Travelling can bring immense satisfaction, but it can also cause a certain amount of apprehension due to the many details to be organized before you set off.
Among these, the question of parking your vehicle is of particular importance.
While having your own car is convenient, it also means extra costs for parking, not to mention the need to ensure that the place where you leave it is safe.
How to make the right decision?
This article explores all the options available at Geneva airport.
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What types of parking lots are available?
Official airport parking lots
There are 5 parking lots.
The P2 parking lot, ideal for short-term parking, is accessible 24 hours a day.
It is designed for quick stops, with a maximum duration of one hour.
This parking lot has 147 spaces, two of which are specially designed for disabled people.
It is directly connected to the terminal building and offers a fast charging station for electric vehicles, with dedicated spaces.
Parking lot P1 located in the immediate vicinity of the terminal, is a premium long-term parking facility, fully covered and open 24 hours a day.
The parking lot offers 2,100 spaces, 480 of which can be reserved in advance, as well as 30 spaces for the disabled on level -1, where there are also three electric vehicle recharging points.
Along with P20, it is one of the most expensive parking lots.
Parking P20 is a covered long-term parking lot with 214 non-reservable spaces, and is open from 5:00 am to 11:30 pm.
It is only accessible from France, via the customs road near Ferney-Voltaire customs.
It has six disabled parking spaces, located on the lower level near the terminal access doors.
Parking P51 is designed for long-term parking and is open 24 hours a day.
Located 500 meters from the main terminal, it is one of the most affordable, like P26, due to its distance from the terminal.
P51 offers 1,100 spaces, of which 290 are reservable, with two spaces per floor reserved for the disabled and three for electric vehicles.
The P26 parking lot, also long-term and covered, is located beneath Geneva Arena and is accessible 24 hours a day.
This parking lot has 760 spaces, 250 of which can be reserved, as well as 20 disabled parking spaces on levels -1 and -3.
Level -1 also has 13 spaces for recharging electric vehicles.
Private parking lots
The first private parking lots on the outskirts of Geneva airport emerged in the 2000s, in response to the growing demand for more economical and flexible alternatives to official parking lots, particularly for travellers wishing to park their vehicles for longer periods.
Located at a slightly greater distance from the airport, these parking lots have grown in number over the years.
With this expansion, the services offered have diversified:
- shuttles,
- online booking options,
- services such as vehicle washing or maintenance in the absence of the owners.
Today, some fifteen private parking lots rival the official Geneva-Cointrin parking lots.
How do you choose the ideal parking lot for your car?
Terminal proximity
Proximity to terminals is a key criterion, especially if you’re in a hurry, have bulky luggage or are traveling with children or people with reduced mobility.
If this is your main concern, the P1 parking lot remains one of the best options, as it is the closest to the boarding terminal.
This convenience comes at a cost: the P. is the most expensive of all the parking lots.
That said, don’t forget to consider private parking lots with shuttle buses, which take you quickly from the parking lot to the terminal.
For example, Parking Cointrin offers a free shuttle service that drops you off at the airport in just 3 minutes, saving you the trip on foot.
Safety and surveillance
It’s important to be well informed before making your choice.
Here are some key questions to consider:
- Is the parking lot equipped with 24-hour video surveillance?
- Are there staff on hand to provide surveillance?
- Is the parking lot well fenced?
- Is it covered?
Parking Cointrin can answer yes to every one of these questions!
Rates and services included
To illustrate, let’s make a comparison between the P1 premium parking lot and the Cointrin parking lot:
- 4 days: CHF 90 for Parking Cointrin vs. CHF 128 for P1.
- 1 week: CHF 120 for Parking Cointrinvs. CHF 197 for P1.
- 2 weeks: CHF 190 for Parking Cointrin vs. CHF 407 for P1.
Here is also a list of the services offered by each parking lot.
Parking Cointrin
- Seat reservations
- Free, fast shuttle (3 minutes)
- Interior, exterior and complete vehicle cleaning service
- Visual inspection of vehicle on arrival
- Valet parking
- Covered parking lot
Parking P1
- Reserved seating (480 seats available for reservation, for a total of 2,100 seats)
- Covered parking.
Parking Cointrin, the ideal choice for parking your car
Competitive rates
| Parking | Tentative rates |
|---|---|
|
Parking Cointrin |
4 days: CHF 90 1 week: CHF 120 2 weeks: CHF 190 |
| Parking P1 and P20 |
4 days = CHF 128 1 week = CHF 197 2 weeks = CHF 407 |
| Parking P26 and P51 |
4 days = CHF 81 1 week = CHF 132 2 weeks = CHF 237 |
The comparison with the P1 parking lot is clear: Parking Cointrin’s rates are considerably more affordable.
It is now interesting to put these rates into perspective with all the parking lots at Geneva Airport, also known as Aéroport de Genève Cointrin.
As you can see, Parking Cointrin’s rates are particularly competitive for long-term parking.
For example, two weeks’ parking, which costs CHF 237 in parking lots P26 or P51, generally the most economical, is offered at CHF 190 at Parking Cointrin, a saving of 25%.
Additional benefits and services
Our priority is to offer you an exceptional parking experience.
To achieve this, we offer additional services that you won’t find in the official Geneva Airport parking lots, or in some other private parking lots.
First and foremost, our free shuttle bus transports you efficiently between the parking lot and the airport terminals.
and offers two advantages:
- This service is free, unlike some private parking lots such as BibiPark, which charge CHF 30 for the shuttle.
- This service is very fast, as our shuttle takes you to the airport in just three minutes, while BibiPark’s takes around 8 minutes.
Parking P51 is the furthest away from the terminals, and doesn’t even offer a shuttle service.
Secondly, Parking Cointrin allows you to have your car cleaned during your absence, at attractive rates:
- Interior cleaning: CHF 90
- Exterior cleaning: CHF 80
- Interior + exterior cleaning: CHF 165
We also offer a visual inspection of your vehicle on arrival.
Finally, our valet parking can take charge of your car as soon as you arrive, parking it in its final location.
Satisfied travellers
The figures speak for themselves.
We thank our customers for the positive reviews they leave on the various platforms.
In conclusion, whether you choose an official parking lot at Geneva airport or a private parking lot such as Parking Cointrin, the most important thing is to make sure your car is in good hands. We stand out for our extra services, which pamper your vehicle, while being more cost-effective.
We look forward to welcoming you as one of our customers!
