Book Budget hire cars in Geneva

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Budget car hire prices in Geneva

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Pros

" and helpful."(in 1394 reviews)
"Great price, very ."(in 3750 reviews)
" and fast."(in 1394 reviews)

Cons

"Terrible as well"(in 355 reviews)
"Will Budget again!"(in 252 reviews)
"Will Budget again."(in 252 reviews)

Reviews for Budget in Geneva

Overall rating6.1 OkayBased on 6 reviews
Cleanliness
7.9
Comfort
7.3
Overall
6.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.6
Value for money
6.6

Recent reviews

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8.0
Cons:we return the car at 2am... the shuttle from the rental area to terminal 1 wasn't working during this time.Reviewed Mar 14 2018
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5.2
Never again!Pros:The car itself was goodCons:We had to pay extra for everything which was not clear at first. I'm not renting from the French side again because it seems cheaper... it'll end up more expensive incl a big headache over itReviewed Jan 6 2018
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8.4
Cons:Expensive!Reviewed Jul 30 2017
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10.0
Pros:Easy convenient and billed as expected.Reviewed Jun 27 2017
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10.0
Pros:Great car, perfect service, friendly and pleasant experience.Reviewed May 1 2017
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2.0
Cons:They charged me the money that was not agreed upon and now I have to dispute it. They also charged me for something I did not sign, and I had to have my credit card company block the charge.Reviewed Apr 17 2017
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8.0
Pros:Great car and easy to drive.Cons:Even if you are picking the car up on the " French side " of Geneva airport you still in Switzerland. So have to pay the vignette € 35 was a disappointment. It should be included in the rental cost.Reviewed Oct 1 2016
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8.0
French Sector hard to accessPros:Car was clean, just what we needed, and economical.Cons:Didn't come with a sticker for Swiss freeways.Reviewed Sep 10 2016
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Where can I find Budget hire cars in Geneva?

Address

Geneva Airport Swiss Side

Hours

Monday06:45 - 23:30
Tuesday06:45 - 23:30
Wednesday06:45 - 23:30
Thursday06:45 - 23:30
Friday06:45 - 23:30
Saturday06:45 - 23:30
Sunday06:45 - 23:30

Phone

+41 22 929 03 30

Address

Rue De Lausanne 44

Hours

Monday07:30 - 19:00
Tuesday07:30 - 19:00
Wednesday07:30 - 19:00
Thursday07:30 - 19:00
Friday07:30 - 19:00
Saturday07:30 - 19:0013:00 - 16:00

Good to know

Most popular location

Geneva Airport Swiss Side

Most popular car type

Intermediate

Average price

R778/day

Good deal

R681/day

Top tips for hiring a car from Budget in Geneva

  • Geneva is quite a small city but it holds many tourist attractions all around the city and the surrounding areas. Renting a car through Budget car hires would be advantageous as a tourist since it will allow you the ultimate freedom to experience your trip in the ways and routes you would like. It is also recommended to hire a car in Geneva as it would enable you to save on public transport costs and time spent idling on other means of public transport and/or cycling.
  • When arriving at the Geneva Airport, there is a Budget car hire outlet located upon your exit from Geneva Airport. You will find a variety of vehicles for hire, ranging from light and small vehicles to larger sleeper vans, mini buses and RVs. The Budget car hire outlet is conveniently located at the exit and it is also located within a few minutes’ walk from the car park and exit road of the Genevan Airport. Alternatively, if arriving through Genève-Sécheron there is Budget hire car located on Rue de Lausanne across from the station.
  • When renting a Budget car hire in Geneva, Switzerland, it is important to note that if your driver's license is not in one of the four official Swiss languages of German, French, Italian or Romansh you will need to acquire an International Driver’s License as well as have your national driver’s license on your person at all times. It is also important that when you hire a car in Geneva, regardless of the weather, the headlights of your car should always be switched on.
  • When booking a Budget hire car in Geneva remember to double-check that you have been provided with a vignette sticker and display it on the windshield of your vehicle as being stopped by a traffic officer without one will result in a fine upwards of €120. Furthermore, it would be useful to know that driving in the city of Geneva there are speed limits of 30 km/h in residential areas and 60 km/h on main roads. Abide by these speed limits as indicated by the road signs as many people use public roadways in Geneva to walk and cycle.
  • 25% of our users found car hire from Budget in Geneva for R681 or less.
  • Intermediate car hire from Budget in Geneva are around 54% cheaper than other car types, on average.

FAQs about hiring a car from Budget in Geneva

  • What type of car is best suited for renting in Geneva?

    Geneva is an old and quaint European city which means many streets were built many, many years ago and are therefore quite narrow. When booking a Budget hire car and driving around Geneva it is recommended to use a smaller/light vehicle which also makes finding parking an easier task too and is a lot lighter on fuel when driving around the city and surrounding areas.

  • What are the speed limits in Geneva?

    When driving a Budget hire car in Geneva it is important to note that the speed limits of Geneva vary depending on where you are driving. In built-up residential areas, the speed limit is 20-30 km/h and on main roads, it is 60 km/h. Outside of built-up areas the speed limit is 80 km/h and 120 km/h on motorways. Always pay attention to road signs as an indication of the speed limit.

  • What is the parking like in Geneva?

    There is plenty of parking in downtown Geneva and most of the public parking tends to be free unless you choose to park in commuter parking near public transportation facilities. White zones within Genevan public roads are in for parking and require payment if you intend to park for longer than 90 minutes. Parking also varies in price but is around €1.50 per hour if the parking requires payment. You will find many tourist attractions have paid parking upon entry or within the surrounding area. 

  • How much does it cost to hire a car from Budget in Geneva?

    On average a car hire from Budget in Geneva costs R778 per day.

  • What is the most popular car hire from Budget in Geneva?

    Intermediate (Mercedes-Benz A-Class or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type from Budget in Geneva.

  • How many car hire locations does Budget have in Geneva?

    Budget has 2 hire locations in Geneva. Take a look at our Budget hire location map to find the best car hire near you.

  • Does Budget have a car hire location at the airport: Geneve-Cointrin airport (GVA)?

    Yes

  • Does Budget offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from Geneve-Cointrin airport (GVA)?

    Yes