Can I rent a car in Geneva and drive to France?

Most rental companies in France and Switzerland allow their cars across the border. Some companies will include the cost extra cover for taking the car abroad in their rental deals. Most don’t, however, so you’ll pay a ‘cross-border fee’ at the counter when you arrive to pick up the car.

Is there a French side to Geneva airport?

Swiss and French Sectors at Geneva Airport (GVA) Geneva Airport is shared by Switzerland and France. The airport has Swiss and French sectors with the Swiss (or international) sector the larger and more important part of the airport.

Can you drive a rental car from Switzerland to France?

How do I get from Swiss to the French side of Geneva airport?

Arriving by air at the airport you can choose to exit through either side. If you exit through the Swiss side and wish to rent a car on the French side then all you do is go up a floor to the departure level and walk towards Door One. You will see a large sign “France” there.

Is there a border check between France and Switzerland?

Border checks Since Switzerland’s accession to the Schengen Area in 2008, there have been no permanent passport controls along the border, although there can be customs controls. There are two airports near the border which have both Swiss and French passport and customs controls; passengers are free to choose one.

How far is Geneva from France border?

4 kilometers. Geneva, located at the southwest peak of Switzerland, is geographically surrounded by France from west, south and east. The closest French town to Geneva is Annemasse, located just behind the Swiss-France borders. Distance between Geneva and Annemasse, France, is 4 kilometers.

Which side of Geneva Airport do EasyJet fly to?

The EasyJet check in is, as you face the counters, all the way to the left. The French sector is very small and all the way to the right… Also you are coming from Manchester.

Is part of Geneva in France?

Geneva, located at the southwest peak of Switzerland, is geographically surrounded by France from west, south and east. The closest French town to Geneva is Annemasse, located just behind the Swiss-France borders. Distance between Geneva and Annemasse, France, is 4 kilometers.

Which country in Europe has cheapest car rental?

A 16-country study of car hire costs worldwide reveals that Turkey and the USA are the cheapest places to hire a car this summer, and Italy and Portugal are the most expensive.

Can I rent a car and drive through Europe?

In Europe, car hire companies typically allow renters to drive their vehicles across international borders into neighbouring countries. You must always inform the rental company of your travel intentions as they need to give you permission to take the car out of the country.

Is there only one airport in Geneva?

Geneva International Airport, formally named Genève Aéroport, is located 4 km northwest of Geneva city centre. The airport can be accessed from both countries. IATA code for Swiss side is GVA and for French side is GGV. At Geneva Airport, there are two passenger terminals: T1 and T2.

Can I leave Switzerland during quarantine?

Can you leave Switzerland and then re-enter? For information on entry restrictions imposed by foreign countries, please contact the authorities in the foreign country concerned. Switzerland will not stop anyone from leaving the country.

Can you rent a car at Geneva Airport?

As the airport sits on the border of France and Switzerland, it is possible to collect a rental car from the French side or the Swiss side and there are a few things you need to know about both.

Where to pick up a car in Geneva?

When you search for car hire deals on TravelSupermarket and check out the supplier’s prices, you can see whether pick up is at Geneva Airport Swiss side or Geneva Airport French side. Big brands Hertz, Avis, Enterprise and Budget all have desks at the airport, as well as some smaller companies.

Which is the French side of Geneva Airport?

Easy Access To Motorway – The motorway network (1) runs adjacent to the Swiss side of Geneva Airport and signs / directions are easily followed. If collecting your rental car from the French side however, navigating to the motorway is not so easy and many find a sat nav useful.

Where do flights from France to Switzerland land?

Flights from France usually land on the French side of the airport; other flights land on the Swiss part. There are car hire companies on both sides of the airport. Car rental prices, and what’s included or not, can vary across the two countries.