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What is the cheapest car hire agency in Switzerland?
The most affordable car hire agency in Switzerland is Provider's pick. Travellers have found Provider's pick rental cars for as little as $38/day at some locations, which is a cheaper deal compared to the national average price of $99/day. Keep in mind that prices tend to vary depending on your car hire needs.
What is the most popular car hire agency in Switzerland?
According to our data, Hertz is the most popular car hire company in Switzerland. In the past month, 35% of users selected Hertz for their rental car needs. 115 of our users have reviewed their experience with Hertz during their stay in Switzerland, giving the agency an average review of 7.6 out of 10.
What car hire company in Switzerland has the most locations?
keddy by Europcar has more car hire locations within Switzerland than any other agency. With 130 locations scattered throughout the country, you are bound to find one of their rental car centres either at your destination airport or within the city. Consider visiting Zurich, the most popular city in Switzerland. keddy by Europcar has a large presence here with over 13 locations - many of which can be found within the airport and city centre.
What is the most popular type of car to hire in Switzerland?
A Compact is the most popular type of car hire for those travelling to Switzerland. According to our data, 43% of our users preferred a Compact over any other car type. This may be due to the activities they have planned and what the weather conditions are like in their destination city. When renting a Compact in Switzerland, you can expect to pay $80 per day on average.
Switzerland car hire deals found on momondo
Find the car hire in Switzerland that's right for you
Small cars
$64 - $153
All Car Types
$86 - $203
The average price of a small car hire in Switzerland is $98. The cheapest time to hire a small car in Switzerland is in November. The price is 35% lower than the rest of the year at just $64 per day. A small car rental is typically 31% less expensive than the average rental car in Switzerland. The average price of a vehicle hire in Switzerland can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Switzerland small car hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a medium car hire in Switzerland is $138. The cheapest time to hire a medium car in Switzerland is in May. The price is 43% lower than the rest of the year at just $80 per day. A medium car rental is typically 3% less expensive than the average rental car in Switzerland. The average price of a vehicle hire in Switzerland can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Switzerland medium car hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a large car hire in Switzerland is $202. The cheapest time to hire a large car in Switzerland is in November. The price is 41% lower than the rest of the year at just $121 per day. A large car rental is typically 30% more expensive than the average rental car in Switzerland. The average price of a vehicle hire in Switzerland can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.
The average price of a SUV hire in Switzerland is $138. The cheapest time to hire a SUV in Switzerland is in November. The price is 43% lower than the rest of the year at just $80 per day. A SUV rental is typically 3% less expensive than the average rental car in Switzerland. The average price of a vehicle hire in Switzerland can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Switzerland SUV hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a van hire in Switzerland is $198. The cheapest time to hire a van in Switzerland is in November. The price is 39% lower than the rest of the year at just $121 per day. A van rental is typically 29% more expensive than the average rental car in Switzerland. The average price of a vehicle hire in Switzerland can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Switzerland van hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a luxury car hire in Switzerland is $199. The cheapest time to hire a luxury car in Switzerland is in January. The price is 44% lower than the rest of the year at just $113 per day. A luxury car rental is typically 29% more expensive than the average rental car in Switzerland. The average price of a vehicle hire in Switzerland can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.
The average price of a convertible hire in Switzerland is $162. The cheapest time to hire a convertible in Switzerland is in February. The price is 15% lower than the rest of the year at just $139 per day. A convertible rental is typically 13% more expensive than the average rental car in Switzerland. The average price of a vehicle hire in Switzerland can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.
Horrible The car was uncomfortable and then after having the car two weeks they charge me 350 American dollars for cleaning it up and then scratch that was there before charge me $800
2.0
Poor|July 2025
When I got there, they charged me to add rental car collision/damage coverage, which I had already added and paid for with Kayak. The charge they added for coverage was $150, and I shouldn’t have been charged, because I already paid for coverage through Kayak. I believed there was a break down in communication between Europcar and kayak. I should have only been charged what I paid kayak up front.
2.0
Poor|Aug 2024
The agent who we interacted upon our arrival was not helpful and was not empathetic at all. I forgot my physical cards and my husband’s credit card was acting up. We were trying to pay with cash/debit card and were told they won’t accept it and they do not allow apple pay or cash as the “whole of Switzerland” guess what? We were able to use apple pay anywhere and Sixt helped us get a vehicle without that unhelpful tone like that guy.
10.0
Wonderful|Aug 2023
The reception staffs are nice and friendly to answer my questions. The car is brand new and wonderful SUV which accompanied my wife and I for over 2000km. However, the printing confirmation letter was found mistake in car picking up time that made us worry and choose an early pick-up. I hope the written material can be more accurate so that customer can feel safer.
