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CAR HIRE GENEVA AIRPORT (GVA) - FRENCH SIDE
Geneve Airport (French Side) (GGV)
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Address
Geneve Apt Secteur France, Route Douaniere P21, Geneve, 01210, FR
Phone
(41) 22-8076230
Hours of operation
Sun-Sat
08:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Location Information
AFTER-HOURS RETURNS
Rental vehicle must be returned during office hours.
NOTE: Some locations may have a key drop available:
Drop Box Available: If the customer chooses to leave the vehicle, the customer is responsible for the vehicle & all charges (including any damages or theft of the vehicle may have incurred during after hours) until the contract can be closed on the following business day.
Drop Box NOT Available: If the location does not have a key drop box, the location does not permit vehicles to be left after closing hours. The customer should never lock or leave the keys inside the car. The customer is responsible for the vehicle & all charges (including any damages to or theft of the vehicle and locksmith fees if they choose to lock the keys in the car). The customer can either choose to return the car the next day the location is open OR change the Drop Off Location to the nearest Regional Airport. Customer is responsible for all charges related to the drop-off modification.
GENERAL DIRECTIONS
Note that the Avis station is located at the French side Hall of the airport.
Drop off The parking is accessible by the "Airport Sector France" way following Ferney-Voltaire, 100 meters from the Franco-Swiss border, then at the roundabout, follow the sign "Locatin de voitures" and follow that way during 2 km to the car rental parking.
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Find your perfect hire car at Geneva Airport - French Side
Looking for car hire in Geneva? Avis has you covered. Geneva Airport spans the French and Swiss border and Avis makes life easy by having rental locations on both sides. This Geneva Airport car hire location is based on the French side. If you would like to pick up your rental car on the Swiss Side, please visit our Geneva Airport - Swiss Side car hire page.
To reach the French side of the airport, go up to the check-in level after collecting your luggage and follow the signs for "Destination France". Then go through customs (next to the Air France ticket counters). Follow the "car rental" arrows to find the Avis car rental station.
Returning your hire car at Geneva Airport - French Side
Drop off your rental at the P21 car park. Please note that you can only pass between the French and Swiss sides, upon arrival or departure, if you can show a valid boarding pass.
Popular car hire locations in and around Geneva
Services and optional extras
Avis Preferred: We want to offer you the best possible service. Join Avis' customer loyalty programme and enjoy a range of great benefits to save you time and money. Paperwork will be prepared in advance so you won’t have to spend any longer than necessary collecting your car. The more you rent from us, the more you’ll get back – repeat business customers get free weekend rentals, complimentary upgrades and much more.
You can return your hire car out of hours, because we understand flights run through the night. Just tell us in advance.
Optional extras
Winter equipment: If you’re here to ski, you’ll be glad to know we can provide ski racks for your convenience. During the colder months, you may also need snow chains to ensure your safety on icy roads. Just let us know what you need and we’ll make sure your car is all kitted out.
Plan your journey from Geneva Airport – French side
From Geneva Airport (French side) it’s a 20-minute drive into Geneva city centre. It is also well positioned for easy access to France via the A40 motorway, to destinations such as Grenoble, Chambéry and Annecy as well as Lyon and Dijon.
The airport is ideally positioned for most resorts in the French and Swiss Alps. Ski resorts within easy distance include Châtel, Courchevel, Flaine, Val d’Isère, Megève, Morzine, Chamonix, Avoriaz, Les Arcs, Val Thorens, Tignes, Valmorel, Verbier and Villars.
Geneva is Switzerland’s second biggest city and a popular gateway to the Alps. Lying over the waters of Lake Geneva from France, Geneva is part of Romandie, the French-speaking region of Switzerland.
The Jet d’Eau is an iconic water fountain and one of Geneva’s most famous landmarks. Watch as water is jetted 140 metres high with incredible force to create a spectacular view from far around.
The Old Town of Geneva is a lively mix of ancient streets and squares as well as art galleries, museums and old buildings. Bourg-de-Four Square is the oldest square in Geneva, a marketplace in Roman times. Today it is full of cafes with outside seating for you to relax and watch the world go by, and shops to browse for souvenirs. The square is particularly lovely at Christmas. More shops can be found close by on Rue du Marche.
The Cathedral of Saint Pierre sits on a hill in the Old Town. Climb to the top if its two towers and take in the wonderful panoramic view of Geneva. The vaults contain an impressive archaeological site and museum.
Exploring the area around Geneva in an Avis rental car is an opportunity to see some of the most beautiful scenery in the foothills of the Alps, one of the most popular tourist regions in Europe.
Road trips to take around Geneva with your hire car
Head into France in your hire car, for an amazing alpine road trip full of dramatic views of lakes, pretty mountain villages and action-packed pit stops.
Thonon-Les-Bains and Chamonix
From Geneva airport take the D1005 along the southern shore of Lake Geneva for just over an hour to reach pretty spa town, Thonon-Les-Bains.
