Parking Geneva FAQ

The cheapest option is the Park and Ride (P+R) network. P+R lots on the outskirts charge CHF 3 per day and connect to the city centre by tram. P+R Bachet-de-Pesay (870 spaces) and P+R Bernex (560 spaces) are the most popular.

Free, unlimited parking is rare in central Geneva. The blue zone allows free 1-2 hour parking with a disc. Some outer suburbs have free street parking. On Sundays, selected P+R lots offer free entry.

Underground garages: CHF 2.50-3.50/hour, CHF 15-25/day. P+R lots: CHF 3/day. Airport P2 (short stay): CHF 4.50/hour. Airport P5 (long stay): CHF 16/day. Street parking varies from free to CHF 3/hour.

Yes. EasyPark and ParkingPay are widely accepted across Geneva. Most garages accept credit cards. Contactless payment is available at most modern meters.

Blue zone (zone bleue) allows free parking for 1-2 hours using a parking disc. Set the disc to your arrival time and display it on your dashboard. Discs are available at petrol stations, post offices, and some shops.

Blue zone spaces are marked with blue lines on the road or blue signs with a P and clock symbol. They are common in residential areas, near shops, and in some commercial districts outside the very centre.

Fines start at CHF 40 for minor violations (e.g., expired disc) and can reach CHF 100+ for serious violations. Towing is common in no-parking zones and costs CHF 200+ to recover your vehicle.

Geneva's main P+R lots are: P+R Bernex (560 spaces, CHF 3/day), P+R Bachet-de-Pesay (870 spaces, CHF 3/day), P+R Etoile (740 spaces, CHF 3/day with EV charging), and several smaller lots. All connect to tram lines.

In some cases, a P+R ticket includes the tram fare. Check current offers at tpg.ch or the parking display board. Unireso combined tickets offer good value for day visitors.

Most P+R lots are open Monday-Friday from around 05:00-24:00. Some are open on weekends with reduced hours. Check the specific lot before planning your trip, especially for early morning or late evening arrivals.

P2 (short stay, covered, close to terminal): CHF 4.50/hour, CHF 38/day. P5 (long stay, open-air, shuttle to terminal): CHF 2/hour, CHF 16/day. P6 (economy): approximately CHF 12/day.

Yes. P5 long-stay parking has a free shuttle to the terminal that runs every 5-10 minutes. Journey time is about 5 minutes. The shuttle operates 24 hours.

Yes. Geneva Airport allows advance booking online which guarantees a space and can offer a discount. Recommended for summer and holiday periods when lots fill up.

Geneva has over 200 public EV charging points. Many underground garages have Level 2 chargers. P+R Bachet-de-Pesay and P+R Etoile both have EV infrastructure. The city is also installing rapid chargers near major locations.

A valid European blue badge (or Swiss equivalent) allows parking in marked disabled bays throughout Geneva. Badge holders may also have additional time allowances in blue zones. Always display your badge clearly.