-arranged transfer service that implies picking up a client from Lyon Airport to the city and vice versa. Your destination can be any location, whether a hotel, accommodation, or other address. An airport transfer service also covers luggage assistance and saves from the expenses of renting a taxi.

Yes, it does. We offer not only one-way tours from Lyon to the neighboring cities or countries, but also return journeys during which your driver will wait to bring you back to Lyon.