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Rent a car at Geneva Airport (Swiss-side)
Geneva Airport (Swiss Side) (GVA)
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Address
Cointrin Airport, Geneva, 1215, CH
Phone
(41) 22 929 03 30
Hours of operation
Sun-Sat
06:45 AM - 11:30 PM
Location Information
GENERAL DIRECTIONS
COUNTER: Exit the arrival hall & turn right. Look for the Budget desk.
CARS: On-site.
RETURNS: Same as pick-up.
AFTER-HOURS RETURNS: Available.
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Pick up your car hire at Geneva Airport (Swiss side) and explore this Swiss city and beyond at your own pace.
This destination has so much to offer, it’s hard to know which way to turn. Car hire at Geneva Airport is particularly popular during the winter months, as it provides easy access to various ski resorts across Switzerland.
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What kind of vehicle do you need? A large SUV for a big family? An eco-friendly compact car to zip around the city? Whatever you’re looking for, Avis car hire at Geneva Airport will have you covered. Our vehicles offer practicality, performance and comfort, so you can enjoy your trip as much as possible. Get in touch for more information about the exact models that are available.
Plan your journey from Geneva Swiss Side Airport
Geneva Airport (Swiss Side) is just 5km from Geneva city centre – an easy journey in your hire car. The city offers an enticing combination of cultural charm, world-class entertainment and top-notch cuisine. With numerous ski resorts within easy reach, there’s much to do during winter months too.
Many of the city’s most famous attractions are found in Geneva’s old town, including the St Pierre Cathedral – more than 850 years old. Other attractions include the Barbier-Mueller Museum and the International Museum of the Reformation, housed in an 18th century mansion. If you fancy a relaxing meal, head to Place du Bourg-de-Four – the traditional heart of the old town – where numerous cafes and restaurants await.
From the old town you’ll be able to see Geneva’s most famous landmark: Jet d’Eau. At 140 metres high, this is the world’s tallest water fountain. Every second, 500 litres of water pass through it at a speed of 200km per hour.
For retail therapy, head to Market Street which offers a high-quality collection of shops and boutiques. Also check out Plainpalais – host to Geneva’s largest outdoor flea market.
From the comfort of your hire car, Geneva and beyond is yours to discover.
Top tips for driving in Geneva
In Switzerland, please drive on the right side of the road.
Unique Country Driving Laws
- If involved in an accident, and Police are not needed, you must complete a European Accident Claim Form. Please return this to your Avis representative.
Speed Limits
For a standard Avis rental vehicle with no trailers:
- Urban areas: 31 mph (50 km/h)
- Motorways: 74 mph (120 km/h)
- Rural areas: 49 mph (80 km/h)
Unless indicated by road signs.
Child Safety / Seatbelt Laws
- It is compulsory for all inside the vehicle to wear a seatbelt.
- Children under 12 and less than 150 cm must be seated in appropriate child restraint for their size.
Please note - It is the child’s parent/guardian or vehicle renter’s responsibility to fit the child seat.
Compulsory Equipment in your Avis rental car
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Please ask your Avis representative, whether snow tyres are compulsory at the time of your arrival.
Beyond Geneva Airport (Swiss Side)
The French-speaking part of Switzerland (sometimes referred to as “Romandie”) offers visitors exciting cities, historic monuments and cultural excellence, as well as stunning Alpine scenery and numerous ski resorts. With the option to travel into neighbouring France too, Geneva provides many memorable road trips.
Montreux
Just under 100km from Geneva Airport, via the A1 and A9, is the resort of Montreux. With its world-famous jazz festival (June/July) and delightful lakefront promenade, it’s a popular tourist haunt. Chillon Castle, perched on a rocky outcrop just offshore, is worth visiting and features fortified walls and a museum.
Lausanne
Travel via the A1 from Geneva Airport for 45 minutes and you’ll arrive in the beautiful port of Lausanne. With its delightful old town (dominated by an impressive gothic cathedral) and vibrant nightlife, it’s well worth visiting. Gourmands will also be impressed by the choice of restaurants, serving a variety of regional specialties.
Gruyères
Around a 90-minute drive from Geneva Airport (via the A1 and A12) is Gruyères – a typical Swiss Alpine village offering picture-postcard scenery, incredible mountain views and the famous Gruyères cheese factory. Here you’ll also find a fine selection of restaurants, many of which specialise in cheese fondue. If you’re a history buff, there’s also a 13th century castle to explore.
Beyond Geneva Airport (Swiss Side), a kaleidoscope of attractions across Switzerland awaits. With the convenience of a hire car, you’re free to discover them at your leisure.
Why choose Avis for your Geneva Swiss Side Airport car hire?
- Fully flexible
Enjoy fee-free flexible booking with full cash refunds and no vouchers.
- Savings on coverage
When you choose Avis Inclusive you can experience total peace of mind with no extras or surprises. Pay one upfront price for free Roadside Assistance Plus and 25% discount on comprehensive zero-excess cover.
