In short. Rent a BMW X5 M in Lyon: power 625 hp, 0-100 km/h 3.9 s, top speed 290 km/h, seats 5; from €800 per day; insurance included · 24/7 support.
Updated 17 October 2026
The car
About this car in Lyon
At Hauterives, about an hour south of Lyon, a village postman named Ferdinand Cheval spent thirty-three years building a fantastical palace from stones collected on his rounds, the Palais Idéal, now a listed monument admired by the Surrealists.
The X5 M covers the country roads quickly and calmly: 625 twin-turbo horsepower, xDrive and five seats.
Alpine slopes between November and March? Ask about winter tyres.
- The Palais Idéal du Facteur Cheval
- A 625 hp X5 M
Specifications
Technical details
- Engine
- V8 twin-turbo
- Power
- 625 hp
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 3.9 s
- Top speed
- 290 km/h
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- 4x4
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Seats
- 5
- Winter tyres
- Yes
Conditions
Rental conditions
- Security deposit
- €8,000 How the security deposit works
- Included mileage
- 150 km per day
- Extra km
- €4.73/km
- Minimum driver age
- 21 years
- Driving licence
- Min. 2 years
- Cancellation
- Free up to 5 days before pickup
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In the city
Drives from Lyon, the best months and when to book
Suited to this car
- The Three Valleys from Lyon (about 190 km from Lyon): The A43 towards Chambéry and Albertville, then the Tarentaise to Courchevel, Méribel and Val Thorens; in the mountains in winter, winter tyres or chains are required.
Best months for this car
Snow is rare in Lyon, but in January snow or icy mornings can happen: with an all-wheel-drive SUV they are less of a worry.
- Jan: Recommended
- Feb: Good
- Mar: Good
- Apr: Good
- May: Good
- Jun: Good
- Jul: Good
- Aug: Good
- Sept: Good
- Oct: Good
- Nov: Good
- Dec: Good
When to book early
- Festival of Lights – December · High demand: book early
Calendar checked in September 2026. Exact dates change every year: check them on the event's website.
Where to take delivery
- Airport: Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS) – about 25 km from the centre
- Private aviation: Lyon-Bron (LYN) – about 10 km from the centre
- Station: Lyon Part-Dieu – in the centre
- Station: Lyon Perrache – in the centre
- Or wherever you want: hotel, villa, marina or any address
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How long did the Facteur Cheval take to build his palace?
Thirty-three years.
Can I take delivery of the BMW X5 M at Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS)?
Yes: at Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS), about 25 km from the centre; at Lyon-Bron (LYN); or at your hotel or villa in Lyon. You set the place and the time when you book.
What are the requirements to rent this model?
To rent this model you need to be at least 21 years, hold a driving licence for at least 2 years, and present an ID and a credit card in the driver's name for the €8,000 security deposit. 150 km per day are included. Cancellation: free up to 5 days before pickup.
What are the main features of the BMW X5 M?
The BMW X5 M is powered by a V8 twin-turbo engine producing 625 hp, goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.9 s, reaches 290 km/h. Automatic transmission, 4x4 drivetrain, petrol engine, 5 seats.
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