Car Rental in Geneva (Downtown)

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Downtown, Geneva, Switzerland
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Cheapest car rental rates

Economy
Citroen C3 or similar
Citroen C3
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Budget
$43.81 per day
Compact
Mazda 3 or similar
Mazda 3
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Avis
$47.07 per day
Compact Elite
Mercedes Benz A Class or similar
Mercedes Benz A Class
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
$51.01 per day
Mini
Toyota Aygo or similar
Toyota Aygo
  • 4
  • 1
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Man.
Hertz
$58.37 per day

Most popular car rental deals

Intermediate Elite Crossover
Volkswagen ID.4 or similar
Volkswagen ID.4
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$69.69 per day
Standard SUV
Mazda CX-5 or similar
Mazda CX-5
  • 5
  • 4
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$100.11 per day
Intermediate
Skoda Octavia or similar
Skoda Octavia
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$48.27 per day
Standard Elite
Polestar 2 or similar
Polestar 2
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Hertz
$69.63 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 11:36 AM on 4/21/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information

Languages
French, Italian
Currency
CHF
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+41
Average car rental price
$61 per day
Average car rental length
5 days
Speed limit within town
50 km/h or 31 mph
Speed limit out of town
80 - 120 km/h or 50 - 75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Rating
8.0 / 10
Average gas price
$2.22 per liter or $8.39 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$2.10 per liter or $7.94 per gallon
Highest gas price
$2.41 per liter or $9.12 per gallon

Top 7 locations near Downtown

  1. Geneva Train Station from $41.16 per day
    0.3 km / 0.2 miles away
  2. Geneva Airport from $31.65 per day
    3.9 km / 2.4 miles away
  3. Bern Airport
    129.5 km / 80.5 miles away
  4. Basel Airport from $27.44 per day
    186.3 km / 115.8 miles away
  5. Zurich Airport from $27.44 per day
    229.8 km / 142.8 miles away
  6. Zurich Dietlikon
    231.3 km / 143.7 miles away
  7. St.Gallen–Altenrhein Airport from $72.37 per day
    295.7 km / 183.7 miles away

Map of car rental locations

When are car rental prices the lowest in Geneva (Downtown)?

The cost of renting a car in Geneva (Downtown) varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Average rental costs per day in Geneva (Downtown)
$76.82
January
$102.29
February
$80.13
March
$72.21
April
$72.97
May
$109.42
June
$119.79
July
$90.58
August
$127.31
September
$88.30
October
$62.75
November
$113.84
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Geneva (Downtown) is November — when rental costs average $62.75 per day. This is 33% cheaper than the yearly average and 51% cheaper than renting a car in September (when prices average $127.31 per day).

This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Geneva (Downtown)?

How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in April the average rental period is 8 days, while in October, the average rental period is only 3 days.
Average number of rental days in Geneva (Downtown)
5
January
4
February
5
March
8
April
6
May
7
June
7
July
7
August
4
September
3
October
5
November
4
December

What is the most popular time of year to rent a car in Geneva (Downtown)?

Based on how many users search for a car in in Geneva (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in January, while they are least likely to rent in in August.
Monthly searches in Geneva (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
173%
January
90%
February
123%
March
90%
April
74%
May
66%
June
115%
July
49%
August
107%
September
74%
October
132%
November
107%
December

Car rental information

Popular suppliers Hertz, Europcar, Budget, SIXT, Dollar
Popular car categories SUVs, Small cars, Vans, Medium cars
Lowest price $44 per day
Cheapest supplier Budget

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Hertz Peugeot 2008 5 2 SUVs
Europcar Volkswagen Touran 5 3 Vans
Hertz Volkswagen Polo 4 2 Small cars
Europcar Volkswagen Polo 4 2 Small cars
Budget Citroen C3 5 2 Small cars
Dollar Toyota Yaris Cross 5 2 SUVs
Dollar Toyota Yaris 5 2 Small cars
Hertz Peugeot 208 5 2 Small cars
Budget Nissan X-Trail 5 2 SUVs
SIXT VW Golf 5 1 Medium cars

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
Europcar
9 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Hertz
8.1 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
6
Average daily price
$60.99
Lowest daily price
$43.81
Total cars available
109

