Switzerland

Cheap Car Rentals in Switzerland from C$ 36

Zurich, Switzerland
26 Mar — 2 Apr
Driver's age: 26-65
Zurich, Switzerland
Tue 26/3
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Tue 2/4
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Switzerland car rentals in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Switzerland. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Most popular company

Hertz

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

C$ 74

Cheapest price per day

C$ 36

What are the car hire rental for popular cities in Switzerland?

Discover the price range for renting a car in popular cities across Switzerland, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 473 pickup locations in Switzerland to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Price

C$ 50 - C$ 339

Out of all the popular cities in Switzerland, Zurich is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just C$ 50/day. Renting a car in Zurich is 85% cheaper than renting one in Bern where the per day rate is around C$ 339. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Switzerland to get a rental car in are: Geneva (C$ 52/day), Basel (C$ 59/day), and Lugano (C$ 70/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Zurich should expect to spend around C$ 50/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Switzerland is Zurich.

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Switzerland?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Switzerland and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 19 March 2024.

January

C$ 86

February

C$ 96

March

C$ 90

April

C$ 92

May

C$ 89

June

C$ 102

July

C$ 147

August

C$ 119

September

C$ 97

October

C$ 86

November

C$ 67

December

C$ 116

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Switzerland is November. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in Switzerland

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Switzerland and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 19 March 2024.

At C$ 36/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for rental in Switzerland in the past week. Out of 47 car rental agencies operating in Switzerland, there are, in total, 671 rental locations. View below for 6 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

C$ 40+

Compact

Compact

C$ 36+

Intermediate

Intermediate

C$ 47+

Standard

Standard

C$ 51+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

C$ 86+

Mini

Mini

C$ 34+

Premium

Premium

C$ 75+

Passenger Van

Passenger Van

C$ 88+

Compare available car types for rental in Switzerland

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Switzerland to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Small cars

C$ 66 - C$ 133

All Car Types

C$ 95 - C$ 181

To rent a small car in Switzerland, you would pay an average price of C$ 90/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Switzerland (~C$ 66/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~C$ 133/day). In fact, May is about 28% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Switzerland. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Switzerland, renting a small car saves you 34% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Switzerland small car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in Switzerland, you would pay an average price of C$ 134/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Switzerland (~C$ 83/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~C$ 241/day). In fact, November is about 39% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Switzerland. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Switzerland, renting a medium car saves you 2% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Switzerland medium car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in Switzerland, you would pay an average price of C$ 215/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Switzerland (~C$ 95/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~C$ 397/day). In fact, November is about 56% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Switzerland. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Switzerland, renting a large car is 37% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Switzerland large car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV in Switzerland, you would pay an average price of C$ 131/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Switzerland (~C$ 78/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~C$ 185/day). In fact, January is about 41% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Switzerland. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Switzerland, renting a SUV saves you 5% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Switzerland SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in Switzerland, you would pay an average price of C$ 200/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a van in Switzerland (~C$ 73/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~C$ 316/day). In fact, November is about 64% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for Switzerland. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Switzerland, renting a van is 32% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Switzerland van rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a luxury car in Switzerland, you would pay an average price of C$ 248/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in Switzerland (~C$ 106/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~C$ 636/day). In fact, November is about 58% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for Switzerland. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Switzerland, renting a luxury car is 45% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Switzerland luxury car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a convertible in Switzerland, you would pay an average price of C$ 110/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a convertible in Switzerland (~C$ 73/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~C$ 425/day). In fact, June is about 35% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible rental for Switzerland. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Switzerland, renting a convertible saves you 19% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

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Top rental agencies in Switzerland

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Switzerland known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Switzerland. Reviews were last updated on 19 March 2024.
Have a look at the top rental car agencies available in Switzerland, including those that serve Zurich, Geneva and Lucerne. Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Switzerland, including locations around Zurich, Geneva and Lucerne.

keddy by Europcar

124 locations

Europcar

110 locations

Sunnycars

69 locations

Hertz

53 locations

Shouqi

34 locations

Edel & Stark

29 locations

Avis

28 locations

FLIZZR

26 locations

Best Switzerland car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Switzerland. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Switzerland with an average daily rate of C$ 70. Data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
Have a look at some of the deals we've found on rental cars in Switzerland including options serving Zurich, Geneva and Lucerne. Make sure to examine important information for each deal, including price, car type, and pickup location.
Nissan SylphyC$ 36/day
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Nissan Sylphy
Nissan VersaC$ 36/day
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Nissan Versa
Nissan SylphyC$ 37/day
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Nissan Sylphy

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Switzerland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 19 March 2024.
  • Which car rental company is considered to be the best in Switzerland?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Europcar (9.1 rating), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.6 rating) and Dollar (8.2 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in Switzerland.

  • What is the most popular car rental provider in Switzerland?

    With an average price of C$ 94/day, Hertz is the most popular car rental provider in Switzerland, booking 183% more rental cars than any other provider.

  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Switzerland?

    At C$ 76/day, it is 33% cheaper on average to rent a car in Geneva than any other city in Switzerland. The cheapest price found in Switzerland was for C$ 39/day in Geneva.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in Switzerland?

    Cars in Switzerland are to be driven on the right side of the road.

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Car rentals by fuel type in Switzerland

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Switzerland. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Switzerland. Deals were last updated on 19 March 2024.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Switzerland. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (C$ 41+).

Electric

Electric

C$ 41+

Gas/Diesel

Gas/Diesel

C$ 50+

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