Geneva Car Rental Guide
This page seeks to introduce the possibilities of car rental in Geneva. The tips for renting a car are accompanied by some useful facts about the traffic regulations in the city.
Rental Traditions
Driving Restrictions
Many roads are closed to caravans and trailers.
The minimum age of a driver is 18 years. Seatbelts are compulsory for front seat passengers. The legal blood alcohol limit is 0.8‰.
The use of headlights is required in tunnels. The horn may only be used in cases of extreme and immediate danger – otherwise, headlights should be flashed instead.
When passing another vehicle, do not cross a double white line. If there is enoug room, moving trams must be passed on the right; if not, then on the left.
Trams always have the right to move first. Buses have priority when leaving a bus stop. Blue posts indicate an upcoming intersection with a priority road.
The police are authorised to collect fines on the spot.
Speed Limits:| Area | Limit |
| Expressways | 100 or 120 KM/H |
| Outside the City | 80 KM/H |
| In the City | 50 KM/H |
Emergency Numbers
Police/ambulance/fire - 112
Road Tolls
Switzerland has road tolls for cars.
Some useful expressions for tourists travelling in Switzerland
Car – das Auto
Car rental – Autovermietung
Road – die Autostrasse
To drive – fahren
About Geneva
Geneva is the third largest city in Switzerland, but definitely the most international: a third of its population is of foreign origin.
The old town, crowded with historical streets and buildings, museums and monuments, recalls the prosperous past of Geneva and also shows the cultural potential of the city. It has an abundance of delicious cuisines and has the perfect location for excursions into the Swiss and French Alps. The territory of Geneva is in pristine condition and yet reflects a love of adventure.
Area: 282 sq km
Population: 178,400
Country: Switzerland
Time Zone: GMT/UTC +1
Telephone Area Code: 22
Monetary unit: Swiss franc
