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Cheap Car Hire in Switzerland from R975

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 11/1 and drop-off date of 13/1. 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 2026

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 6 January 2026.

Most popular company

Europcar

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

R1 718

Cheapest price per day

R975
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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 6 January 2026.
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In Switzerland, there are 712 active hire locations from 55 car hire companies. SUV is the cheapest car type to hire in Switzerland in the past week - currently priced from R975/day. View deals for 3 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

R1 065+

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Compact

Compact

R1 096+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R1 328+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R2 873+

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Mini

Mini

R1 062+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R975+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

R1 238+

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Standard estate car

Standard estate car

R1 330+

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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:

Volkswagen up!R1 062/day
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A/C
Volkswagen up!
Found 01/05/26
Ford KaR1 065/day
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A/C
Ford Ka
Found 01/05/26
Honda JazzR1 096/day
4
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A/C
Honda Jazz
Found 01/05/26

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 301. Data was last updated on 6 January 2026.
Citroen C3 AircrossR975/day
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A/C
Citroen C3 Aircross
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Volkswagen up!R1 062/day
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A/C
Volkswagen up!
Found 01/05/26
Volkswagen GolfR1 065/day
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A/C
Volkswagen Golf
Found 01/05/26

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 R1 015/day – about 1 256% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Switzerland?

Dollar is currently the cheapest car hire company in Switzerland with deals as low as R465,85/day found in the past two weeks. Europcar is another inexpensive option with rates as low as R713,98/day.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Switzerland is January, when you can expect to pay R1 007/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Switzerland is July (R1 714/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 007

February

R1 135

March

R1 081

April

R1 085

May

R1 094

June

R1 291

July

R1 714

August

R1 488

September

R1 241

October

R1 061

November

R1 040

December

R1 537

Which car hire company has the most locations in Switzerland?

keddy by Europcar has 133 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Europcar has the second-highest number of locations in Switzerland at 108.

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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 6 January 2026.

Europcar

8,3
Very Good
36 reviews•108 locations
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Cleanliness

8,7

Comfort

8,5

Overall

8,3

Pick-up/drop-off

8,2

Value

7,6

Hertz

7,6
Good
62 reviews•53 locations
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Cleanliness

8,6

Comfort

8,3

Overall

7,6

Pick-up/drop-off

7,7

Value

7,5

Alamo

7,5
Good
44 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

8,4

Comfort

8,2

Overall

7,5

Pick-up/drop-off

7,5

Value

7,2

Sixt

7,5
Good
68 reviews•22 locations
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Cleanliness

8,5

Comfort

8,5

Overall

7,5

Pick-up/drop-off

7,7

Value

7,2

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7,4
Good
11 reviews•16 locations
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Cleanliness

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Overall

7,4

Pick-up/drop-off

7,2

Value

7,2

Budget

7,2
Good
18 reviews•18 locations
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Cleanliness

7,6

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,2

Pick-up/drop-off

7,3

Value

6,9

Thrifty

7,1
Good
28 reviews•20 locations
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Cleanliness

8,2

Comfort

7,8

Overall

7,1

Pick-up/drop-off

7,0

Value

7,0

Dollar

7,1
Good
5 reviews•23 locations
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Cleanliness

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Overall

7,1

Pick-up/drop-off

6,5

Value

6,2

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Switzerland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 6 January 2026.

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

    With an average price of R2 648/day, Europcar is the most popular car hire provider in Switzerland, booking 165% more hire cars than any other provider.

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

    At R1 027/day, the cheapest car hire price in Switzerland was found in Zurich. On average, Zurich has the cheapest daily rental car price (R1 675/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.

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