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Switzerland Car Rental Mini Guide

As a winter and summer holiday destination, car hire in Switzerland is popular all year round, however the peak times are between December and March for the winter sports season and from June to August for the summer season. Prices for car hire in Switzerland generally remain constant without not set high and low season. For this reason, you should ideally aim to book your hire car anywhere between 4 and 12 weeks before travel.

Booking car hire more than 3 months in advance might limit the availability of car from all rental agents, whereas with less than 4 weeks notice you might run into low availability and price hikes.

Most popular car hire locations in Switzerland

Switzerland Factfile

  • Switzerland is a landlocked country and has borders with Germany, France, Italy, Austria and Liechtenstein
  • The Swiss eat more chocolate than any other nation in the world
  • The unofficial motto of Switzerland is "Unus pro omnibus, omnes pro uno" (Latin) which means 'One for all, all for one'
  • Popular dishes in Switzerland include raclette, fondue and rosti which usually tend to revolve around cheese.
  • The currency in Switzerland is the Swiss Franc (CHF)
  • It's illegal to wash you car on a Sunday in Switzerland - See Strange Driving Laws

Cheapest car hire in Switzerland

Toyota Aygo

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 98.53 EUR/day
Toyota Aygo

7 Days rental at 689.77 EUR from 24/07/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Toyota Aygo

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 100.61 EUR/day
Toyota Aygo

7 Days rental at 704.27 EUR from 24/07/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Hyundai i10

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 101.87 EUR/day
Hyundai i10

7 Days rental at 713.14 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Hyundai i10

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 103.27 EUR/day
Hyundai i10

7 Days rental at 722.93 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Hyundai i10

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 103.81 EUR/day
Hyundai i10

7 Days rental at 726.71 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Hyundai i10

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 103.93 EUR/day
Hyundai i10

7 Days rental at 727.55 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Hyundai i10

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 104.23 EUR/day
Hyundai i10

7 Days rental at 729.64 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Hyundai i10

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 105.36 EUR/day
Hyundai i10

7 Days rental at 737.54 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Hyundai i10

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 105.91 EUR/day
Hyundai i10

7 Days rental at 741.39 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Volkswagen Golf

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 71.80 EUR/day
Volkswagen Golf

7 Days rental at 502.62 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Volkswagen Golf

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 83.38 EUR/day
Volkswagen Golf

7 Days rental at 583.71 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Volkswagen Golf Estate

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 83.38 EUR/day
Volkswagen Golf Estate

7 Days rental at 583.71 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Renault Captur

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 93.73 EUR/day
Renault Captur

7 Days rental at 656.14 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Renault Captur

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 93.73 EUR/day
Renault Captur

7 Days rental at 656.14 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Volkswagen Golf

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 101.35 EUR/day
Volkswagen Golf

7 Days rental at 709.50 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Volkswagen Golf

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 101.35 EUR/day
Volkswagen Golf

7 Days rental at 709.50 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Volkswagen Golf

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 101.35 EUR/day
Volkswagen Golf

7 Days rental at 709.50 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Volkswagen Golf

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 101.35 EUR/day
Volkswagen Golf

7 Days rental at 709.50 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Volkswagen Polo

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 59.79 EUR/day
Volkswagen Polo

7 Days rental at 418.56 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Peugeot 208

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 99.07 EUR/day
Peugeot 208

7 Days rental at 693.50 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Peugeot 208

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 99.07 EUR/day
Peugeot 208

7 Days rental at 693.50 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Peugeot 208

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 99.07 EUR/day
Peugeot 208

7 Days rental at 693.50 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Peugeot 208

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 99.07 EUR/day
Peugeot 208

7 Days rental at 693.50 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Peugeot 208

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 99.07 EUR/day
Peugeot 208

7 Days rental at 693.50 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Volkswagen Polo

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 100.07 EUR/day
Volkswagen Polo

7 Days rental at 700.51 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Volkswagen Polo

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 100.07 EUR/day
Volkswagen Polo

7 Days rental at 700.51 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Volkswagen Polo

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 100.07 EUR/day
Volkswagen Polo

7 Days rental at 700.51 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Mercedes C Class

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 143.29 EUR/day
Mercedes C Class

7 Days rental at 1003.09 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

BMW 3 Series

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 154.67 EUR/day
BMW 3 Series

7 Days rental at 1082.71 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

BMW 3 Series

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 157.79 EUR/day
BMW 3 Series

7 Days rental at 1104.57 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

BMW 3 Series

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 165.60 EUR/day
BMW 3 Series

7 Days rental at 1159.25 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

BMW 3 Series

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 165.86 EUR/day
BMW 3 Series

