Renting a car
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International reservations
You can book a vehicle in advance on the Internet or by telephone. This is highly recommended if you are arriving late to Geneva: rental agencies close at 7 p.m. in the city, although you can obtain a car on reservation up until 11:30 p.m. at the Geneva airport. Major hotels will gladly take care of this for you.
Bear in mind, however, that it may be hard to find a rental vehicle in Geneva
during the summer season or when international trade fairs are taking place. Renting
Rentals are allocated by 24-hour day with unlimited kilometers. Starting the second day, prices lower progressively (with advantageous rates for one to three weeks and for one month). Each agency offers a "weekend special" (from Friday to Monday, 1,500 km included). Some agencies offer better rates at night (6 p.m. - 8 a.m.) or with a limited number of kilometers (Europcar). Vehicle categories and prices
Although each agency offers different models, vehicles are always categorized
by their engine capacity. The table below gives an overall view of the different
categories and the corresponding prices in Switzerland. Engine capacity | Model | Doors | Seats | Price/day | | 1.2-1.4 cu.cm | Opel Corsa | 3 | 4 | 100-150 CHF | | | 1.4-2.0 cu.cm | Opel Vectra | 5 | 5 | 150-250 CHF | | | 2.0-3.0 cu.cm | Opel Sintra | 5 | 5 | 250-400 CHF | | | Station Wagon | VW Sharan | 5 | 7 | 250-300 CHF | |
Insurance
Rental prices include theft insurance as well as third-party liability
insurance (with a 1,000-CHF deductible). You can, however, reduce the deductible
to 300 CHF by taking out an additional insurance for 20 or so francs. Some agencies
also offer to cover passengers and baggage (Avis). In the event of a breakdown,
you automatically benefit from roadside assistance anywhere in Switzerland (Touring
Club Suisse). Payment and rental conditions
You must have a driving license and a credit card. A deposit will be held
up until you return the vehicle, at which point the payment is directly debited
from your credit card. You are responsible for the cost of fuel.
You do not require an international license. Luxury vehicles and chauffeurs  | You'd like to rent a luxury car (Jaguar, Ferrari, Porsche, etc.) or a
chauffeured limousine? The ELITE rental agency has just what you need in Geneva, Zurich and Montreux. You need two credit cards to rent a Lamborghini VT Roadster at 4,540 Swiss
francs a day (Tel.: +41 (0)22 909 87 87 - 51, rue des Pâquis - 1201
Geneva). |
Rental agencies located at the Geneva and Zurich airports | | 44, rue de Lausanne
1201 Geneva
Tel.: +41 (0)22 731 90 00 Geneva Airport
Tel. +41 (0)22 929 03 30 http://www.avis.ch | 36, rue de Zurich
1201 Geneva
Tel.: +41 (0)22 900 24 00 Geneva Airport
Tel. +41 (0)22 798 03 22 http://www.budget.com |
| | 37, rue de Lausanne
1201 Geneva
Tel.: +41 (0)22 909 69 00 Geneva Airport
Tel. +41 (0)22 798 03 11 http://www.europcar.ch | 1, Place de la Navigation
1201 Geneva
Tel.: +41 (0)22 732 90 00 Geneva Airport
Tel. +41 (0)22 717 03 84 http://www.sixt.com |
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