City tours by minibus
A flexible sightseeing day in Lyon with stops at Vieux Lyon, the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière and Place Bellecour, planned around your guide.
Rent a minibus with driver in Lyon
Minibus hire in Lyon, France for smaller groups — always with a professional driver.
Minibus hire with driver in Lyon
A minibus with driver is the most flexible bus for small groups in Lyon. It typically seats about 8 to 19 passengers (approximate), fits into narrower streets than a full-size coach and can stop right at the hotel door.
Typical minibus trips in Lyon: private sightseeing at Vieux Lyon, the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière and Place Bellecour; business roadshows between offices, hotels and venues; family celebrations; and day trips by minibus to Beaujolais, Annecy and Pérouges. A minibus is also a practical choice for airport runs from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) when a group has a lot of luggage.
What groups use a minibus for in Lyon
Airport minibus
Door-to-door minibus transfers between Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) and your hotel in Lyon. Airport transfers in Lyon
Day trips
Minibus day trips from Lyon to Beaujolais, Annecy and Pérouges, with the driver waiting while you explore.
Business & VIP
Roadshows, site visits and VIP guests moved discreetly around Lyon and France in one minibus with driver.
How minibus hire in Lyon works
- Send your request with the date, passenger count, pickup address and route in Lyon.
- Get a quote by email for a suitable minibus with driver.
- Confirm, and the driver meets your group at the agreed time and place.
Minibus or coach in Lyon?
For more than about 19 passengers (approximate), a midi coach or a full-size coach is usually more comfortable and better value per seat — see charter coach rental in Lyon.
| Vehicle | Seats (approx.) | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Minibus / passenger van | about 8–19 | small groups, families, VIP and business travel, airport runs |
| Midi coach | about 20–35 | mid-size groups, school classes, wedding guests |
| Full-size coach | about 45–57 | large groups, tours, conferences, events |
| Several buses | 100+ | congresses, festivals, big shuttles |
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Minibus hire near Lyon
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- Minibus hire in Bourg-en-Bresse ≈60 km
- Minibus hire in Mâcon ≈60 km
- Minibus hire in Roanne ≈70 km
- Minibus hire in Voiron ≈70 km
Distances are approximate straight-line distances, not road distances. All cities for minibus with driver.
Frequently asked questions
How many passengers fit in a minibus in Lyon?
Typically about 8 to 19 passengers, depending on the vehicle and luggage (approximate). For larger groups we suggest a midi coach or a full-size coach in Lyon.
Is the minibus hire in Lyon with a driver?
Yes. Our minibus hire in Lyon is always with a professional driver. We do not rent self-drive minibuses.
Can the minibus pick us up at the airport?
Yes. Minibus pickups from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) can be booked on their own or combined with tours. See private airport transfers in Lyon.
How much does it cost to rent a minibus in Lyon?
Prices depend on the date, hours, distance and vehicle, so we do not publish fixed rates. Send the form or a WhatsApp message and we reply with a quote by email.
Breakdown? Stranded group?
Emergency replacement bus near Lyon.
If your coach or bus breaks down in or near Lyon, contact us, weekends included. Tell us where the group is, how many passengers there are and where they need to go, and we will search for an available coach and driver in the area.
Tell us where.
We'll bring the bus.
Group size, dates, route. We reply with a quote by email.
Prefer email? Write to transport@kweili.com.