Car hire 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.

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.

• 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 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.