Top 5 best quad bike (ATV) rentals in Lyon

Lyon rewards travellers who go looking for it, and the best way to do that is on four wheels of your own. Climb from the riverbanks toward the Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourvière, park at the terrace, and watch the whole city — two rivers, red rooftops, the Alps on a clear day — spread out below you. Then head north and let the roads open up around the Beaujolais vineyards, where quiet lanes wind between hills of vines that most visitors never see because a bus tour simply doesn't stop there.

A quad bike suits Lyon in a way a car or a bicycle doesn't. The old town's narrow lanes and heavy traffic reward something compact and agile, while the hilly country just beyond the ring road — the Monts d'Or, the vineyard backroads, villages like Pérouges half an hour out — is close enough for a day trip but too far and too steep for casual cycling. A quad gets you into both worlds without the parking headaches of a car or the fatigue of pedalling uphill in August heat.

Top 10 things to see in Lyon by quad bike

1. Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourvière — the hilltop basilica with a panoramic terrace, a natural first stop and photo point.
2. Parc de la Tête d'Or — a huge park with a lake and free zoo, good for an easy loop near the centre.
3. Vieux Lyon — the UNESCO-listed Renaissance old town; ride in slowly, then park and wander its traboules on foot.
4. Confluence district — the striking Musée des Confluences at the tip of the Rhône–Saône meeting point.
5. Mont Verdun and the Monts d'Or — hilly countryside north of the city with winding roads made for a day out.
6. Pérouges — a well-preserved medieval fortified village about 35 km away, a classic half-day excursion.
7. Beaujolais vineyards — rolling hills of vines with scenic backroads north of Lyon.
8. Presqu'île and Place Bellecour — the central peninsula and one of Europe's largest public squares, a good place to get your bearings.
9. Croix-Rousse hill — the former silk-weavers' district, steep streets and sweeping views over the city.
10. Île Barbe — a small island on the Saône, a peaceful riverside detour from the centre.

Note that a quad isn't the vehicle for threading Vieux Lyon's cobbled lanes or the Croix-Rousse steps themselves — treat those as park-and-walk stops, and save the quad for the open road in between.

What do you need to rent a quad bike in Lyon?

On French public roads, a quad always requires a licence — a category B1 or full B car licence, depending on the machine, which the rental company will confirm for your model. Rental agencies in Lyon commonly set a minimum age of 18 or higher, and you'll usually need a valid passport and a refundable deposit taken by card pre-authorisation, with the amount depending on the quad class. Non-EU visitors should carry an International Driving Permit alongside their home licence.

How much does it cost to rent a quad bike in Lyon?

Expect to pay 15-25 EUR per day in low season and 35-55 EUR per day in high season, with premium models running 60-90 EUR per day.

• Prices dip lowest between November and February, when demand drops off.
• They climb steadily through spring and peak in July and August, the busiest and priciest months to ride.

When to book a rental quad bike in Lyon?

High season runs June through August, peaking sharply in late July and August when the whole country is on holiday — book ahead if you want a specific model. Low season stretches from November to March, when prices fall and choice is easier to come by. For the best mix of good weather and lighter traffic, May, June and September are hard to beat.

Local traffic rules in Lyon

France drives on the right. Helmets aren't legally required for quad riders the way they are for scooters, but we recommend wearing one regardless, along with sturdy footwear. Speed limits top out at 50 km/h in built-up areas, 80 km/h on two-way rural roads without a central barrier, and lower still if your licence is less than three years old. The blood-alcohol limit is 0.5 g/l, dropping to an effective zero — 0.2 g/l — during a probationary licence period. Lyon also runs a low-emission zone (ZFE), so check whether your rental needs a Crit'Air sticker before heading into the centre.

If you want to rent a quad bike in Lyon, just use the search form at the top of the page. Have a nice trip!

Types of quad bikes available

On our website you can rent the following types of quad bikes: sport ATV, utility quad, two-seater quad, automatic quad, manual-shift quad, 4x4 quad, buggy (UTV), off-road racing quad, kids' quad, and larger touring ATVs.

Models of quad bikes available

On our website you can hire quad bikes from the following manufacturers: Yamaha, Honda, Polaris, Can-Am, CFMoto, Suzuki, Kawasaki, Linhai, TGB.

Which insurance is provided with my rental quad bike?

Usually basic third-party insurance is included in the rental price. If you wish to have more protection you can purchase additional CDW insurance, which limits your risk to the amount of your deposit. If you wish to rent a quad bike without a deposit and with zero risk, you will need to add full insurance to your reservation.

Extra services available

When you make an online quad bike reservation you can also order the following extra services and equipment: helmet, goggles, gloves, individual guide or instructor, photo and video service of your ride, transfer to the starting point of your ride, full insurance, delivery to the address you choose.

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Most of our local quad bike rentals have many years of experience and will provide you with a well-maintained quad, helmet, guide and friendly service. The number of companies we work with is increasing every day, so if you want to rent a quad bike, just use the search form at the top of the page. Have a nice trip!