$42 Cheap Car Rental in Saint-Fons

If your trip to Saint-Fons is all locked in but your travel itinerary is a bit on the empty side, we can give you a helping hand.Sometimes short and sweet drives are fun too. Just down the road, Lyon Aquarium and Gerland Sports Palace will keep you entertained. Eager for more close-by options? Bulle d’Air Park is also worth spending some time at.

La Mulatiere and 7th Arrondissement are well worth a visit during your stay. Travel 3 miles from Saint-Fons and you’ll find yourself in La Mulatiere. Alternatively, 7th Arrondissement is situated 2 miles away.

Nothing’s quite as lovely as being by the sea in the early evening. Take a leisurely drive to Plage du Fontanil and get a glimpse of the sun’s rays sparkling over the water before it sinks into the horizon. You’ll find this beautiful stretch of coastline 8 miles from Saint-Fons.

Constantly on the move for work-related reasons? Convention centers are most likely a second home to you. With easy access to hotels, restaurants and cafés, you can be sure your trip will be a success if you’re on your way to any of these places:

• La Sucriere (3 miles away).
• Eurexpo Lyon (5 miles away).
• Espace Tete d’Or (5 miles away).

The open road is calling your name, and Saint-Fons is a great base to kick-start your Lyon adventure. Located 5 miles from the downtown area, the first thing you’ll need to pick up is the key to one of our superb rental vehicles. A full-size SUV will take you around Lyon in true comfort and style — or you might want to veer off the beaten path and discover hidden gems with a rugged four-wheel drive. If you want to easily zip around the city, we’d suggest going with a compact car. They might not be as roomy, but they’ll be a dream when it comes to sliding into those narrow car spaces.

You’ll be glad to hear that there’s a wide variety of luxurious rental vehicles available in Saint-Fons. What you go for will depend on your funds and what you’re hoping to do. Specialty and prestige vehicles are hard to beat if you’re all about comfort and class. If you’re splurging, why not go for a fully kitted-out SUV, or perhaps an upmarket mid-size sedan? On the other hand, if you’re just after a set of wheels to zip around town in as cheaply as possible, stick with a versatile compact vehicle (or something else that won’t blow your budget).

In Saint-Fons, motorists stick to the right-hand side. When exploring someplace new, it’s wise to book a car with automatic transmission. That way, you can focus on the road ahead and not stress about gear changes.

The beauty of visiting a smaller city like Lyon is less traffic — and you won’t find a lot of it in the neighborhood of Saint-Fons. However, you may still come across busier conditions during the normal peak-hour times.

It can be challenging to find a car space in Saint-Fons. Once you get your hands on one, make sure you read the signage carefully. Staying over the time limit or parking in a no-standing zone can leave a big hole in your vacation budget.

If you plan on driving around Saint-Fons, a neighborhood of Lyon, speed limits range from 50km/h to 130km/h. Take note that residential areas usually have a maximum speed limit of 50km/h.

Generally, one of two things will happen. Your rental car company may bill the fined amount to your credit card. This is the usual approach. Alternatively, it may forward your contact information to local authorities so the fine is sent to you directly.

Although there are a small number of exceptions, seat belts are mandatory in Lyon.

It is illegal to use your cell phone while driving in Saint-Fons, and you may also receive a fine for simply holding a phone if you’re in control of a vehicle. That said, using hands-free or Bluetooth functions is allowed, as long as your attention remains on the road.

In Saint-Fons, it is a fineable offence to drive with a BAC (blood alcohol content) higher than 0.05%. If you’re going to have a few drinks with dinner, it’d be wise to leave the rental car at your hotel.

No, it’s not. In Saint-Fons, red means stop, with no exceptions. When nearing traffic lights, always drive at a safe speed so you can easily stop when you need to.