Car hire St. Etienne Airport

Located 12kms north-northeast of the town of Saint Etienne, this airport attracts visitors wanting to explore the Rhone-Alps region. The small airport serves just three low-cost carriers, Luxair, Ryanair and Pegasus, and offers a number of domestic flights. Istanbul and Porto are the main international destinations for people flying out of Saint Etienne Airport. For visitors travelling around the region, car hire in Saint Etienne Airport is available in the main terminal.

Saint Etienne Airport facilities

The airport offers a few restaurants along with some bars, while there are also banking facilities, internet access, phones and a hotel for overnight stays. Newspaper and book shops are available, and if you need to pick up any wines, spirits or souvenirs then the Boutique du Pilat should suffice for all your needs.

Saint Etienne Airport excursions

There are a number of museums in the city including a museum of urban transport, a mining museum and a museum of modern art. Once you've had your fill of Saint Etienne's offerings, use car rental in Saint Etienne Airport to access other nearby places of interest, such as Pilat Regional Natural Park or Lyon, less than an hour's drive to the northeast.

Best time to visit

Saint Etienne can be visited all year round. The summers are fairly mild, with temperatures rarely getting above 25°C. The winters can be chilly, and there is a good chance of snowfall in December and January. But temperatures in winter don't often fall below freezing.

Car rental in Saint Etienne Airport

The city of Saint Etienne is easily accessed by car. If you are considering driving here, it is best to compare car hire options online before arriving. Once you drive out of the airport, you can take the A72 if you are coming from the north or the A47 is you are arriving from the east, and if you are driving from the west, take the RN88.