Geneva car hires from $43
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Geneva car hire information
| Pick-up location | Geneva |
|---|---|
| Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Compact estate car, Economy, Intermediate SUV, Luxury estate car, Mini, Premium, Standard SUV, Standard estate car |
| Hire locations | 60 |
| Airport locations | 26 |
| Popular agencies | Alamo, Unirent, Thrifty, Budget, Hertz |
Cheap car hire in Geneva
| Economy | $45/day |
| Compact | $51/day |
| Mini | $43/day |
| Premium | $99/day |
| Compact SUV | $64/day |
| Compact estate car | $68/day |
| Standard estate car | $69/day |
| Intermediate SUV | $69/day |
| Standard SUV | $74/day |
| Luxury estate car | $128/day |
KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Geneva
- Travelers with flights landing at Geneva Airport will be happy to hear that the airport’s hire car facilities are not only quick and easy to reach but also serve both the Swiss and French sides of the border. Car hires for the Swiss side can be found on the Arrivals level near La Poste. To reach the hire desks for the French side, travelers must follow the “Destination France” signs and then go through customs. After that, the hire counters are by the Air France KLM desks.
- Right of way can be a bit confusing at times in Geneva, especially for those who are not used to driving in Europe. However, one aspect of right of way can be cleared up quickly and easily: yielding to buses. In Geneva you must yield to buses merging into traffic -- this is something that is taken very seriously here.
- Beware of using your phone while driving in Switzerland, as it is illegal to call, text, or use cell phones when driving unless it is hands-free. It is advised that drivers make sure to have their passengers follow the phone laws; otherwise, they risk getting fined.
- Geneva has some of the worst rush hour traffic in Switzerland. Drivers can expect the morning rush hour to start around 7:00 a.m. and finish around 9:00 a.m., with the Mont-Blanc Bridge bearing the brunt of the traffic. In the evening, rush hour starts at about 5:00 p.m. and lasts until 7:00 p.m.
- 25% of our users found a car hire in Geneva for $69 or less
- Book your car hire in Geneva at least 3 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Compact car hire in Geneva are around 61% cheaper than other car types, on average
Geneva car hire experiences: the best tips from KAYAK users
FAQs about hiring a car in Geneva
What type of car is recommended for driving in Geneva?
Compacts, coupes, and sedans are certainly the best hire options for potential drivers in Geneva. The city has many streets and lanes that predate the automobile and, as a result, are simply ill-suited for their use. This isn’t too big of a problem for smaller vehicles, but with a larger car or SUV, these roads can become a hassle to maneuver through. Parking in the older parts of the city can especially be a problem for larger cars.
What’s the speed limit in Geneva?
Switzerland has four broad categories for delineating speed limits throughout the country: in-city, out-of-city, expressways, and motorways. For in-city traffic, the speed limit is 50 km/h (31 mph), while out-of-city traffic is 80 km/h (50 mph). On expressways the standard speed limit is 100 km/h (62 mph) and on motorways it is 120 km/h (75 mph).
Where are the best places to park in Geneva?
Parking garages, which are almost always underground, are the easiest parking option for drivers in Geneva. Streetside parking is widely available but is broken into four colored zones: white, blue, yellow, and red. Each zone has a separate set of parking limitations and fees, which will be listed on nearby signage and require the purchase of parking decals (found at petrol stations, police stations, and tourism offices).
How much does it cost to hire a car in Geneva?
On average a car hire in Geneva costs $89 per day.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Geneva?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Alamo ($43/day), Unirent ($51/day) and Thrifty ($59/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Alamo Geneva Airport Swiss Side 1218 (4 kilometres from the city centre).
How much is the price of fuel in Geneva?
The average price of fuel in Geneva is $12.16 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between $146 and $194, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular car hire in Geneva?
Compact (Ford Focus Wagon or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Geneva.
How can I find car hires near me in Geneva?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does a Compact car hire cost in Geneva?
A Compact car hire in Geneva costs $52 per day, on average.
