Car rental at the Lille Airport

Getting Around

Lille Airport, also known as Lille-Lesquin Airport, is a mere 20 minutes drive from the city center. By selecting the best car rental service at our comparison platform, your journey from the airport to your accommodation becomes a breeze.

Car Rental Stations

• Avis Car Rental
• Europcar Rental
• Hertz
• Sixt

These car rental services are conveniently located at the airport for easy access and their staff are experienced in attending to the international community. You might want to consider compact cars if you plan to explore the city, or SUVs for longer drives.

Driving in Lille

1. Be aware that traffic can be dense in peak hours (from 8am to 10am and from 4pm to 7pm).
2. Free parking in Lille is scarce; however, there are numerous paid parking lots.
3. Petrol stations are easily accessible from the airport and throughout the city. The stations at Total Access and Esso Express offer competitive prices.

Currency and Climate

France uses the Euro (€) as its currency. It's good practice to carry some Euro cash with you, especially for small purchases. However, credit and debit cards are widely accepted.
Lille's climate is mild, you can visit it year-round. Winters are lightly cold and summers are pleasantly warm. The driest months are April and September.

Exploring Hauts-de-France

Lille is the perfect base to explore the Hauts-de-France region. Here are few nearby highlights you should consider:

1. Amiens: Known for its Gothic Amiens Cathedral and floating gardens.
2. Lens: Home to Louvre-Lens Museum.
3. Boulogne-sur-Mer: Famous for its old town and sea center Nausicaá.