Switzerland

Cheap Car Hire in Switzerland from R676

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 2/10 and drop-off date of 17/10. 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 hires 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 27 August 2025.

Most popular company

Europcar

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

R1 367

Cheapest price per day

R676

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 27 August 2025.

In Switzerland, there are 705 active hire locations from 54 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Switzerland in the past week - currently priced from R676/day. View deals for 4 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 043+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Compact estate car

Compact estate car

Standard estate car

Standard estate car

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Luxury estate car

Luxury estate car

R1 107+

Compare car hire deals in Switzerland by type

Here are the best Switzerland small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Switzerland medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Switzerland SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Nissan MicraR676/day
4
M
A/C
Nissan Micra
Kia PicantoR721/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Toyota Corolla QuestR725/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest

Best car hire deals found in Switzerland

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Switzerland. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Switzerland with an average daily rate of R1 039. Data was last updated on 27 August 2025.
Nissan MicraR676/day
4
M
A/C
Nissan Micra
Toyota CorollaR689/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla
Toyota YarisR721/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris

Cheapflights insights for Switzerland car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Switzerland, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Switzerland?

For the best savings on car hire in Switzerland, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just R987/day – about 1 356% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Switzerland?

keddy by Europcar is currently the cheapest car hire company in Switzerland with deals as low as R465,72/day found in the past two weeks. Enterprise Rent-A-Car is another inexpensive option with rates as low as R669,76/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Switzerland?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Switzerland is November, when you can expect to pay R938/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Switzerland is July (R1 634/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

R1 022

February

R1 154

March

R1 079

April

R1 110

May

R1 106

June

R1 238

July

R1 634

August

R1 313

September

R1 145

October

R1 048

November

R938

December

R1 529

Which car hire company has the most locations in Switzerland?

keddy by Europcar has 130 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Europcar has the second-highest number of locations in Switzerland at 108.

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 27 August 2025.

Europcar

8,4
Very Good
36 reviews108 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,8

Comfort

8,6

Overall

8,4

Pick-up/drop-off

8,2

Value

7,6

Hertz

7,6
Good
63 reviews53 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,7

Comfort

8,3

Overall

7,6

Pick-up/drop-off

7,8

Value

7,5

Sixt

7,6
Good
69 reviews22 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,6

Comfort

8,5

Overall

7,5

Pick-up/drop-off

7,8

Value

7,3

Alamo

7,6
Good
44 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,6

Comfort

8,3

Overall

7,6

Pick-up/drop-off

7,6

Value

7,3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8,2
Very Good
13 reviews16 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,4

Comfort

9,2

Overall

8,2

Pick-up/drop-off

8,4

Value

8,4

Avis

7,2
Good
11 reviews27 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,6

Comfort

8,3

Overall

7,2

Pick-up/drop-off

7,2

Value

6,8

Budget

6,8
Okay
15 reviews18 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,2

Comfort

7,4

Overall

6,8

Pick-up/drop-off

7,2

Value

6,5

Thrifty

5,9
Fair
28 reviews20 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,3

Comfort

7,4

Overall

5,9

Pick-up/drop-off

5,9

Value

5,9

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Switzerland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 27 August 2025.
  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Switzerland?

    With an average price of R984/day, Alamo is the most popular car hire provider in Switzerland, booking 167% more hire cars than any other provider.

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

    At R694/day, the cheapest car hire price in Switzerland was found in Zurich. On average, Zurich has the cheapest daily rental car price (R1 219/day), which is 0% below average price for cities in Switzerland.

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

    Cars travel on the right side of the road in Switzerland.

Car hires by fuel type in Switzerland

Browse car hires by fuel type in Switzerland. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Switzerland. Deals were last updated on 27 August 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Switzerland. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R40+).

Electric

Electric

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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