Car Hire in Switzerland
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Zurich Airport
Intermediate Crossover
Peugeot 3008 or comparable
£34.10 per day
City Centre
Compact
VW Golf or comparable
£34.41 per day
Zurich Airport
Mini
Smart Forfour or comparable
£35.32 per day
Zurich Airport
Economy
Volkswagen Polo or comparable
£38.58 per day
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City Centre
Standard
Volvo C40 or comparable
£41.65 per day
City Centre
Standard Elite
Polestar 2 or comparable
£42.34 per day
Zurich Airport
Intermediate Elite
BMW 2 Series or comparable
£50.49 per day
Zurich Airport
Premium Elite
BMW 3 Series or comparable
£51.52 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 07:22 on 27/02/2025. 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
£41 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
£1.60 per litre or £6.07 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£1.53 per litre or £5.80 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.76 per litre or £6.67 per gallon
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 £111.80 per day
- From Switzerland to France - 191 offers from £64.76 per day
- From Switzerland to Austria - 119 offers from £76.92 per day
- From Switzerland to Germany - 130 offers from £64.76 per day
- From Switzerland to Netherlands - 73 offers from £78.22 per day
The 3 most popular cities in Switzerland
Top 3 Most Popular Locations in Switzerland
Map of Car Hire Destinations
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.
Average price for hiring a car per day in Switzerland
The best month to hire a car in Switzerland is November — when the average price for a hire is £44.67 per day. This is 29% less than the yearly average and 46% less than hiring a car in July (when the average price is £82.89 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.
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.
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 July — an average of 7 days. They tend to keep them for a shorter time in January — an average of 5 days.
Average number of hire days in Switzerland
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 April is the month that sees the lowest demand.
Monthly Car Hire Searches in Switzerland Compared to the Yearly Average
Car hire information
| Car hire locations | 94 |
| Airport locations | 6 |
| Popular suppliers | Europcar, Alamo, Hertz, Geneva Rental Cars, Budget |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, SUVs, People Carriers, Medium cars |
| Lowest price | £34 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Enterprise |
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 |
| Geneva Rental Cars | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Europcar | Volkswagen Tiguan | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Geneva Rental Cars | Volkswagen Up | 3 | 2 | Small cars |
| Budget | Citroen C3 | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Geneva Rental Cars | Volkswagen Golf | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Hertz | Volkswagen Polo | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Europcar | Volkswagen Polo | 4 | 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 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.
SR
United Kingdom
Peugeot 2008
28/12/2024
The panoramic views were outstanding but it would have been nice to be aware of Altitude sickness before I went. The hotel was beautiful Nira Alpina, Switzerland) and the staff were fantastic
LC
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Up
06/04/2024
We had a wonderful week in the mountains
PP
Australia
Opel Mokka
07/01/2024
We had a great trip travelling from Zürich into France ,Austria, Germany, Slovenia, Italy and back to Zürich for drop off . Trouble free 3500 Ks
MF
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Polo
02/06/2023
was a short trip to visit family
MP
United Kingdom
Mazda CX-5
23/01/2023
Superb skiing under perfect blue skies with good friends. Could not have been better. 
SW
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Polo
28/09/2022
Travelled into France and Switzerland with no problems .
CL
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Polo
25/03/2022
Chamonix is awesome but there are so many gorgeous places a short distance away a car is essential
MH
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Up
22/03/2022
Nothing to report
SE
United Kingdom
VW Polo
10/09/2021
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
9.7 / 10
Lowest-rated company
ACARENT
6.3 / 10
Total number of reviews
52
Total rental companies
17
Average daily price
£41.05
Lowest daily price
£34.10
Total cars available
3145
Top 17 suppliers in Switzerland in 2025
City Auto Rent
1 location
GreenMotion
1 location
£39 - £60
Europcar
76 locations
£51 - £313
Alamo
4 locations
£34 - £285
Geneva Rental Cars
1 location
£132 - £151
Thrifty
23 locations
£38 - £191
Dollar
26 locations
£40 - £341
Avis
18 locations
£52 - £329
Enterprise
4 locations
£34 - £309
SIXT
19 locations
£34 - £237
Hertz
24 locations
£38 - £272
Budget
16 locations
£46 - £318
National
4 locations
£39 - £327
Flizzr
3 locations
£42 - £165
Firefly
3 locations
£42 - £165
NUCarrentals
1 location
£46 - £1,281
ACARENT
1 location
£35 - £1,214
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