Car Hire in Zurich
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Zurich Airport
Mini
Smart ForFour or comparable
£27.94 per day
Zurich Airport
Economy
Volkswagen Polo or comparable
£28.65 per day
Zurich Airport
Economy Elite
Mini Cooper or comparable
£32.33 per day
City Centre
Compact
Smart #1 or comparable
£41.79 per day
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Zurich Airport
Standard
Volvo C40 or comparable
£45.76 per day
Zurich Airport
Intermediate SUV
Volkswagen T-Roc or comparable
£47.07 per day
Zurich Airport
Standard Elite
Polestar 2 or comparable
£47.54 per day
Zurich Airport
Compact Elite
Mercedes Benz A Class or comparable
£61.34 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 00:17 on 22/05/2025. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information
Languages
French, Italian
Currency
CHF
Drive on
Right-hand side
Dialing code
+41
Average car hire price
£42 per day
Average car hire length
6 days
Speed limit within city centre
50 km/h or 31 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
80 - 120 km/h or 50 - 75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average petrol price
£1.68 per litre or £6.35 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£1.57 per litre or £5.94 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.81 per litre or £6.83 per gallon
One-way Car Hire in Zurich
The most popular one-way car hire options for pick up in Zurich and drop off in another city include:
- From Zurich to Milan - 93 offers from £114.38 per day
- From Zurich to Geneva - 252 offers from £40.59 per day
- From Zurich to Bologna - 37 offers from £114.38 per day
- From Zurich to Venice - 9 offers from £190.19 per day
- From Zurich to Lugano - 36 offers from £52.48 per day
Top 2 cities near Zurich
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78.3 km / 48.7 miles
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230.3 km / 143.1 miles
Top 3 locations near Zurich
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78.3 km / 48.7 miles
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230.3 km / 143.1 miles
Map of Car Hire Destinations
In which month is car hire in Zurich the most affordable?
According to our data, prices for hiring a car in Zurich fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph displays the average hire prices in each month in order to help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day in Zurich
The best month to hire a car in Zurich is November (when the average price is £40.80 per day). This is 35% less than the yearly average and 54% less than hiring in July (when the average price is £89.19).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your car 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 select your dates in the form at the top of the page to find out the exact prices.
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your car 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 select your dates in the form at the top of the page to find out the exact prices.
What's the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Zurich?
Car hire lengths vary from month to month: in May, the average hirer keeps their car for 7 days, and in January, they keep their car for 5 days.
Average number of hire days in Zurich
What is the most favoured month for hiring a car in Zurich?
Given the number of searches made by our customers, the most popular month for hiring a car in Zurich is August, and the least popular is February.
Popularity of Car Hire in Zurich by Monthly Searches
Car hire information
| Car hire locations | 13 |
| Airport locations | 1 |
| Popular suppliers | Europcar, Alamo, Hertz, Budget, Thrifty |
| Popular car categories | SUVs, Small cars, Medium cars, People Carriers |
| Lowest price | £28 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | NUCarrentals |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europcar | Volkswagen Touran | 5 | 3 | People Carriers |
| Alamo | Volkswagen Polo | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Alamo | Opel Mokka | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Europcar | Volkswagen Tiguan | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Hertz | Peugeot 2008 | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Hertz | Volkswagen Polo | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Budget | Seat Leon | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Budget | Citroen C3 | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Flizzr | Volkswagen Golf | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Alamo | Peugeot 3008 | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
GreenMotion
9.4 / 10
Lowest-rated company
ACARENT
6.2 / 10
Total number of reviews
17
Total rental companies
16
Average daily price
£41.55
Lowest daily price
£27.94
Total cars available
625
Top 16 suppliers in Zurich in 2025
GreenMotion
1 location
£45 - £64
Avis
4 locations
£42 - £289
Dollar
4 locations
£42 - £117
Europcar
8 locations
£43 - £252
Budget
4 locations
£37 - £275
Enterprise
1 location
£31 - £225
Thrifty
4 locations
£44 - £124
Alamo
1 location
£29 - £222
Hertz
4 locations
£45 - £172
SIXT
3 locations
£61 - £142
Flizzr
1 location
£44 - £92
National
1 location
£45 - £228
Firefly
1 location
£45 - £228
NUCarrentals
1 location
£28 - £164
Priceless
1 location
£28 - £164
ACARENT
1 location
£52 - £255
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World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
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Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
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FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 100 Companies 2020
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
Trustpilot - Top 10 Car Hire Agencies
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