Car rental requirements at Geneva Airport (GVA)
Compare debit-card rules, deposits, return-travel requirements and minimum ages for 4 rental companies at GVA.
4 rental companies compared
At a glance
Can you rent a car at GVA with a debit card?
1 of 6 accept debit cards
3 have additional conditions; 2 locations do not accept debit.
How much is the rental car deposit at GVA?
No single deposit amount is published.
The amount depends on the rental company, payment method or vehicle.
Do you need a return flight to rent a car at GVA?
Required by some companies
3 locations have return-travel conditions.
How old do you have to be to rent a car at GVA?
18–21
3 locations do not publish a minimum age.
Documents
A valid driver’s license is required.
Passport, permit, payment-card or proof-of-address requirements vary by rental company.
International renters
Additional documents may be required.
4 locations publish additional requirements.
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Compare rental companies at GVA
- Conditional
French sector
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- Deposit/authorization depends on reservation and vehicle.
- Minimum age
- Not published
- Return flight
- Conditional
- Conditional
Swiss sector
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- Deposit/authorization depends on reservation and vehicle; exact amount should be verified in booking terms.
- Minimum age
- Not published
- Return flight
- Conditional
- Accepted
French sector
- Deposit
- €300–€2,000
- Pre-authorization €300-€2,000 depending on vehicle category, plus rental amount if not prepaid.
- Minimum age
- 18
- Return flight
- Required
- Not accepted
Swiss sector
- Deposit
- CHF 1,000–CHF 1,500 by vehicle category
- Security deposit plus estimated rental: CHF 1,000 through Intermediate; CHF 1,500 for Standard and above.
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Not required
- Not accepted
Swiss sector
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- Deposit amount varies by booking/vehicle category.
- Minimum age
- Not published
- Return flight
- Not required
- Conditional
Swiss sector
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- Security deposit is pre-authorized on a credit card; amount varies by vehicle, location and rental duration.
- Minimum age
- 19
- Return flight
- Not required
| Rental company | Branch | Debit | Deposit | Return flight | Min age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avis | French sector | Conditional | Deposit variesDeposit/authorization depends on reservation and vehicle. | Conditional | Not published |
| Avis | Swiss sector | Conditional | Deposit variesDeposit/authorization depends on reservation and vehicle; exact amount should be verified in booking terms. | Conditional | Not published |
| Enterprise | French sector | Accepted | €300–€2,000Pre-authorization €300-€2,000 depending on vehicle category, plus rental amount if not prepaid. | Required | 18 |
| Enterprise | Swiss sector | Not accepted | CHF 1,000–CHF 1,500 by vehicle categorySecurity deposit plus estimated rental: CHF 1,000 through Intermediate; CHF 1,500 for Standard and above. | Not required | 21 |
| Europcar | Swiss sector | Not accepted | Deposit variesDeposit amount varies by booking/vehicle category. | Not required | Not published |
| SIXT | Swiss sector | Conditional | Deposit variesSecurity deposit is pre-authorized on a credit card; amount varies by vehicle, location and rental duration. | Not required | 19 |