Geneva is the ideal starting point for a group trip to the Swiss and French Alps: the Mercedes-Benz V300d 4Matic Extra Long offers comfortable seating for the entire group, ample luggage space, and all-wheel drive for all road conditions. Pick up directly at the airport and then drive to Chamonix, Verbier, or Crans-Montana in complete comfort.
Geneva is an international city: it hosts organizations, conferences, and financial institutions, and in winter it becomes the gateway to many ski resorts between Switzerland and France. Those who come here in groups often have two needs in the same trip: getting around the city in an orderly manner and reaching the mountains with all their luggage.
The Mercedes V300d 4Matic Extra Long meets both needs. It has room for a group or a family with lots of luggage and allows everyone to travel together, instead of splitting up into several taxis. For a family, this means leaving and arriving together; for a work team, it means being able to discuss the next meeting during the journey.
For those coming to Geneva for work, a van allows the group to travel together between hotels, meeting venues, and restaurants, with just one vehicle and only one parking spot to find. It's a good idea to plan your routes ahead of time and know where to leave the van at each stop: this way, you can keep track of your day's schedule even when your appointments change.
The lakeside is very busy, and street parking is limited in the city center. It's best to use covered parking or the hotel garage. Delivering the van directly to the hotel saves you the first drive through a city you may not yet know.
Geneva Airport is located on the border with France and also has a French sector. If your journey continues to French destinations, such as Chamonix or Megève , it's a good idea to take this into account when planning your arrival, as the terminal exit and route will vary.
Let us know your flight number and preferred airport side: we'll arrange a meeting point with you and prepare the van based on your landing time. This way, after collecting your luggage, your group can board and depart without unnecessary waiting.
From Geneva, Megève is about an hour's drive, Chamonix about an hour and a quarter, and Verbier , in the Valais, about two hours. These are distances a family can happily travel in a van, with skis, boots, and suitcases loaded in the trunk. In winter, our cars always have winter tires.
With fresh snow, it's a good idea to leave early and check the weather forecast before setting off. After a long flight, consider spending a night in the city and heading up to the mountains the next morning, in daylight. At the end of your stay, you can return to the airport in the same van, or you can leave it directly in the mountains, where we'll pick it up.
Outside of the ski season, the lake offers peaceful excursions for the whole group. Lausanne is about 45 minutes away, while Montreux, with its lakeside promenade, is just over an hour away. On the French side, Annecy and its lake can be reached in about 45 minutes, and the old town with its canals is perfect for a stroll with the kids.
On these trips, the advantage of a van is simple: you all leave the hotel together, make the stops the group prefers, and return in the evening without having to coordinate train or boat schedules. If your plan includes a dinner outside the city, decide in advance who will drive back to Geneva.
For those who prefer an SUV, the 7-seater Land Rover Defender 110 is also well-suited for large families and mountain roads. For a couple wanting to enjoy the lake in summer, an open-top like the Porsche 911 (992) 4S Cabriolet completely changes the way they travel. Other vans can be found on the luxury vans page.
Can I travel to France with the van I rented in Geneva? Yes. Keep your passport, driving license, and vehicle documents with you, as you'll be crossing the border between Switzerland and the European Union.
Can you deliver the van to the French section of the airport? This is an option that must be agreed upon: let us know your flight, time, and final destination, and we'll find the most convenient meeting point for your journey to France.
Can you collect the van from a mountain chalet? Yes, the pick-up and drop-off locations don't have to be the same. You can start the rental in Geneva and end it, for example, in Chamonix or Verbier.
Is there room for the whole family's skis? The van is designed for a group or family with lots of luggage. Let us know in advance how many pairs of skis and suitcases you'll be bringing, so we can confirm the right solution.
Do I need to buy a Swiss vignette? If you use Swiss highways, yes. You can purchase it online in electronic format by entering your license plate.
Can we keep the van for the whole week? Yes, you can keep it for your entire stay or just for the days you need it: tell us your plans and we'll prepare a proposal.
Is a van suitable for a delegation arriving for a conference? Yes. The group travels together between the airport, hotel, and meeting venue in a single vehicle, without having to call additional taxis. It is rented self-drive only: one of you drives.
Is the booked model guaranteed? Yes, always: we deliver the exact car you choose. If your plans change, you can cancel free of charge up to 72 hours before delivery.
