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What is the cheapest car hire agency in Zurich?
The cheapest car hire in Zurich are generally found through Dollar. When booking with Dollar, you may be able to find car hire prices for as low as $45/day. The average price to hire a car in Zurich is $65/day.
What car hire company in Zurich has the most locations?
Sunnycars has the most locations of any car hire company in Zurich, with 12 locations.
What car do most people hire in Zurich?
When hiring a car in Zurich, most of our users will opt for the Renault Mégane Estate at $116/day on average. The second most popular is the Volkswagen Polo car hire for an average of $96/day. Our users have found Renault Mégane Estate hires in Zurich for as low as $111/day and Volkswagen Polo hires for as low as $48/day.
Zurich car hire deals found on momondo
Find the car hire in Zurich that's right for you
Small cars
$72 - $158
All Car Types
$91 - $209
The average price of a small car hire in Zurich, Switzerland is $100. The cheapest time to hire a small car in Zurich, Switzerland is in November. The price is 29% lower than the rest of the year at just $72 per day. A small car rental is typically 30% less expensive than the average rental car in Zurich. The average price of a vehicle hire in Zurich 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 Zurich small car hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a medium car hire in Zurich, Switzerland is $140. The cheapest time to hire a medium car in Zurich, Switzerland is in May. The price is 42% lower than the rest of the year at just $82 per day. A medium car rental is typically 3% less expensive than the average rental car in Zurich. The average price of a vehicle hire in Zurich 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 Zurich medium car hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a large car hire in Zurich, Switzerland is $206. The cheapest time to hire a large car in Zurich, Switzerland is in November. The price is 35% lower than the rest of the year at just $135 per day. A large car rental is typically 31% more expensive than the average rental car in Zurich. The average price of a vehicle hire in Zurich 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 Zurich, Switzerland is $137. The cheapest time to hire a SUV in Zurich, Switzerland is in November. The price is 45% lower than the rest of the year at just $76 per day. A SUV rental is typically 5% less expensive than the average rental car in Zurich. The average price of a vehicle hire in Zurich 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 Zurich SUV hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a van hire in Zurich, Switzerland is $204. The cheapest time to hire a van in Zurich, Switzerland is in November. The price is 40% lower than the rest of the year at just $123 per day. A van rental is typically 30% more expensive than the average rental car in Zurich. The average price of a vehicle hire in Zurich 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 Zurich van hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a luxury car hire in Zurich, Switzerland is $207. The cheapest time to hire a luxury car in Zurich, Switzerland is in May. The price is 40% lower than the rest of the year at just $126 per day. A luxury car rental is typically 31% more expensive than the average rental car in Zurich. The average price of a vehicle hire in Zurich 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 Zurich, Switzerland is $162. The cheapest time to hire a convertible in Zurich, Switzerland is in February. The price is 13% lower than the rest of the year at just $143 per day. A convertible rental is typically 12% more expensive than the average rental car in Zurich. The average price of a vehicle hire in Zurich can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.
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.
10.0
Wonderful|June 2023
Excellent experience. Helpful friendly staff. Service was quick. Nice vehicle. Simple pick up and return.
10.0
Wonderful|May 2023
We got a flat tire and they didn’t have a spare. It was a National holiday so we couldn’t get it repaired. This was greatly challenging. We had to buy train tickets to get to our destination.
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.
8.0
Very Good|Nov 2022
Wheelchair pickup from Eurocar office was less than seamless, but staff was helpful
10.0
Wonderful|Sept 2022
Very smooth, easy pick up & drop off. Got upgraded to an automatic transmission which I appreciated. Friendly, capable staff throughout.
10.0
Wonderful|June 2022
Location is great as always at the airport. Service agent was able to adjust my drop-off time without compensation to help me with flight changes, was very nice.
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|Aug 2023
It worked out perfect for our needs, exactly the bus we wanted and good pricing. All happy
4.0
Mediocre|July 2023
It’s less my experience with Hertz, and more about Kayak’s lack transparency in bookings
8.0
Very Good|June 2023
We feel very easy to pick up and return the car.
10.0
Wonderful|June 2023
My experience was great. My only issue was getting the final bill a bit faster (we dropped the car off before the office was open), in fact I still haven't received it, I had to look it up myself on the Hertz website. This is a minor issue.
The lady at hertz counter made us wait for 30 mins. Last time the same insurance costed me 20 chf on the counter this time she charged 37 chf and when asked why is it more expensive than last time she said at counter is expensive. No briefing of the car type and features were mentioned. Poor service & unfriendly staff
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
10.0
Wonderful|May 2023
Great staff, reliable and fantastic car!
8.0
Very Good|May 2023
Clean and new car Also upgraded
10.0
Wonderful|Feb 2023
Fast
10.0
Wonderful|Nov 2022
I didn’t get chance to report that the front wheels need to be balanced.
