Transportation
Rental Car
SUV with winter tires needed
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Requirements
Pickup
Geneva Airport (GVA)
Jan 25 ~10:30am
Drop-off
Venice Marco Polo (VCE)
Feb 2 morning
Vehicle Specs
- SUV or wagon (for gear + luggage)
- Automatic transmission
- Winter tires (mandatory in Italy)
- Fits: 2 snowboard bags + 2 large suitcases
Driving Routes
| Geneva → Megeve | 70 km • ~1 hour • €10-15 tolls |
| Megeve → FORESTIS | 460-470 km • 6-6.5 hours • €90-110 (incl. tunnel) |
| FORESTIS → Aman | 50 km • 1-1.5 hours • No tolls |
| Aman → Venice | 170 km • 2.5 hours • €10-15 tolls |
Mont Blanc Tunnel
The longest drive (Megeve → FORESTIS) goes through the Mont Blanc Tunnel into Italy. Book crossing online to save time. Cost: €50-60 one-way.
Estimated Costs
| Rental (8 days one-way) | €400-600 |
| One-way drop fee | €150-300 |
| Winter tire package | Usually included |
| Mont Blanc Tunnel | €50-60 |
| Italian tolls | €30-40 |
| French tolls | €10-15 |
| Fuel | €150-200 |
TOTAL ESTIMATE: €800-1,300
Winter Driving Tips
- Winter tires mandatory in Italy Oct 15 - Apr 15
- Watch for ice in tunnels and shaded areas
- Download offline maps (GPS can be spotty in valleys)
- Keep fuel above 1/4 tank in mountains
Booking Checklist
- Reserve SUV/wagon with winter tires
- Confirm one-way Geneva → Venice available
- Add additional driver (Emma)
- Check insurance coverage
- Download offline maps for Italy/France
Return Flight - Feb 2
Venice (VCE) → New York (JFK)
February 2, 2026 · 2 passengers
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Recommendation: Book afternoon flight (15:00-17:00 departure) for relaxed morning checkout.