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Cheapest car rental rates
SEAT Ibiza
or similar Economy
Manual
4
A/C
4
$39.67
per day
Rental office
Low deposit
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Unlimited mileage
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Citroen C4
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
5
$41.51
per day
Rental office
Average deposit
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Mercedes-Benz A-Class
or similar Compact Elite
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$53.02
per day
Rental office
Average deposit
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Unlimited mileage
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Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class STW
or similar Intermediate Elite Estate/Wagon
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$57.61
per day
Rental office
Average deposit
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Unlimited mileage
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Mitsubishi Grandis
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$59.64
per day
Rental office
Low deposit
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Unlimited mileage
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Nissan Qashqai
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$79.03
per day
Rental office
Low deposit
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Unlimited mileage
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Audi Q3
or similar Standard Elite SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$85.77
per day
Rental office
Low deposit
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Unlimited mileage
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Volvo XC60
or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$79.47
per day
Rental office
High deposit
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 16:10 on 21/10/26. 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 15 cities near Lausanne
- Top 9 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
- Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 22, 2026)
- Car rental statistics
- Top 7 suppliers in Lausanne in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
French, Italian
Currency
CHF
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+41
Average car rental price
$62 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
$2.21 per liter or $8.37 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$2.11 per liter or $7.99 per gallon
Highest gas price
$2.43 per liter or $9.20 per gallon
Rating
8.0 / 10
Top 15 cities near Lausanne
- Montreuxfrom $58.75 per day23.2 km / 14.42 miles away
- Genevafrom $32.07 per day50.2 km / 31.19 miles away
- Gstaadfrom $98.06 per day50.7 km / 31.5 miles away
- Sionfrom $41.90 per day64.6 km / 40.14 miles away
- Bernfrom $53.52 per day77.8 km / 48.34 miles away
- Interlakenfrom $72.01 per day95.7 km / 59.47 miles away
- Tasch101.5 km / 63.07 miles away
- Baselfrom $31.63 per day136.8 km / 85 miles away
- Lucernefrom $65.50 per day141.3 km / 87.8 miles away
- Locarnofrom $106.02 per day171 km / 106.25 miles away
- Zurichfrom $28.41 per day173 km / 107.5 miles away
- Luganofrom $35.01 per day187.5 km / 116.51 miles away
- Churfrom $53.35 per day223.1 km / 138.63 miles away
- St. Gallenfrom $74.96 per day228.7 km / 142.11 miles away
- Altenrheinfrom $78.60 per day247 km / 153.48 miles away
Top 9 locations near Lausanne
- Geneva (Downtown)from $48.30 per day50.2 km / 31.19 miles away
- Geneva Airportfrom $32.07 per day50.5 km / 31.38 miles away
- Geneva Train Stationfrom $48.82 per day50.5 km / 31.38 miles away
- Bern Airport79.6 km / 49.46 miles away
- Basel Airportfrom $31.63 per day137.9 km / 85.69 miles away
- Zurich District 12from $62.21 per day177.8 km / 110.48 miles away
- Zurich Airportfrom $32.93 per day179.8 km / 111.72 miles away
- Zurich Dietlikon181.5 km / 112.78 miles away
- St.Gallen–Altenrhein Airportfrom $78.60 per day247 km / 153.48 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Lausanne (Downtown)
6 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 July | ||
| Average price $76 | A good deal $48 | Cheapest supplier Budget | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day in Lausanne
$178
$89
$0
$44
in January
Jan
$61
in February
Feb
$75
in March
Mar
$69
in April
Apr
$62
in May
May
$63
in June
Jun
$162
in July
Jul
$85
in August
Aug
$83
in September
Sep
$72
in October
Oct
$42
in November
Nov
$73
in December
Dec
The cheapest month to rent a car in Lausanne is November (when prices average $41.64 per day). This is 45% cheaper than the yearly average and 74% cheaper than renting in July (when prices average $161.70).
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 November, and the least popular is August.
Monthly searches in Lausanne by pick-up date relative to the average
1.9
0.9
0
1.2 times in January
Jan
0.8 times in February
Feb
Same as average in March
Mar
0.9 times in April
Apr
0.8 times in May
May
1.2 times in June
Jun
0.6 times in July
Jul
0.5 times in August
Aug
Same as average in September
Sep
0.9 times in October
Oct
1.7 times in November
Nov
1.6 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 February, the average renter keeps their car for 12 days, and in August, they keep their car for 3 days.
Average number of rental days in Lausanne
13
7
0
4 days in January
Jan
12 days in February
Feb
5 days in March
Mar
5 days in April
Apr
7 days in May
May
8 days in June
Jun
6 days in July
Jul
3 days in August
Aug
5 days in September
Sep
3 days in October
Oct
5 days in November
Nov
7 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 📍 Car rental locations | 2 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Thrifty, Hertz, Budget, Dollar, Europcar |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, medium cars, SUVs, station wagons |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $40 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Budget |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hertz | Volkswagen Polo | 4 | Small car |
| Thrifty | Toyota Yaris | 5 | Small car |
| Thrifty | Toyota Yaris Cross | 5 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Citroen C4 | 5 | Medium car |
| Budget | Seat Ibiza | 5 | Small car |
| Hertz | Peugeot 308 | 5 | Medium car |
| Hertz | Peugeot 2008 | 5 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Opel Astra | 5 | Medium car |
| Hertz | Peugeot 208 | 5 | Small car |
| Thrifty | Opel Corsa | 5 | Small car |
Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 22, 2026)
Prices are lowest during November, starting at $42 for an Economy car and highest in July, when economy cars start at $162. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month in Lausanne is November, while the least popular month is August.
Lausanne hosts: Europcar, Avis, SIXT, Hertz, Thrifty, Budget, Dollar. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Europcar (rated 8.7 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Dollar (rated 8.4 / 10)
Total number of reviews
2
Total rental companies
7
Average daily price
$62
Lowest daily price
$40
Total cars available
98
Top 7 suppliers in Lausanne in 2026
Europcar
1 location
8.7
Very Good
4 ratings
Value for money
8.8
Ease of finding
8.5
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8.3
Drop-off speed
8.4
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.1
$59–$226
per day
Most popular location
AVENUE RUCHONNET 2
Avis
1 location
8.6
Very Good
1 rating
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
9.3
$43–$80
per day
Most popular location
Av. de la Gare 50, 1003 Lausanne
SIXT
1 location
8.6
Very Good
3 ratings
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.3
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.1
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.4
Car condition
9.1
$48–$179
per day
Most popular location
34, Chemin de Mornex
Hertz
1 location
8.5
Very Good
9 ratings
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.6
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
7.7
Drop-off speed
7.7
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.2
$42–$143
per day
Most popular location
Pl. du Tunnel 17, 1005 Lausanne
Thrifty
1 location
8.5
Very Good
4 ratings
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
7.8
Drop-off speed
8.4
Car cleanliness
9.4
Car condition
9.1
$42–$127
per day
Most popular location
Place du Tunnel 17, 1005 Lausanne
Budget
2 locations
8.4
Good
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
8.8
$40–$75
per day
Most popular location
Av. de la Gare 50, 1003 Lausanne
Dollar
1 location
8.4
Good
3 ratings
Value for money
8.0
Ease of finding
8.1
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.3
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
9.0
$42–$126
per day
Most popular location
Pl. du Tunnel 17, 1005 Lausanne
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