Car Rental in Lausanne (Downtown)

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Downtown, Lausanne, Switzerland
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Downtown
Mini
Fiat 500 or similar
Fiat 500
  • 4
  • 2
  • 2
  • A/C
  • Man.
Hertz
$49.00 / per day
Downtown
Economy
Volkswagen Polo or similar
Volkswagen Polo
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$54.14 / per day
Downtown
Compact
Seat Leon or similar
Seat Leon
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Budget
$120.04 / per day
Downtown
Standard
Volkswagen Tiguan or similar
Volkswagen Tiguan
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
$210.37 / per day

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

Downtown
Full-size
BMW 3 Series Touring or similar
BMW 3 Series Touring
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$238.32 / per day
Downtown
Compact Elite
Volkswagen ID.3 or similar
Volkswagen ID.3
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$56.55 / per day
Downtown
Standard Elite
Polestar 2 or similar
Polestar 2
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Hertz
$57.65 / per day
Downtown
Intermediate SUV
Jeep Compass or similar
Jeep Compass
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Hertz
$64.12 / per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 01:25 on 2024-03-27. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

Travel Information

Languages
French, Italian
Currency
CHF
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+41
Average car rental price
$106 per day
Average car rental length
4 days
Speed limit within town
50 km/h or 31 mph
Speed limit out of town
80 - 120 km/h or 50 - 75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gasoline price
$2.21 per liter or $8.38 / 1 gallon
Lowest gasoline price
$1.95 per liter or $7.37 / 1 gallon
Highest gasoline price
$2.56 per liter or $9.68 / 1 gallon

Top 8 Locations near Lausanne (Downtown)

  1. 50.2 km / 31.2 miles away
  2. 50.5 km / 31.4 miles away
  3. 50.5 km / 31.4 miles away
  4. 79.6 km / 49.5 miles away
  5. 137.9 km / 85.7 miles away
  6. 179.8 km / 111.7 miles away
  7. 181.5 km / 112.8 miles away
  8. 247.0 km / 153.5 miles away

Map of Car Rental Locations

When are car rental prices the lowest in Lausanne (Downtown)?

The cost of renting a car in Lausanne (Downtown) varies by season. This graph compares prices from month to month in order to help you find the best time of year.
Average rental costs per day in Lausanne (Downtown)
$76.91
January
$198.84
February
$226.66
March
$102.97
April
$78.31
May
$87.78
June
$202.46
July
$100.32
August
$81.11
September
$86.55
October
$64.23
November
$75.68
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Lausanne (Downtown) is November — when rental costs average $64.23 per day. This is 44% cheaper than the yearly average and 72% cheaper than renting a car in March (when prices average $226.66 per day).

This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Lausanne (Downtown)?

How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in June the average rental period is 10 days, while in March, the average rental period is only 1 days.
Average number of rental days in Lausanne (Downtown)
5
January
3
February
1
March
4
April
4
May
10
June
3
July
6
August
5
September
9
October
3
November
4
December

What is the most popular time of year to rent a car in Lausanne (Downtown)?

Based on how many users search for a car in in Lausanne (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in Lausanne (Downtown) in September, while they are least likely to rent in in March.
Monthly searches in Lausanne (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
33%
January
49%
February
16%
March
132%
April
82%
May
197%
June
82%
July
164%
August
247%
September
66%
October
82%
November
49%
December

Car Rental Information

Popular suppliers Hertz, Europcar, SIXT, Budget, Avis
Popular car categories Medium cars, Small cars, SUVs, Vans
Lowest price $49 per day
Cheapest supplier Hertz

Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Hertz Citroen C3 5 2 Small cars
Europcar Volkswagen Polo 5 2 Medium cars
Hertz Jeep Compass 5 2 SUVs
Hertz Ford Fiesta 5 2 Small cars
Hertz Ford Focus 5 2 Medium cars
Europcar Skoda Scala 5 2 Medium cars
SIXT Ford Focus 4 1 Medium cars
Hertz Ford Focus 4 2 Medium cars
Budget Peugeot 208 4 1 Small cars
SIXT VW Golf 5 1 Medium cars

Car Rental Statistics

Highest rated company
Europcar
8.3 / 10
)
Lowest rated company
Avis
7.7 / 10
Total rental companies
6
Average daily price
$106.28
Lowest daily price
$49.00
Total cars available
63

Top 6 Suppliers in Lausanne (Downtown) in 2024

Europcar
Europcar
Very good 8.3 / 2 reviews
+41213199040
AVENUE RUCHONNET 2
$54 - $162
Working hours
Mon:07:30-12:30; 13:30-18:00
Tue:07:30-12:30; 13:30-18:00
Wed:07:30-12:30; 13:30-18:00
Thu:07:30-12:30; 13:30-18:00
Fri:07:30-12:30; 13:30-18:00
Sat:08:00-12:00
Sun:14:00-18:00
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.1 / 3 reviews
+410213100120
Pl. du Tunnel 17, 1005 Lausanne
$49 - $184
Working hours
Mon:08:00-12:00; 13:00-17:30
Tue:08:00-12:00; 13:00-17:30
Wed:08:00-12:00; 13:00-17:30
Thu:08:00-12:00; 13:00-17:30
Fri:08:00-12:00; 13:00-18:30
Sat:08:00-12:00
SIXT
Very good 8.1 / 2 reviews
+41216342927
34, Chemin de Mornex
$238 - $294
Working hours
Mon:07:00-18:30
Tue:07:00-18:30
Wed:07:00-18:30
Thu:07:00-18:30
Fri:07:00-18:30
Sat:08:00-14:00
Dollar
Dollar
Very good 8.1
+410213100120
Pl. du Tunnel 17, 1005 Lausanne
Working hours
Mon:08:00-12:00; 13:00-17:30
Tue:08:00-12:00; 13:00-17:30
Wed:08:00-12:00; 13:00-17:30
Thu:08:00-12:00; 13:00-17:30
Fri:08:00-12:00; 13:00-18:30
Sat:08:00-12:00
Budget
Budget
Good 7.9
+41213407200
Avenue De La Gare 50
$118 - $425
Working hours
Mon:08:00-12:00; 13:30-17:30
Tue:08:00-12:00; 13:30-17:30
Wed:08:00-12:00; 13:30-17:30
Thu:08:00-12:00; 13:30-17:30
Fri:08:00-12:00; 13:30-17:30
Sat:08:00-12:00
Avis
Avis
Good 7.7
+41213407200
50 Avenue De La Gare
$121 - $282
Working hours
Mon:08:00-12:00; 13:30-17:30
Tue:08:00-12:00; 13:30-17:30
Wed:08:00-12:00; 13:30-17:30
Thu:08:00-12:00; 13:30-17:30
Fri:08:00-12:00; 13:30-17:30
Sat:08:00-12:00
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