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Road Genius compares campervan and motorhome rentals across many suppliers so you can pick the right vehicle and price. Geneva sits at the western tip of Switzerland and is an easy pickup point from Geneva Airport or the city rail station. From here you can reach the Alps, the Jura, Lyon or Lausanne in under two hours. A Swiss "vignette" (road tax sticker) is required for all motorways.
| Season | Avg High °F/°C | Good time? |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (Dec–Feb) | 41 °F / 5 °C | Only for skiing or city breaks |
| Spring (Mar–May) | 60 °F / 16 °C | Yes, mild and less busy |
| Summer (Jun–Aug) | 77 °F / 25 °C | Yes, lake sports but higher prices |
| Fall (Sep–Nov) | 57 °F / 14 °C | Good until mid-Oct, then wet |
Buy the CHF 40 motorway vignette before using any Swiss motorway and place it on the windshield.
Speed limits: city areas 50 km/h (31 mph), rural roads 80 km/h (50 mph), motorways 120 km/h (75 mph) unless signs show different limits.
Headlights must stay on all day even in clear weather.
Parking zones: blue zones allow 90 minutes with a free time disc, white zones are pay-and-display, yellow zones are private and forbidden.
Overnight street parking is not allowed 22:00–06:00 in most areas; use an official camping area.
The legal blood-alcohol limit is 0.05%; police checks are frequent.
| Place | Hook-ups | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|---|
| TCS Camping Genève-Vésenaz | Water+Electric | Lakeside, 15 min bus to city, dump station | Vehicle limit under 8 m / 26 ft, fully booked July–Aug |
| Huttopia Divonne-les-Bains (France) | Full on premium sites | Forest setting, spa town, accepts large vehicles | 30 min drive, French tolls if using A40 |
| TCS Camping Morges | Water+Electric | Lake view, easy A1 access for onward travel | 45 km from Geneva |
| Aire de Camping-Car La Rippe (A1 rest area) | None | Free stay up to 24 hours, toilets open year-round | No hook-ups, road noise |
Coop Pronto Station at Nyon A1 rest area is 24/7 and has a separate gray-water drain.
Most Swiss motorway rest areas have "Eau potable" taps suitable for water tank refills.
Dial 112 for any emergency; 117 connects to police directly.
Strong local wind called "bise" can drop temperatures quickly even in July; secure awnings and close windows when it increases.
Wild camping is not allowed in Geneva Canton; fines can reach CHF 500.
Carry snow chains from November to March if you plan mountain day trips; use them where signs show a white wheel symbol with chains on blue background.
Supermarkets close by 19:00 on weekdays and stay closed most of Sunday; buy supplies early.
Sort waste at public recycling points; putting wrong trash in bins can result in immediate fines.
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