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Totally unique, Geneva Airport is a flight destination like no other. While located in Switzerland, it sits so close to the border with France that it has its own ‘French Side’ for those arriving and leaving from France.
Here you’re perfectly situated to experience the Alps which are known and loved for their charming French towns, ski resorts and more. Car hire at Geneva Airport (French Side) is the perfect way to kick off your trip, whether you’re here to take in the scenery and snow, or to do business.
Please note that this Hertz location is for French side pick-ups and drop-offs only. Please use the appropriate exit of the airport and note that a fee will be applied if the vehicle is picked up from the French side and dropped off at our Swiss side location.
If you’re planning to use the Swiss motorways, you’ll need to buy a vignette – a sticker you apply to the inside of the windscreen of your car. These are available to buy from the Swiss Customs Office, located at the airport exit.
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Geneva Airport lies very close to the city, a mere three miles away. If you’re leaving on the French side, you can explore France by road straight away, one of the greatest countries in the world to drive through.
You’ll be driving on the right side of the road, and speed limits differ somewhat to the UK. Signs show them in kilometres per hour.
The limits are 50km/h in built-up areas, 90km/h outside of built-up areas, 130km/h on motorways and 110km/h on dual carriageways. Seat belts are compulsory for all, and children under 10 cannot sit in the front seat.
Heading north-east into France, the D1005 will take from the airport into the Jura region. It’s a scenic drive, skirting Lake Geneva through woods, farmland and pretty towns.
If you're aiming for Chamonix or Mont Blanc, it should take about an hour driving south-east on the A40. Take the same road in the opposite direction before joining the A42 south-west to get to Lyon.
If you plan a road trip to the north-east of France, again join the A40. Stay on the road until you’re past Bourg-en-Bresse and then take the A39 to Dijon. With plenty of villages, bridges, chateaux and more to see along the way, it’s the perfect way to explore rural France.
You may have arrived with your ski gear in tow and plans to explore the valleys, or you may be visiting on business – either way this is a prosperous and gorgeous part of the world.
Whether you stay in the mountains or venture to the cities of Lyon, Grenoble or St. Etienne, you’re guaranteed adventures that are a treat for the senses.
The Chamonix Valley encompasses crystal clear Alpine lakes, Mont Blanc and mountainous beauty in abundance.
At 4,810 metres high, Mont Blanc towers over the rest of Europe with a series of stunning peaks, glaciers and nature reserves.
Ascend to the Aiguille du Midi in a cable car where terraces at a height of almost 4,000 metres provide seemingly endless vistas of natural splendour. And, for the brave, take a ‘step into the void’ in a glass cage that juts out over a precipice.
To the west lies Lyon, the third largest city in France, which has seen huge regeneration over the last few years, especially in the docklands area of La Confluence.
Visit the architecturally futuristic Musee des Confluences, which houses millions of objects and hosts fascinating exhibitions. Make time for the Musee des Beaux Arts, for a stellar collection of paintings from masters such as Picasso, Rembrandt and Monet.
Lyon is often regarded as France’s real capital of gastronomy, and the city is filled with bouchon Lyonnais – restaurants serving classic dishes from the area.
While many chefs have taken things in new and interesting directions, sometimes tradition is best, and at Le Garet, with its cosy feel, soft lighting and dark wood, you can tuck into a variety of French delicacies.
Take in some of the rich history of the French Revolution and visit the town of Ferney-Voltaire. Once presided over by the philosopher, writer and key French Enlightenment figure Voltaire, this quaint commune is a peaceful destination close to the airport.
Delve further into the past of Ferney-Voltaire and its charismatic leader, and take the chance to visit his statue and house which remains open to the public from May to September.
Before picking up your hire car at the French side, consider a quick tour of Geneva itself. A wonderful and sophisticated lakeside city, it’s a meticulously planned place full of open spaces, cuisine from around the world and a strong commitment to feeding you lots of Swiss chocolate.
It packs in all the art galleries, museums and cathedrals you’d expect of a major European city, but as you’re only here for a short while, let’s cut to the chase: that chocolate.
Take a guided tour of the Favarger workshop, gorge on pralines at Du Rhone and pick up gifts at Tesucher, Auer and Stettler. These esteemed chocolatiers all have their own specialities, and it would be plain wrong not to try at least one of each.
Car hire at Geneva Airport (French Side) means you can access all these wonderful places and more, in a corner of the world where alpine views and stunning scenery make driving a delight.
Hertz staff were nice and helpful, especially when returning the car. Only rent cars at the French side when you have a flight ticket!!! Else you will end up paying a taxi for either getting to the french side or going to Ferney Voltaire to get the bus. I find that Hertz is not very clear on this.
