Car Hire in Switzerland

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Hyundai i10

Ford Focus

Peugeot 3008

Nissan Juke

Ford Fiesta

Volkswagen Polo

Volkswagen Golf

Renault Clio

Renault Captur

Mini Cooper

Ford Puma

Kia Ceed

Opel Astra

Citroen C4

Citroen C3

Toyota Yaris

Opel Corsa

Toyota Aygo

Opel Astra

Citroen C4

Citroen C3

Toyota Yaris

Opel Corsa

Toyota Aygo

SEAT Arona

Ford Puma

Kia EV3

Kia EV3

Volkswagen Polo

Volkswagen Polo

Volkswagen Golf

Peugeot 308 STW

Renault Megane STW

BMW 1 Series

Peugeot 308

Renault Captur

Volkswagen Polo

Opel Astra STW

Skoda Octavia

Mini Cooper

Mini Cooper

Ford Puma

Nissan Juke

Polestar 2

Polestar 2

Opel Astra

Citroen C4

Volkswagen ID.3

SEAT Arona

Peugeot 508 STW

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- Cheapest Car Hire Rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- One-way Car Hire in Switzerland
- Car hire prices in Switzerland
- The 3 most popular cities in Switzerland
- Top 3 Most Popular Locations in Switzerland
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Switzerland and for how long?
- Car hire information
- Most popular car models of suppliers
- Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 3 Nov 2026)
- Here's what travellers say about hiring a car in Switzerland
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 21 suppliers in Switzerland in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
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 - Mainland - 2,773 offers from US$69.61 per day
- From Switzerland to France - 338 offers from US$42.88 per day
- From Switzerland to Austria - 336 offers from US$95.14 per day
- From Switzerland to Germany - 199 offers from US$63.59 per day
- From Switzerland to Netherlands - 226 offers from US$121.88 per day
The 3 most popular cities in Switzerland
Top 3 Most Popular Locations in Switzerland
Map of top car rental locations
When to book in Switzerland and for how long?
In which month is car hire in Switzerland the most affordable?
Prices for hiring a car in Switzerland fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthNovember | Most expensive month July | ||
| Average price US$64 | A good deal US$26 | Cheapest supplier Ace Rent a car | Cheapest car type Small cars |
US$58
in January
US$66
in February
US$62
in March
US$58
in April
US$56
in May
US$65
in June
US$95
in July
US$76
in August
US$66
in September
US$61
in October
US$54
in November
US$84
in December
The best month to hire a car in Switzerland is November — when the average price for a hire is US$53.68 per day. This is 16% less than the yearly average and 43% less than hiring a car in July (when the average price is US$94.96 per day).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
Which month is most favoured for hiring a car in Switzerland?
Given the number of customers searching for a car in Switzerland, December is the most popular, while July is the month that sees the lowest demand.
1.5 times in January
1.1 times in February
Same as average in March
Same as average in April
Same as average in May
Same as average in June
0.7 times in July
0.8 times in August
0.9 times in September
0.7 times in October
0.8 times in November
1.6 times in December
How many days do people keep their hire cars, on average, in Switzerland?
How long renters typically keep their vehicle sometimes varies depending on the time of year. Travelers tend to keep their rental cars longer in January — an average of 7 days. They tend to keep them for a shorter time in October — an average of 5 days.
7 days in January
6 days in February
6 days in March
6 days in April
6 days in May
7 days in June
7 days in July
6 days in August
6 days in September
5 days in October
5 days in November
7 days in December
Car hire information
| 📍 Car hire locations | 91 |
| ✈️ Airport locations | 6 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Alamo, Hertz, Thrifty, Budget, Europcar |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, small cars, medium cars, people Carriers |
| 🤑 Lowest price | US$21 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Ace Rent a car |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hertz | Peugeot 2008 | 5 | SUV |
| Alamo | Volkswagen Polo | 4 | Small car |
| Hertz | Volkswagen Polo | 4 | Small car |
| Alamo | Volkswagen Golf | 4 | Medium car |
| Thrifty | Toyota Yaris | 5 | Small car |
| Thrifty | Toyota Yaris Cross | 5 | SUV |
| Budget | Seat Ibiza | 5 | Small car |
| Thrifty | Citroen C4 | 5 | Medium car |
| Alamo | Peugeot 3008 | 4 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Opel Astra | 5 | Medium car |
Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 3 Nov 2026)
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