Car Rental in Lausanne (Downtown)
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Cheapest car rental rates
Mini
Toyota Aygo or similar
€30.85 per day
Economy
Citroen C3 or similar
€38.36 per day
Compact Elite
Mercedes Benz A Class or similar
€42.06 per day
Compact
Fiat 500X or similar
€48.23 per day
Most popular car rental deals
Intermediate Elite Crossover
Skoda Enyaq or similar
€50.24 per day
Intermediate
BMW 2 Series or similar
€59.10 per day
Standard SUV
Ford Kuga or similar
€94.16 per day
Standard Elite
Polestar 2 or similar
€33.39 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 4:28 PM on 5/6/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information
Languages
French, Italian
Currency
CHF
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+41
Average car rental price
€50 per day
Average car rental length
5 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 gas price
€1.91 per liter or €7.22 per gallon
Lowest gas price
€1.86 per liter or €7.06 per gallon
Highest gas price
€2.14 per liter or €8.11 per gallon
Top 8 locations near Downtown
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50.2 km / 31.2 miles away
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50.5 km / 31.4 miles away
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50.5 km / 31.4 miles away
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79.6 km / 49.5 miles away
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137.9 km / 85.7 miles away
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179.8 km / 111.7 miles away
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181.5 km / 112.8 miles away
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247 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. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Average rental costs per day in Lausanne (Downtown)
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Lausanne (Downtown) is January — when rental costs average €40.15 per day. This is 50% cheaper than the yearly average and 67% cheaper than renting a car in July (when prices average €122.21 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.
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 January the average rental period is 8 days, while in May, the average rental period is only 3 days.
Average number of rental days in Lausanne (Downtown)
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 October, while they are least likely to rent in in June.
Monthly searches in Lausanne (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
| Popular suppliers | Thrifty, Dollar, Europcar, Hertz, SIXT |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Vans |
| Lowest price | €31 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Thrifty |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europcar | Volkswagen Touran | 5 | 3 | Vans |
| SIXT | VW Golf | 5 | 1 | Medium cars |
| Europcar | Volkswagen Polo | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Dollar | Toyota Yaris | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Dollar | Citroen C3 | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| SIXT | Mitsubishi ASX | 5 | 1 | Medium cars |
| Budget | Peugeot 208 | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Hertz | Peugeot 2008 | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Hertz | Volvo C40 | 5 | 2 | Large cars |
| Dollar | Toyota Yaris Cross | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Europcar
8.4 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Thrifty
8.1 / 10
Total rental companies
7
Average daily price
€49.55
Lowest daily price
€30.85
Total cars available
95
Top 7 suppliers in Lausanne (Downtown) in 2025
Europcar
+41213199040
AVENUE RUCHONNET 2
€49 - €172
Working hours
Mon:
13:30 - 18:00
Tue:
13:30 - 18:00
Wed:
13:30 - 18:00
Thu:
13:30 - 18:00
Fri:
13:30 - 18:00
Sat:
08:00 - 12:00
Sun:
14:00 - 18:00
+41216342927
34, Chemin de Mornex
€49 - €106
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
Avis
+41213407200
50 Ave De La Gare
€52 - €103
Working hours
Mon:
13:30 - 17:30
Tue:
13:30 - 17:30
Wed:
13:30 - 17:30
Thu:
13:30 - 17:30
Fri:
13:30 - 17:30
Sat:
08:00 - 12:00
Budget
+41213407200
50 Avenue De La Gare
€45 - €103
Working hours
Mon:
13:30 - 17:30
Tue:
13:30 - 17:30
Wed:
13:30 - 17:30
Thu:
13:30 - 17:30
Fri:
13:30 - 17:30
Sat:
08:00 - 12:00
Dollar
+410213100120
Pl. du Tunnel 17, 1005 Lausanne
€42 - €43
Working hours
Mon:
13:00 - 17:30
Tue:
13:00 - 17:30
Wed:
13:00 - 17:30
Thu:
13:00 - 17:30
Fri:
13:00 - 18:30
Sat:
08:00 - 12:00
Sun:
13:30 - 17:30
Hertz
+410213100120
Pl. du Tunnel 17, 1005 Lausanne
€38 - €76
Working hours
Mon:
13:00 - 17:30
Tue:
13:00 - 17:30
Wed:
13:00 - 17:30
Thu:
13:00 - 17:30
Fri:
13:00 - 18:30
Sat:
08:00 - 12:00
Sun:
13:30 - 17:30
Thrifty
+41213100120
Place du Tunnel 17, 1005 Lausanne
€31 - €38
Working hours
Mon:
13:00 - 17:30
Tue:
13:00 - 17:30
Wed:
13:00 - 17:30
Thu:
13:00 - 17:30
Fri:
13:00 - 18:30
Sat:
08:00 - 12:00
Sun:
13:30 - 17:30
Awards
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2023
Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2023
Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 100 Companies 2020
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
Inc. 5000 Europe - Top 500 Companies 2019
Trustpilot - Top 10 Car Rental Agencies
SimilarWeb - Top 50 Car Rental Websites
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