Taxi Alternative
in Lyon
Lyon runs on two rivers, four hills and a business district that empties into Saint-Exupéry twice a day. A private chauffeur here is less about luxury than about not losing forty minutes at the Part-Dieu rank with a suitcase and a 7:40 boarding call.
The city is compact.
Getting out of it is not.
Inside the Presqu'île you can walk almost everywhere. The problem starts the moment you need the airport, the Rhône valley, the Alps or a supplier in the Beaujolais. Saint-Exupéry sits east of the city behind a motorway ring that congeals at 7 AM and again at 5 PM, and the tunnels under Fourvière decide your morning more than your alarm does.
Expert Lyon Drivers,
Impeccable Service
Our Lyon chauffeurs are carefully selected for their driving skills, discretion and deep knowledge of Lyon and the Rhône-Alpes region. They handle demanding itineraries, VIP guests and tight schedules with absolute professionalism.
- Fluent English and French, used to international clients
- Fully licensed, vetted and insured
- Trained for VIP, corporate and family services
- Perfect knowledge of Lyon roads and regional routes
Mercedes Fleet
in Lyon
We operate a fleet of Mercedes S-Class, E-Class and V-Class in Lyon - combining comfort, safety and refinement for every journey. All vehicles are fully equipped with Wi-Fi and climate control, maintained to the highest standard.
- Mercedes S-Class for executives and VIPs in Lyon
- V-Class for families and groups - LYS airport transfers
- Quiet cabins, leather interiors, Wi-Fi onboard
- All vehicles immaculate and regularly maintained
Always Available
in Lyon
Before and during your stay in LyonOur coordination team is available 24/7 to adapt your schedule and monitor Lyon LYS flights in real time. Last-minute changes are always welcome - you travel with complete peace of mind.
- Lyon-Saint Exupéry LYS flight tracking
- Phone and email support
- Flexible last-minute changes
- No extra charge for flight delays
Seamless Airport Transfers
Lyon LYS
We serve Lyon airports:- Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport LYS - all terminals
- Private aviation terminals
- Meet & Greet with name board
- Zero delay charges - real-time flight tracking
Executive Chauffeur
Service in Lyon
Ideal for meetings, roadshows and conferences across Lyon. Your executive chauffeur Lyon is at full disposal for all VIP transportation needs - every journey handled with total discretion.
- Part-Dieu, Confluence & Lyon CBD
- SIRHA, Pollutec & trade shows Eurexpo
- Hourly hire or point-to-point transfers
- Quiet cabins for confidential calls
Paul Bocuse, Bouchons
& Lyon by Night
Lyon, the gastronomic capital of the world - your dedicated private chauffeur in Lyon for Michelin-starred dinners, bouchons lyonnais and exclusive events. We handle all logistics so you focus entirely on your experience.
- Paul Bocuse, Mère Brazier & Michelin restaurants
- Bouchons lyonnais & gastronomic tours
- Opéra de Lyon & Salle Rameau
- Chauffeur at your disposal all evening
Fête des Lumières
& Lyon Cultural Events
Every December, Lyon becomes one of the most spectacular cities in the world. Our private chauffeur service in Lyon ensures seamless transport throughout the Fête des Lumières. We cover all major Lyon cultural events year-round.
- Fête des Lumières - multi-day disposal available
- Nuits de Fourvière & Biennale d'art contemporain
- Private receptions & gala dinners
- Driver at full disposal for the duration
Geneva, Annecy & the Alps
from Lyon
Explore the region at your own pace with a dedicated private chauffeur from Lyon - Geneva (1h30), Annecy, Grenoble, the Beaujolais vineyards and beyond. All intercity transfers available at fixed rates.
- Geneva - executive transfers, 1h30 from Lyon
- Annecy - lakeside day trips from Lyon
- Grenoble, Valence & Beaujolais wine tours
- Paris intercity transfer available
Booked in advance, not hailed
A taxi rank works when the volume is low and the destination is close. Neither is true for a Lyon business trip. What a private chauffeur changes is the part you cannot see from the rank.
The car is assigned the day before, with your flight number, not three minutes ahead by an app
The route is chosen around the Fourvière tunnel and the Périphérique, which behave very differently at 7 AM and at 11 AM
Waiting time at Saint-Exupéry is already priced in, so a delayed landing costs you nothing extra
The chauffeur speaks English and French at minimum, and knows which Part-Dieu entrance is actually usable during works
Multi-stop days between Confluence, Vaise and the eastern industrial belt are one booking, not four
Lyon and the corridor around it
Terminals 1 and 2, plus the Rhônexpress platform if your team arrives separately. Meet and greet inside arrivals.
Both stations, with the entrance chosen according to whichever side is open that month.
Tour Incity, Oxygène, the banking cluster. Back-to-back meetings handled as one hourly booking.
Estate visits north and south of the city, full day, luggage and cases carried.
Courchevel, Méribel, Val d'Isère and Chamonix in season, snow tyres fitted from November.
Border crossing and Geneva airport, a common alternative when Lyon schedules do not work.
Chauffeur by the hour or by the day
Meet and greet in arrivals, flight tracked, fixed price
My Private Service provides a private chauffeur service in Lyon: airport transfers Lyon-Saint Exupéry LYS, executive car hire, Fête des Lumières and VIP transportation available 24/7 across Lyon and the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.
Confidential, secure
& perfectly coordinated in Lyon
We apply strict selection criteria to our Lyon chauffeurs and vehicles. We guarantee maximum comfort, safety and privacy throughout your stay. NDA is available for all sensitive missions.
- Licensed, experienced Lyon private chauffeurs with excellent local knowledge
- Full insurance and regularly maintained Mercedes vehicles
- Discreet service - no logos or advertising on cars
- Route planning and live monitoring across Lyon & Rhône-Alpes
- NDA available for high-profile and VIP clients
Is a private chauffeur worth it for a single airport run?
If you are alone with hand luggage and no deadline, probably not. It becomes worth it when there are two or more of you, when there is real luggage, or when the flight matters. The rate is fixed before departure, so the calculation is one you can make in advance rather than after the fact.
How early should the car be there for Saint-Exupéry?
We plan on the traffic pattern of the day rather than a fixed rule. For an early morning departure from the Presqu'île the pickup is usually well before the tunnels fill, and for a midday flight the margin is smaller. You get the pickup time with your confirmation.
Can the chauffeur wait between meetings?
Yes. That is the hourly format, from four hours. The car stays with you, the chauffeur parks and returns when you call, and stops in between are not charged separately.
What happens if my flight into Lyon is late?
The arrival is tracked. The chauffeur adjusts and there is no waiting surcharge. This is the single biggest practical difference with a pre-booked low-cost transfer, which usually releases the car after a fixed window.
Do you run Lyon to the ski resorts?
Yes, through the Tarentaise and the Maurienne. Courchevel and Méribel are the most requested, Val d'Isère and Tignes in high season. Vehicles are fitted for snow from November and we allow for the resort road, which is slow by design.
Which vehicles are available in Lyon?
Mercedes E-Class and S-Class for one to three passengers, V-Class when there are more of you or the luggage is bulky. Every car is under three years old and cleaned between jobs.
Your car is waiting
in Lyon
Send us your flight number or your address and the time you need. You get the exact amount and your driver's name before you confirm. For a full stay, see our private chauffeur in Lyon page.