Top 6 suppliers in Geneva (Downtown) in 2025

Europcar
Europcar
Exceptional 9 / 10 reviews
+41227964428
Route du Nant-d'Avril 34 1241 Vernier
$53 - $156
Working hours
Mon:
13:00 - 18:00
Tue:
13:00 - 18:00
Wed:
13:00 - 18:00
Thu:
13:00 - 18:00
Fri:
13:00 - 18:00
Sat:
13:30 - 17:30
SIXT
SIXT
Very good 8.4 / 9 reviews
+41229080460
Rue De Lausanne 15
$62 - $139
Working hours
Mon:
07:30 - 19:00
Tue:
07:30 - 19:00
Wed:
07:30 - 19:00
Thu:
07:30 - 19:00
Fri:
07:30 - 19:00
Sat:
07:30 - 16:00
Sun:
14:00 - 16:00
Avis
Avis
Very good 8.2 / 1 review
+41227319000
Rue de Lausanne 44, 1201 Genève
$46 - $136
Working hours
Mon:
07:30 - 19:00
Tue:
07:30 - 19:00
Wed:
07:30 - 19:00
Thu:
07:30 - 19:00
Fri:
07:30 - 19:00
Sat:
13:00 - 16:00
Budget
Budget
Very good 8.2 / 3 reviews
+41227319000
Rue de Lausanne 44, 1201 Genève
$44 - $129
Working hours
Mon:
07:30 - 19:00
Tue:
07:30 - 19:00
Wed:
07:30 - 19:00
Thu:
07:30 - 19:00
Fri:
07:30 - 19:00
Sat:
13:00 - 16:00
Dollar
Dollar
Very good 8.1 / 1 review
+410227163080
Rue de Berne 60, 1201 Genève
$51 - $128
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 19:00
Tue:
08:00 - 19:00
Wed:
08:00 - 19:00
Thu:
08:00 - 19:00
Fri:
08:00 - 19:00
Sat:
13:00 - 17:00
Sun:
14:00 - 18:30
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.1 / 1 review
+410227163080
Rue de Berne 60, 1201 Genève
$58 - $182
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 19:00
Tue:
08:00 - 19:00
Wed:
08:00 - 19:00
Thu:
08:00 - 19:00
Fri:
08:00 - 19:00
Sat:
13:00 - 17:00
Sun:
14:00 - 18:30

Highly recommended by our customers

Apr 24, 2025
lower deposit
i cancel last rental car because rating of company is very low
Amir Maram
Apr 24, 2025
Great selection and easy to complete…
Great selection and easy to complete the transaction.
Jeffrey T Sims
Apr 24, 2025
Just rented. Let’s see how it goes
Just rented. Let’s see how it goes
Igor Yagmoor
Apr 24, 2025
easy peasy
It was quick and easy
Alisha Di Carmine
Apr 24, 2025
The process was very simple
The process was very simple, even for a non tech person
Daniel Pappaterra
Apr 24, 2025
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ELVIRA SEMPLICEMENTE TOP
alessandro tononi
Apr 24, 2025
Simple and clear and easy to use
Simple and clear and easy to use
Anonymous
Apr 24, 2025
Smooth and clear
Smooth and clear
Oren Homri
Apr 24, 2025
Easy and cheap booking
Easy and cheap booking
James Nicholas
Apr 24, 2025
Very good value
Very good value and big choice of cars. No hidden fees. Clear cancellation policy. Good customer service.
Evaldas I
Apr 24, 2025
Quick and easy
Quick and easy. Great prices.
Leonie Joseph
Apr 24, 2025
Easy to book
Easy to book, very straight forward process
Kevin
Apr 24, 2025
Good one
Very good experience and clean car the staff was ok too
marcin Durakowski
Apr 24, 2025
Efficient treatment of claims by help…
Efficient treatment of claims by help desk phone of discover cars
Diego
Apr 24, 2025
All clear as to your requirements
All clear as to your requirements. Easy booking site, thank you.
carol
Apr 24, 2025
Very efficient and transparent
Very efficient and transparent
Oliver Buschan

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