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Cheapest Car Rental Rates
Economy
Volkswagen Polo
or similar
$37.97
per day
Compact SUV
Seat Arona
or similar
$40.24
per day
Mini
Toyota Aygo
or similar
$40.69
per day
Economy Elite
Mini Cooper
or similar
$47.97
per day
Most Popular Car Rental Deals
Intermediate
Toyota Yaris Cross
or similar
$50.01
per day
Compact Elite
Citroen C5
or similar
$51.31
per day
Intermediate Elite Crossover
Skoda Enyaq
or similar
$56.32
per day
Standard
Opel Insignia
or similar
$59.39
per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 4:44 AM on 11/19/24. 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
Country code
+41
Average car rental price
$48 per day
Average car rental length
6 days
Speed limit within town
50 km/h or 31 mph
Speed limit out of town
80 - 120 km/h or 50 - 75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gas price
$2.11 per liter or $8.00 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.99 per liter or $7.53 per gallon
Highest gas price
$2.26 per liter or $8.56 per gallon
Airport travel guide
Historic, affluent, and cultured, Zurich is both Switzerland’s largest city and one of its prime travel destinations. Whether you go for sightseeing or high-quality museums, the city has all the ingredients for a sophisticated travel experience. And if you’re looking for something a bit more active, the snow-capped Swiss mountains are never too far away. These are three of the most interesting attractions in and around Zurich:
- Kunsthaus Zürich. Open since 1910, but always developing and having undergone a large extension in 2020, the Kunsthaus is one of Switzerland’s most notable cultural institutions, and a visit to it would be a dream come true for any art lover. The museum’s impressive collection includes works by renowned masters such as Munch, van Gogh, Magritte, and Rousseau. Visit the museum’s website to learn more about admission hours and buying tickets in advance.
- Ethnographic Museum. Another interesting cultural center, the ethnographic museum is dedicated to the myths, rituals, and cultures of peoples of the world. Very broad in scope, the museum covers the lives of such varied groups as the peoples of the Arctic, Great Plains of North America, Himalayas, Horn of Africa, and more. Belonging to the University of Zurich, the museum is located within the territory of Zurich’s Old Botanical Garden and Arboretum.
- Bahnhofstrasse. Zurich's main shopping street is one of the most popular destinations in the city. It is home to high-end fashion boutiques, luxury department stores, and fine dining restaurants.
- Altstadt. This charming old town of Zurich is home to a range of historic buildings, churches, and landmarks. Visitors can stroll through narrow streets and alleyways, taking in the many colorful buildings and charming cafes that line the way.
- Grossmünster. The Zurich Cathedral is one of the city's most iconic landmarks. The Romanesque-style church was built in the 12th century, and its two tall towers can be seen from all over the city.
- Uetliberg. Located just a short train ride from the city center, Uetliberg is a popular destination for visitors enjoying stunning views of Zurich and the Swiss Alps. At the top of the mountain, visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the city, the Limmat River, and the surrounding countryside.
- Lake Zurich. Surrounded by rolling hills and lush forests, Lake Zurich is a popular destination for visitors, which stretches over 25 kilometers. Many picturesque towns and villages line the shore, from the historic town of Rapperswil, with its stunning castle, to the picturesque village of Küsnacht, with its elegant lakeside villas. The lake is home to various water activities, including boating, swimming, and fishing.
- Baden. One of the most popular day trips, Baden is an old and famous spa town to the northwest of Zurich (its name means ‘bath’ in German). In addition to its geothermal springs, many of which can be enjoyed to this day, Baden is also notable for its attractive castles like Stein Castle and Bailiff’s Castle (the latter is also home to the Baden History Museum). The drive from Zurich takes only about 35 minutes.
- The Rhine Falls. This is one of the most spectacular natural wonders in Switzerland, located north of Zurich airport, near Schaffhausen. The Rhine Falls is a breathtaking sight, with its powerful rush of water cascading down a rocky cliff, creating a thunderous roar that can be heard from miles away. At 150 meters wide and 23 meters high, the Rhine Falls is one of the largest waterfalls in Europe, making it a popular tourist destination for visitors from all over the world.
