Rental car deposits and holds at GVA
Geneva Airport · 4 providers covered
Quick answer
Published standard holds at GVA run from $300 to $1,000. Some providers do not publish an amount at all.
Provider by provider at GVA
- CHF 1,000
Enterprise
Swiss sector
Security deposit plus estimated rental: CHF 1,000 through Intermediate; CHF 1,500 for Standard and above.
Specialty / premium classes: $1,500
Verified · High confidence · last verified August 2026
- €300–€2,000
Enterprise
French sector
Pre-authorization €300-€2,000 depending on vehicle category, plus rental amount if not prepaid.
Specialty / premium classes: $2,000
Verified · High confidence · last verified August 2026
- Varies
Avis
French sector
Deposit/authorization depends on reservation and vehicle.
Provider-level · Medium confidence · last verified August 2026
- Varies
Avis
Swiss sector
Deposit/authorization depends on reservation and vehicle; exact amount should be verified in booking terms.
Provider-level · Medium confidence · last verified August 2026
- Varies
Europcar
Swiss sector
Deposit amount varies by booking/vehicle category.
Verified · High confidence · last verified August 2026
- Varies
SIXT
Swiss sector
Security deposit is pre-authorized on a credit card; amount varies by vehicle, location and rental duration.
Verified · High confidence · last verified August 2026
All records for GVA were last verified August 2026. How we verify rental rules.