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Avis, Paris Gare Lyon Railway Station Car Rental

Avis 2000+ ratings, 10 reviews

Paris, Ile-de-France, France

5.8 / 10 Average

Avis - Paris Gare Lyon Railway Station Information, Car Rental Instructions & Policies

Address

Hall 3 Pl H Frenay Niv Min 1 Parking Mediterranee, Paris, 75012, FRANCE

Telephone

+33159588158 / +33143435551

Pick-up Instructions

Train passenger: The office is located inside the sation of Gare de Lyon HALL 1 level -1. Local directions: The office is located at 196 rue de Bercy, 75012 Paris. Inside the hall 1 at gare de Lyon station level -1

Drop-off Instructions

Return to PARKING SAEMES MEDITERRANEE. the entrance at the parking is at this adress : 22 RUE DE CHALON 75012, Paris. Go to level 1 to access at AVIS/Budget return area level 0. To find the return parking faster, you can enter in your navigation system this adress : 5 RUE DE CHALON 75012 Paris.

Opening Hours

Days of WeekSundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday
Opening hours
08:00 -22:30
07:00 -22:00
07:00 -22:00
07:00 -22:00
07:00 -22:00
07:00 -22:00
07:00 -22:00

Security Deposit

Deposits are depending on which car type your rental car falls into, and can be paid credit cards and debit cards
Representative Car ModelsDeposit Amount (approx.)Business Days Required for Refund

Applicable to all car types, incl. Compact, SUV, Economy, Mini and more.

Pack up ^
100% of the rental car rate plus EUR 20030-60

Accepted Cards

Credit cards in the main driver's name from the following issuers are accepted: Visa, Master, DinersClub, Discover, AMEX

Visa Master DinersClub Discover AMEX

JCB,UnionPay are not accepted.

Note that two credit cards may be asked for upon pickup if your rental car falls into these car types: Bmw I5 Electric Or Similar, Bmw 5 Series Estate, Audi A4 Avant, Description Not Available-electric, Mercedes C Class, Mercedes Benz Gla, Bmw I4 Electric Or Similar

Car rental with debit cards is also accepted and listed as below: Visa, Master

Visa Master

E-voucher

An e-voucher is accepted at this location.

Age requirements

18 - 80 years old

Young Driver Fee applies at 18 - 25 years old with charge of EUR 32.6 per day approximately.

Driver's License Requirements

The main driver and any additional drivers must provide a full physical driving licence with no major endorsements. The license should be held for at least 6 year(s).

For foreign renters, you need to bring:

Original driving licence + International Driving Permit (IDP)

Please note that an International Driving Permit (IDP) is only a translation. You must present your original driving licence together with the original IDP at the counter — photocopies or scanned copies are not accepted.

EU/EEA Driving License

EU/EEA driving licenses are valid for car rental across the EU/EEA, as well as in Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

For local renters, you need to bring:

Full driver's license issued in France

Additional Extras

To be updated

Cross Border

Allowed:

Policies differ depending on which country you are traveling to.
CountriesCharges

Andorra

Austria

Belgium

Denmark

Finland

Monaco

Germany

Italy

Luxembourg

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Andorra

Austria

Belgium

Denmark

Finland

Monaco

Germany

Italy

Luxembourg

Netherlands

Norway

Portugal

Spain

Sweden

Switzerland

EUR 7.5 per day
When you pick up your vehicle at a mainland location, you are not authorised to leave the mainland with the vehicle, including travel to islands (e.g. Corsica). Likewise, vehicles rented in Corsica are not authorised to be taken off the island.

Not allowed:

Taking rental cars to the countries that are not listed in Allowed is not allowed.

Cross Islands

To be updated

Excess

To be updated

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

To be updated

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Airports

8.2 mi from Paris Orly Airport South

8.6 mi from Paris-Le Bourget Airport

13.9 mi from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

Railway Stations

Nearby Paris Gare de Lyon

0.5 mi from Gare D'Austerlitz

2.3 mi from Gare de l\'Est

Hotels

0.1 mi from Courtyard by Marriott Paris Gare de Lyon

0.2 mi from Hotel Lyon Bastille

1.1 mi from Abbatial Saint Germain

Other Landmarks

1.5 mi from Fontaine Stravinsky

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Map view of Avis Store Location
coordinates: 48.844444444444 2.3738888888889

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Guest Reviews

Total points: 5.8 / 10 Average

  • Vehicle condition: 0.0
  • Vehicle cleanliness: 0.0
  • Spaciousness: 0.0
  • Counter staff: 0.0
  • Pick-up location: 0.0
  • Drop-off location: 0.0
  • Pick-up time: 10-30 mins
  • Drop-off time: 10-30 mins
  • Marcus Grantham

    Paris

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Wednesday, August 15, 2018

    The process was very fast, and the staff provided a paper guide that made picking up the car convenient.
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  • Channing Dick

    Paris

    2 /10 Poor

    Reviewed: Wednesday, April 11, 2018

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  • Harvey Louis

    Paris

    2 /10 Poor

    Reviewed: Monday, July 10, 2023

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  • Susan Gissing

    Paris

    8 /10 Very good

    Reviewed: Monday, October 31, 2022

    I have never received the reserved car model in Europe via ZuzuChe.
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  • Wayne Franklin

