Car Rental at Geneva Airport
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates
Geneva Airport Car Rental
Compact Elite
Volkswagen ID.3
or similar
$48.76
/ per day
Geneva Airport Car Rental
Mini
Opel Karl
or similar
$84.67
/ per day
Geneva Airport Car Rental
Economy
Peugeot 208
or similar
$93.04
/ per day
Geneva Airport Car Rental
Compact
Citroen C4
or similar
$93.81
/ per day
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Geneva Airport Car Rental
Standard SUV
Mazda CX-5
or similar
$112.84
/ per day
Geneva Airport Car Rental
Intermediate
Skoda Octavia
or similar
$138.64
/ per day
Geneva Airport Car Rental
Intermediate Elite
Skoda Octavia STW
or similar
$214.63
/ per day
Geneva Airport Car Rental
Premium
Alfa Romeo Giulia
or similar
$240.93
/ per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 10:01 on 2023-12-08. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
Travel Information
Languages
French, Italian
Currency
CHF
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+41
Average car rental price
$128 per day
Average car rental length
6 days
Speed limit within town
50 km/h or 31 mph
Speed limit out of town
80 - 120 km/h or 50 - 75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gasoline price
$2.33 per liter or $8.82 / 1 gallon
Lowest gasoline price
$2.10 per liter or $7.96 / 1 gallon
Highest gasoline price
$2.58 per liter or $9.76 / 1 gallon
Airport Car Rental
The largest French-speaking city in Switzerland, Geneva is best known for its role in international diplomacy but also has plenty to offer to visitors. Situated on the southern end of the lake of the same name (known as lac Léman in French), Geneva is a sophisticated city that’s rich in history and culture — but it also offers easy access to Switzerland’s nature. These are three of the most interesting attractions in and around Geneva year-round. For what to do in the winter, specifically, check out this guide of things to do in winter in Geneva.
- CERN. Geneva is not only a cultural and political hub, it is also the home of CERN, the largest particle physics laboratory in the world. Tours and exhibitions are available to learn about this complex, but fascinating work — some of them with quite evocative names such as the Universe of Particles and Passport to the Big Bang. Meanwhile, the futuristic wooden building of the Globe of Science and Innovation is an attraction in itself. Visit CERN’s official website to learn more about tours and admission.
- Museums. There are lots of museums and art galleries in Geneva — many of them of very high quality. The magnificent Palace of Nations, home of the UN, offers tours and is an interesting place to visit even if you’re not particularly interested in politics. Other highlights include the beautiful Conservatory and Botanical Garden of Geneva, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum, the Museum of Natural History, the International Museum of Reformation (located in the St. Pierre Cathedral), and the Contemporary Art Center.
- Montreux. Located at the other end of the crescent-shaped Lake Geneva, the little town of Montreux offers arguably even more stunning views of the large body of water. In addition to scenic beauty, it is also known for the medieval Chillon Castle located on a nearby island, the neighboring Regional Park Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut, and even a statue of Freddy Mercury. The trip from Geneva takes only about an hour.
Top international routes
- London
- Paris
- Amsterdam
- Porto
- Brussels
- Nice
- Dubai
Main airlines
easyJet, Scandinavian Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines, British Airways, and Vueling
Terminals
There are two terminals, Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Terminal 1 is divided into five piers—A, B, C, D, and F. It hosts most flights. Terminal 2 is much smaller and is only used during the winter season. The new Aile Est (East Wing) pier is under construction.
Location
Geneva Airport is 4 km (2.5 miles) from the city center. Route de Ferney, Avenue de France, and Quai du Mont-Blanc are the main streets leading from the airport to Geneva.
Most popular types of rental car
Car rental desks
Most are located on the arrivals level of Terminal 1.
Services and facilities
You will find restaurants, bars, a tea room, stores and duty-free shops, a pharmacy, a bank office, ATMs, a postomat, a business center, showers, a meditation room, and a children’s area. The left luggage service, CFF Baggage Arcades, is on the railway station level of the airport and is open every day from 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. You can find more information on the airport's official website.
Nearest gas station
Migrol station is located at Avenue Louis-Casaï 74 and can be reached in about three minutes. It’s open daily from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Popular one-way rentals
- Zurich (274 km / 170 mi)
- Munich (581 km / 361 mi)
- Basel (251 km / 156 mi)
- Milan (337 km / 209 mi)
- Vienna (1,012 km / 629 mi)
- Dijon (265 km / 164 mi)
Fact checked by
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Airport info
Geneva Airport (GVA)
- IATA: GVA
- ICAO: LSGG
- Name: Geneva Airport (GVA)
- Distance from city: 2.5 miles / 4 km
Top 7 Locations near Geneva Airport
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Car Rental in Geneva (Downtown) from $117.86 per day3.9 km / 2.4 miles away
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Car Rental at Geneva Train Station from $84.03 per day4.0 km / 2.5 miles away
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130.0 km / 80.8 miles away
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Car Rental at Basel Airport from $73.81 per day185.5 km / 115.3 miles away
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Car Rental at Zurich Airport from $62.09 per day230.3 km / 143.1 miles away
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231.9 km / 144.1 miles away
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Car Rental at St.Gallen–Altenrhein Airport from $94.35 per day296.8 km / 184.4 miles away
Map of Car Rental Locations
When are car rental prices the lowest at Geneva Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Geneva Airport varies by season. This graph compares prices from month to month in order to help you find the best time of year.
