Car Hire in Switzerland
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
City Centre Car Hire
Economy
Seat Ibiza
or comparable
£ 43.99
per day
Geneva Airport Car Hire
Economy Elite
Mini Cooper
or comparable
£ 45.41
per day
Geneva Airport Car Hire
Compact
Ford Puma
or comparable
£ 48.30
per day
Zurich Airport Car Hire
Mini
Fiat 500
or comparable
£ 52.02
per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
Schlieren Downtown Car Hire
Intermediate
Jeep Compass
or comparable
£ 62.76
/ per day
Zurich Airport Car Hire
Standard
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
or comparable
£ 64.90
/ per day
Zurich Airport Car Hire
Standard Elite
BMW 3 Series Touring
or comparable
£ 68.48
/ per day
Zurich Letzipark Car Hire
Premium Elite
Renault Grand Scenic
or comparable
£ 79.23
/ per day
These prices are approximate and depend on the dates of the booking, hire length and type of car. This information was last updated at 21:27 on 2023-03-19.
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Travel Information
Language
German,
French
French
Currency
CHF
Drive on
Right-hand side
Dialing code
41
Average car hire price
£ 58.14 / per day
Average car hire length
6 days
Speed limit within city centre
50 km/h
31 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
80 km/h
50 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gasoline price
£ 1.70 / 1 liter
Highest gasoline price
£ 1.95 / 1 liter
Lowest gasoline price
£ 1.49 / 1 liter
One-way Car Hire in Switzerland
Here are the most popular one-way car hire options for pickup in Switzerland and drop off in another country:
- From Switzerland to Italy - 550 offers from £ 119.42 per day
- From Switzerland to France - 191 offers from £ 69.17 per day
- From Switzerland to Austria - 119 offers from £ 82.16 per day
- From Switzerland to Germany - 130 offers from £ 69.17 per day
- From Switzerland to Netherlands - 73 offers from £ 83.55 per day
Top 4 Most Popular Cities in Switzerland
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Car Hire in Zurich starting at £ 52.60 per day
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Car Hire in Geneva starting at £ 47.12 per day
-
Car Hire in Basel starting at £ 46.43 per day
-
Car Hire in Thun starting at £ 61.74 per day
Top 3 Most Popular Destinations in Switzerland
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Car Hire at Zurich Airport starting at £ 52.60 per day
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Car Hire at Geneva Airport starting at £ 47.12 per day
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Car Hire at Basel Airport starting at £ 46.43 per day
Map of Car Hire Destinations
During which month is it most affordable to hire a car in Switzerland?
Our data shows how prices for hiring a car in Switzerland fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average Price for Hiring a Car in Switzerland
The cheapest month to hire a car in Switzerland is November with prices starting at £ 52.72 for an Economy class cars. The most expensive month in which to hire a car is July with prices for for a Compact class) starting at £ 148.05. The average cost over the course of the entire year is £ 81. You can use this to plan your trip at the time of year when it would be most economical to hire a car. Note that these prices are only averages. The amount of time you hire a car for and the time at which you book will influence the prices.
How many days do people keep their hire cars, on average, in Switzerland?
Hirers picking up a car in Switzerland keep them for an average of 8 days during in June, while those picking up their cars in March keep them for an average of 5.
Average Hire Length in Switzerland
What time of year is most favoured for hiring a car in Switzerland?
Though Switzerland is popular for travellers all year long, the month for which the highest number of people search for a hire car is in June. in November is the month that sees the lowest demand for hire cars.
Monthly Car Hire Searches in Switzerland Compared to the Yearly Average
Car Hire Information
| Car hire locations | 59 |
| Airport locations | 8 |
| Popular suppliers | Alamo, Hertz, SIXT, Europcar, Geneva Rental Cars |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, People Carriers |
| Lowest price | £ 44 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Europcar |
Most Popular Car Hire Models
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alamo | Volkswagen Polo | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Alamo | Volkswagen Polo | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Alamo | Opel Mokka | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Hertz | Citroen C3 | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Geneva Rental Cars | Volkswagen Up | 3 | 2 | Small cars |
| Hertz | Volkswagen Polo | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Geneva Rental Cars | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Alamo | Ford Puma | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
| Alamo | Mini Cooper | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Geneva Rental Cars | Volkswagen Tiguan | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
Our Customers' Reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have an option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic, verified, and trustworthy.
MP
United Kingdom
Mazda CX-5
23 January 2023
Superb skiing under perfect blue skies with good friends. Could not have been better.
SW
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Polo
28 September 2022
Travelled into France and Switzerland with no problems .
CL
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Polo
25 March 2022
Chamonix is awesome but there are so many gorgeous places a short distance away a car is essential
MH
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Up
22 March 2022
Nothing to report
GE
United Kingdom
VW Polo
10 September 2021
French ALPs - beautiful location, lots to do and see. Morzine had lots going on/ special events. Chamonix has Mont Blanc that simply blows you away
Car Hire Statistics
Highest rated company
City Auto Rent
9.85 / 10
Lowest rated company
Explore Vacations AG
8.2 / 10
Total number of reviews
78
Total rental companies
14
Average daily price
£ 58.14
Lowest daily price
£ 27.08
Total cars available
1834
Top 14 Hire Companies in Switzerland in 2023
City Auto Rent
1 location
£ 96 - £ 336
Dollar
12 locations
Europcar
30 locations
£ 44 - £ 323
SIXT
17 locations
£ 49 - £ 274
National
4 locations
£ 47 - £ 350
Enterprise
4 locations
£ 46 - £ 326
Alamo
4 locations
£ 44 - £ 318
Hertz
32 locations
£ 48 - £ 326
Geneva Rental Cars
1 location
Avis
19 locations
£ 50 - £ 291
Thrifty
2 locations
Firefly
3 locations
Budget
12 locations
£ 52 - £ 130
Explore Vacations AG
1 location
£ 67 - £ 219
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