Car Rental in Lausanne
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Cheapest car rental rates
Toyota Aygo
or similar
Manual
4
1
A/C
3
$38.99
per day
8.4
Very Good
2 reviews
Toyota Yaris
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
$41.68
per day
8.5
Excellent
2 reviews
Smart #1
or similar
Automatic
5
1
A/C
5
$54.67
per day
8.3
Very Good
5 reviews
Seat Ateca
or similar
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
$76.08
per day
8.6
Excellent
No ratings yet
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Volkswagen ID.4
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
$100.51
per day
8.6
Excellent
3 reviews
Nissan X-Trail
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
$102.44
per day
8.5
Excellent
No ratings yet
Honda CR-V
or similar
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
$138.15
per day
8.5
Excellent
3 reviews
Polestar 2
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$42.21
per day
8.4
Very Good
2 reviews
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 15:52 on 14/11/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Most popular car rental deals
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 14 cities near Lausanne
- Top 8 locations near Lausanne
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Lausanne and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 7 suppliers in Lausanne in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
French, Italian
Currency
CHF
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+41
Average car rental price
$74 per day
Average car rental length
6 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
$2.29 per liter or $8.67 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$2.19 per liter or $8.29 per gallon
Highest gas price
$2.52 per liter or $9.54 per gallon
Rating
8.0 / 10
Top 14 cities near Lausanne
- Montreuxfrom $74.48 per day23.2 km / 14.42 miles away
- Genevafrom $36.05 per day50.5 km / 31.38 miles away
- Gstaadfrom $101.99 per day50.7 km / 31.5 miles away
- Sionfrom $39.39 per day64.6 km / 40.14 miles away
- Bernfrom $62.91 per day77.8 km / 48.34 miles away
- Interlakenfrom $75.93 per day95.7 km / 59.47 miles away
- Baselfrom $37.82 per day137.9 km / 85.69 miles away
- Lucernefrom $127.98 per day141.3 km / 87.8 miles away
- Locarnofrom $99.06 per day171 km / 106.25 miles away
- Zurichfrom $39.53 per day179.8 km / 111.72 miles away
- Luganofrom $46.10 per day187.5 km / 116.51 miles away
- Churfrom $41.80 per day223.1 km / 138.63 miles away
- St. Gallenfrom $127.98 per day228.7 km / 142.11 miles away
- Altenrheinfrom $151.85 per day247 km / 153.48 miles away
Top 8 locations near Lausanne
- Geneva (Downtown)from $36.05 per day50.2 km / 31.19 miles away
- Geneva Airportfrom $37.01 per day50.5 km / 31.38 miles away
- Geneva Train Stationfrom $37.89 per day50.5 km / 31.38 miles away
- Bern Airport79.6 km / 49.46 miles away
- Basel Airportfrom $37.82 per day137.9 km / 85.69 miles away
- Zurich Airportfrom $39.53 per day179.8 km / 111.72 miles away
- Zurich Dietlikon181.5 km / 112.78 miles away
- St.Gallen–Altenrhein Airportfrom $151.85 per day247 km / 153.48 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Lausanne (Downtown)
7 rental locations
B
Lausanne Railway Station
2 rental locations
When to book in Lausanne and for how long?
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Lausanne?
Car rental prices in Lausanne vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthNovember | Most expensive month December | ||
| Average price $54 | A good deal $53 | Cheapest supplier Dollar | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day in Lausanne
$121
$61
$0
$61
in January
Jan
$82
in February
Feb
$64
in March
Mar
$73
in April
Apr
$54
in May
May
$66
in June
Jun
$83
in July
Jul
$90
in August
Aug
$44
in September
Sep
$63
in October
Oct
$42
in November
Nov
$110
in December
Dec
The cheapest month to rent a car in Lausanne is November (when prices average $42.46 per day). This is 21% cheaper than the yearly average and 62% cheaper than renting in December (when prices average $110.37).
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.
What's the most popular month to rent a car in Lausanne?
Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Lausanne is May, and the least popular is January.
Monthly searches in Lausanne by pick-up date relative to the average
2.3
1.2
0
0.4 times in January
Jan
0.4 times in February
Feb
Same as average in March
Mar
0.8 times in April
Apr
2.1 times in May
May
1.1 times in June
Jun
0.6 times in July
Jul
1.4 times in August
Aug
1.4 times in September
Sep
1.6 times in October
Oct
0.4 times in November
Nov
0.9 times in December
Dec
What’s the usual rental length in Lausanne?
How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in July, the average renter keeps their car for 12 days, and in May, they keep their car for 4 days.
Average number of rental days in Lausanne
13
7
0
6 days in January
Jan
5 days in February
Feb
7 days in March
Mar
6 days in April
Apr
4 days in May
May
6 days in June
Jun
12 days in July
Jul
6 days in August
Aug
5 days in September
Sep
6 days in October
Oct
5 days in November
Nov
7 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 📍 Car rental locations | 2 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Dollar, Thrifty, Hertz, Budget, Avis |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Large cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $39 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Dollar |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thrifty | Opel Astra | 5 | 2 | Medium car |
| Dollar | Citroen C3 | 5 | 2 | Small car |
| Dollar | Toyota Yaris Cross | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Toyota Yaris Cross | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Budget | Citroen C3 | 5 | 2 | Small car |
| Thrifty | Toyota Yaris | 5 | 2 | Small car |
| Hertz | Peugeot 2008 | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Dollar | Toyota Yaris | 5 | 2 | Small car |
| Hertz | Peugeot 208 | 5 | 2 | Small car |
| Thrifty | Citroen C4 | 5 | 2 | Medium car |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Europcar (rated 8.6 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Hertz (rated 8.3 / 10)
Total number of reviews
2
Total rental companies
7
Average daily price
$74
Lowest daily price
$39
Total cars available
124
Top 7 suppliers in Lausanne in 2025
Europcar
1 location
8.6
Excellent
3 reviews
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.3
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.1
Drop-off speed
8.3
Car cleanliness
9.4
Car condition
9.4
$74 - $232
per day
Most popular location
AVENUE RUCHONNET 2
Avis
2 locations
8.6
Excellent
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.4
$54 - $95
per day
Most popular location
Av. de la Gare 50, 1003 Lausanne
SIXT
1 location
8.5
Excellent
3 reviews
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.3
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
8.1
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.0
$92 - $187
per day
Most popular location
34, Chemin de Mornex
Thrifty
1 location
8.5
Excellent
2 reviews
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.2
$41 - $78
per day
Most popular location
Place du Tunnel 17, 1005 Lausanne
Budget
2 locations
8.5
Excellent
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.2
$59 - $102
per day
Most popular location
Av. de la Gare 50, 1003 Lausanne
Dollar
1 location
8.4
Very Good
2 reviews
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
9.0
$39 - $73
per day
Most popular location
Pl. du Tunnel 17, 1005 Lausanne
Hertz
1 location
8.3
Very Good
5 reviews
Value for money
8.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.2
Pick-up speed
7.5
Drop-off speed
7.7
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
9.1
$48 - $145
per day
Most popular location
Pl. du Tunnel 17, 1005 Lausanne
Award-winning service
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 2025
Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2025
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2023
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
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