EUROPCAR Car Rental at Geneva Airport

Geneva Airport is divided into two different sectors, namely the Swiss and French sectors; both have their own car hire counters. Customers renting a vehicle from either the Swiss or French sector must return it to the correct sector or risk paying an additional fee, when they hand back the vehicle and keys.

At the Swiss Sector:

Europcar car hire Geneva Airport has a counter at the Swiss Sector, which is located on the Arrivals level and signs will direct customers with a reservation towards La Poste. Car rental returns should be taken to car park P51 on the lower level.

Europcar Geneva Airport can be contacted either via their websites at www.europcar.fr or www.europcar.com or by telephoning tel +41 22 717 85 95; the rental desk is open weekdays from 07.30 to 23.00 hours, from 07.30 to 22.00 hours on Saturdays and from 08.00 to 22.30 hours on Sundays.

At the French Sector:

Customers with an advance booking for the French Sector, but who arrive at the international section of the airport, should first collect their luggage and then head for the check-in level, following the "destination France" signposting in the main terminal.

Crossing through the customs area to the right of the check-in hall (immediately beside the Air France and KLM ticket counters), customers should leave behind the customs area and head for the car hire desk of Europcar. On the day of departure customers with a hire car must return their vehicle to the French sector to avoid paying an additional fee.

Hiring a car provides visitors with far more freedom and flexibility of travel, although public transport in Switzerland is excellent. The city of Lausanne is located a mere 55 km from Geneva and is well worth a day's visit. The gorgeous lake has its own historic port with an Old Town dating back to the 14th century. The International Olympic Committee has its home in the city, too, and the futuristic looking Olympic Museum is one of the highlights of an excursion to Lausanne.

Perched high above Lake Geneva on a rocky outcrop sits Castle Chillon, stuffed full with chests, antique weapons and armour and wonderful furniture. The castle is a favourite tourist attractions with visitors to Geneva and is located on the northern banks of Lake Geneva.

Europcar Geneva Airport provide one of the greenest and environmentally friendly fleets on the Continent. Customers are offered a great choice at very reasonable prices. In the smallest category of cars there are the Fiat Panda 1.2 or Seat Ibiza 1.2 and similar. The former has room for 4 passengers and one piece of luggage, while the latter can accommodate 5 passengers and 2 suitcases. Both car types are offered with unlimited mileage and the driver's minimum age requirement is just 20 years.

The compact range from Europcar Geneva Airport includes cars like the VW Polo 1.4 and VW Golf 1.4 for example, both have space for 5 passengers and 2 pieces of luggage. The intermediate class from Europcar car hire Geneva Airport offers cars like the VW Touran 1.4, which can seat up to 7 people and has space for up to 3 suitcases as well.

For more information about Europcar Geneva Airport, please visit the official website at www.europcar.com.