Geneva Airport is located in the west of Switzerland, and more precisely - almost on the border with France. In this regard, the institution enjoys great popularity among both tourists and residents of the state.
Infrastructure
The airport area is not very impressive, but there are two terminals in it that can receive a large influx and outflow of passengers. The establishment is convenient, comfortable, and dozens of companies from various fields render their services on its territory. The terminals are divided into two parts (French and Swiss), which allows you to create your own infrastructure on each of them.
Geneva Airport is recognized as one of the most comfortable in Europe. Here you can find a travel agency, rent a car, change currency. There are also parking, beauty salons, companies providing banking services, a room for children, a first-aid post, luggage storage. Internet is free. Also on the territory are restaurants, shops, a conference room.
Geneva Airport is close to hotels with the highest level of comfort. The most popular of these is Crowne Plaza. The minimum price per day is 100 francs (Swiss currency). The airport operates until midnight. After that, until 4 in the morning it is closed for preventive maintenance and shift of personnel. At the same time, passengers can remain in the waiting rooms.
Car rent
Geneva Airport provides a service such as renting a car with or without a driver. Moreover, the driver also acts as a guide who can take to the sights and tell their story.
If a passenger rents a vehicle without a driver, this procedure takes place in three stages: choosing a car, paying and receiving. First you need to choose a car, then agree on the rental date, and then transfer the driver’s license and a bank card to the airport employee. The latter is needed to withdraw the deposit. The car should be checked on site so that it does not have scratches or dents, otherwise their presence should be prescribed in the lease.
How to get there
The first thing that visitors see in such a beautiful city like Geneva is the airport. "How to get to the village?" - the main question. There are two ways to do this:
- Railway. A network of railways is located near the airport, which greatly facilitates the journey for tourists. At the station you can buy a ticket for one of the following currencies: dollars, euros, francs. Payment is accepted both in cash and by credit card. If desired, you can purchase a special pass, which allows you to use transport for free from 4 days to 30/31. If this option does not fit, then there is another type of card. It allows you to ride on public transport unlimited no more than one and a half hours. This will be enough to get to Geneva.
- Buses There is a bus stop in front of the train station. They drive here every 20 minutes. You can get to Geneva by taking one of the following routes: Y, 5, 10, 23, 28 or 57. Some hotels allow you to buy cards that allow you to travel around Geneva for free.
Transfer
Some hotels have a service such as shuttle service. Geneva Airport is too far from some hotels, so free delivery to the tourist's place and his luggage will be very comfortable.
However, not all hotels operate around the clock. For example, a free shuttle service is provided by the Phoenix Hotel from half past five in the morning until midnight. At the Geneva Airport Hotel, this service is available from 5:20 to 23:30 every day with an interval of 20 minutes.
If you wish, you can order a taxi. The trip will cost about 50 francs. The cost depends on the length of the journey, taxi service, number of passengers and weight of luggage.