- Loyalty benefits
Join our free loyalty programme Avis Preferred, and benefit from priority service, discounts and more.
- Safety first
From our well-maintained fleet to protecting your data, we take safety seriously. That’s why we’ve partnered with Dettol® to ensure both hygienic rental locations and thoroughly cleaned vehicles.
- Faster collection
Save time at the counter by registering your details in advance with our simple and free QuickPass. You could be on the road sooner than you think.
- VIP treatment
Get priority counter service on collection with Avis Preferred. At our larger locations you can use our Avis app to go straight to your car where the keys will be waiting for you.
Geneva Swiss Side Airport car rental FAQs
When you land at the Airport, head from the Arrivals hall to our desk. One of our members of staff will process your booking, and then you may proceed to collect your vehicle at the Car Rental Centre.
If you've rented a car from a different Avis hub but wish to return it at Geneva Swiss Side Airport, then you must arrange your return prior to the commencement of your rental agreement. If you return your car to the airport without specifying in your rental contract, a fee will apply.
No, there is no legal requirement for passenger cars in this country to be equipped with winter tyres. However, if you’re heading up towards the Alps, they are recommended, and they are a legal requirement on the French and Italian side. Most of our cars in our Switzerland rental hubs will have winter tyres available.
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Renter Requirements
- Optional Coverages
- Credit Card Policies
- Debit Card Policies
- Drivers License
- Public Liability and Property Damage
- Age Requirements
- Estimated Totals
- Fuel Policy
- ID Requirements
- Important Information
- Miscellaneous Information
- One Way Rentals
- Rental Options
- Returns
- Travel Into Other Countries
- Personal Accident and Effects Insurance (PEP)
- Voucher
Damage
What products reduce the amount I have to pay if the vehicle is damaged during the rental?
If you have Damage Waiver (CDW) and the vehicle, keys, any accessories or any vehicle documents are damaged, the amount you have to pay for the damage will be reduced to no more than the excess stated on your rental agreement meaning you will pay for the cost of repair or replacement plus a damage processing fee of CHF 32.40 or the excess, whichever is less. If you can show the damage was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, we will refund these costs to you. If you can show the damage was less than we said, we will refund you the difference.
How much is the excess?
This is stated on your rental agreement, and also in your booking confirmation email. You can reduce the excess even further by buying an excess reduction product.
How do I get Damage Waiver?
In most cases, Damage Waiver is provided with the vehicle as standard. If it is included, it will be stated on your rental agreement and in your booking confirmation email. If it is not included, the price depends on the vehicle you are renting and the place you are renting it from.
Is there an excess reduction product available to reduce my excess further?
Yes, Super Damage Waiver (SCDW) is an excess reduction product which reduces your excess to zero. The price depends on the vehicle and location, but you can expect it to cost between CHF 32.00 and CHF 59.00 a day.
Will I need to pay if the windscreen is damaged?
Yes, it will be treated the same as any other damage to the vehicle.
What happens if I damage any optional extras I rent from you?
If any optional extras are damaged, you have to pay for the cost of replacement, or their estimated repair costs in addition to the rental fee.
Are there any times when the excess would not apply?
Yes, the amount you pay will not be reduced if damage was caused by wilful act or gross negligence. Or as a result of:
- Water or fire damage, that was not your fault.
- Driving the vehicle without due care and attention
- Driving or using the vehicle in breach of your contract
What do I have to pay if I do not have Damage Waiver?
If the vehicle, keys, any accessories or any vehicle documents are damaged during your rental, unless you can prove the damage was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, you will have to pay:
- Either the cost of replacement, or the estimated repair costs, whichever is cheaper
- Plus our loss of use
- Plus an administration fee
Where can I find information of damage charges I have paid?
If we find damage, we will charge the amount you have to pay to your card. Unless you have asked us to send you a receipt by post or email, you will be able to find details of this payment here http://www.avis.ch/invoice.
Theft
What products reduce the amount I have to pay if the vehicle is lost or stolen during the rental?
If you have Theft Protection waiver (TP) and the vehicle is stolen, the amount you have to pay will be reduced to no more than the excess stated on your rental agreement meaning you will pay for the cost of repair or replacement or the excess, whichever is less. If you can show the damage was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, we will refund these costs to you. If you can show the damage was less than we said, we will refund you the difference. If you can show the loss or theft was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, we will refund these costs to you.
How much is the excess?
This is stated on your rental agreement, and also in your booking confirmation email. You can reduce the excess even further by buying an excess reduction product.
How do I get Theft Protection waiver?
In most cases, Theft Protection waiver is provided with the vehicle as standard. If it is included, it will be stated on your rental agreement and in your booking confirmation email.
What happens if I lose any optional extras I rent from you or if they are stolen?
If any optional extras are lost or stolen, you have to pay for the cost of replacement in addition to the rental fee, unless you are not responsible for the loss.
Are there any times when the excess would not apply?
