Geneva is the perfect destination for exploring western Switzerland and the southeast of France. All you need is the perfect Geneva hire car package and you’ll be off. Get yours from Rhino and you’ll be assured of the lowest price available at the time you book as well as driving away one of our high quality cars inclusive of a wide ranging package of insurance cover included in the low price.

Geneva Mini Guide

Getting to Geneva
There are no direct flights to Geneva from South Africa so the best way of getting there is via Heathrow, Paris, Frankfurt or Amsterdam from Johannesburg or through Heathrow from Cape Town. Both Cape Town and Johannesburg also have direct flights to Zurich so that may also be an option to consider. The airport is on motorway A1 in Switzerland and D1005 in France. The A1 circumnavigates the city with many minor roads off it into the centre.

Getting Around Geneva
The city is quite compact with a number of main streets that head from the waterfront out to the A1 circular road.

Out and About
Not far away from the city is Lausanne, home of the International Olympic Committee which has the requisite exhibition hall too. You can walk or drive to Montreux where the world-acclaimed film festival is held. Skiing is possible nearby too with Chamonix just over an hour away.

Staying in Geneva
We love the N’vY Manotel near the lakeside where stylish rooms cost R2000 a night. Splash out on a stay at the Grand Hotel Kempinski with stunning lake views and complete decadence for the extravagant R11000 a night!

What Should I see in Geneva?
  • Red Cross Headquarters. The International Red Cross is run from Geneva and the organisation’s building houses an exhibition showing its exploits past and present, giving you an education on just how much of an influence on conflict the Red Cross has.
  • Jet d’Eau. This huge water fountain is the unmistakeable city icon pumping water over 450 feet up into the air. You can walk along the boardwalk to it, risking a soaking, but also getting some great pictures from your hopefully waterproof camera.
  • The UN Headquarters. A similar visit to the Red Cross, once again filling in the gaps in your knowledge of the organisation.
  • The Lakeside. Lac Leman, as it is known locally, has a beautiful walkway through lakeside gardens all the way to Montreux. At any time of year it’s a stunning walk with great views.

Driving in Geneva - Need to know

  • R

    Road Driving Side

  • 30kph

    Urban speed Limit

  • 50kph

    Rural Speed Limit

  • 100-120kph

    Motorway Speed Limit

  • CHF  1.49/Ltr

    Current Petrol Price

  • 50mg

    Drink Drive Limit

  • CHF

    Currency

  • 21

    Min Rental Age

    18

    Min Driving Age

  • YES

    Tolls

Next Upcoming Holiday

  • Friday 29 Mar 2024

    Good Friday - Common local holiday

Fuel Prices in Switzerland

  • Price of petrol in Switzerland in April

    € 1.30/Ltr

    ($ 1.59/Ltr | CHF 1.49/Ltr)
  • Price of diesel in Switzerland in April

    € 1.37/Ltr

    ($ 1.68/Ltr | CHF 1.57/Ltr)

Cost to fill a rental car in Switzerland in April

  Petrol Diesel
Economy € 52.00  ($ 63.68) | € 54.80  ($ 67.11)
Compact € 52.00  ($ 63.68) | € 54.80  ($ 67.11)
Full Size € 65.00  ($ 79.60) | € 68.50  ($ 83.88)
SUV € 78.00  ($ 95.52) | € 82.20  ($ 100.66)
Carrier € 91.00  ($ 111.44) | € 95.90  ($ 117.44)

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