Top international routes
- London
- Amsterdam
- Frankfurt
- Berlin
- Vienna
- Geneva
- Hamburg
- Paris
Main airlines
Swiss International Air Lines, Edelweiss Air, easyJet, Germania Flug, Lufthansa, and Vueling
Terminals
There are three passenger piers: A, B, and E, which are also referred to as gates, docks, or terminals. All three are linked to the Airport Center building. Gate A serves flights inside the Schengen Area, Gate B serves non-Schengen flights, and Gate E serves both Schengen and non-Schengen flights. The easiest way to move between Gates A and B is to walk, while the best way to get to and from Gate E is to take the free Skymetro train, which runs every three minutes.
Location
The airport is located 13 km (8 mi) north of Zurich city center. Motorway A1L and Wasserwerkstrasse are the main roads connecting Zurich Airport to the city.
Most popular types of rental car
- Station wagons - from $41 per day
- Large cars - from $50 per day
- Medium cars - from $39 per day
- Vans - from $66 per day
- Premium cars - from $58 per day
- Small cars - from $38 per day
- SUVs - from $39 per day
Car rental desks
You’ll find these in the car rental center, which is on level 1 of the Airport Center building.
Services and facilities
You’ll find many cafés, bars, and dining establishments, including a local Swiss Chalet restaurant and an Italian restaurant, as well as lots of shops, some of them duty-free. Zurich Airport’s shopping center is located one level above check-in area 3. There are also many ATMs, currency exchanges, lounges, an on-site hotel, various family services, a medical center, three pharmacies, an observation deck, showers, a spa and beauty salon, and a chapel. Luggage storage is next to the service center in car park 2 on level 1 and is open daily from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. There are also coin-operated luggage lockers. The airport is fully equipped for travelers with reduced mobility. Special assistance is also provided. If you’d like this service, you need to request it at one of the special assistance desks no later than 90 minutes before your flight departs. You’ll find these desks in the departure halls. You can find more information on the airport's official website.
Nearest gas station
BP gas station, located at Flughafenstrasse 79, can be reached in less than two minutes and is open 24/7. There are many other gas stations near the airport and in Zurich.
Popular one-way rentals
- Munich (310 km / 192 mi)
- Geneva (280 km / 174 mi)
- Basel (90 km / 56 mi)
- Frankfurt (411 km / 255 mi)
- Milan (294 km / 183 mi)
- Amsterdam (826 km / 513 mi)
Fact checked by
Pierre Guernier
This article was reviewed and updated by Pierre Guernier, the writer and content creator behind French Moments, a family business based on the south coast of England whose primary goal is to inspire visitors to travel and explore France. You can find French Moments online at frenchmoments.eu (English) and mon-grand-est.fr (French), on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and YouTube.
Airport info
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
- IATA: ZRH
- ICAO: LSZH
- Name: Zurich Airport (ZRH)
- Distance from city: 5.6 miles / 9 km
Top 7 locations near Zurich Airport
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6.9 km / 4.3 miles away
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76.1 km / 47.3 miles away
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78.3 km / 48.7 miles away
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100.3 km / 62.3 miles away
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229.8 km / 142.8 miles away
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230.1 km / 143 miles away
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230.3 km / 143.1 miles away
Map of Car Rental Locations
When are car rental prices the lowest at Zurich Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Zurich Airport varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Average rental costs per day at Zurich Airport
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Zurich Airport is November — when rental costs average $53.76 per day. This is 34% cheaper than the yearly average and 52% cheaper than renting a car in July (when prices average $111.73 per day).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Zurich Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in April the average rental period is 8 days, while in February, the average rental period is only 5 days.
Average number of rental days at Zurich Airport
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Zurich Airport?
Based on how many users search for a car in at Zurich Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in August, while they are least likely to rent in in March.
Monthly searches at Zurich Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
| Popular suppliers | Europcar, Alamo, GreenMotion, Thrifty, Enterprise |
| Popular car categories | SUVs, Small cars, Medium cars, Vans |
| Lowest price | $38 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Alamo |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europcar | Volkswagen Touran | 5 | 2 | Vans |
| Alamo | Opel Mokka | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Alamo | Volkswagen Polo | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| GreenMotion | Renault Clio | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Europcar | Volkswagen Tiguan | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Europcar | Volkswagen Polo | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Budget | Citroen C3 | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| GreenMotion | Toyota Yaris | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Enterprise | Opel Mokka | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Thrifty | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
FAQ
Is a South African license permitted in Switzerland?
