Car Hire - Geneva Airport (GVA)

Geneva Airport (GVA)

Location Details

Geneva Airport
Le Grand-Saconnex 1218

Hours & Services

25 October 2026
Sunday 06:30 AM - 11:30 PM
Monday 06:30 AM - 11:30 PM
Tuesday 06:30 AM - 11:30 PM
Wednesday 06:30 AM - 11:30 PM
Thursday 06:30 AM - 11:30 PM
Friday 06:30 AM - 11:30 PM
Saturday 06:30 AM - 11:30 PM
Pick-Up Service Unavailable
After-Hours Returns Available

Arrival Instructions

After arriving, remain on Swiss side of airport and follow signs to on site rental cars counter. After leaving with contract in hand, exit the building and take the rental car shuttle to the P51 car park and proceed to the kiosk to complete the contract.

Hiring a car at Geneva Airport (GVA)

Due to its location near the Alps and within easy reach of one of Switzerland's most cosmopolitan cities, Geneva International Airport is a popular destination for leisure travellers. Enterprise Rent-A-Car caters to visitors to the area with a branch offering car hires at Geneva International Airport, conveniently located at the airport's train and bus station. As you leave the airport in your rental car, you will be on the A1 motorway, a 250-mile road that crisscrosses Switzerland from east to west, offering easy access to other parts of the country, should Geneva not be your final destination. The distance to downtown Geneva is approximately 7 miles and if you want to do some sightseeing, or take a leisurely boat ride across the lake, you can leave your car at one of the car parking facilities located by the Jardin Anglais.

Like much of Switzerland, Geneva is a top destination for travellers in search of an outdoor adventure. The city has a privileged setting by the shores of Lake Geneva, and it's within easy reach of the Jura mountains, offering quick access to ski resorts, like Crozet and Grand Massif, which are only a 1-hour drive from the Geneva Airport Enterprise branch. Moreover, the branch is barely a 30-minute drive from the Saleve cable car, which is considered the gateway to Geneva's outdoor playground, and the ideal starting point for hiking, climbing, paragliding, and mountain biking activities. Book your car rental at Geneva International Airport and get ready explore the natural treasures that surround this Swiss city at your own pace.

Car hire at Geneva Airport (GVA)

Whether you’re traveling solo, with family, or in a group, we have the right car for your trip. Our fleet includes economy cars to premium models, as well as family vehicles and SUVs. For larger groups, we offer spacious 7-seaters and 9-seater people carriers.

Choose from petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric vehicles, with manual or automatic transmissions available.

If you need extras such as GPS, child seats, or additional drivers, let us know and we’ll arrange everything for you.

Why Choose Enterprise

Flexible car hire

Our flexible rental periods make it easy to hire a vehicle for just one day, a week, a month or longer.

If it doesn’t suit you to return the vehicle to the same branch where you picked it up, we also offer one-way car hire, allowing you to drop the vehicle back to a different branch.

Transparent pricing

At Enterprise, we believe in transparent pricing with no hidden fees and no surprises so when we give you the Total Price, that is what you will pay.

Commitment to quality

We are committed to providing the best service possible and exceeding our customers’ expectations for service, quality and value.

More ways to rent with Enterprise - Switzerland

Enterprise offers more than just traditional car hire. For commercial clients, our business rental team can tailor a mobility solution to suit your needs and budget.

Enterprise operates in over 90 countries worldwide. You’ll find our branches in major cities, at airports and train stations.

All Enterprise locations offer the same great customer service and wide vehicle selection, so you can rely on us wherever your journey takes you.

Rental Policies

All additional drivers must meet all hire requirements and present a physical driving licence. Additional drivers can be added to the contract at any physical hire location or through our customer service and at any time during the hire. An additional driver fee of 9.29 CHF (excl. taxes) per day applies. The maximum fee is 92.90 CHF (excl. taxes).

Park the car in the rental return area. There is a drop box where the customer should leave the keys - a copy of the rental agreement can be left inside the car. The vehicle remains the renters responsibility until it is checked in by an Enterprise employee the next business day.

