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Updated comparison 2026

Best taxi & private driver in Lyon
for Saint-Exupéry airport

Objective comparison of Lyon → LYS transport options: licensed taxis, fixed-price private drivers, Uber and shuttles. Strengths, weaknesses and best use cases.

5 options compared
Real 2026 fares
Detailed use cases

Quick verdict

Best for airport
TAL Transfer
Guaranteed price · Flight tracking · Long distance
Best without booking
Taxi Radio de Lyon
04 72 10 86 86 · 24/7
Best budget solo
Shared shuttle
From €15 · Fixed schedule only

Full comparison — Taxi & Private Driver Lyon → LYS 2026

Service Fare to LYS Score
TAL Transfer
+33 7 43 60 71 35
 From €60 (fixed) 9.4/10
Taxi Radio de Lyon
04 72 10 86 86
 €55–80 (meter) 7.2/10
G7 Lyon
3607
 €55–80 (meter) 7/10
Uber Lyon
App only
 €45–120 (dynamic) 6.8/10
Shared airport shuttle
Online booking
 €15–25/person 5.5/10

Scores based on: fare reliability, geographic coverage, availability, ease of booking and value for airport transfers.

Detailed breakdown of each service

TAL Transfer Fixed-price private driver
9.4/10 Recommended

Guaranteed fixed price, hybrid/electric fleet, long-distance covered (Grenoble, Annecy, ski resorts, Geneva)

📍 Lyon + Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
🕐 24/7
💶 From €60 (fixed)
Ideal for

Airport transfers, long-distance, business travellers

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Taxi Radio de Lyon Licensed taxi
7.2/10

Historic taxi dispatch centre, good Lyon intramuros coverage. Variable meter-based fare.

📍 Lyon and inner suburbs
🕐 24/7
💶 €55–80 (meter)
Ideal for

On-demand city rides, short trips, no advance booking

Call 04 72 10 86 86
G7 Lyon Licensed taxi
7/10

Major national taxi network, G7 app available. Decent urban zone coverage.

📍 Lyon, Villeurbanne, Bron
🕐 24/7
💶 €55–80 (meter)
Ideal for

Occasional rides within Lyon metro area

Call 3607
Uber Lyon Private hire (platform)
6.8/10

Surge pricing algorithm. Practical during the day, risky at peak times. Outside zone for long distance.

📍 Lyon agglomeration
🕐 Approx 6am–1am
💶 €45–120 (dynamic)
Ideal for

Spontaneous daytime rides; only predictable during off-peak hours

Shared airport shuttle Shared minibus
5.5/10

Cheaper but multiple stops, rigid timetables, no door-to-door pick-up.

📍 Lyon city centre only
🕐 Fixed schedule
💶 €15–25/person
Ideal for

Solo travellers with no luggage and flexible schedules

Long distance: only TAL covers the whole region

For Grenoble, Annecy, ski resorts or Geneva, alternatives to TAL are limited or very expensive.

Grenoble → LYS

Metered taxi
€200–280 + possible empty return
TAL fixed price
€168
guaranteed, tolls included

Annecy → LYS

Metered taxi
€280–380 + possible empty return
TAL fixed price
€195
guaranteed, tolls included

Chambéry → LYS

Metered taxi
€220–300 + possible empty return
TAL fixed price
€168
guaranteed, tolls included

Val Thorens → LYS

Metered taxi
Not available from standard taxi
TAL fixed price
€375
guaranteed, tolls included

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Fixed price guaranteed · Hybrid/electric fleet · Live flight tracking

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the best taxi or private driver service for Lyon airport?
The best option for Lyon Saint-Exupéry airport (LYS) depends on your priorities. If you want a guaranteed price and a driver who tracks your flight, a fixed-price private driver like TAL is the most reliable. If you need a taxi immediately without booking, Taxi Radio de Lyon (04 72 10 86 86) or G7 (3607) are the most active dispatch centres. For long-distance journeys (Grenoble, Annecy, ski resorts), only TAL offers fixed prices: from €168 for Grenoble and €195 for Annecy.
Taxi or private driver — which is cheaper in Lyon?
During a normal daytime journey from central Lyon, prices are similar: taxi €55–70 on the meter, TAL €60 fixed. The gap widens at peak hours (Uber can exceed €100 with surge), at night (TAL night = €72 fixed, taxi night ~€75–90) and especially for long distances where taxis sometimes charge the return leg.
How do I pre-book a taxi or private driver for Lyon airport?
TAL can be booked online 24/7 with instant fare confirmation. Taxi Radio de Lyon and G7 accept phone bookings, but the final fare remains metered. Uber offers advance scheduling (Uber Scheduled) with no price guarantee. For an important flight, booking with a confirmed price is strongly recommended.
Is there an eco-friendly private driver in Lyon for airport transfers?
Yes, TAL operates with a 100% hybrid and electric fleet (Tesla Model 3, premium hybrid vehicles). If your carbon footprint matters, it is the only sustainable option among Lyon airport transfer services. Licensed taxis and Uber drivers mostly use combustion vehicles.
Which private driver service covers Grenoble, Annecy or ski resorts → Lyon airport?
For long-distance airport transfers to LYS (Grenoble, Annecy, Chambéry, Alpine resorts), TAL is the reference. Licensed taxis can handle these journeys but at high rates (€200–350 + possible return empty). Uber is unavailable outside the Lyon urban area. TAL: Grenoble → LYS = €168 fixed, Annecy → LYS = €195 fixed, Val Thorens → LYS = €375 fixed (including return).

See also

Fare calculator Taxi Lyon airport Uber Lyon — comparison Private driver Lyon airport TAL rate sheet Ski resort transfers

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