Residents of any country that is not in the European Union will need to provide an International Driving Permit (IDP).
Will I be able to cross the border from Switzerland to Italy?
Yes, It is possible to travel to Italy from Switzerland in a rental car. The customer will need to inform the car rental company in advance to get permission to cross the border. The customer will also be charged a cross-border fee for traveling to Italy.
Does the car come with snow tires? If not, can we rent snow chains?
Most rental cars come with all-season tires. If the car is equipped with winter tires, It will be mentioned in the car’s specifications. If a customer wishes to rent snow chains they need to order them in advance as they are subject to availability.
Our customers' reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the 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.
JA
Israel
Opel Mokka
1/23/24
Drove to Luzern and Grindelwald. The heat in the car and the heated seats and wheel was great while it was freezing cold outside.
HW
Canada
Peugeot 3008
1/7/24
Ski in the Alpes
MA
Malaysia
Volkswagen Polo
9/11/23
Nice experience and easy to communicate
MG
Isle of Man
Ford Kuga
7/3/23
Except for 2 bad days with rain everything was perfect
PW
Australia
Volkswagen Polo
5/7/23
Experienced so much culture and history. Loved all the old buildings and beautiful sights.
JW
Switzerland
Volkswagen Polo
2/26/23
I visited Bern for a one day trip with my girlfriend which was really nice
CL
Singapore
VW Multivan
1/2/23
great scenic drive
NG
Israel
Seat Arona
11/13/22
Engelberg so beautiful and only one hour drive from Zurich
JR
United States of America (USA)
VW Polo
10/30/22
No problem except there was no booklet in English in the glove compartment! That was a problem for us and would be for other English speaking customers too!
KH
Malaysia
VW Golf
10/27/22
Had a good road trip through Switzerland attractions, through Italy, Germany & back to Zurich. Rental car performed optimally.
SG
Israel
VW Polo
6/29/22 
YM
Israel
Fiat 500X
5/22/22
Zermat , grindwalld , interlaken , zurich , and more
IA
United Arab Emirates
Skoda Octavia
8/10/21
Time is important for travelers and the easy way to rent a car is value.
PS
Switzerland
Volvo V40
10/30/20
Car pick up point is very easy to find and well designated in the airport. Car return point is also easy to find and it doesn't take long before it's processed and declared as received.
JL
United Kingdom
Mercedes Benz V Class
9/2/20
if you need a car for travel. local parking meant to be very difficult
MB
United Arab Emirates
Ford Fiesta
7/19/20
Zurich is overly expensive. If you can, rent in France or Germany and drive over. Normally I would do this except during covid crisis, we did not want any border hassle.
TP
United Kingdom
Volvo V40
3/7/20
Didn’t stay there
ML
United Kingdom
Peugeot 208
3/2/20
Ensure you get one large enough to comfortably fit all your luggage...
MB
United States of America (USA)
Opel Mokka
8/22/18
I had a great rental experience in Zurich. The person at the counter, Andrea, was very helpful and proactive. She provided great information regarding navigating around the airport and was efficient, thorough, and super pleasant to deal with.