Yes, the amount you pay will not be reduced if the loss or theft was caused by wilful act or gross negligence, for example as a result of:
- Keys being left in the vehicle
- Keys being lost or stolen
- Using the vehicle in breach of the contract
What do I have to pay if I do not have Theft Protection?
If the vehicle, keys, any accessories or any vehicle documents are lost or stolen during your rental, you will have to pay:
- The cost of replacement
- Plus our loss of use
If you can show theft was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, we will refund these costs to you.
Where can I find information of theft charges I have paid?
If a loss or theft has occurred, unless you can prove the theft was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, we will charge the amount you have to pay to your card. Unless you have asked us to send you a receipt by post or email, you will be able to find details of this payment here www.avis.ch/invoice.
Damage to people and their property
What do I have to pay if I injure someone whilst driving?
Third Party Liability (TPL) cover is provided with the vehicle as standard. This means that if you have an accident in our vehicle and you injure someone, including any of your passengers, or you damage anything which belongs to them, you will not have to pay any of their costs. Third Party Liability cover does not cover any death or injury suffered by the driver of our vehicle or any damage to personal items in our vehicle.
Are there any times when third party liability cover would not apply?
If the law requires us to provide you with third party liability cover, the minimum cover required by law will still apply but we, or our insurer, may seek to recover our costs from you if the accident was caused by:
- By you breaking the contract (for example allowing someone we had not approved drive the vehicle of driving whilst under the influence of alcohol, drugs or any other unlawful substance),
- By you breaking the law
- As a result of your negligence or recklessness.
What products cover the driver of the vehicle?
Personal Accident Insurance (PAI) covers the driver of the vehicle in the event of an accident. Personal Accident Insurance provides the following benefits:
- A maximum of CHF 99,720.00 in the event of death, loss of limbs or eyes or permanent total disability
- A maximum of CHF 4,986.00 towards emergency medical expenses related directly to the accident
- Medical assistance and rescue costs (conditions apply).
Who provides Personal Accident Insurance?
Personal Accident Insurance is underwritten by AIG Europe Limited. You will need to agree to their terms and conditions. Our agent, Avis Europe Risk Management Limited retains 20 % of the price you pay after insurance premium tax has been deducted, as commission.
How do I get Personal Accident Insurance?
If you have bought Personal Accident Insurance, it will be stated on your rental agreement. The price depends on the location you are renting from, but you can expect it to cost between CHF 6.00 and CHF 8.00 a day.
Can I increase my cover and reduce my excess?
Yes, Super Personal Accident Insurance (SPAI) provides the following enhanced benefits:
- A maximum of CHF 498,600.00 in the event of death, loss of limbs or eyes or permanent total disability
- A maximum of CHF 24,930.00 towards emergency medical expenses related directly to the accident
- Medical assistance and rescue costs (conditions apply)
- Baggage up to CHF 9,972.00 per vehicle, excluding any items you rented through us (again, there are conditions and a maximum amount per item may apply)
- Expenses for replacing main house keys and locks up to CHF 831.00
- Emergency travel expenses up to CHF 831.00.
Is Super Personal Accident Insurance available when renting any vehicles?
Yes, you can buy Super Personal Accident Insurance no matter what vehicle you rent.
How do I get Super Personal Accident Insurance?
If you have bought Super Personal Accident Insurance, it will be stated on your rental agreement. The price depends on the location you are renting from, but you can expect it to cost between CHF 8.00 and CHF 14.40 a day.
For information, passengers are considered third parties and would benefit from the third party liability cover provided with the vehicle as standard.
Protection packages
I want to buy more than one protection product, can I get a protection package?
Yes, we offer a protection package:
- Full protection package includes Super Damage Waiver, Super Personal Accident Insurance and Roadside Assistance.
The price depends on the vehicle and location, but you can expect it to cost between CHF 50.00 and CHF 75.00 a day.
Third party protection products
I have bought a protection product from an external provider, can I use it?
If you decide to buy cover from someone else, you will have to pay our full costs, then you will need to make a claim with the external provider to get your money back. It is your responsibility to ensure you understand the terms of any cover you buy from an external provider and for any claim you make. We are unable to help you with your claim.
Damage/Loss/Repair Processing Fee:
Please see the section titled "Damage, loss, injury or theft" in the General Conditions which provides information on how and when we charge costs if the vehicle, keys, any accessories or any vehicle documents are lost, stolen or damaged.
You can purchase additional waiver and protection products to reduce the amount you would otherwise owe please see details in Part 2 below.
As well as charging for any damage or loss suffered, we will also charge you a damage processing fee in accordance with our "Theft, Loss & Damage Policy" (see General Conditions). In Switzerland, the Damage/ Loss/ Repair Processing Fee is CHF 40.00.
Unless you've asked us to send you a receipt by post or email, you'll be able to find details of the charges owed by you here: https://secure.avis.ch/mein-avis/buchung-bearbeiten/rechnungskopie-herunterladen
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