| Venturing into Geneva is well worth the trip as | | | | cheap. Limo services and private taxis are |
| much for its location as its attractions. The city of | | | | available and a regular mode of transport. |
| Geneva is located on the western shore of Lake | | | | Switzerland's bus services are comprehensive and |
| Geneva, with spectacular snow-capped peaks | | | | efficient. Actually within the city trams are an |
| creating a majestic panorama on all sides. The old | | | | environmentally-friendly alternative. |
| town of Geneva is set high on a hill overlooking | | | | Moving further afield, regular trains and buses run |
| the Rhone River. The town is composed of a | | | | to all neighbouring countries from Geneva, with |
| series of cobbled lanes clustered around Cathedral | | | | the most frequent services running to nearby |
| St Pierre a well known land mark. The nearby | | | | France (through the Rhone valley) and Italy. |
| Place du Bourg-de-Four is the oldest square in | | | | Non-stop trips can be taken to Spain and UK. |
| Geneva. Formerly a Roman forum it has now | | | | Swiss trains are fast and efficient but not cheap. |
| become a market place. Any itinerary should | | | | Many visitors may decide that renting a car will |
| include a visit to these historical places. | | | | afford them a great deal of independence and of |
| Geneva's attractions do not stop there. A trip | | | | course these car rentals are easily located at the |
| down to the lake front will reveal its famous | | | | airport where with the minimum of fuss you can |
| water fountain the Jet d`Eau. This is a giant, single | | | | pick up your waiting car and head out to explore |
| jet fountain located in the middle of the bay. Many | | | | Geneva. |
| parks and bathing areas are also located on the | | | | If you are venturing out of Geneva by car, note |
| shoreline. The splendors of the Alps can be seen | | | | that Switzerland has an excellent network of |
| by taking a boat trip. Don't forget to also take in | | | | roads that are generally safe and well maintained |
| the Flower Clock in the English Garden, | | | | and therefore perfect for car hire transportation. |
| Reformation Wall and Place Neuve. | | | | Where routes are likely to wind around mountains |
| For some a sightseeing trip would not be | | | | watch out for dangerous corners and switch |
| complete without an informative look into the | | | | backs. With regard to such routes allow plenty of |
| past and therefore a trip to a museum is a must. | | | | time for your journey. There aren't any high |
| Geneva offers many choices. Why not start at | | | | speed highways. However because the scenery is |
| the acclaimed Museum of Art and History. | | | | generally breathtaking, travel by car at your own |
| Interested in clocks? Check out the Horology | | | | pace will be an extremely pleasurable way of |
| Museum. Other museums include the Red Cross | | | | seeing Geneva and beyond. |
| Museum, the Red Crescent Museum and the | | | | When hiring a car in Geneva, make sure you |
| Voltaire Museum. | | | | satisfy the requirements for the rental agreement |
| Getting to Geneva is a breeze. With so many | | | | which in Europe are usually - minimum age 21 |
| international organizations located in Geneva, the | | | | years old, hold a valid driving licence from your |
| airport is an important transport centre for | | | | country (an international licence is recommended |
| Europe and many major cities worldwide. As you | | | | but not compulsory) and a valid credit card for |
| would expect from such an airport, it is modern | | | | payment. Remember to look for a reputable car |
| and efficient, with excellent facilities. Transport into | | | | hire company preferably on the internet where |
| the city is reliable and frequent but not necessarily | | | | booking is easy and convenient. |