8.0
Very Good|June 2023
the pickup office staff were delightful, and efficient. It was only when we reached our destination ( hundreds of miles up in a small village through winding, narrow roads) that we discovered the toddler seat had NOT BEEN INSTALLED. It merely sat on the back seat, without being tethered!!! Obviously we'd buckled the seat belt, but this is insufficient, dangerous and not what was expected. We also, despite having received an email telling us we wouldn't believe how easy it is to charge an electric car, found it very difficult to locate an outlet compatible with the car. Upon returning the car, we mentioned the problems we'd had, only to be told 'we weren't the first to say this'
8.0
Very Good|June 2023
Check-in took far too long (I had to give some of the same information again that they already had, like address, etc.)--20 min waiting
All went well until drop off (after hours) where they were extremely anal retentive about a minuscule scuff to the wheel insisting that it was chargeable damage, not fair wear and tear. This is despite their definition of wheel damage being a ‘gouge’. All other cars that I have hired have had some tolerance for ‘curb rash’. They attempted to charge me £440 Swiss francs for this, which is totally unreasonable. I had to return in person and after a lot of negotiation I managed to reduce the charge to 110 Swiss francs. They admitted that 110 Swiss francs was in fact the cost to replace to replace the wheel not 440 Swiss francs so this was a major overcharge. So overall it was an unnecessary stressful experience.
2.0
Poor|Sept 2023
There was nothing that I like I rented a VW Polo and they have a Suzuki Space something I could barely fit 1 luggage in the trunk the transmission was total garbage the car barely made up hill in the Alps and the breaks sounded like total garbage called 3 time to have the car switched and I got as much help as asking a garden gnomes for help. 10/10 will never recommend Hertz Zurich
10.0
Wonderful|Sept 2023
Everything was easy. Nice Toyota van. Very simple pickup and return process.
4.0
Mediocre|Aug 2023
Lots of unmentioned costs during pick up.Some mastercards are not accepted by Hertz. Rent went from 84 euros online to 163 euros at the counter. Returned the car with full tank and 3 hours later got message from the bank that Hertz deducted 365 euros for the rent. Please explain…
10.0
Wonderful|Aug 2023
It worked out perfect for our needs, exactly the bus we wanted and good pricing. All happy
8.0
Very Good|Aug 2023
Only one thing left to perfect, please ensure the customers know the all the basic operations in the car before walking away
So collection of the vehicle at Zurich, had to wait in line because only one staff member on duty. Not given paperwork on allocated vehicles condition. Informed was being upgraded to next sized car, of which I did not want as I booked an economy car to save fuel (as a result i spent more on fuel because of upgrade). Told no economy cars available!!!! Got to vehicle, which was covered in scratches, dents, marks etc (is this why I wasn't given the paperwork on condition of allocated vehicle). Informed lady in enterprise office who gave out the keys, wasn't interested in this car and told me to take photos of scratches etc and report them on the return. Told me she was too busy to look at vehicle (outstanding) During the use of this vehicle I was not impressed. Having returned vehicle at airport with full tank of fuel, and placed keys in security box, I have to this day received no confirmation from the company of the vehicles return, nothing. Not really good enough, and not what I paid for
6.0
Okay|Sept 2023
Seemingly nice staff, but not a place I'd like to rent from again. The gentleman who helped us at the counter, had us fill out a very non-professional piece of paper to provide the information we already gave on line. What is the point of using computers to rent cars if you can't transfer information from one to another? Why fill out a silly piece of paper. Then he proceeds to ask if we have baggage? HOW MANY PEOPLE DO YOU KNOW WHO TRAVEL FROM THE UNITED STATES TO SWITZERLAND WITHOUT BAGS?! OF COURSE WE HAVE BAGGAGE! What a ridiculous thing to ask. Turns out a 7 passenger vehicle is pretty much useless for 6 people with bags. Here’s the biggest problem with Alamo/Enterprise. What a scam!! The first car they gave us for 6 people and bags was a Peugeot 5008. It was of course too small. The second car they gave us was a Renault Grand Scenic which they said was bigger. Well, it is only a few millimeters bigger. Where they scam you again is they charged me a 100CHF more for the supposed bigger car and the prepaid gas. I don’t know if those rip-off artists know that the Peugeot (the first car) has a 56 liter gas tank. The second car, the Renault, has either 50 liter tank or a 60 liter tank. So those con artists charged an extra 100CHF me for a tank that holds six liters less or for a tank that holds four liters more. A total scam!! 100CHF for an extra four liters of gas is 25CHF per liter. These are very bad humans. The least you could do is give me my 100CHF back. Then maybe I’d consider their services again.
2.0
Poor|Aug 2023
I did not rent from them, because the reality has nothing to do with advertising!
2.0
Poor|July 2023
Not sure if it was Alamo, kayak or probably QEED, but we were delayed initially and then the flight was cancelled, unable to contact we lost our booking due to ‘no show’ when I turned up the following day I paid nearly twice as much for 1 days less hire after losing all the money for the original booking
10.0
Wonderful|July 2023
Excellent value, good service only downside is having to rent a 20$ child booster seat for 40$ for a week. Some other companies do not charge
I have problem with the invoice but cannot contact them for an explanation
2.0
Poor|Aug 2023
I had tow rental with them neither of them I had my reservation car they want to give me lower one or I had to pay more for higher level and had to pay it as it’s clear from the bill
8.0
Very Good|July 2023
insurance and rental too expensive
2.0
Poor|June 2023
Sandra upgraded us and was really nice.
