Hiring a car in Geneva
SIXT branches in Geneva ⚑Five branches serve the city, including Geneva Airport, Geneva Center, and Geneva Vernier. A private jet terminal desk is also available. | Speed limits in Geneva ⚠Built-up areas are capped at 50 km/h (31 mph); other roads allow 80–120 km/h (50–75 mph) depending on the route. Dipped headlights are required at all times, day and night. |
Tolls around Geneva £A Swiss motorway vignette is required and there are no toll booths. Neighbouring France and Italy charge distance-based tolls. | Parking in Geneva ⓅParking de Cornavin, Parking du Mont-Blanc, and Parking des Alpes cover the station, the lakefront, and the Pâquis-Nations area. |
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| Car categories in Geneva ⚙Geneva bookings cover SUVs, electric cars, compact cars, estates, convertibles, luxury cars, and minibuses. Minibuses are the most popular choice among our Geneva customers. |
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Geneva car hire with SIXT
Explore the beautiful city of Geneva in comfort with SIXT. You’ll find a fleet of affordable vehicles across our branches in the bustling Swiss city. Our airport location is ideal for international travellers looking for a practical connection on arrival, while our inner city and Vernier offices is a handy collection point for those arriving by train or bus. Choose a coupe or convertible to take you to your destination in style or go for a 4x4 or people carriers for family adventures. Plus, you’ll have access to the very best quality 24/7 customer service you can always expect from SIXT.
SIXT services in Geneva
From weekend breaks to extended stays, you can hire a car in Geneva with flexible booking periods from one-day rental to long-term car hire deals. Choose from a range of vehicles all from premium brands like BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi. Sleek sports cars will make an impression as you cruise around the city while larger estate cars are ideal for family travel. Heading further afield? Sturdy 4x4s are an excellent choice for exploring the stunning Swiss landscape. Our Geneva car hire services include practical add-ons like sat navs and child seats so you can customise your booking to suit your needs.
What to do while in Geneva
From historical monuments to natural landscapes, Geneva has plenty to offer. Take in sights like St. Peter's Cathedral and sample some of the finest Swiss treats at the famous Favarger chocolate factory. With your Geneva hire car you can also easily explore the surrounding region. Weave across the Swiss Alps for breath-taking views of some of Europe’s last glaciers and highest peaks.
Summer in Geneva
Set against the stunning backdrop of Lake Geneva, the city is in an ideal location for both relaxing breaks and outdoor adventures. Hire a pedal boat, venture out on stand-up paddle boards or take a boat trip to nearby lakeside towns such as Lausanne. Cool off at a lakeside restaurant and admire views of the Alps beyond the famous Jet d’Eau water fountain. The surrounding mountains are perfect for hiking and biking trips and easily accessible in your hire car.
Driving information for Geneva
- For those arriving by plane, you'll find SIXT branches on both the French and the Swiss sides of Geneva Airport. The airport is located really close to the city centre so driving there should take around 20 minutes.
- Although roads and directions in Geneva are clearly signposted, navigating the city streets is made even easier with a sat nav. Roads are generally single lane with plenty of traffic lights that keep the traffic moving. Turning left at intersections is not allowed in Switzerland so plan your route carefully. As with many European countries, children under 12 are not allowed to travel in the front of vehicles.
- Parking in the Place des Nations gives you easy access to most of Geneva's tourist attractions while other car parks and garages can be found across the city.
- For all year round outdoor activities head to Les Diablerets Glacier and enjoy wonderful views of Switzerland that take in Mont Blanc, the Matterhorn and the Eiger. You'll get there in around an hour and 45 minutes from Geneva on the *A1 and A9 motorways. *The medieval French town of *Annecy *is an hour's drive across the border on the A41, while getting to the popular resort of *Chamonix *will take just over an hour on the A40.
Geneva During the Summer
Geneva is a city full of history and natural beauty famous for its mountains and chocolate. Over the summer it can be a breathtaking place filled with natural wonder. If the weather is fair you can actually organise to paraglide across countries – from France to Switzerland. If that’s not adventerous enough you can hire paddle boards and take them across Lake Geneva, or simply admire the lake from the shore and grab a drink or some food. Also at Lake Geneva is the popular spot, Tropical Corner, where you can enjoy the sunset with live music and top-quality cocktails. The waters is so clear in Geneva that swimming in the rivers is very popular in the summer, you can float down them and submerge at cafes and bars of your choosing.
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Good to know when hiring in Geneva
During the booking process, choose a separate drop-off location to see availability, please note this may add a small charge to the rental.
Choose from our selection of extra protection packages, a sat nav system, or a child seat if you have kids with you.
In Switzerland the minimum age is 20 years old for most economic vehicles, though be aware you must hold a valid licence for at least a year and a fee applies.