How much does an Economy car hire cost in Geneva?
An Economy car hire in Geneva costs $61 per day, on average.
How much does a Mini car hire cost in Geneva?
A Mini car hire in Geneva costs $92 per day, on average.
What is the most popular car hire location in Geneva?
In Geneva, cars are most frequently hired at Alamo Geneva Airport Swiss Side (4 km from city centre ).
How much does it cost to hire a car for a week in Geneva?
On average a car hire in Geneva costs $623 per week ($89 per day).
How much does it cost to hire a car long term for a month in Geneva?
On average a car hire in Geneva costs $2,672 per month ($89 per day).
Geneva car rental reviews and directory
Alamo
8.1
Very Good
38 reviewsCleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.8
Value for money
7.7
2 locations in Geneva
Locations in Geneva
Geneva Airport Swiss Side
+41 848 445 522
Rue Des Paquis 51
+41 848 445 522
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10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2020
Pros:
Staff was very friendlyCons:
perhaps more selection of vehicles.10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2019
Pros:
Staff was excellent and Gregory was super helpful with directions, etc. Customer service was the best.5.6 Fair
Dec 2019
Cons:
There apparently is a French and Swiss side to the airport with car rentals at both places. The French side is smaller with less car but maybe a better deal. I rented a small suv because I was going skiing. They did not have that car but they “upgraded” me two classes to a luxury wagon without AWd. It worked for this trip but was not what I wanted. Also, the road signs and gps are not clear how to get back to the French side. We almost missed our plane. Found it by accident and not following what the signs would indicate10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2019
Pros:
Friendly stuff and very nice and clean car. No issues for my entire trip.Cons:
Cant think of anything at the monent7.6 Good
Sept 2019
Pros:
Staff generally friendly. Super fast drop-off.Cons:
Difficulty at pick-up. Required to provide a flight number although leaving in the region. There was no mention of this anywhere on kayak's or wisecars' website through which the car was booked.10.0 Wonderful
July 2019
Pros:
Staff was super friendly, pleasant and accommodating. Our car was slightly too small, they went out of their way to find us another one that was big enough. Will definitely go back there next time!Hertz
7.5
Good
59 reviewsCleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.7
Value for money
7.5
5 locations in Geneva
Locations in Geneva
60 Rue De Berne
+41 22 716 30 80
Gare De Cornavin
+41 22 716 19 90
Geneva Airport Swiss Side
+41 22 717 80 80
Route Des Acacias 27
+41 22 308 55 77
Rue Francois-dussaud 13
+41 22 308 55 77
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8.0 Very Good
Apr 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2021
Pros:
Friendly staff2.0 Poor
Apr 2018
Cons:
The car was delivered on April 1, and the amount of 876 Swiss francs has been booked and the amount has not been unbooked yet.6.8 Okay
Feb 2018
Pros:
Car was greatCons:
The person who gave me the car was extremely rude! I bought insurance for the car online when I booked, yet she repeatedly told me that I was unprotected and made me feel like I did not have adequate protection when I did. I also would have appreciated knowing a few things about the car that no one told me about.5.6 Fair
Jan 2018
Pros:
No problems with car.Cons:
No windshield washer fluid, was a real problem driving in bad weather on the highway. I guess that's something I assumed would be there. Unfortunately, this is not the first time. Service not nearly as helpful as usual. In the past we have made an effort to rent from Hertz because of the extra effort they have made at this location. This time they made out the whole contract and we were about to sign when we noticed it was 300 € over our reservation price. Had to re-do. Price was already about 50% higher than what we usually pay at this location (Geneva airport, French sector) Also, we seemed to remember always getting snow tires in the winter as part of the standard package. Apparently not.Sixt
7.5
Good
81 reviewsCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.8
Value for money
7.1
3 locations in Geneva
Locations in Geneva
Desk Arrival Hall, C.P.781
+41 848 884 444
Pl. de Cornavin 3-7
