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8 articles · Updated on 23 October 2026
Swiss francs, cards, tipping, tax refunds: money in Geneva without nasty surprisesIn Geneva, cards work almost everywhere, euros sometimes, and that is where you lose money without noticing. Should you withdraw francs, how do you avoid conversion at the terminal, what is tipping really worth in Switzerland, and how do you get the VAT back on a watch?By Sandrine Maret · 23 October 2026
How much does a trip to Geneva cost? Real budget by profile, and how to pay lessBy Sandrine Maret · 23 October 2026In Geneva, many visitors pay for a pass they did not need: their hotel was already giving them free transport.Geneva City Pass, Geneva Transport Card, tpg tickets: which pass should you get for Geneva?
When to go to Geneva: seasons, weather, events and prices, month by monthBy Mathieu Jaquet · 23 October 2026
Geneva park and ride: which P+R to choose for your routeBy Sandrine Maret · 23 October 2026
Map of Geneva: the two banks, the districts and the must-seesBy Mathieu Jaquet · 23 October 2026
Getting around Geneva: tram, bus, train and Mouettes, lines and faresBy Sandrine Maret · 23 October 2026Geneva is not a city to visit by car, it is a city you drive to.Parking in Geneva: car parks, P+R, prices and pitfalls