    Paris

    2 /10 Poor

    Reviewed: Friday, July 22, 2022

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  • Sean Jonson

    Paris

    2 /10 Poor

    Reviewed: Wednesday, January 26, 2022

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  • Spring Willard

    Paris

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Tuesday, November 23, 2021

    Basically satisfied
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  • Viola Patience

    Paris

    8 /10 Very good

    Reviewed: Thursday, October 7, 2021

    Very good
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  • Molly Ann

    Paris

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Monday, August 24, 2020

    Very friendly
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  • Donna Beard

    Paris

    8 /10 Very good

    Reviewed: Wednesday, July 22, 2020

    Quick pickup and return
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  • Mag Helin(a)

    Paris

    2 /10 Poor

    Reviewed: Monday, November 18, 2019

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  • Zebulon Abraham

    Paris

    6 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Monday, January 8, 2024

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  • Bonnie Albert

    Paris

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Wednesday, May 15, 2024

    The car is great
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  • Tina Robbins

    Paris

    2 /10 Poor

    Reviewed: Friday, September 20, 2024

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  • Everley Evan

    Paris

    2 /10 Poor

    Reviewed: Sunday, January 5, 2025

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  • Spring Willard

    Paris

    2 /10 Poor

    Reviewed: Monday, February 24, 2025

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  • Bertram Nahum

    Paris

    2 /10 Poor

    Reviewed: Tuesday, May 13, 2025

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  • Marico Sheridan

    Paris

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Tuesday, September 30, 2025

    The service near Lyon train station has always been quite good.
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  • Bard Collins

    Paris

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, October 5, 2025

    I rented a car from Avis this time. A big brand does live up to its name. There was no need to queue during pickup, the process was simple, and they didn’t try to sell me insurance. They just handed me the keys, and the car was parked right across from the counter. The staff said if I was concerned, I could take some pictures for my own records. When I returned the car, they didn’t even inspect it. They just took the keys and told me I was good to go—very straightforward! Before I even left the parking lot, they refunded the 200 euros deposit to my account—super efficient! For picking up the car, it was relatively easy to find. It’s at Hall 3 of Lyon Train Station. If you’re taking the metro, after entering the station, go straight towards Hall 3, then take the elevator in the parking area down to level -1. Once you exit the elevator, you’ll see the Avis sign. A special note about returning the car—it was really hard to find the location. Even though my navigation app said I arrived, it was on my left-hand side but I couldn’t find the entrance. I asked several passersby, but none of them knew either. I ended up driving around and using the navigation app again. After trying multiple times, I finally spotted a QEEQ return location sign ahead, which led me to realize that the parking lot was there.
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  • Anonymous

    Paris

    8 /10 Very good

    Reviewed: Monday, September 14, 2026

    The guy at pickup said one thing, but the actual paperwork was different. Definitely double‑check everything before you sign and make sure what’s on the contract matches what they tell you in person.
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What's the address of the rental location?

Hall 3 Pl H Frenay Niv Min 1 Parking Mediterranee, Paris, 75012, FRANCE

What is the Telephone Number?

+33159588158/ +33143435551

How to Return The Rental Car, Car Park or Key Box & After Hours Return Instructions?

Return to PARKING SAEMES MEDITERRANEE. the entrance at the parking is at this adress : 22 RUE DE CHALON 75012, Paris. Go to level 1 to access at AVIS/Budget return area level 0. To find the return parking faster, you can enter in your navigation system this adress : 5 RUE DE CHALON 75012 Paris.

What are the Accepted Cards as Payment Methods for this Car Rental Location?

Can I Pick up Rental Cars with a E-voucher?

An e-voucher is accepted at this location.

What are the Driver's Age Requirements for this Car Rental Company?

18 - 80 years old

Young Driver Fee applies at 18 - 25 years old with charge of EUR 32.6 per day approximately.

What are the Driving Licence Requirements to Rent a Car from this Car Rental Location?

The main driver and any additional drivers must provide a full physical driving licence with no major endorsements. The license should be held for at least 6 year(s).

  • For foreign renters, you need to bring:

    Original driving licence + International Driving Permit (IDP)

    Please note that an International Driving Permit (IDP) is only a translation. You must present your original driving licence together with the original IDP at the counter — photocopies or scanned copies are not accepted.

    EU/EEA Driving License

    EU/EEA driving licenses are valid for car rental across the EU/EEA, as well as in Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

  • For local renters, you need to bring:

    Full driver's license issued in France

Additional Extras

To be updated

What are the Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks from this Store?

  • Airports

    8.2 mi from Paris Orly Airport South

    8.6 mi from Paris-Le Bourget Airport

    13.9 mi from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

  • Railway Stations

    Nearby Paris Gare de Lyon

    0.5 mi from Gare D'Austerlitz

    2.3 mi from Gare de l\'Est

  • Hotels

    0.1 mi from Courtyard by Marriott Paris Gare de Lyon

    0.2 mi from Hotel Lyon Bastille

    1.1 mi from Abbatial Saint Germain

  • Other Landmarks

    1.5 mi from Fontaine Stravinsky

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