Car Hire in Switzerland
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These prices are approximate and depend on the dates of the booking, hire length and type of car. This information was last updated at 04:38 on 2021-01-24.
Travel Information
Language
German,
French
French
Currency
CHF
Dialing code
41
Traffic direction
Right-hand
Speed limit out of city centre
80 km/h
50 mi/h
Speed limit within city centre
50 km/h
31 mi/h
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
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 £ 120.55 per day
- From Switzerland to France - 191 offers from £ 69.82 per day
- From Switzerland to Austria - 119 offers from £ 82.94 per day
- From Switzerland to Germany - 130 offers from £ 69.82 per day
- From Switzerland to Netherlands - 73 offers from £ 84.34 per day
Top 11 Most Popular Cities in Switzerland
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Car Hire in Geneva starting at £ 20.70 per day
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Car Hire in Zurich starting at £ 21.48 per day
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Car Hire in Basel starting at £ 23.44 per day
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Car Hire in Bern starting at £ 43.07 per day
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Car Hire in Altenrhein starting at £ 38.30 per day
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Car Hire in Sion starting at £ 45.32 per day
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Car Hire in Lugano starting at £ 35.89 per day
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Car Hire Visp starting at £ 42.68 per day
Top 11 Most Popular Destinations in Switzerland
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Car Hire at Geneva Airport starting at £ 20.70 per day
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Car Hire at Zurich Airport starting at £ 21.48 per day
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Car Hire at Geneva Railway Station starting at £ 30.23 per day
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Car Hire at Basel Airport starting at £ 23.44 per day
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Car Hire at Bern Airport starting at £ 43.07 per day
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Car Hire at St.Gallen–Altenrhein Airport starting at £ 38.30 per day
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Car Hire at Sion Airport starting at £ 45.32 per day
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Car Hire Visp Railway Station starting at £ 42.68 per day
Map of Car Hire Destinations
During which month is it most affordable to hire a car in Switzerland?
Our data show how prices for hiring a car in Switzerland fluctuate depending on the time of the year. This graph can assist you in finding the best bargain.
Average Price for Hiring a Car in Switzerland
The cheapest month to hire a car in Switzerland is April with prices starting at £ 47.40 for an Economy class cars. The most expensive month in which to hire a car is August with prices for for a Compact class) starting at £ 84.36. The average cost over the course of the entire year is £ 62. 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 18 days during in November, while those picking up their cars in September keep them for an average of 4.
Average Hire Length in Switzerland
What month is the 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 February. in April is the month that sees the lowest demand for hire cars.
Monthly Car Hire Searches in Switzerland Compared to the Yearly Average
Most Popular Car Hire Models
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dollar | Ford Fiesta | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Dollar | Volvo V40 | 4 | 3 | Medium cars |
| SIXT | Peugeot 208 | 2 | 1 | Small cars |
| Alamo | VW Polo | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Dollar | Ford Focus | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Alamo | Hyundai i10 | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Alamo | VW Golf | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Alamo | VW Polo | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Alamo | Mercedes Benz A Class | 4 | 1 | Medium cars |
| SIXT | Renault Captur | 4 | 1 | Medium cars |
Top 9 Hire Companies in Switzerland in 2021
SIXT
+41718550823
Flughafenstrasse 11
Europcar
+41712201394
FLUGHAFENSTRASSE 11
Working hours
Mon:08:00-12:00
Tue:08:00-12:00
Wed:08:00-12:00
Thu:08:00-12:00
Fri:08:00-12:00
National
+410848445522
Flughafen Basel-Mulhouse, 4056 Basel
Enterprise
+410848445522
FLUGHAFEN BASEL-MULHOUSE, POSTFACH 142
Alamo
410848445522
FLUGHAFEN BASEL-M POSTFACH 142,
Avis
+41718553636
Hirn Rent Ag, Altenrhein, 9423
Working hours
Mon:08:30-12:00; 13:30-21:00
Tue:08:30-12:00; 13:30-21:00
Wed:08:30-12:00; 13:30-21:00
Thu:08:30-12:00; 13:30-21:00
Fri:08:30-12:00; 13:30-21:00
Sat:08:30-12:00
Dollar
+410613252780
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, 4030 Basel
Budget
+41613252840
Flughafen Basel Muehlhausen
Working hours
Mon:09:00-16:00
Tue:09:00-16:00
Wed:09:00-16:00
Thu:09:00-16:00
Fri:09:00-16:00
Alamo
410848445522
Flughafen Basel-M Postfach 142
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:00
Tue:07:00-23:00
Wed:07:00-23:00
Thu:07:00-23:00
Fri:07:00-23:00
Sat:07:00-23:00
Sun:07:00-23:00