4.0
Mediocre|Apr 2022
The wait to rent the car was long. Not enough agents. The agent was excellent and very helpful.
Pick up in Kloten was quick and easy. I never like trying to be tricked into upcharging the price of my vehicle with add-ons such as extra insurance toll passes and such. These can double the price of your rental and your charge card covers you for the extra insurance. Having said that, we were charged over $550 for a scrape mark on the rear tire. Yes, a scrape mark. No damage to the rim and the tire was fine. We were only informed of this after we returned home. Unfortunately Avis, like almost all rental car companies are always out to "get you" with extra charges.
Get the overview on great hire deals, popular car hire companies, and best car types for your visit in Zurich
Most Popular Agency
Thrifty
Popular Car Types
Compact, Economy, Passenger van
Cheapest Hire Car
$81
Most Popular Model
Renault Mégane Estate
The most popular Zurich car hire agency found on momondo this month is Thrifty. Other top choices for car hire companies are GREEN MOTION and Hertz
The following car types were offered at car hire companies in Zurich in the past 72 hours: Compact, Economy, Passenger van.
The lowest price for a car hire in Zurich is $81/day. For this area, you can expect average prices starting from $119/day.
The most popular car model to hire in Zurich in the past 7 days is the Renault Mégane Estate. Our users also prefer the Volkswagen Polo as an alternative.
Learn everything there is to know about hiring a car in Zurich so you can be properly prepared for your next trip
Is there a fee to cancel my Zurich, Switzerland car hire?
The majority of car hire agencies in Zurich offer free cancellation. momondo will always tell you whether or not rental car centres such as Europcar, Hertz, and Sixt have a cancellation fee for travellers who have last-minute itinerary changes.
What is the best type of car to hire in Zurich during September?
When travelling to Zurich during the month of September, we recommend hiring an Economy car in order to be best prepared for the weather and road conditions. An Economy car can handle both the wet and dry road conditions that are often seen in Zurich during September, when temperatures are around 10 °C and precipitation is 86 mm on average. Hiring a Economy in Zurich will cost you $89/day on average.
What is the speed limit in Zurich, Switzerland?
Travellers who hire a car in Zurich should be aware that the city’s speed limit is 50 km/h. Suburban speed limits around Zurich are generally 80 km/h, whereas speed limits on motorways are 120 km/h. Keep in mind that speeds may change depending on what road you’re travelling on, so be on the lookout for posted signage.
What car hire company has the Jeep Compass in Zurich?
At the moment, Hertz has the Jeep Compass available for hire in Zurich for $148 per day on average. Keep in mind that availability for Jeep Compass hire in Zurich can change quickly.
What is the weather like in Zurich, Switzerland in August?
Those looking for a hire car in Zurich during the month of August should expect temperatures to be around 18 °C and should expect around 124 mm of precipitation. This information can be helpful when choosing which car you’d like to rent.
Is the weather in Zurich similar to the rest of Zurich?
The climate in Zurich during August is usually 18 °C with an expected 124 mm of precipitation throughout the month. Those looking to hire a car and leave from Zurich on a road trip to the surrounding area should take note of this information.
When did momondo last update prices for cars in Zurich?
Prices for cars in Zurich refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for cars in Zurich?
The number of operators available for cars in Zurich is 92 as of August 2025.
How old do you have to be to hire a car in Zurich?
The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Zurich. In numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To hire a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be applied. We advise that you read the policy of your chosen hire company before making a reservation.
What documentation or ID do you need to hire a car in Zurich?
To hire a car in Zurich, all drivers must have 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 proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We recommend that you verify with the specific hire company you're booking with.
Travelling to a place near Zurich?
Hire a car at Zurich if you plan to visit one of these locations
Crans-Montana
Leukerbad
Grindelwald
Lauterbrunnen
Kloten
Brienz
Brig
Engelberg
Andermatt
Neuchâtel
Schaffhausen
Thun
Klosters-Serneus
Why use momondo?
Why should I use momondo to book a car hire in Zurich?
You should use momondo to book a car hire in Zurich because it could save you time and money. momondo fetches and allows you to compare car hire prices and policies from thousands of car hire websites.
How does momondo help me find the best car hire deal in Zurich?
Filtering is how momondo helps you find a great car hire in Zurich. Narrow your search using price and map features as well as filtering by fuel or mileage policies amongst many other filters available.
Does momondo show car hire deals in Zurich with free cancellation?
Yes you can filter specifically for car hire companies in Zurich offering free cancellation on momondo.
Can I hire a car with a fair fuel policy in Zurich on momondo?
Yes, momondo has a filter for fair fuel policies on car hire in Zurich.
Can I find a car hire in Zurich which offers enhanced cleaning on momondo?
You can specifically filter for enhanced cleaning on car hire in Zurich on momondo.
Can I search for car hire in Zurich with unlimited mileage on momondo?
Yes, unlimited mileage options can be found on car hire in Zurich on momondo.
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