Average rental costs per day at Geneva Airport
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Geneva Airport is November — when rental costs average $53.53 per day. This is 41% cheaper than the yearly average and 65% cheaper than renting a car in July (when prices average $153.88 per day).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Geneva Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in July the average rental period is 9 days, while in February, the average rental period is only 5 days.
Average number of rental days at Geneva Airport
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Geneva Airport?
Based on how many users search for a car in at Geneva Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car at Geneva Airport in March, while they are least likely to rent in in November.
Monthly searches at Geneva Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
Car Rental Information
| Popular suppliers | Alamo, Europcar, Geneva Rental Cars, Enterprise, SIXT |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Vans |
| Lowest price | $49 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Europcar |
Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alamo | Volkswagen Polo | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Geneva Rental Cars | Volkswagen Up | 3 | 2 | Small cars |
| Europcar | Volkswagen Touran | 5 | 2 | Vans |
| Alamo | Opel Mokka | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Geneva Rental Cars | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Alamo | Renault Captur | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Geneva Rental Cars | Volkswagen Golf | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Alamo | Ford Puma | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
| Geneva Rental Cars | Volkswagen Tiguan | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Budget | Seat Leon | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
Our Customers' Reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have an option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic, verified, and trustworthy.
TA
Saudi Arabia
Renault Grand Scenic
March 18, 2023
I drove the car for more than 1000km; from the Genève to the mountains in Lausanne and Interlaken and the lake of Lugano. It was perfect journey.
IB
Romania
Volkswagen Polo
March 5, 2023
Relaxing
RF
United States of America (USA)
Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse
October 12, 2022
Montreux castle, Zermat, interlocked, The Matterhorn
JR
United States of America (USA)
Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse T-Modell
September 21, 2022
Drove through 4 countries, through the Alps and on the German Autobahn with unlimited speed limit.
FA
Kuwait
Fiat 500
February 12, 2022
Wonderful 👏 very fantastic
PT
United Kingdom
Opel Karl
October 25, 2020
Come to our chalet near Annecy lechatox.com ..call me on +44 7971 915316 for cheaper rates. And use this brill car hire company to reach us just an hours drive away from Geneva airport.
ID
United Kingdom
Fiat 500 2 doors
August 17, 2020
Collect bus tickets in baggage hall which are free.
Bus stop is furthest one away in wrong direction.
Walk if you can it's quicker.
GRC is only a little further than normal hire car pick up and it's cheaper!
GE
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Up
March 1, 2020
We hired the car for our trip to Saint Gervais in the Alps, only an hour away and the most amazing scenery on route
MR
United Kingdom
Volvo V40
February 27, 2020
Had a delay by 4 hours on flight the Discovery representative was extremely helpful & efficient in delaying my car pick up relieving aany stress caused by situation
HS
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Up
February 25, 2020
Great service and all went well.
JC
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Up
February 24, 2020
Geneva was nice especially driving alongside the lake, however ravoire in the mountains was perfection.
AJ
United Kingdom
Peugeot 208
February 13, 2020
Been there many times and will try to use sixt every time
AC
United Kingdom
VW Golf
February 8, 2020
Only difficulty was finding bus to rental desk
PS
United Kingdom
Volvo V40
January 25, 2020
We only landed in Geneva, then headed elsewhere, so can’t comment
PM
United Kingdom
VW Polo
January 14, 2020
I was unsure at first as was out of the airport terminal but actually easy to get to and great efficient service, Thankyou
PB
United Kingdom
Smart Cabrio
January 10, 2020
I've rented many times in Geneve airport, and I can't say this was a good experience. I rented on the French side of the airport because it was a little cheaper, but didn't know that those rental cars have no Swiss autobahn sticker, so paid CHF40.- as I needed to travel through Switzerland. The other times I rented directly from the airport too a long time, and they don't explain things clearly. They're also expensive if you rent from the airport. I actually walked from the airport to collect the car as it was a nice morning. Took about 25mins door to door, but there is a bus service if needed. Great first time experience which I will use again for sure. Highly rated by myself!
JB
France
Volkswagen Up
October 30, 2019
I had to make a quick trip to Geneva for work. Renting the car was very easy and I will use them again.
MD
United Kingdom
VW Polo
August 4, 2019
Visited Geneva and Lausanne. Beautiful. Little traffic even in the centre. The drive along lake Geneva to Lausanne through the villages was lovely. Clean. Perfect weather.
JB
Spain
Ford Fiesta
July 10, 2019
You have to take a shuttle bus to the parking. I think that is for all the companies.
