Car Hire in Switzerland
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
City Centre
Mini
Renault Twingo
or comparable
£ 55.05
per day
City Centre
Economy
Opel Corsa
or comparable
£ 55.96
per day
City Centre
Economy
VW UP
or comparable
£ 57.11
per day
Zurich Dietlikon
Economy
VW Polo
or comparable
£ 58.59
per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
City Centre
Economy
Seat Ibiza 5d
or comparable
£ 60.55
/ per day
Zurich Dietlikon
Compact
VW Golf
or comparable
£ 62.87
/ per day
City Centre
Compact
VW Golf
or comparable
£ 64.82
/ per day
City Centre
Compact Elite
Audi A1 Sportback
or comparable
£ 64.82
/ 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 12:43 on 2022-10-03.
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World Travel Awards - World's Leading Car Rental Booking Website 2020
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Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
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Travel Information
Language
German,
French
French
Currency
CHF
Traffic direction
Right-hand
Dialing code
41
Budget car hire price
£ 133.77 / per day
Speed limit within city centre
50 km/h
31 mi/h
Speed limit out of city centre
80 km/h
50 mi/h
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gasoline price
£ 1.69 / 1 liter
Highest gasoline price
£ 2.00 / 1 liter
Lowest gasoline price
£ 1.42 / 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 £ 117.59 per day
- From Switzerland to France - 191 offers from £ 68.11 per day
- From Switzerland to Austria - 119 offers from £ 80.90 per day
- From Switzerland to Germany - 130 offers from £ 68.11 per day
- From Switzerland to Netherlands - 73 offers from £ 82.27 per day
Top 16 Most Popular Cities in Switzerland
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Car Hire in Geneva starting at £ 70.50 per day
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Car Hire in Zurich starting at £ 58.00 per day
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Car Hire in Basel starting at £ 107.79 per day
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Car Hire in Bern starting at £ 183.66 per day
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Car Hire in Interlaken starting at £ 133.25 per day
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Car Hire in Winterthur starting at £ 89.25 per day
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Car Hire in Visp starting at £ 133.25 per day
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Car Hire in St. Gallen starting at £ 179.53 per day
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Car Hire in Montreux starting at £ 105.42 per day
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Car Hire in Vevey starting at £ 105.42 per day
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Car Hire in Fribourg starting at £ 133.25 per day
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Car Hire in Biel starting at £ 154.43 per day
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Car Hire in Gstaad starting at £ 186.65 per day
Top 16 Most Popular Destinations in Switzerland
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Car Hire at Geneva Airport starting at £ 70.50 per day
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Car Hire at Zurich Airport starting at £ 92.67 per day
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Car Hire at Basel Airport starting at £ 107.79 per day
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Car Hire at Bern Airport starting at £ 183.66 per day
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Car Hire in Downtown Zurich starting at £ 58.00 per day
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Car Hire in Zurich Escher Wyss starting at £ 98.83 per day
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Car Hire at Zurich Glattbrugg starting at £ 179.53 per day
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Car Hire at Zurich Letzipark starting at £ 179.53 per day
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Car Hire at Visp Train Station starting at £ 133.25 per day
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Car Hire in Geneva Acacias starting at £ 96.55 per day
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Car Hire at Lugano Paradiso starting at £ 186.65 per day
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Car Hire at Biel Train Station starting at £ 154.43 per day
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Car Hire at Gstaad Train Station starting at £ 137.96 per day
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Car Hire in Baden Ifang starting at £ 98.83 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 £ 46.23 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 £ 82.29. The average cost over the course of the entire year is £ 60. 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 January. in June 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alamo | VW Polo | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Alamo | Skoda Octavia STW | 5 | 3 | Station wagons |
| Alamo | VW Polo | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Alamo | Renault Captur | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Geneva Rental Cars | Volkswagen Up | 3 | 2 | Small cars |
| Geneva Rental Cars | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Alamo | Ford Puma | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
| Geneva Rental Cars | Volkswagen Tiguan | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Hertz | VW Polo | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Hertz | Citroen C3 | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
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. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic, verified, and trustworthy.
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
SE
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
9.84 / 10
Lowest rated company
Explore Vacations AG
7.83 / 10
Total number of reviews
38
Total rental companies
14
Average daily price
£ 133.77
Lowest daily price
£ 4.00
Total cars available
778
Top 14 Hire Companies in Switzerland in 2022
City Auto Rent
+41227107272
Icc - Route De Pré-Bois 20 - 1215 Genève
Working hours
Mon:08:00-20:00
Tue:08:00-20:00
Wed:08:00-20:00
Thu:08:00-20:00
Fri:08:00-20:00
Sat:08:00-20:00
Sun:08:00-20:00
Dollar
+41438163255
Airside Center, Flughafen, 8302 Zürich, Switzerland
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:30
Tue:07:00-23:30
Wed:07:00-23:30
Thu:07:00-23:30
Fri:07:00-23:30
Sat:07:00-23:30
Sun:07:00-23:30
SIXT
+41848884444
Parking 3, 8302 Zürich
Europcar
+41432555656
PARKING 3 G1
Working hours
Thu:06:30-23:30
Fri:06:30-23:30
Sat:06:30-23:30
Sun:06:30-23:30
Enterprise
410581220420
FLUGHAFEN ZURICH,
Alamo
410848445522
Flughafen Basel Mulhouse, Postfach 142
Hertz
+410434447000
Zollstrasse 42, 8005 Zürich
Working hours
Mon:07:00-18:00
Tue:07:00-18:00
Wed:07:00-18:00
Thu:07:00-18:00
Fri:07:00-20:00
Sat:08:00-17:00
Sun:07:00-12:00
National
+410848445522
Route de l'Aéroport 21, 1215 Le Grand-Saconnex
Thrifty
0438163255
Zurich Airport
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:30
Tue:07:00-23:30
Wed:07:00-23:30
Thu:07:00-23:30
Fri:07:00-23:30
Sat:07:00-23:30
Sun:07:00-23:30
Avis
+41448007733
Flughafen Parking 3, Zurich, 8060
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
Budget
+41613252840
Flughafen Basel Muehlhausen
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:08:00-23:00
Sun:08:00-23:00
Geneva Rental Cars
+41223412222
171, Route De Meyrin, 1214 Vernier
Working hours
Mon:08:30-18:00
Tue:08:30-18:00
Wed:08:30-18:00
Thu:08:30-18:00
Fri:08:30-18:00
Sat:08:30-18:00
Firefly
+41613252780
Exit Switzerland - HERTZ CAR PARK - in Terminal
Working hours
Mon:07:30-22:59
Tue:07:30-22:59
Wed:07:30-22:59
Thu:07:30-22:59
Fri:07:30-22:59
Sat:08:00-15:00
Sun:15:00-23:00
Explore Vacations AG
+41764959010 / +41763109960
Böschenwissensatrsse 11, 8152 Glattbrugg, Zürich, Switzerland
Working hours
Mon:06:00-20:00
Tue:06:00-20:00
Wed:06:00-20:00
Thu:06:00-20:00
Fri:06:00-20:00
Sat:06:00-20:00