Is car rental in Lyon useful?

Lyon is a city well served by bus, metro or taxi, but it is also a very large city and renting a car in Lyon can therefore be very useful if you want to discover this city without losing hours in public transport.

Renting a car when you leave the airport or the train station is also much more practical and economical than having to take several buses or subways to visit some monuments.

What to see in Lyon?

The Saône is an excellent starting point if you wish to visit Lyon. This river will allow you to spend the afternoon alone or with family while relaxing.

The Saint Jean district, also called old Lyon, is worth a visit. This medieval quarter is listed as a UNESCO heritage and its cobbled streets will transport you to another century. The museums there are also worthwhile detours. These will allow you to spend half a day of historical culture.

If you want to party in Lyon, Place Bellecourt is ideal. Whether you want to eat or go to the bars, this place will be the ideal meeting place.

Do you want to visit the heart of Lyon? So you have to go to the Presqu'île, this district brings together many important monuments like the town hall or the Lyon opera house.

Then drive to the Tête d'Or park to enjoy the greenery present in this city, where you will find a zoo, a botanical garden and where you can go pedal boating!

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