The most popular SUV models offered at rental locations in Geneva are: BMW X3, BMW X5, Toyota Rav4, Hyundai Santa Fe, Kia Sportage, Suzuki Jimny and others.
While selecting your preferred model of an off-road vehicle, please examine the rental conditions. In particular, those requirements that concern credit cards – when it comes to renting an expensive car, sometimes offices in Switzerland ask information about two credit cards.
Before signing the contract in the rental office upon arrival, check that the invoice figures match with figures in your voucher.
Once the vehicle is assigned, inspect it carefully before leaving the parking. Crossovers and SUVs are often used in tough road conditions, therefore scratches and other exteriour defects are inevitable. Due to this, it is important to check and specify all existing defects in your rental documents.
If you plan to use an off-road vehicle in the mountains, it is recommended to order snow chains. This will save you from unexpected incidents. Other important equipment in Switzerland are mandatory child seats for travellers with children.
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Common questions on rental process
When driving on a mountain road, in no case should drivers hurry, even if there is a row of cars behind your vehicle. You should move to the first special “pocket” on the side of the road and pass all the cars that move behind you.
Switzerland is home to the third largest tunnel in the world - Gotthard. It is made under the mountain range with the same name. The tunnel connects the northern canton of Uri with the southern canton of Ticino. The length of the tunnel is almost 17 km.
Local drivers are distinguished by quiet and accurate driving style. Foreign drivers should also be very careful on the roads of Switzerland. Do not forget to stop at pedestrian crossings and always give way to drivers who want to make a maneuver.