Car Rental Statistics
Highest-rated company
GreenMotion
9.3 / 10
Lowest-rated company
ACARENT
7.3 / 10
Total number of reviews
33
Total rental companies
14
Average daily price
$47.99
Lowest daily price
$37.97
Total cars available
332
Top 14 suppliers at Zurich Airport in 2024
GreenMotion
+410764902881
Holiday Inn Express, Hofwisenstrasse 30, 8153 Rumlang
$45 - $232
Working hours
Mon:08:30 - 21:00
Tue:08:30 - 21:00
Wed:08:30 - 21:00
Thu:08:30 - 21:00
Fri:08:30 - 21:00
Sat:08:30 - 21:00
Sun:08:30 - 21:00
+410447321395
Airside Center, Flughafen, 8302 Zürich, Switzerland
$79
Working hours
Mon:06:00 - 23:30
Tue:06:00 - 23:30
Wed:06:00 - 23:30
Thu:06:00 - 23:30
Fri:06:00 - 23:30
Sat:06:00 - 23:30
Sun:06:00 - 23:30
Avis
+41448007733
Zurich Airport, Airport Shopping Center, 8302 Zürich
$44 - $200
Working hours
Mon:06:30 - 23:30
Tue:06:30 - 23:30
Wed:06:30 - 23:30
Thu:06:30 - 23:30
Fri:06:30 - 23:30
Sat:06:30 - 23:30
Sun:06:30 - 23:30
+410581220420
FLUGHAFEN ZURICH,
$39 - $495
Working hours
Mon:06:00 - 23:30
Tue:06:00 - 23:30
Wed:06:00 - 23:30
Thu:06:00 - 23:30
Fri:06:00 - 23:30
Sat:06:00 - 23:30
Sun:06:00 - 23:30
+41432555656
PARKING 3 G1
$45 - $213
Working hours
Mon:06:30 - 23:30
Tue:06:30 - 23:30
Wed:06:30 - 23:30
Thu:06:30 - 23:30
Fri:06:30 - 23:30
Sat:06:30 - 23:30
Sun:06:30 - 23:30
Thrifty
+410447321395
Flughafenstrasse 3, 8060 Zürich
$41 - $156
Working hours
Mon:06:00 - 23:30
Tue:06:00 - 23:30
Wed:06:00 - 23:30
Thu:06:00 - 23:30
Fri:06:00 - 23:30
Sat:06:00 - 23:30
Sun:06:00 - 23:30
Budget
+41448007733
Zurich Airport, Airport Shopping Center, 8302 Zürich
$40 - $127
Working hours
Mon:06:30 - 23:30
Tue:06:30 - 23:30
Wed:06:30 - 23:30
Thu:06:30 - 23:30
Fri:06:30 - 23:30
Sat:06:30 - 23:30
Sun:06:30 - 23:30
+410581220420
Flughofstrasse 3, 8058 Kloten, Switzerland
$38 - $141
Working hours
Mon:06:00 - 23:30
Tue:06:00 - 23:30
Wed:06:00 - 23:30
Thu:06:00 - 23:30
Fri:06:00 - 23:30
Sat:06:00 - 23:30
Sun:06:00 - 23:30
+41848884444
Parking 3, 8302 Zürich
$85 - $201
Working hours
Mon:06:00 - 23:30
Tue:06:00 - 23:30
Wed:06:00 - 23:30
Thu:06:00 - 23:30
Fri:06:00 - 23:30
Sat:06:00 - 23:30
Sun:06:00 - 23:30
+410447321395
Zurich Airport, Zurich, 8058 Kloten
$43 - $158
Working hours
Mon:06:00 - 23:30
Tue:06:00 - 23:30
Wed:06:00 - 23:30
Thu:06:00 - 23:30
Fri:06:00 - 23:30
Sat:06:00 - 23:30
Sun:06:00 - 23:30
Flizzr
+41848884444
Parking 3, 8302 Kloten
$76 - $104
Working hours
Mon:06:00 - 23:30
Tue:06:00 - 23:30
Wed:06:00 - 23:30
Thu:06:00 - 23:30
Fri:06:00 - 23:30
Sat:06:00 - 23:30
Sun:06:00 - 23:30
Firefly
+41438163215
ZURICH AIRPORT - HERTZ CAR PARK - in Terminal
$76 - $104
Working hours
Mon:06:30 - 23:30
Tue:06:30 - 23:30
Wed:06:30 - 23:30
Thu:06:30 - 23:30
Fri:06:30 - 23:30
Sat:06:30 - 23:30
Sun:06:30 - 23:30
National
+410581220420
Bimenzältenstrasse 11, 8302 Kloten
$41 - $160
Working hours
Mon:06:00 - 23:30
Tue:06:00 - 23:30
Wed:06:00 - 23:30
Thu:06:00 - 23:30
Fri:06:00 - 23:30
Sat:06:00 - 23:30
Sun:06:00 - 23:30
ACARENT
+41444423035
Oberfeldstrasse 10, 8302 Kloten, Zürich
$41 - $160
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 - 18:00
Sun:08:00 - 16:00
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