Lyon is an easy destination to plan yourself: hotels, flights, car rental and activities in one place, no juggling ten different sites. Lyon works well as a base for day trips to nearby towns and scenic routes. The city has an airport, so you can fly in directly. There are currently around 20 places to stay listed in and around Lyon, covering a range of budgets. The catalogue includes 8 vetted activities and tours with real guest ratings. 1 routes to nearby towns are mapped out from Lyon, handy if you're planning side trips beyond the city itself.
Accommodation in Lyon starts at around €58 per night, with a typical rate near €112 across roughly 20 nearby options — handy for budgeting your trip.
Well-reviewed hotels: Pullman Lyon, 4-star, guest rating 9.4 from 154 reviews, from €118 per night; Intercontinental Lyon Hotel Dieu by IHG, 5-star, guest rating 9.4 from 125 reviews, from €296 per night; Carlton Hotel Lyon - MGallery Collection, 4-star, guest rating 9.2 from 2057 reviews, from €141 per night; Crowne Plaza Lyon - Cité Internationale, 4-star, guest rating 9 from 3885 reviews, from €85 per night; Boscolo Lyon Hôtel & Spa, 5-star, guest rating 9 from 129 reviews, from €187 per night.
Day trips & routes: Marseille — about 315 km, 3h 12m drive. Fastest option is Marseille: 3h 12m by car.
Lyon: what to know
Things to see: "Guided Day Tour and Wine Tasting Northern Rhône Valley", rated 5 from 59 reviews, from €169; "Croix Rousse Market & Rooftop Cooking Class in Lyon", rated 5 from 42 reviews, from €185.72; "Lyon: a unique tour of Lyon's heroines", rated 5 from 41 reviews, from €20; "Dark Lyon", rated 5 from 34 reviews, from €38; "Lyon: Private Burgundy Half Day Wine Tour by Vintage Land Rover", rated 5 from 32 reviews, from €230.
Lyon has its own airport, so a direct flight is the fastest way in. Getting around the city and out to the 1 nearby destinations listed above is easiest by car — intercity public transport tends to be slower and less frequent. The median nightly rate in Lyon is around €112, useful for comparing overall trip cost against nearby cities.
To rent a car in Lyon you usually need a passport, a driving licence and a bank card for the deposit hold. With 20 places to stay nearby, it's worth comparing a base near the rental desk against one closer to the sights. Given 1 route worth driving from here, check the mileage and one-way drop-off terms before you book. When touring France, plan stops in advance: fuel stations and car parks in smaller towns are not always open around the clock.
