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Cheap Car Rentals in Switzerland from $93

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Switzerland with a pick-up date of 8/6 and drop-off date of 13/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Switzerland car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Switzerland. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 14 April 2025.

Most popular company

Alamo

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

$76

Cheapest price per day

$93

Switzerland car rental prices in popular cities

Discover the price range for hiring a car in popular cities across Switzerland, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 276 pickup locations in Switzerland to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 14 April 2025.

Price

$57 - $80

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 14 April 2025.

January

$99

February

$108

March

$96

April

$96

May

$102

June

$130

July

$162

August

$132

September

$111

October

$94

November

$78

December

$142

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 hire in Switzerland and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 14 April 2025.

There are currently 701 hire locations operating in Switzerland spread across 52 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Switzerland is small car at $93 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Standard

Standard

Passenger van

Passenger van

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Compact estate car

Compact estate car

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Compare available car types for rental in Switzerland

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire 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 14 April 2025.

Small cars

$80 - $163

All Car Types

$96 - $182

To hire a small car in Switzerland, you would pay an average price of $112/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Switzerland (~$80/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~$163/day). In fact, February is about 29% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Switzerland. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Switzerland, hiring a small car saves you 18% 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 hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Switzerland, you would pay an average price of $142/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Switzerland (~$84/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~$266/day). In fact, December is about 41% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Switzerland. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Switzerland, hiring a medium car is 5% 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 medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Switzerland, you would pay an average price of $139/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Switzerland (~$107/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~$424/day). In fact, November is about 24% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Switzerland. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Switzerland, hiring a large car is 4% 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.

To hire a SUV in Switzerland, you would pay an average price of $134/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Switzerland (~$71/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$210/day). In fact, October is about 48% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Switzerland. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Switzerland, hiring a SUV saves you 1% 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 hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Switzerland, you would pay an average price of $131/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a van in Switzerland (~$142/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~$411/day). In fact, May is about 7% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Switzerland. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Switzerland, hiring a van saves you 3% 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 van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Suzuki Swift$93/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift
Toyota Yaris$96/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Hyundai i20$102/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i20

Top rental agencies in Switzerland

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Switzerland known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Switzerland. Reviews were last updated on 14 April 2025.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving Switzerland, including those serving the Zurich, Lausanne and Geneva area. Check out reviews from past customers, confirm pickup locations, and other critical details before booking your reservation.

Europcar

8.7
Very Good
31 reviews111 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

7.9

Hertz

7.7
Good
60 reviews53 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.5

Alamo

7.7
Good
43 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.4

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.3

Sixt

7.6
Good
67 reviews22 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.6

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.0
Very Good
15 reviews16 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.1

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.4

Avis

7.2
Good
11 reviews28 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

6.8

Budget

6.9
Okay
15 reviews18 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

6.7

Thrifty

5.9
Fair
28 reviews21 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

7.4

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

5.9

Best Switzerland car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Switzerland. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Switzerland with an average daily rate of $148. Data was last updated on 14 April 2025.
We've found these great deals on car rentals in Switzerland, including options within the Zurich, Lausanne and Geneva area. Deals are constantly refreshed so come back soon for more car rental options.
Suzuki Swift$93/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift
Toyota Yaris$96/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Mitsubishi ASX$98/day
4
M
A/C
Mitsubishi ASX

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Switzerland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 14 April 2025.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Switzerland?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Europcar (8.7 rating), National (8.0 rating) and Fox (8.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Switzerland.

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

    When hiring a car in Switzerland, the most popular provider of hire cars among Cheapflights users is Alamo, and with prices around $63/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Alamo is ECONOMY, which starts as low as $54/day.

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

    At $55/day, the cheapest car rental price in Switzerland was found in Geneva. On average, Geneva has the cheapest daily rental car price ($57/day), which is 24% below average price for cities in Switzerland.

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

    In Switzerland, drivers are expected to drive on the right side of the road.

Van rentals in Switzerland

Find van hire deals in Switzerland from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. van hires in Switzerland cost an average of $249 per day. Price data was last updated on 14 April 2025.
Finding the right van for rent in Switzerland can be daunting, so we've assembled these deals for you, including pickup locations near Zurich, Lausanne and Geneva. We're constantly updating these deals so check back soon if you don't find what you're looking for.
Volkswagen Sharan$149/day
5
M
A/C
Volkswagen Sharan
Volkswagen Sharan$184/day
5
M
A/C
Volkswagen Sharan
Volkswagen Sharan$212/day
5
M
A/C
Volkswagen Sharan

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 14 April 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Switzerland. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($56+).

Electric

Electric

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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