Car Rental Grenoble

Parking in Grenoble

• Parking Esplanade (38000) has around 400 spaces overlooking the Isere River, close to the Porte de France city gate and the Jardin des Dauphins park.
• Parking Grenoble Préfecture – Les Halles (38000) is an underground car park with more than 100 spaces. It’s located next to Jardin Place de Verdun, within walking distance of the Ancien Musée de Peinture and Muséum de Grenoble.
• Parking Grenoble Mistral Mairie (38000) has 440 spaces next to Stade des Alpes, perfect for sports fans.

Key roads in Grenoble

• A41 connects Grenoble to other Alpine towns. Follow it for 50 minutes to Chambéry or just over an hour to Annecy.
• D1075 runs north to south through Grenoble, linking Bourg-en-Bresse to Laragne-Montéglin.
• N87 loops around the south-east of Grenoble, past Poisat, Saint-Martin-d’Hères, La Côte and Le Chemin De Rhue.

How to get from Grenoble to Lyon

It takes around one hour and 30 minutes to drive the 70 miles from Grenoble to Lyon in your rental car.

1. Leave the car rental parking lot and follow Rue Jean Moulin to join the D6.
2. Turn left on to the D1532, then take the D105F to join the A48.
3. Follow the A48 for around 30 miles, then merge on to the A43 for a further 25 miles.
4. Continue on to Boulevard Périphérique North and take Exit 6a into Lyon.

How to get from Grenoble to Annecy

Best hotels in Grenoble

Park Hôtel Grenoble - MGallery

10 Place Paul Mistral, 38000 Grenoble, France

This central hotel is the ideal place to rest your legs after a day of exploring Grenoble’s gardens and museums. Enjoy the plush lounge, swish fitness center and stylish guest rooms overlooking the city. Opt for a deluxe suite with a balcony to really make the most of the views.

Okko Hotels Grenoble Jardin Hoche

23 Rue Hoche, 38000 Grenoble, France

Unwind in style at this sleek and modern hotel. Rooms combine style and function for a comfortable yet convenient stay. Enjoy access to an outdoor terrace, well-equipped fitness center and sauna, plus the 24-hour snack bar at The Club – what more could you need?

Hôtel Restaurant Chavant

2 Rue Emile Chavant, 38320 Bresson, France

Unlock this 19th-century guesthouse with magnificent rooms, gourmet dining and spacious outdoor pool. Located just 15 minutes from Grenoble in Bresson, it’s worth the trip to discover this charming family-run hotel, at the edge of the woods.

Best restaurants in Grenoble

Restaurante L’Amélyss

3 Boulevard Gambetta, 38000 Grenoble

Treat your tastebuds to French haute cuisine by the Isere River. Sample spectacular dishes that change with the seasons, from seafood risotto to poached nectarines with a lemon and basil sorbet.

Restaurant La Girole

15 Rue Docteur Mazet, 38000 Grenoble

Restaurant La Girole offers a gourmet dining experience, complete with high-quality ingredients and fresh produce. Dine from a three-course menu, featuring mushroom consommé, succulent fish of the day and creamed dark chocolate and praline almond sponge cake, plus many more mouth-watering dishes.

Restaurant Tchoutchoura

16 Rue Gabriel Péri, 38000 Grenoble

Sample authentic Balkan and Mediterranean cuisine at this family-run restaurant. Discover distinct flavors, colors and spices that’ll transport you to Eastern Europe, from the creamy eggplant moussaka to the sweet and sticky baklava.

Best things to do in Grenoble

Fort de la Bastille

Quai Stéphane Jay, 38000 Grenoble, France

Hike or take a cable car up to the city’s best loved attraction and enjoy a spectacular view of the city along the way. Once at the top, gaze across the panoramic scenes from Mont Blanc to Vercors mountain peaks. There’s also a museum and gallery within the 19th-century fortress where you can learn about the city’s military history and contemporary art.

Annecy

Annecy, France

Enjoy the freedom of your Hertz Grenoble rental car and travel just over an hour to Annecy. Explore this fairytale old town at the base of the mountains, on the edge of its spectacular namesake lake. Float down beautiful canals and discover picturesque buildings at the Venice of the Alps.

Musée de Grenoble

5 Place de Lavalette, 38000 Grenoble, France

Unleash your creative side as you immerse yourself in this modern art museum at the foot of the alps. Explore collections dating back to the 13th century all the way to modern and contemporary art by the likes of Matisse and Picasso.