Hertz Customer
They provided a nice plug in electric car but the battery wasn't charged. That would have been nice to start with a full battery... -.5 star for that. -.5 star for the hidden cost of driving the car to France... With Geneva right on the border, I'd imagine the majority of cars go across border and it would have been nice to share that upfront.
Hertz Customer
(Translated by Google) The original rental car had an oil level problem, and we quickly got another, more reliable car. On the way back, we forgot some personal effects that we received by parcel. The problem is that there is no inventory at departure and arrival so I recommend taking photos just in case. (Original) La voiture louée initialement avait un problème de niveau d'huile, et nous avons rapidement eu une autre voiture plus fiable. Au retour, nous avons oublié des effets personnels que nous avons reçus par colis. Le problème est qu'il 'y a pas d'état des lieux au départ et à l'arrivée donc je préconise de prendre des photos au cas où
Hertz Customer
(Translated by Google) It's always good to remember (Original) É sempre bom recordar
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At the time of rental the driver must present a valid national driver's license, which has been held for at least 12 months. Please note, Declarations of lost/stolen driving licences are not accepted, provisional, probationary, dematerialised, damaged or altered licences are NOT accepted.
For all Non-European Union renters whose driver's licenses are not issued in roman script, an International Driving Permit (IDP) or an official translation is mandatory. The IDP translates the national driver's licence into various languages and is not accepted without the national licence.
Foreigners that have been living in France for more than a year will need to present a national driver's license issued in France or any other European Union country, as well as a valid passport or European Union identity card.
Driver's licences issued by the People's Republic of China/ Japan/ Korea may be accepted provided you present an official Hertz Certification form. Hertz China/ Japan/ Korea will issue this form on Hertz notepaper and will incorporate the Hertz China/ Japan/ Korea Corporate seal. A scanned copy of the original licence will appear on the Certification form. The Certification form is valid until the expiry date of the Driver's Licence. Both the Certification and the original licence (with an International Driving Permit strongly recommended by Police authorities in Europe) MUST be produced at the time of rental.
If you hold a Driver's Licence issued in Vietnam, you need to present the original licence together with an authorised translation issued by the Vietnamese Ministry of Transport. If both documents are presented at time of rental these licences are acceptable worldwide.
For the following vehicle groups you must present a valid national driver's license held for at least 3 years:
(A6) Mercedes V-Class (B5) Mercedes C Class Convertible (E5) BMW Series 2 Convertible - GPS or similar (G) Renault Talisman Auto - GPS or similar (G5) Alpine A110 (I6) Jaguar F-Type (L5) Mercedes E Class - GPS (N5) Volvo XC60 - GPS (O6) Audi Q7 (P) BMW 120 D - GPS (P6) BMW Series 3 Touring or similar (Q5) BMW X3 (T6) Mercedes GLC - GPS (T5) DS3 Crossback or similar (U5) DS3 Crossback or similar (W5) Volvo XC90 - GPS (W6) Range Rover Sport - GPS (X6) Range Rover Velar (Y5) Mercedes Class A - GPS or similar (Y6) Mercedes S Class - GPS |
For campers, a national driver's license held for more than 5 years must be presented.
Please also refer to "Passport/Identity Card Information”.
Extra day is charged after 29 minutes over 24 hour rental period.
A one way rental is a rental which starts at one location and terminates at another. Availability is subject to location restrictions and vehicle type. A fee may apply for this service and will be advised at time of reservation.
One-way rentals are not available when renting the following vehicle groups:
(I4) Nissan E NV200
(I6) Jaguar F-Type
(K) Renault Zoe
(O6) Audi Q7
For any driving restrictions within or outside France please refer to “Driving Restrictions - Driving Abroad”.
For any further information please contact your Reservation Centre.
Petrol / Diesel vehicles:
If you refill the fuel tank, please do so within 15km of where you return the vehicle, and keep your receipt as you will need to present it to our team.
If you do not take our Fuel Purchase Option (FPO) – see Fuel Policy for details - and do not return the vehicle with a full tank of fuel, we will fill the tank for you and charge you for the costs we incur and the service we provide in doing so. Our costs include purchasing, storing and managing our own fuel supplies, or refilling the tank off site, plus manpower and administration costs. Our service, of course, saves you from taking the time to find a local fuel station and refilling the vehicle yourself. The refuelling charge for your rental will be calculated as follows:
We will show the actual cost of refuelling on your rental agreement when you pick up your vehicle.
Electric vehicles:
Hertz will record the vehicle battery charge at the start of the rental. Failure to return the vehicle in the same state of charge as at pick-up will result in a recharging fee per missing kWh.
Please see recharching policy