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Cheap Car Rentals in Switzerland from $97

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 12/12 and drop-off date of 14/12. 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 2024

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 13 November 2024.

Most popular company

Budget

Most common car type

Full-size

Average price per day

$97

Cheapest price per day

$97

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 13 November 2024.

January

$107

February

$121

March

$114

April

$90

May

$99

June

$127

July

$158

August

$129

September

$111

October

$92

November

$77

December

$146

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 13 November 2024.

There are currently 698 hire locations operating in Switzerland spread across 52 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Switzerland is SUV at $97 a day. Below are all the 3 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Mini

Mini

Premium

Premium

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Intermediate estate car

Intermediate estate car

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 13 November 2024.

Small cars

$58 - $150

All Car Types

$71 - $160

To hire a small car in Switzerland, you would pay an average price of $106/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Switzerland (~$58/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~$150/day). In fact, November is about 46% 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 16% 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 $115/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Switzerland (~$80/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~$219/day). In fact, November is about 31% 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 saves you 9% 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.

To hire a large car in Switzerland, you would pay an average price of $101/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Switzerland (~$56/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~$416/day). In fact, May is about 46% 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 saves you 20% 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 large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in Switzerland, you would pay an average price of $128/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Switzerland (~$55/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$206/day). In fact, October is about 58% 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 is 3% 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 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 $123/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a van in Switzerland (~$86/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~$403/day). In fact, November is about 31% 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.

Hyundai i20$98/day
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Hyundai i20
Toyota Yaris$100/day
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Toyota Yaris

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 13 November 2024.

keddy by Europcar

128 locations

Europcar

111 locations

Sunnycars

78 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 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 $128. Data was last updated on 13 November 2024.
Mitsubishi ASX$97/day
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A/C
Mitsubishi ASX
Toyota Yaris$98/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Hyundai i20$100/day
4
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A/C
Hyundai i20

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Switzerland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 13 November 2024.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Switzerland?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Europcar (8.7 rating), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.6 rating) and National (8.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Switzerland.

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

    At $64/day, the cheapest car rental price in Switzerland was found in Zurich. On average, Zurich has the cheapest daily rental car price ($96/day), which is 0% 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 $365 per day. Price data was last updated on 13 November 2024.
Volkswagen Sharan$248/day
5
M
A/C
Volkswagen Sharan
Volkswagen Sharan$292/day
5
M
A/C
Volkswagen Sharan
Volkswagen Sharan$297/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 13 November 2024.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Switzerland. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($64+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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