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Car hire at Lille Airport - Gateway to northern France

Situated a short drive to the south-east of Lille, a lovely old city in the heart of northern France, Lille Airport is the gateway to the Nord-Pas de Calais region and the main entry point to one of the most picturesque parts of the country. A place of outstanding architecture and precious art collections displayed in series of first-class museums all over the city, Lille is the cultural centrepiece of an area brimming with wonderful tourist attractions and ancient history. Originally built just before the outbreak of World War II, Aéroport de Lille (as it is known locally) is a fast-growing international air transportation facility that regularly registers annual passenger movements in excess of 1.25 million.Lille Airport connects passengers with most parts of France (most notably Bordeaux, Toulouse, Biarritz, Lyon, Marseille, Montpellier and Nice) as well as dozens of key European destinations. The list of airlines there is growing every day and currently includes Air Algérie, Air France, Binter, easyJet, Nouvelair, Ryanair, Sky Express, Transavia, TUI, Twin Jet and Volotea.

Located less than an hour and a half away by train from London, 60 minutes from the French capital, Paris, and a mere 35 minutes from Brussels, the compact and very easy-to-navigate city of Lille has many unique characteristics due to its Spanish, Burgundian and Flemish influences. Visitors can stroll along its old cobblestone streets marvelling at its preserved medieval structures and gorgeous red-brick buildings in and around the city's delightful historic core. Some of the things you shouldn't miss in the city include the Braderie de Lille (the largest outdoor flea market in Europe) and the wonderful Palais des Beaux-Arts, the country's second most important general interest museum, after the world famous Louvre.

With a car hire from Lille Airport you can combine a visit to all the city's top sights with a drive out into enchanting French countryside, which has many unmissable attractions, such as the irrestible Champagne region which is easily accessible from Lille in less than two hours by car. The charming city of Amiens in the picturesque Picardy region is another viable day-trip option from Lille being located just 90 minutes away by car. Some visitors use Lille as a low-cost base for visiting Paris (including Disneyland) which is a straight 3-hour drive away on the A1 motorway. Other interesting places within easy reach of Lille by car are Ghent and Brussels in Belgium and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg just over the border.

Book your car hire at Lille Airport the next time you are visiting northern France to take advantage of the many things to see in this magnificent city. With almost 70 years of international car rental experience, Auto Europe now offers you the widest selection of vehicle options in Lille and always at the cheapest rates on the market. Please feel free to ask our rental specialists for assistance and they'll be happy to find you the best deal for your trip. For added peace of mind, make sure you check out the comments posted by previous Auto Europe customers in the city on our Lille car hire reviews page. Why not spend a few minutes reading the comments posted by other Auto Europe customers on our Lille car hire reviews page for added peace of mind.

Airport Information

Lille Airport was originally built in 1936 for the French Army and it subsequently enlarged in 1940 by Germany's forces during the occupation, but still operated solely as a military airfield. In 1947, the airport was opened to commercial aviation for the first time and a new passenger terminal was inaugurated in 1967. A second terminal specifically designed for freight was added in 1972, before a more modern passenger terminal was constructed in 1996. Today it is a busy international airport with year-round flights all around Europe and beyond.

Lille Airport (LIL)
Address: Lille-Lesquin Airport or Lesquin Airport
Telephone: +33 320 496 747
Airlines operating at Lille Airport: The list of the most important airlines operating at Lille Airport currently includes Air Algérie, Air France, Binter, easyJet, Nouvelair, Ryanair, Sky Express, Transavia, TUI, Twin Jet and Volotea.

Where to pick up my car hire at Lille Airport

Car rental desks are located conveniently on the second level, outside the arrivals area. To be able to pick up your car hire from Lille Airport, you will need to present your driving licence and a credit card in the name of the main driver for the security deposit block. Also, remember to bring your Auto Europe voucher, on which you will find the name of your supplier and fuel policy details. Inspect the vehicle for any existing damage and check the fuel level. When dropping off the car, make sure to bring it full or empty, according to your fuel policy, and return the car clean.

