What is the cheapest parking at Lyon St Exupery airport?

1. Taking the car to Lyon St Exupery airport

 

Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport is one of the most important airports in France. In terms of traffic, it is the fourth busiest airport in France, behind Paris-Charles-De-Gaulle, Paris-Orly and Nice-Côte-d'Azur. On average, it welcomes more than 11 million travelers per year. It even has an international reputation, since it received the award for the best European airport in 2019.

Contrary to what one might think, Lyon St Exupery airport is not only frequented by the inhabitants of the Lyon metropolis. Many travelers do not hesitate to come from further away, such as Grenoble, Clermont-Ferrand, Paris or Marseille, to use it. More and more international passengers, mainly from northern Italy and Switzerland, are also flying in.

From downtown Lyon, the airport can be reached by several means, including streetcar, shuttle or cab. But these means of transportation have the disadvantage of being expensive and not very practical when you have a lot of luggage.

This is why many people from Lyon and the surrounding area choose to drive directly to Lyon St Exupery airport. The airport is easily accessible by car, as it is located in the town of Colombier-Saugnieu, less than 30 kilometers from Lyon. If you can avoid the traffic jams at the exit of Lyon, you can get to the airport in about 30 minutes from the city center.

 

2. Parking in a covered parking lot: P0 and P1

Driving to Lyon St Exupery airport is very convenient and rather cheap. However, this poses a major problem: parking. Indeed, free parking lots near French or foreign airports are very rare, or even do not exist.

However, in general, travelers who use the plane as a mode of transport leave for a long time. In this case, parking fees can quickly reach exorbitant amounts. So what are the solutions for easy parking around Lyon Saint Exupéry airport?

The first possibility is to opt for a covered parking lot. There are two in Lyon Saint-Exupéry: the P0 and the P1. They have the advantage of being located right next to Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, a few minutes' walk at most, which means you can be sure not to miss your flight.

Parking in a covered area also has the advantage of protecting your car from bad weather. Prices for parking at P0 or P1 vary according to the duration. It is necessary to count 10,90 euros for one hour of parking, 25 euros for one day and 25 euros for each additional day.

 

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3. Parking in an outdoor parking lot: P2, P3, P4 and P5

The P0 and P1 covered parking lots are the most convenient at Lyon St Exupery airport. Nevertheless, their price is prohibitive for many travelers. If you are going to stay for a week or two, the cost of parking will probably be even higher than the price of the plane ticket. This solution is therefore preferable for those who have no budget problems, or for those who want to park their vehicle in the best conditions.

For those who do not want to pay as much, it is possible to opt for another uncovered parking: P2, P3, P4 or P5.

➡️ P2 costs 8 euros per hour and 21.50 euros per day. It is complemented by the P2 bis, available by reservation only.

➡️ P3 costs 2 euros for 15 minutes, 8 euros for one hour. It is limited to 4 hours of parking, for a price of 15.30 euros. Please note that P3 is currently closed for construction.

➡️ You can also park your car at P4 (8 euros per hour and 20 euros per day).

➡️ P5 is the furthest parking area from T1 and T2, but it has a free shuttle to take you there. Rates are as follows: 8 euros per hour, 19 euros per day, 50 euros per three days, and 3 euros per additional day from 4 to 25 days. From the 26th day onwards, it costs 5 euros per additional day.

➡️ Finally, there is also the P6 Eco which is even further away and only available on reservation.

 

4. The good plan: opt for the services of Blue Valet

If you are one of those travelers who want to drive to Lyon St Exupery airport without getting into trouble, then there is one last solution. Instead of going to the parking lot, it is possible to use the services of a valet. The most experienced company for this service is Blue Valet.

Established in several airports and train stations in France and Europe, Blue Valet offers many advantages to travelers. First of all, its rates are more affordable than those applied at the airport. The more you book in advance, the longer you leave, the cheaper the price per day will be.

This is extremely convenient for those who don't want to waste time or are afraid of being late. With Blue Valet, there's no need to walk or take a shuttle to get to T1 or T2. A valet will be waiting for you in front of your departure or arrival terminal. You will only have to entrust your vehicle to him and get it back when you return.

 

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