7 Days rental at 1161.03 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

BMW 3 Series

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 169.21 EUR/day
BMW 3 Series

7 Days rental at 1184.48 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Mercedes C Class

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 170.13 EUR/day
Mercedes C Class

7 Days rental at 1190.97 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Seat Alhambra

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 173.11 EUR/day
Seat Alhambra

7 Days rental at 1211.80 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Seat Alhambra

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 173.11 EUR/day
Seat Alhambra

7 Days rental at 1211.80 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

BMW X1

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 97.68 EUR/day
BMW X1

7 Days rental at 683.81 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Volkswagen Tiguan

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 103.17 EUR/day
Volkswagen Tiguan

7 Days rental at 722.24 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Audi A3 Sportback

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 119.86 EUR/day
Audi A3 Sportback

7 Days rental at 839.07 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Skoda Octavia

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 123.22 EUR/day
Skoda Octavia

7 Days rental at 862.56 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Skoda Octavia

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 123.22 EUR/day
Skoda Octavia

7 Days rental at 862.55 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Skoda Octavia

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 123.22 EUR/day
Skoda Octavia

7 Days rental at 862.56 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Skoda Octavia

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 123.22 EUR/day
Skoda Octavia

7 Days rental at 862.56 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Audi A3 Sportback

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 124.63 EUR/day
Audi A3 Sportback

7 Days rental at 872.41 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Audi A3 Sportback

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 124.63 EUR/day
Audi A3 Sportback

7 Days rental at 872.41 EUR from 24/07/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Polestar 2

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 141.57 EUR/day
Polestar 2

7 Days rental at 991.00 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Polestar 2

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 141.57 EUR/day
Polestar 2

7 Days rental at 991.03 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Polestar 2

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 141.57 EUR/day
Polestar 2

7 Days rental at 991.00 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Polestar 2

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 147.97 EUR/day
Polestar 2

7 Days rental at 1035.79 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Polestar 2

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 147.97 EUR/day
Polestar 2

7 Days rental at 1035.79 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Polestar 2

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 127.30 EUR/day
Polestar 2

7 Days rental at 891.16 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Polestar 2

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 147.97 EUR/day
Polestar 2

7 Days rental at 1035.79 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Polestar 2

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 139.97 EUR/day
Polestar 2

7 Days rental at 979.83 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Polestar 2

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 127.30 EUR/day
Polestar 2

7 Days rental at 891.16 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Top tips when hiring a car in Switzerland

  • Drive on the LEFT-hand side of the road in Switzerland, the steering wheel is on the left side of the car
  • Speed limits are posted in KM/H, the maximum is 120km/h on the motorway network
  • You'll need a vignette to use the motorway network in Switzerland, all rental cars in Switzerland include the vignette, however if you are crossing borders you'll need to purchase one
  • The alcohol limit to drive in Switzerland is 50mg (0.05% BAC), consistent with most of mainland Europe
 

Popular car hire destinations in Switzerland

Laws and rules of the road when driving in Switzerland

  •  

    R

    Road Driving Side

  •  

    30kph

    Urban speed Limit

  •  

    50kph

    Rural Speed Limit

  •  

    100-120kph

    Motorway Speed Limit

  •  

    CHF  2.13/Ltr

    Current Petrol Price

  •  

    50mg

    Drink Drive Limit

  •  

    CHF

    Currency

  •  

    YES

    Tolls

  •  

    21

    Min Rental Age

    18

    Min Driving Age

  •  

    Front and Rear

    Seatbelts

  •  

    Fixed and Mobile

    Speed Cameras

  •  

    Hands Free Only

    Mobile Phones

Compare car rental agents in Switzerland

Rental Agent
Locations
Rating (/10)
Customer Reviews
Mini (€/day)
Compact (€/day)
Intermediate (€/day)
Standard (€/day)
 Europcar
73
8.7/10
7,715
€ 51.12
€ 101.35
€ 119.86
€ 188.09
 Avis
19
7.9/10
653
€
€ 71.80
€ 97.68
€ 112.55
 Sixt
17
7.8/10
1,800
€
€ 93.73
€ 129.77
€ 175.41
 Budget
14
7.5/10
976
€
€ 102.92
€ 123.22
€ 135.79
 Enterprise
4
7.2/10
258
€ 103.93
€ 109.60
€ 390.22
€ 133.30
 Thrifty
11
7.1/10
981
€ 100.61
€ 134.80
€ 167.90
€
 Alamo
4
7.0/10
581
€ 101.87
€ 107.43
€ 380.70
€ 130.66
 National
4
7.0/10
69
€ 109.07
€ 115.03
€ 399.74
€ 139.90
 Dollar
8
6.9/10
314
€ 98.53
€ 130.41
€ 144.71
€
 Hertz
26
6.8/10
1,644
€
€ 156.73
€ 183.41
€ 78.60