Car hire operating hours

	Avis at Lille Airport Lille Airport, Lille, France 59810 +33 820611697	Opening Hours: Mon 8am-10pm, Tue 11am-10pm, Wed 8am-noon/4-10pm, Thu 11am-7pm, Fri 12-10pm and Sun 2-10pm) (Sat closed)
	Enterprise at Lille Airport Lille Airport Lille, France 59810 +33 3 20 87 58 03	Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-1pm/2-10pm (closed Sat & Sun)
	Hertz at Lille Airport Lille Airport Lille, France 59810 +33 825826026	Opening Hours: Mon-Wed 8am-10pm, Thu & Fri 8.30am-10pm, Sat 8am-2pm and Sun 6-10pm
	Sixt at Lille Airport Lille Airport Lille, France 59810 +33 366480344	Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 7.30am-10pm, Sat 8am-3pm and Sun 3-10pm

Terminals

Lille Airport has a compact but very modern terminal consisting of three floors, with both the Departures and Arrivals Halls located on Level 2 (the check-in desks are situated on the right). Managed and opearted by the Lille Métropole Chamber of Commerce, the airport also has a cargo terminal and a business aviation terminal.

Airport Facilities

Lille Airport offers a full range of on-site services, facilities and amenities for passengers, including several ATM machines, a post-box, work stations, plugs for electronic devices and Wi-Fi Internet access (free of charge for the first 15 minutes). There's a good selection of food and drink options in the restaurant/bar located on the mezzanine level of the main terminal, along with a popular coffee shop in the Departures Hall. There's a large Duty-free shop in the international departures area and an additional multi-purpose store selling newspapers, magazines, books, accessories, toys and gifts. Other facilities include a children's playground, photo booth, travel agency, baby-changing facilities and a business centre with meeting rooms. For passengers with reduced mobility, Lille Airport offers assistance through agents who can be alerted via one of the Call Posts dotted around the terminal, such as the drop-off area, for example. If passengers require special assistance when boarding or disembarking from their plane, they should let their airline and/or travel agent know at least 48 hours in advance of their day of departure.

How to get to and from Lille Airport

It is quick and easy to get to and from the centre with a car rental at Lille Airport, which is located just 11 kilometres (6.8 miles) away. Take the A1 motorway and the journey will only take you around 20 minutes outside the rush-hour. With the Belgian border so near, the city can also be reached via the A27, also in about 20 minutes. Lille Airport has its own direct bus route which connects with Lille-Flanders Train Station. The airport bus stop is located next to the entrance door A situated very near the check-in desks and departures area. The airport does not have a direct train service to the city centre, although it's very easy to reach the main train station (Gare de Lille Europe) by shuttle bus. There are always several taxis standing outside the Departures hall and the average taxi fare to the centre of Lille is around €25-30, with the price going up if the ride is late at night.

Parking Tips

When you rent a car at Lille Airport, generally speaking you won't encounter too many problems finding somewhere to park in and around the city centre because it is possible to find on-street parking spaces in certain areas. Parking in Lille is divided into five main zones: the Blue zone where the first 20 minutes are free, the Yellow and Orange zones (paid parking from 9am-7pm), the Green zone (paid parking between 9am and 12.30pm and 2-7pm) and the Red zone where parking is prohibited every day. Lille Airport has almost 1,600 parking bays spread over four car parks. The most economic option is the long-term park (P1). Although a bit further from the terminal, it is serviced by a free shuttle bus. Slightly closer to the terminal building is P2, and closer still is P3, which is located right next to the terminal. P4 offers sheltered parking on level 1 and has the highest rate. For dropping off or picking up passengers at the airport, we recommend the P2 parking located opposite the terminal, where the first 15 minutes are free.

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