Car Rental at Geneva Airport

Airport travel guide

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 some 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.
• Lausanne. Located just a stone’s throw from the aforementioned Montreaux, Lausanne is the second-largest French-speaking city in Switzerland, and one of the most popular travel destinations in the region. The capital of Vaud department and the home of the headquarters of the International Olympic Committee, it is also known for such varied attractions as the Museum of Archaeology and History, the mountaintop Hermitage art gallery, and Collection de l’Art Brut, one of the most notable outsider art museums in Europe. A car trip from Geneva Airport to Lausanne takes about 45 minutes.

Top international routes

• London
• Paris
• Amsterdam
• Porto
• Manchester
• Madrid
• Lisbon
• Barcelona

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

• Small cars - from $50 per day
• Medium cars - from $78 per day
• Station wagons - from $81 per day
• Large cars - from $87 per day
• SUVs - from $67 per day
• Vans - from $86 per day
• Premium cars - from $143 per day
• Convertibles - from $186 per day

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

• Lausanne (61 km / 38 miles)
• Zurich (283 km / 143 miles)
• Bern (157 km / 98 miles)
• Lyon (153 km / 96 miles)
• Basel (252 km / 157 miles)
• Strasbourg (384 km / 239 miles)
• Lugano (335 km / 208 miles)
• Grenoble (147 km / 91 miles)