Car hires in Geneva, Geneve

If you are taking out car hire in Geneva and are hoping to be able to cross the border into countries like France, find out what's involved in crossing the border with your Geneva car hire. There is free travel between France and Switzerland, but it's better to confirm with your rental agency to avoid insurance complications. The majority of rental agencies won't charge for travel from Geneva to France. However, you're likely to incur additional insurance costs and will need to pay a cross-border fee for taking the rental vehicle from one country to another. If you plan on driving in France, their motorways are toll roads, and you'll have to pay with cash or credit card, but it's handy to keep cash on you. To avoid hefty border fees in Italy, consider dropping your car off and getting a new rental in the new country.

If you're looking for car hire in Geneva but only have a debit card, you can find out about cheap car rentals in Geneva without a credit card here. Although most car rental companies require a credit card for rental, you can search for companies that'll allow the use of a debit card. Europcar is one of the European car rental agencies that accept debit cards at several locations. Please note that you won't be able to rent a vehicle with cash and will need either a credit card or debit card. To reserve the rental and pay a deposit for it, the rental company will put a "hold charge" on a card to serve as the deposit. This amount will only be billed if there is damage to the car or a loss that the insurance doesn't cover. Please note that the owner of the credit card must be present when booking. Rental car companies cannot hire a car out without the person being there.

Traffic rules in Switzerland are strongly enforced, and traffic fines are often heavy, so getting to know some of the rules will help. Firstly, keep to the right-hand side of the road and the right-hand lane. If you're used to driving on the opposite side, we suggest spending some time familiarising yourself with the car controls while at the rental company's premises. In Switzerland, your headlights must be switched on at all times while driving. To drive on the motorways, you will be required to have a motorway vignette, which should be in your rental agreement in Geneva. When driving in built-up areas, you'll need to stick to a speed limit of 50 km/h, 80 km/h outside built-up areas and 120 km/h on motorways. If you're hoping to drive in the mountains, please be aware that this requires drivers to have special skills.

If you're travelling into the country as a non-EU citizen or someone from an Arabic, Chinese, or Russian country, you will need to have your home driving licence and an international driving licence for your car hire in Geneva. Please note you must also be at least 18 and have held your licence for a year or more. Please also keep your confirmation details handy to give to your rental company if required. You will also need to produce a valid passport and, in some cases, be asked to produce a travel itinerary. To pay for the rental, you'll need a credit card with the driver's name.

Our data shows that for weekend car hire deals during January in Geneva, you can expect to pay around €87. A particularly good deal might be around €68, which is the lowest quote for Geneva we've seen so far. €59 is a normal deal for a week-long hire in Geneva, but for January it's not uncommon to see prices as low as €33, depending on your requirements.

The majority of the Geneva car hire agencies that we partner with do not have a cancellation fee. This means that if your plans change unexpectedly, many car hire centres in Geneva such as Alamo, Europcar, and Hertz often offer cancellation free of charge based on when you booked.

Hiring a Standard car in Geneva during the month of January is the preferred choice of most travellers. With temperatures averaging 3 °C and precipitation around 68 mm during January, a Standard size car is more than capable of handling these weather conditions. This is the perfect rental car type for wet roads and above-freezing temperatures. Hiring a Standard in Geneva will cost you €50/day on average.

The speed limit in Geneva is 50 km/h, unless otherwise stated on road signs. Geneva also has a suburban speed limit of 80 km/h which is strictly enforced. If you find yourself on a motorway in Geneva, be aware that the speed limit is generally 120 km/h.

In December, Geneva usually gets 90 mm of precipitation and has an average temperature of 3 °C. This information can be very helpful when looking at hire cars in Geneva as it can help you make the best decision.

Those looking to hire a car in Geneva for a road trip to the surrounding areas, please know the weather in Geneve during the month of December usually is around 3 °C with 90 mm of possible rain.

Prices for cars in Geneva refresh daily.

As of December 2023, there are 60 operators available to choose from for cars in Geneva.

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Geneva. In numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To hire a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be applied. We advise that you read the policy of your chosen hire company before making a reservation.

To hire a car in Geneva, all drivers must present a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of hire, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're hiring a car abroad, you may also need to provide evidence of your return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend that you verify with the specific hire company you're booking with.

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