How to get a taxi in Lyon, France
Whether it’s wandering the historic streets of Vieux Lyon or strolling around the innovative Musée des Beaux-Arts, the city of Lyon has something for everyone. However, with nearly 5 million tourists visiting this vibrant city each year, transportation can become crowded and stressful. To avoid the crowds, we suggest using a private and direct Lyon taxi service.
Taxis in Lyon are available 24 hours a day and will use a taximeter to calculate the price of your journey. You can easily hail a Lyon taxi in the street, walk to one of the 70 taxi ranks, call a phone dispatch taxi, use a taxi app or pre-book rides, such as your Lyon Airport taxi, in advance. With so many ways to book, choosing a Lyon taxi is the least time-consuming and most relaxing way to travel, allowing you to enjoy every experience this city has to offer.
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How much does a taxi cost?
| Taxi prices | Day time (05:00 - 24:00) | Night time (00:00 - 05:00) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| FROM GARE DE LYON-PERRACHE TRAIN STATION TO LYON SAINT-EXUPÉRY TRAIN STATION | 58 € | 75 € | 24 MIN |
| FROM LYON PART-DIEU TRAIN STATION TO GARE DE LYON-PERRACHE TRAIN STATION | 13.50 € | 21 € | 6 MIN |
| FROM GARE DE LYON-PERRACHE TRAIN STATION TO LYON ZOO | 20 € | 26 € | 8 MIN |
| FROM AIRPORT TO CITY CENTRE | 64 € | 92 € | 30 MIN |
| FROM AIRPORT TO PART DIEU | 60 € | 86 € | 30 MIN |
Cost of a Lyon Taxi
Exploring Lyon by taxi can be very convenient but it’s rarely cheap. Taxis in Lyon operate with taximeters which are regulated and set by the French government. The price of a taxi in Lyon depends on the time of day, whether it’s a one-way or round trip and the distance you’re travelling.
The base fare for taking a taxi in Lyon is €7, no matter the time of day. You will then be charged one of the four Lyon taxi tariffs as follows:
Tariff A: 7:00 to 19:00, Monday to Saturday (with return)
Tariff B: 19:00 to 7:00, Sundays and public holidays (with return)
Tariff C: 7:00 to 19:00, Monday to Saturday (without return)
Tariff D: 19:00 to 7:00, Sundays and public holidays (without return)
You will then be charged a price per kilometre depending on the tariff:
Tariff A price/km: €0.76
Tariff B price/km: €1.14
Tariff C price/km: €1.52
Tariff D price/km: €2.28
Extra Charges:
It’s important to note that extra charges will be added to your Lyon taxi fare for things like heavy luggage (€0.81 per item), travelling with animals (€1.05 per animal carrier), keeping your driver waiting for an hour (€37.40) and taking a taxi from a taxi rank at a train station (€1.62). If you get a taxi from Lyon Airport, you’ll also have to pay a higher base fare of €7.30.
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How to get a taxi in Lyon
There are over 600 taxis available day and night in Lyon. With such a large number of taxi companies, getting a ride couldn’t be easier. You can hail a Lyon taxi in the street, call a phone dispatch taxi, use a Lyon taxi app or walk to the nearest taxi rank. There are 70 taxi ranks in the city of Lyon. You can find Lyon taxi ranks outside train stations and popular tourist attractions such as Place Bellecour, at the northern end of rue du Président Édouard Herriot, along Quai Romain Rolland in Vieux Lyon and at Lyon Airport.
How to get a taxi from Lyon Airport
You’ll find metered taxis waiting outside the Arrivals Hall of each terminal building. Taking a taxi from Lyon Airport has a slightly higher base fare than a taxi in the city, which is €7.30.
How to get a taxi from Lyon Part Dieu train station
Part-Dieu is one of the largest train stations in France and has its very own taxi rank. When you enter the main hall of the train station, you will see the signs for the taxi rank. Follow them and you will find it outside the main doors of the station waiting in a line. All taxis from Lyon-Part-Dieu train station use a taximeter to calculate the cost of your journey.
