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Travel Information
Language
German,
French
French
Currency
CHF
Country code
41
Average car rental length
7 days
Economy car rental price
$36.25 / per day
Traffic direction
Right-hand
Speed limit out of town
80 km/h
50 mi/h
Speed limit within town
50 km/h
31 mi/h
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Airport Car Rental
Pick up your rental car at Geneva Airport! Then drive into the city center to Geneva’s most famous landmark, the spectacular Jet d’Eau fountain. Park your rental outside Vieille Ville and stroll through the city’s old town, or check out the historic Italian neighborhood of Carouge.
If you feel like spending the day outside the city, there are many scenic routes along the coast of Lake Geneva to choose from. You can drive to the starting point of one of the lakeside hiking trails or, if it’s winter, ski or snowboard in the nearby Jura Mountains or Alps.
Geneva is amazing, but the whole region has plenty to offer, especially when you get a longer term car rental. Why not travel even higher up into the Alps, explore other regions of Switzerland, or cross the border to nearby France? You can even pick up your rental car at Geneva Airport and drop it off in a different city like Zurich or Bern. Start planning your Swiss adventure today!
Geneva Airport is also known as Cointrin Airport and Genève Aéroport.
Top international routes
- London
- Paris
- Amsterdam
- Prishtina
- Porto
- Copenhagen
Main airlines
easyJet, easyJet Switzerland, Swiss International Air Lines, British Airways, Vueling, and Austrian Airlines
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
- Station wagons - from $55 per day
- Large cars - from $50 per day
- Medium cars - from $40 per day
- People Carriers/Vans - from $101 per day
- Small cars - from $40 per day
- SUVs - from $70 per day
Top car rental companies
- City Auto Rent (Tel: +41227107272)
- SIXT (Tel: +41848884444)
- Europcar (Tel: +41227178110)
- National (Tel: +410848445522)
- Alamo (Tel: +410848445522)
- Enterprise (Tel: +410848445522)
- Dollar (Tel: +410227178080)
- Avis (Tel: +41229290330)
- Budget (Tel: +41229290330)
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)
Airport info
Geneva Airport (GVA)
- IATA: GVA
- ICAO: LSGG
- Name: Geneva Airport (GVA)
- Type: Public / Civil
- Elevation AMSL: 430 m / 1411 ft
- Runway Surface: Concrete
- Aircraft movements (per year): 189,840
- Passengers (per year): 16,532,691
- Distance from City: 2.5 miles / 4 km NW of town
- Working hours: 24 hours a day
Top 8 Locations near Geneva Airport
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Car Rental in Geneva (Downtown) from $31.84 per day
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Car Rental at Sion Airport from $55.93 per day90.9 km / 56.5 miles away
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Car Rental at Bern Airport from $53.22 per day129.5 km / 80.5 miles away
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Car Rental from $56.33 per day133.8 km / 83.2 miles away
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Car Rental at Basel Airport from $29.07 per day186.3 km / 115.7 miles away
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Car Rental in Lugano (Downtown) from $26.20 per day217.7 km / 135.3 miles away
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Car Rental at Zurich Airport from $26.20 per day229.8 km / 142.8 miles away
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Car Rental at St.Gallen–Altenrhein Airport from $40.63 per day295.7 km / 183.8 miles away
Map of Car Rental Locations
When are car rental prices cheapest at Geneva Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Geneva Airport depends on the time of year. This graph compares month-to-month price changes to help you find the best deal.
Average Rental Price at Geneva Airport
The cheapest time of the year to rent a vehicle at Geneva Airport is May when prices for an Economy class start from $51.24. You can see that this is 31% cheaper than the yearly average and 56% cheaper than renting a car in July (when rental prices start at $116.40 for a Compact class). Knowing this can help you find the best price. But remember that these are average numbers. The exact cost of your rental will depend on your rental length and on how far in advance you book the car. Enter your travel dates at the top of the page to see exact prices and offers!
What’s the most popular rental length at Geneva Airport?
Travel length differs from one month to another: in May the average rental period is 7 days, while in September, the average rental period is only 4 days.
Average Rental Length
Which is the busiest car rental month at Geneva Airport?
Travelers are most likely to rent a car at Geneva Airport in January, while the fewest number of travelers rent in September.
Popularity by Monthly Searches
Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers
| Rental Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dollar | Ford Fiesta | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Dollar | Volvo V40 | 4 | 3 | Medium cars |
| Dollar | Ford Focus | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Dollar | Mercedes Benz A Class | 4 | 1 | Medium cars |
| Budget | Opel Corsa | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Alamo | Hyundai i10 | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Alamo | VW Polo | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Alamo | VW Golf | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| SIXT | Peugeot 208 | 2 | 1 | Small cars |
| Alamo | VW Polo | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
Our Customers Reviews
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
JC
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Up
February 24, 2020
Geneva was nice especially driving alongside the lake, however ravoire in the mountains was perfection.
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.
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.
Top 9 Suppliers at Geneva Airport in 2020
+41227107272
ICC - Route de Pré-Bois 20 - 1215 Genève
$51 - $225
+41848884444
Hall des arrivéees Aéroport de, 1215 Genève
$28 - $78
+41227178110
COINTRIN AIRPORT (SWISS SIDE)
Working hours
Mon:10:00-18:00
Tue:10:00-18:00
Wed:10:00-18:00
Thu:10:00-18:00
Fri:10:00-18:00
Sat:10:00-18:00
Sun:10:00-18:00
National
+410848445522
Route de l'Aéroport 21, 1215 Le Grand-Saconnex
$40 - $140
+410848445522
Route de l'Aeroport 21, 1215 Le Grand-Saconnex
$30 - $82
+410848445522
Route de l'Aeroport 21, 1215 Le Grand-Saconnex
$36 - $125
Dollar
+410227178080
Route de l'Aeroport 21, 1215 Le Grand-Saconnex, Switzerland
Avis
+41229290330
Cointrin Airport, Geneva, 1215
Working hours
Mon:08:00-21:00
Tue:08:00-21:00
Wed:08:00-21:00
Thu:08:00-21:00
Fri:08:00-21:00
Sat:08:00-21:00
Sun:08:00-21:00
Budget
+41229290330
Cointrin Airport, 1215 Genève
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
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