The minimum age requirement for all vehicles is 21. A young driver fee of 19.90 CHF (excl. VAT) per day up to a maximum charge of 199.00 CHF (excl. VAT) applies for all renters between the age of 21 and 24.

Vehicles can be driven in all European countries excluding Albania, Belarus, Bosnia, Kosovo, Moldova, Montenegro, Northern Macedonia, Russia, Kaliningrad region, Turkey and Ukraine. No additional charges apply for cross border travels. Customers are not required to inform the rental branch of their intention to leave the country with the vehicle and no prior require authorization is needed.

Collision Damage Waiver and Theft Protection (CDWTP) is an optional coverage that reduces the liability of the renter in the event of theft, attempted theft or damage to the bodywork of the vehicle, provided that the vehicle is used in accordance with the terms and conditions of the rental agreement. If CDWTP is not included in the reservation, the renter has full liability for the vehicle. CDWTP is available for purchase if not included in the booking. If included in the reservation, the excess amount ranges between 2,500 CHF and 4,000 CHF (excl. VAT) depending on the car class. Excess will be charged every time a vehicle is damaged or the vehicle is stolen. Collision Damage Waiver and Theft Protection (CDWTP) is not insurance.

Renters wishing to discuss or dispute any matters concerning damage to the hire vehicle should contact our damage recovery department on Customerservice@enterprise.ch.

All rentals where the vehicle is not returned to the same location as it was collected from will be subject to a one-way fee. The one-way fee varies based on car category, location and pick-up date. The exact amount of the one-way fee will be displayed during the reservation process when entering the dates, desired route and car category.

As a customer, you have a choice as to how you would like to pay for fuel.
 
Option 1 – Pre-pay Fuel

This option allows the renter to pay for the fuel at the time of rental and return the tank empty. No refunds will be issued for unused fuel.

Option 2 – We Refill

This option allows the renter to pay at the end of the rental for fuel used but not replaced. Price will be higher than local fuel prices.   Additional charges may be added.

Option 3 – You Refill

This option allows the renter to return the vehicle with the same amount of fuel as received to avoid extra fuel charges.

Personal Accident Cover
Our Personal Accident Cover provides you with financial compensation in the event of an accident with your rental vehicle or while getting in or out of the car. This coverage applies to the registered and named driver as well as their passengers for the duration of the rental. Coverage amounts: Up to CHF 30000.00 per person in the event of disability, CHF 15000.00 in the event of death.

All major credit cards, issued by either American Express, Mastercard and Visa, are accepted. All cards presented must be in the renter's name. A security deposit plus the estimated cost of the hire will be taken at the time of hire. The deposit is 1,000 CHF for the categories up to and including Intermediate and 1,500 CHF for the categories Standard and above.

Roadside Assistance Protection is an optional coverage available for selection by the renter. Roadside Assistance Protection covers the costs of overnight accommodation and onward travel by taxi, train or bus for all passengers in the vehicle, up to a total cost of 500 CHF. If necessary, a replacement vehicle will be delivered within 24 hours in Switzerland. You must adhere to all hire terms and conditions to receive the benefit of Roadside Assistance Protection. Roadside Assistance Protection also covers the cost of repair/replacement for the following:- Misfuelling (only if the renter realises and informs the hire company before the engine has been started following refuelling)- Loss of the vehicle key or the key being locked inside the vehicle- Flat car battery- Running out of fuel

The renter and all additional drivers must present a valid driver's license at the time of rental. In addition to the valid driver's license, the main renter must present an official photographic identification (e.g. passport) and a credit card issued in their name. All persons with a driver's license not issued in Latin script (e.g. German, French, Italian, English) must carry an international driver's permit, in addition to their driver’s license from their country of origin.

Supplemental Liability Protection (Third Party Liability) cover is required by law and included in all rates. All vehicles in our fleet are insured against damage or injuries caused to a third party and third party property as a result of an accident involving the hire vehicle. You must comply with all the rental company’s terms and conditions in order to receive the benefit of the insurance provisions.

Geneva Airport (GVA) Car Hire FAQs

For additional questions, please visit our main car hire FAQs page.