Car Rental - Geneva

 

Rent a car in Geneva to start wandering through this classic cultural hub, nestled on the border of Switzerland. Discover centuries of history in the city’s museums, world-famous landmarks such as the Geneva Water Fountain and dine out at critically acclaimed restaurants.

The city is in a prime location on the French border, letting you drive your Geneva car rental along the Alps and take in the sites of Mont Blanc and Lake Geneva. Stop off at nearby French cities such as quaint Annecy, or visit the beautiful blue Aix-les-Bains.

Take advantage of Hertz car rental in Geneva and choose from a selection of city-exploring two-seaters and spacious SUVs for the perfect family getaway. Whatever your dream holiday car, our helpful advisers are always on hand to get your adventure started.

Plan your culture-packed city break to Geneva today with online car rental from Hertz.

Geneva Locations

A Quick Guide to Geneva

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The Geneva Water Fountain

Quai Gustave-Ador, 1207 Geneva

Drive your rental car in Geneva to the city’s most infamous landmark, the Geneva Water Fountain, or Jet d’Eau, which has sat proudly on Lake Geneva since 1886. Firing 500 liters of water 140 meters up in the air every second, the fountain is so large, the water can be seen from the windows of planes flying above the city.

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St Pierre Cathedral

Cr de Saint-Pierre, 1204 Geneva

This original Roman Catholic cathedral, now Reformed Protestant, was once home to one of the leaders of the Reformation, John Calvin. It was first founded in the 4th century and has gone through many changes throughout the years. Its late-gothic architecture is still something to behold, and the site makes for a great day-trip destination.

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Musée d'Art et d'Histoire

Rue Charles-Galland 2, 1206 Geneva

The Musée d'Art et d'Histoire is one of the largest museums in Switzerland and Geneva’s biggest. The building you see today was built between 1903 and 1910, though the museum itself dates back to the mid-19 century. Wander through vast fine art collections, sculpture halls and thousands of years of history in the archaeology section.

Grand Hotel Kempinski

Quai du Mont-Blanc 19, 1201 Geneva

This entertainment complex, luxury hotel and spa brings together everything you need for a fun-filled getaway in Geneva.

When you aren’t swimming in Geneva’s largest private indoor swimming pool, you can shop in the hotel’s boutiques or sink back into a plush king size bed.

Hotel de la Paix

Quai du Mont-Blanc 11, 1201 Geneva

For more than 15 decades, this Ritz-Carlton hotel has charmed Geneva’s visitors. Its bright and airy rooms come with Illy coffee machines, Asprey bath amenities and smooth robes. If you dine onsite, you’ll enjoy Nordic-fusion bites and seafood in an environment with Art Deco echoes. The in-lobby Philippe Pascoët chocolate shop is a great place to collect mouthwatering souvenirs.

Hotel Les Armures

Rue Otto Barban, 1204 Geneva

With five stars and an enviable Old Town location, driving your Geneva car rental to the Hotel Les Armures makes a quirky base for weekends in Geneva. There are curiously quaint 17th-century features in the communal areas and traditional cuisine to match, such as Zurich-style veal and Swiss cheese fondue. Rooms come with crisp sheets, work desks and safes.

Bayview by Michel Roth

Quai Wilson 47, 1201 Geneva

Get behind the wheel of your Geneva car rental and head to the Bayview, where you’ll find some of Geneva’s finest dining at this Michelin-starred chef’s eatery. The menu is sprinkled with seasonal staples – you might find fish from Lake Geneva or Jussy poultry, along with colorful vegetables. There’s a specialist pastry chef at Bayview, so it’s smart to save room for dessert.

L'Auberge d’Hermance

Rue du Midi 12, 1248 Hermance

A gastronomic hideaway found a half hour drive in your Geneva car rental, L’Auberge d’Hermance makes the perfect stop-off on lakeside roadtrips. If the medieval surrounds aren’t charming enough, you’re bound to love the adventurous flavors. Try truffles, experience coffee mousse paired with mackerel or swing by for a taste of mountain cheeses.

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Quai du Mont-Blanc 17, 1201 Geneva

When you perch on the ornate furniture at Windows, it’s hard to know whether to look at the vibrant plates set before you or out at spectacular Mont Blanc. The menu is no stranger to life’s finer things – there’s caviar, lobster and saffron flavors in the mix. Visit for afternoon tea to make the most of the views in daylight.

Driving In and Around Geneva

  • Parking des Alpes (1201) is close to Monument Brunswick, Rotonde du Mont-Blanc, and the Geneva Water Fountain.
  • Lombard (1205) offers more than 725 spots, situated in the Saint Francois area of the city.
  • Saint-Antoine (1204) contains more than 425 spaces and can be found near the Musee d’Art et d’Histoire, Promenade de Saint-Antoine and Place du Bourg-de-Four.
  • A1 freeway connects Geneva, in the south-west of Switzerland, to the country’s north-western cities, such as St. Gallen and Winterthur.
  • A40 autoroute is a highway that connects France to Swiss border cities, including Geneva.
  • A41 autoroute, or l’autoroute alpine, is another French highway that passes through the alps and connects with the A40 near Geneva.

How to Get From Geneva to Lausanne

It takes around an hour to drive the 39 miles in your rental car from Geneva to Lausanne.

  1. Exit the city via Rue du Temple and Rue des Terreaux-du-Temple.
  2. Make a slight left onto Pl. de Cornavin.
  3. Continue onto Rue de Lausanne/Route 1.
  4. Use the right lane to take the A1a toll road for 32 miles.
  5. At the 17-Ecublens junction, use the right two lanes to follow signs for Lausanne.
  6. Continue onto the E25 toll road.
  7. Take the 2 exit at the roundabout onto Avenue des Figuieres.
  8. Use the 3 exit onto Avenue du Mont-d’Or.
  9. Take a left onto Chem du Resposoir.
  10. Continue onto Avenue Marc Dufour to arrive.

 

How to Get From Geneva to Chamonix

Chamonix is little over an hour’s drive in your Geneva car rental. Follow Route de Malagnou to Route Blanche, following signs for the A411. Once on the A411, take the A40 exit towards Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, and continue onto the E712. From there, simply follow the A40, then N205 until the Route Blanche exit.

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