Thonon-Les-Bains sits above Lake Leman, (Lake Geneva’s French name), offering views of the lake and the port below. Head to the port for kayaking, sailing and paddle boarding. If you prefer to keep your feet on solid ground, try a tour of the nature reserve or a stroll along the shore.
From Thonon-Les-Bains, its 90 minutes’ drive to Chamonix. Chamonix is dominated by the Aiguilles de Chamonix mountain range, which peaks at the top of Mont Blanc (4810m). A year-round resort, it has a reputation for extreme sports. During summer, try hiking, mountain biking and rock climbing. In winter, there’s snowboarding, off-piste skiing, guided ski tours, as well as ice climbing, heliski, and tandem paragliding flights.
Finished in Chamonix? Take a drive through the seven mile long Mont Blanc tunnel under the Alps and emerge into Italy's Aosta Valley.
Lyon, Annecy and Aix-le-Bains
From Geneva, Lyon is just under 2 hours away. If you have more time, stop off at Annecy and Aix-le–Bains on the way.
Picturesque Annecy is famous for the cobbled streets and canals of its medieval old town. With pastel-coloured houses and the fairy-tale château, it is well worth a detour.
At the foot of the Alps, the thermal spa town of Aix-les-Bains has a relaxed atmosphere. On the eastern edge of the Lac du Bourget there are Roman ruins, the Belle Epoque architecture of the spa baths and the casino and water sports on the lake.
From Aix-le-Bains it’s just over an hour on the A43 until you arrive in Lyon, France’s third largest city. With its vibrant nightlife, outstanding museums and fantastic shopping, you’ll be spoilt for choice.
Why choose Avis for your Geneva 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. - 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.
Driving rules in France
Which side of the road?
In France, please drive on the right side of the road.
Country driving laws
- Mobile phones may only be used with a hands-free device. Do not use headphones or earpieces
- In towns and rural areas, on minor roads and where there is no clear indication of right of way, it may be prudent to give way to traffic coming from the right (“priorité a droite”)
- Bus lanes are reserved exclusively for buses, taxis and bicycles
- It is recommended that drivers use dipped headlights at all times
Speed limits
All speed signs will be in km/h.
For a standard Avis rental vehicle with no trailer:
- Urban areas: 50 km/h (31 mph)
- Rural areas: 80 km/h (50 mph)
- 4-lane expressways (rural areas): 110 km/h (68 mph)
- Motorways: 130 km/h (80 mph)
Unless indicated by road signs. Be aware of changes to speed limits displayed on road signs due to adverse weather conditions.
Child safety / Seatbelt laws
- It is compulsory for the driver and all passengers to wear a seatbelt
- Children aged under 10 and weighing less than 36kg must be seated in appropriate child restraint
- Children weighing up to 9 kg must travel in a rear-facing car seat, in the back of the car only
Please note - It is the child’s parent / guardian or vehicle renter’s responsibility to fit the child seat.
This road rules information is provided for general guidance only. For more information on driving in France, check out our dedicated France road rules page. We endeavour to keep all information up to date and accurate, but any reliance you place on this information is at your own risk.
Geneva Airport – French Side car rental FAQs
Yes, you may rent a car from Geneva Airport – French Side and drive to France. The airport is well positioned for easy access to France via the A40 motorway, to destinations such as Grenoble, Chambery and Annecy as well as Lyon and Dijon.
For the best rental experience, we recommend booking your hire car online via our fast booking service in advance of your trip.
Yes if you rent a car in the Geneva, you may return it at any of our other rental locations. It’s important to note that the details of your return must be agreed to before you collect your rental car. If you return a car in a location that is unspecified in your rental contract, a fee will apply.
When arriving at the airport you can choose to exit through either side. However, please note that you can only pass between the France and Switzerland sides, upon arrival or departure, if you can show a valid boarding pass.
The official currency in Geneva is the Swiss franc.
French is the predominant language in Geneva. German, Italian and English are also widely spoken.
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Renter Requirements
- Optional Coverages
- Credit Card Policies
- Debit Card Policies
- Drivers License
- Public Liability and Property Damage
- Additional Information
- Age Requirements
- Estimated Totals
- Fuel Policy
- ID Requirements
- Miscellaneous Information
- One Way Rentals
- Rental Options
- Returns
- Travel Into Other Countries
- Personal Accident and Effects Insurance (PEP)
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 than the excess stated on your rental agreement for each clearly separate incident of damage meaning you'll pay for the lower amount between the cost of repair or replacement and the excess for each clearly separate incident of damage, plus a damage processing fee and an on the ground vehicle idle time fee, invoiced as stated in our tariff conditions. 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, for each clearly separate incident of damage. You can reduce the excess even further by buying an excess reduction product.
Please note that if you damage the vehicle on more than one occasion, you must, to the extent the law will allow, pay the excess stated on the rental agreement for each clearly separate incident of damage.
How do I get Damage Waiver (CDW)?
In most cases, Damage Waiver is provided with the vehicle as standard. If it's included, it will be stated on your rental agreement and in your booking confirmation email. If it isn't included, the price depends on the vehicle you're renting and the place you're renting it from. But you can expect it to cost between 11.04 Euro and 24.08 Euro a day.