+41 22 908 04 60
Rue de Monthoux 2
+41 22 908 04 60
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4.0 Mediocre
Oct 2022
2.0 Poor
Sept 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Sept 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2022
2.0 Poor
Aug 2022
2.0 Poor
July 2022
Europcar
8.7
Very Good
1 reviewCleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.9
Value for money
8.6
2 locations in Geneva
Locations in Geneva
Rue De Lausanne 37
+41 22 909 69 90
Rue Viollier 6
+41 22 702 11 99
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10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2022
Budget
7.4
Good
25 reviewsCleanliness
7.9
Comfort
7.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.3
Value for money
7.7
2 locations in Geneva
Locations in Geneva
Geneva Airport Swiss Side
+41 22 929 03 30
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8.0 Very Good
Mar 2018
Cons:
we return the car at 2am... the shuttle from the rental area to terminal 1 wasn't working during this time.5.2 Fair
Jan 2018
Pros:
The car itself was goodCons:
We had to pay extra for everything which was not clear at first. I'm not renting from the French side again because it seems cheaper... it'll end up more expensive incl a big headache over it8.4 Very Good
July 2017
Cons:
Expensive!10.0 Wonderful
June 2017
Pros:
Easy convenient and billed as expected.10.0 Wonderful
May 2017
Pros:
Great car, perfect service, friendly and pleasant experience.2.0 Poor
Apr 2017
Cons:
They charged me the money that was not agreed upon and now I have to dispute it. They also charged me for something I did not sign, and I had to have my credit card company block the charge.Dollar
6.8
Okay
26 reviewsCleanliness
7.3
Comfort
7.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.0
Value for money
6.0
3 locations in Geneva
Locations in Geneva
60 Rue De Berne
+41 22 716 30 80
Geneva Airport Swiss Side
+41 22 717 80 40
Geneva Gare Cornavin
+41 22 716 19 90
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10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2018
Pros:
pick at desk very helpfulCons:
for 2nd booking got a free up grade veey nice from.Hertz!10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2018
Pros:
New carCons:
Not clear it's part of Hertz6.4 Okay
Feb 2018
Pros:
Great, new rental carCons:
Attendant was extremely rude, impatient and didn't want to explain how things work in a foreign country.6.0 Okay
Feb 2018
Cons:
Suv or equivalent was rented... we got a mazda cx3... not exactly SUV material...5.6 Fair
May 2017
Pros:
We reserved a vehicle and they gave us a vehicleCons:
We reserved a Jeep and we got a tiny car. They also claimed the car was brand new and had no damage but it had 10k km and damage to the hood and one of the rims5.6 Fair
Mar 2017
Pros:
Propreté du véhicule Station service à proximité ...Cons:
J'ai réservé le véhicule à mon nom. Un ami a pu récupérer le véhicule avant que j'arrive, sans mon permis de conduire, en mettant le sien et sa carte de crédit... Qui serait alors responsable ? Le réservataire, le propriétaire du permis ou celui de la carte ? Aucun effort pour expliquer le système de rachat de franchise, ils préfèrent qu'on rapidement et donc sans. Dans l'ensemble le personnel est assez désagréable... Le tarif annoncé sur le site est sans tax, sans licence...Thrifty
6.4
Okay
17 reviewsCleanliness
7.7
Comfort
6.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.4
Value for money
6.7
3 locations in Geneva
Locations in Geneva
60 Rue De Berne
+41 22 716 30 80
Geneva Airport Swiss Side
+41 22 717 80 40
Geneva Gare Cornavin
+41 22 716 19 90
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2.0 Poor
July 2018
Pros:
You said it will cost 267 frank I end up paying 987 frank for different reasons. Some of it my fault but I wasn't expecting that at all and the website fee was completely misleading.6.8 Okay
Mar 2017
Cons:
The rental company didn't accept visa debit card. The rental was actually done by hertz. And from my experience hertz is very ridge and not friendly. I who'd prefer to know these things in advance.10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2017
Pros:
I like to receive service that is expected10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2017
Pros:
Amazing client service and no hidden charges, the best2.0 Poor
Jan 2017
Cons:
They didnt give me the car we ordered and we could not fit. They told me to rent another car for $10002.0 Poor