PB
United Kingdom
Renault Megane
February 20, 2019
the annoying bus to get the car is a real hassle with lots og luggage, car seats and children
AB
United Kingdom
Opel Corsa
February 12, 2019
Not needed in GVA city, but very handy for getting to neighbouring ski resorts. Rent from the Swiss side of GVA airport (not French) to guarantee the vehicle has mandatory winter tyres included in the price.
JT
United Kingdom
VW Tiguan 4WD
February 7, 2019
The location of the car rental is located on the second floor of the commercial multi-storey, different from where the rental cars are leased from the airport.
JO
United States of America (USA)
VW Golf
July 9, 2018
Needs better signage for rental car return
DT
United States of America (USA)
VW Golf
July 5, 2018
I did not like having to use the shuttle bus to get to the car rental garage. Inside the car rental garage it was very difficult to find the enterprise Hưng's desk
TJ
United States of America (USA)
Opel Karl
June 22, 2018
We picked up our car and explored central Switzerland. The only difficulty of renting in Geneva is the confusion caused by the city being on the border of multiple countries. The airport in Geneva has a difficult layout due to two separate customs areas, and once you make a wrong turn you cannot go back. Our rental experience with Discover Rental Car was phenomenal, as the manager personally picked us up at our hotel in France, brought us to the rental agency, and even drove us to a train station in the city when we dropped the car off. He made our commute easy!
Car Rental Statistics
Highest rated company
City Auto Rent
9.9 / 10
Lowest rated company
Firefly
8.4 / 10
Total number of reviews
57
Total rental companies
13
Average daily price
$128.42
Lowest daily price
$48.76
Total cars available
230
Top 13 Suppliers at Geneva Airport in 2023
+41227107272
Icc - Route De Pré-Bois 20 - 1215 Genève
$85 - $242
Working hours
Mon:07:00-22:00
Tue:07:00-22:00
Wed:07:00-22:00
Thu:07:00-22:00
Fri:07:00-22:00
Sat:07:00-22:00
Sun:07:00-22:00
+410848445522
Route de l'Aeroport 21, 1215 Le Grand-Saconnex
$98 - $231
Working hours
Mon:06:30-23:30
Tue:06:30-23:30
Wed:06:30-23:30
Thu:06:30-23:30
Fri:06:30-23:30
Sat:06:30-23:30
Sun:06:30-23:30
+410848445522
Route de l'Aéroport 21, 1215 Le Grand-Saconnex
$118 - $266
+41848884444
Hall des arrivéees Aéroport de, 1215 Genève
$113 - $239
Working hours
Mon:06:30-23:59
Tue:06:30-23:59
Wed:06:30-23:59
Thu:06:30-23:59
Fri:06:30-23:59
Sat:06:30-23:59
Sun:06:30-23:59
+41229096911
COINTRIN AIRPORT (SWISS SIDE)
$49 - $224
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:30
Tue:07:00-23:30
Wed:07:00-23:30
Thu:07:00-23:30
Fri:07:00-23:30
Sat:07:00-23:30
Sun:07:00-23:30
+410227178080
Route de l'Aeroport 21, 1215 Le Grand-Saconnex, Switzerland
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:30
Tue:07:00-23:30
Wed:07:00-23:30
Thu:07:00-23:30
Fri:07:00-23:30
Sat:07:00-23:30
Sun:07:00-23:30
Hertz
0227178080
Genève Aéroport, Rte de l'Aéroport 21, 1215 Genève, Switzerland
$92 - $294
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:30
Tue:07:00-23:30
Wed:07:00-23:30
Thu:07:00-23:30
Fri:07:00-23:30
Sat:07:00-23:30
Sun:07:00-23:30
+410848445522
Route de l'Aeroport 21, 1215 Le Grand-Saconnex
$102 - $244
+41223412222
171, Route De Meyrin, 1214 Vernier
Working hours
Mon:08:30-18:00
Tue:08:30-18:00
Wed:08:30-18:00
Thu:08:30-18:00
Fri:08:30-18:00
Sat:08:30-18:00
Thrifty
+41227178040
Geneva Airport, Rte de l'Aéroport 21, 1215 Le Grand-Saconnex
$101 - $321
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:30
Tue:07:00-23:30
Wed:07:00-23:30
Thu:07:00-23:30
Fri:07:00-23:30
Sat:07:00-23:30
Sun:07:00-23:30
+41229290330
Rte des Batailleux 1218, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex
$93 - $415
Working hours
Mon:06:45-23:30
Tue:06:45-23:30
Wed:06:45-23:30
Thu:06:45-23:30
Fri:06:45-23:30
Sat:06:45-23:30
Sun:06:45-23:30
Avis
+41229290330
Rte des Batailleux 1218, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex
$97 - $415
Working hours
Mon:06:45-23:30
Tue:06:45-23:30
Wed:06:45-23:30
Thu:06:45-23:30
Fri:06:45-23:30
Sat:06:45-23:30
Sun:06:45-23:30
Firefly
+41227880051
parking P51 - Off Airport
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:30
Tue:07:00-23:30
Wed:07:00-23:30
Thu:07:00-23:30
Fri:07:00-23:30
Sat:07:00-23:30
Sun:07:00-23:30
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