Is there an excess reduction product available to reduce my excess further?
Yes, (Super Cover) is an excess reduction product which reduces your excess to zero except for vans. This also cancels the damage administration fee and the on the ground vehicle idle time fee. Please see our tariff conditions.
Will I need to pay if the windscreen or any other window is damaged?
Yes. However, Windscreen Protection (LI) reduces the amount you have to pay if the windscreen or any other window is damaged to zero.
How do I get Windscreen Protection?
If you've bought Windscreen Protection, it will be stated on your rental agreement. The price depends on the vehicle you're renting and the place you're renting it from. But you can expect it to cost between 1 Euro and 3.01 Euro a day.
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 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 don't 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'll have to pay:
- Either the cost of replacement, or the estimated repair costs whichever is cheaper
- Plus our loss of use, including an on the ground vehicle idle time fee
- Plus an administration fee
Where can I find information of damage charges I've paid?
If we find damage, we'll charge the amount you have to pay to your card. Unless you've asked us to send you a receipt by post or email, you'll be able to find details of this payment here.
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, plus the processing fee charged as per our tariff conditions. 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?
Depending on car group rented, customer is liable for an amount ranging between 10,000.00 Euro and 44,000.00 Euro if Theft Protection (TP) is not taken. Purchase of TP reduces liability to an amount between 800.00 Euro and 1600.00 Euro depending on car group rented for theft of the Avis vehicle.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. If it isn't included, the price depends on the vehicle you're renting and the place you're renting it from. But you can expect it to cost between 5.02 Euro and 9.03 Euro a day.
Is there an excess reduction product available to reduce my excess further?
Yes, Super Cover 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 12.04 Euro and 24.05 Euro. To get the SCDW you also need to have Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protection Waiver (TP) . SCDW is between 12.04 Euro and 24.05 Euro a day.
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.
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 or 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 don't have Theft Protection?
If the vehicle, keys, any accessories or any vehicle documents are lost or stolen during your rental, you'll 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've 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'll charge the amount you have to pay to your card. Unless you've asked us to send you a receipt by post or email, you'll be able to find details of this payment here
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 persondriver of the vehicle in the event of an accident, and in addition the luggage and personal belongings of the driver of the vehicle in the event of damage, theft or loss. PAI provides the following benefits:
- A maximum of 100,000 Euro in the event of death, loss of limbs or or eyes or permant total disability.
- A maximum of 25,000 Euro towards emergency medical expenses related directly to the accident, with an excess of 70 Euro per claim
- Luggage and personal belongings up to 2000 Euro per vehicle - excluding any items you rented through us, (again, there are conditions, within the limit of 250 Euro per item and with an excess of 75 Euro per vehicle), provided that such luggage and personal belongings were in the luggage compartment, in the roof box or in the glove box of the vehicle. In addition, in case of theft, a statement of theft should be reported to the police within 48 hours. Such statement of theft shall necessarily contain the exhaustive list of stolen items which would be considered to determine any possible compensation
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 agen retains 20% of the price you pay after insurance premium tax has been deducted, as commission. Independent companies member of the network may offer different cover, underwritten by a different insurer.
How do I get Personal Accident Insurance?
If you've bought Personal Accident Insurance, it will be stated on your rental agreement.
Can I increase my cover and reduce my excess?
Yes, you can purchase our Super Personal Accident Insurance (SPAI) insurance which increases your cover, reduces your excess to Euro 50 per claim, and provides the following enhanced benefits:
- A maximum of 200,000 Euro in the event of death, loss of limbs or eyes or permanent total disability.
- A maximum of 50,000 Euro towards emergency medical expenses related directly to the accident, with an excess of 70 Euro per claim
- Luggage and personal belongings up to 6,000 Euro per vehicle - excluding any items you rented through us (again, there are conditions, within the limit of 350 Euro per item), provided that such luggage and personal belongings were in the luggage compartment, in the roof box or in the glove box of the vehicle. In addition, in case of theft, a statement of theft should be reported to the police within 48 hours. Such statement of theft shall necessarily contain the exhaustive list of stolen items which would be considered to determine any possible compensation.
- Expenses for replacing locks up to 750 Euro
- Additional travel expenses up to 750 Euro.
Is Super Personal Accident Insurance available when renting any vehicles?
Yes, you can buy Super Personal Accident Insurance not matter what vehicle you rent.
How do I get Super Personal Accident Insurance?
If you've bought Super Personal Accident Insurance, it will be stated on your rental agreement.
What will you pay if I don't have Personal Accident Insurance?
If the driver of the vehicle is involved in an accident and is injured or dies, no compensation will be possible through us. If any personal items in the vehicle are damaged, lost or stolen, their repair or replacement will not be borne by us.
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 variety of protection packages:
- Pack Super Protection (PSP) includes Super Cover, Super Personal Accident, Roadside Assistance Plus, and Windscreen Protection.
The price depends on the vehicle and location but you can expect it to costs between 25.14 Euro and 167.66 Euro 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 Find out more: see "What will you pay if I don't have" within this section of this document then you'll 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.
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