How to get a taxi from Gare de Lyon train station
Taxis are available 24 hours a day from Gare de Lyon train station. As you exit the building, you’ll see the designated taxi rank on the station forecourt. There will be staff members at the rank that will help you find a taxi and answer any questions you may have.
Lyon taxi app options
There are a few different Lyon taxi app options available for those who want to book rides from their phone. You can use international apps such as Uber and Bolt or opt for a local version such as Allocab or Taxi Lyon TL. Whichever app you choose, be prepared for varying prices and long waits at peak times.
If you wish to avoid those waiting times and price fluctuations, we recommend pre-booking your Lyon taxi with a private company.
Useful Lyon taxi numbers
If you’re in a place without Wi-Fi or want to avoid downloading another app on your mobile phone, you can call a Lyon taxi number. It’s often more convenient to have your hotel reception or restaurant call one of the numbers for you, as not all phone operators speak English.
Top-rated phone dispatch Lyon taxi companies:
Taxi Lyon: +33 4 7210 8686
Magic VTC: +33 4 6996 4900
Taxi Lyon TL: +33 4 7826 8181
Millenium Taxi: +33 6 6867 2212
Benefits of booking your Lyon taxi in advance
Lyon is a busy city so there can be extremely long waits for an available taxi during bad weather and rush hour. To avoid these long waits and the varying taximeter prices, you can pre-book your rides with a trusted company.
Booking your Lyon taxi transfer in advance with Welcome Pickups allows you to explore the city at your leisure and guarantees a hassle-free transfer with all-inclusive prices, English-speaking local drivers and guaranteed on-time pickups. Booking your transfer with Welcome isn’t just a transfer, it’s an experience.
Lyon taxi tips
- Before you start your Lyon taxi journey, make sure your driver is using the correct tariff for the time of day you’re travelling.
- Be sure to only travel with a licensed Lyon taxi. Check for the driver's official ID and a working taximeter before getting in a cab.
- We recommend that you write down your hotel’s address or destination in the city as most Lyon taxi drivers don't speak fluent English. On the other hand, you can always pre-book your rides and ensure a fluent English-speaking driver.
- Most taxi drivers don’t carry change for bills over €20, so make sure you carry change when taking a taxi in Lyon.
- To ensure your driver is taking the most economical route, you can track your journey on Google Maps.
- It's not obligatory to tip your Lyon taxi driver, but it's always appreciated. Adding around 5% to your fare is customary among the locals.
- You can usually pay for your Lyon taxi by credit card. However, to avoid any surprises, it’s important to ask your driver if they offer this service before getting in the taxi.
- Make sure you ask for your receipt at the end of your journey, you will need this if you wish to make a complaint or locate any personal belongings left behind in the taxi.
- Pre-booking your taxi in Lyon will offer you guaranteed on-time pickups, a fixed price, English-speaking drivers and 24-hour customer support.
Wheelchair-accessible taxi in Lyon
Lyon as a whole is a very accessible city. However, regular taxis are not equipped for passengers with reduced mobility and don’t have special ramps or seats for wheelchair users. That said, there are a few companies that offer fully wheelchair-accessible vehicles, equipped with ramps or lifts. TL Access, for example, offers adapted vehicles with plenty of space for wheelchair users and their friends and family. You can book with TL Access online or by calling +33 4 7826 8181.
Lyon taxi safety and complaints
Lyon taxi prices and vehicle licenses are monitored by the French government, so taxi services are generally reliable. However, if you suspect that you have been overcharged because the driver took a longer route or if you have experienced any sort of problem during your journey, you can report it. To make a complaint, collect your receipt, note the driver’s registration plate and ID and contact the company you booked the taxi with. Alternatively, you could also make a complaint to the local police on +33 4 7210 3900.