May 2023
Avis
6.0
Okay
13 reviewsCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.0
Value for money
6.0
2 locations in Geneva
Locations in Geneva
Cointrin Airport Swiss Side
+41 22 929 03 30
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8.0 Very Good
Feb 2024
10.0 Wonderful
July 2018
Pros:
Very convenient and friendly.3.6 Poor
Jan 2018
Cons:
when I booked the car I thought i was getting a allweel drive suv but NO it was a SUV that was only FWD ARE YOU KIDDING ! in the Future how can I make sure that i have All Weel Drive when I book my rental Cars . Please help this was not the first time this has happend .2.8 Poor
July 2017
Pros:
The price of the rental carCons:
The AGNET charged me two security deposites. One valued at 1600 euros which was not even registered in the rental contract. It was really fishy. Also, the agnet tried to rip me off by charging me additional 350 euros for changing the drop off location within the same city. i refused and eventually changed the drop off location at no additional charge.4.0 Mediocre
June 2022
National
10.0
Wonderful
No reviews available
One location in Geneva
Locations in Geneva
Rue Des Paquis 51
+41 848 445 522
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No reviews available
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.3
Very Good
No reviews available
2 locations in Geneva
Locations in Geneva
Quai Du Mont Blanc 13
+41 848 445 522
Rue Des Paquis 51
+41 848 445 522
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No reviews available
FLIZZR
2.0
Poor
No reviews available
2 locations in Geneva
Locations in Geneva
Cointrin Airport (swiss Side) Bp 248
+41 84 825 00 10
Rue de Monthoux 2
+41 22 908 04 60
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No reviews available
keddy by Europcar
6.3
Okay
No reviews available
5 locations in Geneva
Locations in Geneva
Avenue Louis Casai 27
+41 22 796 44 28
Ch.j.-Ph-De-Sauvage 44-46, Chatelaine
+41 22 970 37 67
Rue Viollier 6
+41 22 702 11 99
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No reviews available
One location in Geneva
Locations in Geneva
Route de L Aeroport 21
+41 21 964 50 00
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No reviews available
One location in Geneva
Locations in Geneva
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7 locations in Geneva
Locations in Geneva
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2 locations in Geneva
Locations in Geneva
Cointrin Airport (swiss Side) Bp 248
+41 62 295 15 15
Geneva City
+41 62 295 15 15
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2 locations in Geneva
Locations in Geneva
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2 locations in Geneva
Locations in Geneva
Boulevard du Pont d'Arve 28
+41 33 533 35 33
Cointrin Airport (swiss Side) Bp 248
+41 33 533 35 33
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2 locations in Geneva
Locations in Geneva
Geneva Airport
+41 21 588 13 21
Geneva Railway Station
+41 21 588 13 21
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2 locations in Geneva
Locations in Geneva
COINTRIN AIRPORT (SWISS SIDE) BP 248
022 717 81 10
Rue de Lausanne 37
+41 22 909 69 90
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2.0 Poor
Apr 2017
Pros:
It was a competitive priceCons:
I had to cancel mu booking in the end as Unirent could not provide a car with a EU number plate on, as per latest regulations.2 locations in Geneva
Locations in Geneva
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One location in Geneva
Locations in Geneva
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One location in Geneva
Locations in Geneva
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One location in Geneva
Locations in Geneva
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One location in Geneva
Locations in Geneva
Geneva airport
+41 33 533 35 33
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One location in Geneva
Locations in Geneva
route de l'Aeroport 10
+41 22 510 14 41
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No reviews available
One location in Geneva
Locations in Geneva
Cointrin Airport (swiss Side)
+86 10 6064 1387
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No reviews available
One location in Geneva
Locations in Geneva
Geneva Airport Geneve-cointrin GVA
+41 22 710 72 72
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