You will see the letters VTC on Swiss and French transport websites. Here is what they mean and why it matters when you land in Geneva.
Three letters from French
VTC stands for “voiture de transport avec chauffeur”. In plain English it is a private hire car with a professional driver, booked before the journey rather than picked up at a rank.
The term is used on both sides of the border, in Geneva and in neighbouring France, so you will meet it whether your hotel is in the city or in a French ski resort.
What makes a VTC different from a taxi
A taxi can be taken on the spot and charges by the meter. A VTC must be reserved, and the price is agreed when you reserve. That is why you will not find a line of VTC cars outside the terminal.
In practice the difference shows on arrival: with a pre-booked car, a driver is already waiting for you by name.
Is a private airport transfer a VTC?
Yes. When you book a private transfer from Geneva Airport, the service you receive falls under this category: a named driver, a chosen vehicle and a price fixed in advance.
Next step
See how our Geneva Airport private transfer works, check our prices, or book online.
