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Car hire in Switzerland

Use the same magic that powers our flight search to find cheap car rental in Switzerland

Compare car hire on price, ease of pick-up, a fair fuel policy and more

Find Switzerland car rental deals you can amend or cancel if your plans change

Switzerland car hire at a glance

Most popular providerAlamo
Most popular carPremium/Luxury, 4-5 doors
Pick-up points84, Zurich is most popular
Cheapest price foundRs17,531 per day, Zurich
Cheapest month to rentApril
Best time to book3 weeks before
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Switzerland could cost, we've pulled prices from Zurich.

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Cities in Switzerland

Take a look at the different cities in Switzerland you can set off from. You could find a great price somewhere less travelled.

Car hire in Zurich

From
Rs17,531
per day

Car hire in Basel

From
Rs18,805
per day

Car hire in Geneva

From
Rs19,443
per day

Car hire in Sion

From
Rs20,399
per day

Car hire in Lausanne

From
Rs22,911
per day

Car hire in Bern

From
Rs29,416
per day

Car hire in Baden

From
Rs31,555
per day

Car hire in Lucerne

From
Rs34,104
per day

Car hire in Interlaken

From
Rs44,304
per day

Car hire in Zurich

From
Rs17,531
per day

Car hire in Basel

From
Rs18,805
per day

Car hire in Geneva

From
Rs19,443
per day

Car hire in Sion

From
Rs20,399
per day

Car hire in Lausanne

From
Rs22,911
per day

Car hire in Bern

From
Rs29,416
per day

Car hire in Baden

From
Rs31,555
per day

Car hire in Lucerne

From
Rs34,104
per day

Car hire in Interlaken

From
Rs44,304
per day

Find the best car rental deal in Switzerland

Compact cars in Zurich

Estate/station wagon
From
Rs17,531
per day

Economy cars in Zurich

4-5 doors
From
Rs18,216
per day

Mini cars in Zurich

4-5 doors
From
Rs21,037
per day

Intermediate cars in Zurich

Crossover
From
Rs21,865
per day

Fullsize cars in Zurich

4-5 doors
From
Rs22,238
per day

Premium cars in Zurich

4-5 doors
From
Rs30,248
per day

Economy cars in Basel

4-5 doors
From
Rs18,805
per day

Mini cars in Basel

4-5 doors
From
Rs21,658
per day

Intermediate cars in Basel

Crossover
From
Rs22,758
per day

Compact cars in Basel

Estate/station wagon
From
Rs23,124
per day

Fullsize cars in Basel

Crossover
From
Rs33,403
per day

Premium cars in Basel

4-5 doors
From
Rs38,248
per day

Intermediate cars in Geneva

4-5 doors
From
Rs19,443
per day

Compact cars in Geneva

4-5 doors
From
Rs19,535
per day

Economy cars in Geneva

2-3 doors
From
Rs19,762
per day

Mini cars in Geneva

4-5 doors
From
Rs20,399
per day

Premium cars in Geneva

4-5 doors
From
Rs31,236
per day

Fullsize cars in Geneva

Crossover
From
Rs31,873
per day

Economy cars in Sion

4-5 doors
From
Rs20,399
per day

Compact cars in Sion

4-5 doors
From
Rs23,306
per day

Mini cars in Sion

4-5 doors
From
Rs30,060
per day

Intermediate cars in Sion

4-5 doors
From
Rs31,749
per day

Premium cars in Sion

Open-Air All Terrain
From
Rs56,068
per day

Compact cars in Lausanne

4-5 doors
From
Rs22,911
per day

Economy cars in Lausanne

4-5 doors
From
Rs23,048
per day

Intermediate cars in Lausanne

4-5 doors
From
Rs23,596
per day

Mini cars in Lausanne

4-5 doors
From
Rs23,723
per day

Fullsize cars in Lausanne

Crossover
From
Rs34,570
per day

Premium cars in Lausanne

4-5 doors
From
Rs61,894
per day

Find the cheapest time to hire a car in Switzerland

The cheapest month to rent a car in Switzerland is May, when the average cost per day is Rs13,964. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is June, when the average cost per day is Rs15,535. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in Switzerland is July.
Apr
Rs17,059
May
Rs13,964
Jun
Rs15,535
Jul
Rs17,304
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To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Switzerland could cost, we've pulled prices from Geneva.

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Car condition
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Car condition
Car cleanliness
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Car cleanliness
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Easy collection
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Customer service
Easy collection
Europcar
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Easy collection
Avis
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Easy collection

Car hire in Switzerland: FAQs

You will need insurance to rent a car in Switzerland, but you wont necessarily need ‘extra’ insurance. Different car hire companies offer different insurance policies, so make sure you look at the details when you pick a deal.
To rent a car with most companies in Switzerland you need to be at least 21 years old. Some companies may have extra fees to pay if you are under 25 years old, so make sure you check before you book.
Our travellers best rated car hire company in Switzerland is Unirent. You can rent a car with them for Rs28,942 on average per day.

If you want to learn more about Unirent, you can dig deeper here.
The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in Switzerland depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid drivers license, ID and passport. Once you’ve booked car hire in Switzerland, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.
It depends on where in Switzerland you visit. The most popular places to rent a car are Zurich, Geneva and Basel.

In Zurich, it costs around Rs36,002 per day or Rs92,457 per week.

In Geneva, it costs around Rs35,270 per day or Rs92,680 per week.

In Basel, it costs around Rs25,995 per day or Rs136,232 per week.
It’s easy to hire a car in Switzerland. First, you need to decide where in Switzerland you want to pick up your car from.

Once you’ve decided where you want to go, simply enter your dates and search for the best deal for you. Once you’ve found your deal, you’ll be redirected to the provider to book with no extra fees.
You can rent a car for as long as you like, depending on availability. If you know what dates you’re needing wheels for, start searching with Skyscanner today.
You may need a credit card to rent a car in Switzerland. It all depends on which car hire company you choose.
It depends where in Switzerland you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Zurich. On average, it costs Rs36,002 per day to rent a car there. The cheapest price we could find is Rs17,531 per day.

Getting the cheapest car rental in Switzerland

Here are some tips to help you bag the best prices, and hit the road for less.

Pick the right ride

Make sure you pick the right type of car for your trip. You can easily filter by 'seats', 'transmission' and even choose only to see 'electric' or 'hybrid' vehicles. You can also filter by 'car type', so whether you're looking for a luxury car or a more modest mini, you'll find what you need fast. The most popular car type in Switzerland is Premium, Open-Air All Terrain .

Compare across companies

The most popular companies in Switzerland are Alamo, Europcar and Hertz. The cheapest company we've found is acarent. To find a great price, you can easily compare across different trusted car rental companies using Skyscanner.

Get your timing right

It can really pay to play around with your timings and compare dates for your car hire to get a great price. The best time to book a bargain is 3 weeks before. The cheapest prices we've found are Rs17,531 a day and Rs9,040 a week.

Be flexible

Not sure where in Switzerland you're going to visit? There’s lots of places to pick your rental car up from. Being flexible on your pickup location can help you grab a great price, all while seeing more of Switzerland. We've found that the most popular place to pick up a car in Switzerland is Zurich. The cheapest place to pick up your rental car is Zurich.

Hire a car long term in Switzerland

Looking to hire a car for more than a few weeks? It could be cheaper to rent for a full month. This can cut the admin costs for car hire companies and give you some extra time to explore too. Give it a go today and search for 30 days' worth of car hire.

Save on fuel

You can make your money go further by finding a car hire deal in Switzerland with 'unlimited mileage' or a 'full to full' fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.

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