Car rental agent statistics in Switzerland

  • 9.2/10
    Highest rated agent:
    EUROPCAR
  • 6.2/10
    Lowest rated agent:
    NATIONAL
  • 14,991
    Total number of reviews in
    Switzerland
  • 61
    Most Locations in Switzerland:
    EUROPCAR
  • 19
    Average wait time
    (Min.)
  • 15
    Total rental companies
     

Average prices per day for car hire in Switzerland

ItemPercent
January€ 92
February€ 100
March€ 78
April€ 69
May€ 70
June€ 63
July€ 95
August€ 81
September€ 65
October€ 67
November€ 69
December€ 95
ItemPercent
January€ 79
February€ 85
March€ 63
April€ 55
May€ 52
June€ 49
July€ 75
August€ 69
September€ 53
October€ 53
November€ 55
December€ 83
ItemPercent
January€ 146
February€ 163
March€ 123
April€ 109
May€ 121
June€ 95
July€ 140
August€ 124
September€ 108
October€ 111
November€ 111
December€ 147
ItemPercent
January€ 102
February€ 115
March€ 97
April€ 82
May€ 86
June€ 75
July€ 108
August€ 92
September€ 81
October€ 82
November€ 83
December€ 108
ItemPercent
January€ 180
February€ 187
March€ 167
April€ 164
May€ 271
June€ 227
July€ 266
August€ 275
September€ 256
October€ 260
November€ 268
December€ 291
ItemPercent
January€ 65
February€ 75
March€ 62
April€ 56
May€ 54
June€ 51
July€ 69
August€ 64
September€ 54
October€ 56
November€ 57
December€ 69
ItemPercent
January€ 143
February€ 155
March€ 140
April€ 116
May€ 120
June€ 102
July€ 131
August€ 122
September€ 111
October€ 117
November€ 116
December€ 143
ItemPercent
January€ 105
February€ 92
March€ 86
April€ 77
May€ 93
June€ 65
July€ 115
August€ 106
September€ 72
October€ 74
November€ 78
December€ 105

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Fuel prices in Switzerland

DieselUnleaded
Jun , 2022

€ 2.11

€ 2.08

Jul , 2022

€ 2.32

€ 2.21

Aug , 2022

€ 2.42

€ 2.28

Sep , 2022

€ 2.37

€ 2.12

Oct , 2022

€ 2.24

€ 1.95

Nov , 2022

€ 2.25

€ 1.94

Dec , 2022

€ 2.15

€ 1.88

Jan , 2023

€ 2.08

€ 1.80

Feb , 2023

€ 2.04

€ 1.85

Mar , 2023

€ 2.03

€ 1.84

Apr , 2023

€ 1.97

€ 1.82

May , 2023

€ 1.95

€ 1.85

Month, YearDiesel €/ltrUnleaded €/ltr
May , 2023 1.95 1.85
Apr , 2023 1.97 1.82
Mar , 2023 2.03 1.84
Feb , 2023 2.04 1.85
Jan , 2023 2.08 1.80
Dec , 2022 2.15 1.88
Nov , 2022 2.25 1.94
Oct , 2022 2.24 1.95
Sep , 2022 2.37 2.12
Aug , 2022 2.42 2.28
Jul , 2022 2.32 2.21
Jun , 2022 2.11 2.08

Car rental price statistics in Switzerland

  • € 418.53
    Average price:
    (per week)
  • € 535.98
    Highest daily price:
    Ford Tourneo Custom
  • 1,801
    Total cars available
     
  • 169
    Most popular model:
    Volkswagen Golf
  • 118
    Location with most cars:
    Zurich - Airport
  • € 59.8 per day
    Cheapest daily price:
    AVIS - Aarau
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Car Hire Basel
Basel
€23.9
 
 
Mini 5 4 1 from €26.0 per day
Compact 5 5 3 from €26.2 per day
Economy 3 5 2 from €23.9 per day
Car Hire Bern
Bern
€23.9
 
 
Mini 5 4 1 from €26.0 per day
Compact 5 5 3 from €26.2 per day
Economy 3 5 2 from €23.9 per day
Car Hire Geneva Airport
Geneva Airport
€25.9
 
 
Mini 3 4 1 from €25.9 per day
Compact 5 5 3 from €33.9 per day
Economy 5 5 2 from €29.7 per day
Car Hire Zurich
Zurich
€23.2
 
 
Economy 3 5 2 from €23.2 per day
Compact 5 5 3 from €25.5 per day
Mini 3 4 1 from €25.3 per day