2.0
Poor|June 2023
I was 45 minutes late to my booking with Sixt due to an unexpected flight delay and they made me rebook a full new rental and gave me no refund on the first one. This cost me an extra $900 the first day of my trip. I'll never use them again for this
10.0
Wonderful|June 2023
Very friendly and helpful staff. I wish when I was booking the rental I had the option to select automatic vs. manual, that caused a hiccup during pickup but the staff was accommodating and helped get me the right vehicle.
They gave us a different car that we had asked for. Instead of getting a car big enough with between 4-5 doors, we were given a 3 door Fiat 500, where we almost could not fit our package...
2.0
Poor|Dec 2022
Car pickup was not possible d it was not clear that pickup was possible only in Geneva city center instead of airport rental location.
8.0
Very Good|June 2022
drop off at Munich airport to a central location, without being scanned was confusing and worrisome
6.0
Okay|June 2022
When making reservations, I had questions about returning the car when the office was closed (Sunday). The information on line was unclear and I cld not reach anyone by phone.
2.0
Poor|Apr 2022
they charged me with 50 CHF more after one month of my reservation !!!! I tried to reach them with no luck!!! no customer service channels are available.
Better idea of location. Not exactly by the train station
2.0
Poor|May 2023
There was just no car available. Was supposed to pick it up at 11:0 and at 12:30 they said they had no idea when a car would be made available….. had to cancel and modify my weekend program.
10.0
Wonderful|May 2023
Very friendly and helpful staff!
10.0
Wonderful|May 2023
Friendly, easy, better car then ordered. Just great in every way!
Learn everything there is to know about hiring a car in Switzerland so you can be properly prepared for your next trip
What side of the road do people in Switzerland drive on?
Drivers in Switzerland, including drivers visiting from foreign countries, are required to travel on the right. Keep in mind that driving on the opposite side can lead to both a traffic violation and serious accidents.
How good are the roads in Switzerland?
Switzerland ranked 9 out of 137 countries across the globe for road quality in 2019. On a scale of 1 to 7, Switzerland received a road quality score of 5.9. Keep in mind that road quality conditions in Switzerland can vary depending on what area of the country you plan to visit.
What is the drink driving limit in Switzerland?
The BAC limit is 0.05% in Switzerland - this applies to both visitors and residents. Your BAC level is a measurement of the percentage of alcohol in your bloodstream. This information is used to determine how inebriated an individual is. Driving a vehicle with a BAC higher than 0.05% is against the law in Switzerland and you will be deemed as ‘driving under the influence’. Switzerland has strict laws against individuals who drink-drive when they are younger than the legal drinking age of 16.
How much does petrol cost in Switzerland?
On average, you can expect to pay $3.19 per litre for petrol in Switzerland. Keep in mind that this is last week’s national average price and petrol prices may vary across the country. If you change your mind about hiring a car in Switzerland, Kuwait has some of the lowest petrol prices in the world at $0.52 per litre as of last week. Hong Kong, in comparison, has on average the most expensive prices at $5.48 per litre but is still a great option for those looking to rent a car.
When did momondo last update prices for cars in Switzerland?
Prices for cars in Switzerland are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for cars in Switzerland?
As of September 2025, there are 707 operators available to choose from for cars in Switzerland.
How old do you have to be to hire a car in Switzerland?
The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Switzerland. In many EU countries drivers must be 18 years old. As a rule, you’ll need to be 21 to hire a car abroad, and a young driver surcharge may be applied if you are under 25. We recommend reading through the policy of your chosen hire company before booking.
What documentation or ID do you need to hire a car in Switzerland?
To hire a car in Switzerland, all drivers must present a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of hire, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're hiring a car abroad, you may also need to provide evidence of your return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend that you verify with the specific hire company you're booking with.
Why use momondo?
Why should I use momondo to book a car hire in Switzerland?
Using momondo to book a car hire in Switzerland could save you time and money. momondo searches thousands of car hire websites and locations to provide you with a wide selection of options and cars to choose from.
How does momondo help me find the best car hire deal in Switzerland?
momondo enables you to find the best car hire deal in Switzerland by providing useful filters to narrow your search. Filters include, but are not limited to: price, body type, rental company and specific policies that you may want.
Does momondo show car hire deals in Switzerland with free cancellation?
Free cancellation is a policy that can be filtered on momondo car hire searches for Switzerland and all other locations. Availability may vary by location.
Can I hire a car with a fair fuel policy in Switzerland on momondo?
momondo specifically allows you to search for car hire in Switzerland with fair fuel policies.
Can I find a car hire in Switzerland which offers enhanced cleaning on momondo?
You can specifically filter for enhanced cleaning on car hire in Switzerland on momondo.
Can I search for car hire in Switzerland with unlimited mileage on momondo?
Absolutely. You can specifically filter for car hire deals in Switzerland with unlimited mileage on momondo.
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