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Cheap Car Hire in Switzerland from R500

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 23/5 and drop-off date of 5/6. 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 23 April 2026.

Most popular company

Alamo

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

R856

Cheapest price per day

R500
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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 23 April 2026.
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In Switzerland, there are 717 active hire locations from 58 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Switzerland in the past week - currently priced from R500/day. View deals for 4 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

R500+

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Compact

Compact

R500+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R1 410+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 390+

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Premium

Premium

R1 532+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

R1 483+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R627+

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Compact estate car

Compact estate car

R672+

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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:

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

Volkswagen PoloR500/day
4
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Found 04/22/26
Ford KaR500/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Ka
Found 04/22/26
Honda JazzR543/day
4
M
A/C
Honda Jazz
Found 04/22/26

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 109. Data was last updated on 23 April 2026.
Volkswagen PoloR500/day
4
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Found 04/22/26
Ford KaR500/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Ka
Found 04/22/26
Suzuki Swift DzireR543/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift Dzire
Found 04/22/26

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 082/day – about 1 291% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Switzerland?

National is currently the cheapest car hire company in Switzerland with deals as low as R609,63/day found in the past two weeks. Europcar is another inexpensive option with rates as low as R1 385,54/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 R1 045/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Switzerland is July (R1 716/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 185

February

R1 371

March

R1 194

April

R1 173

May

R1 078

June

R1 288

July

R1 716

August

R1 486

September

R1 239

October

R1 062

November

R1 045

December

R1 531

Which car hire company has the most locations in Switzerland?

keddy by Europcar has 131 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Europcar has the second-highest number of locations in Switzerland at 108.

Discover the price range for hiring a car in popular cities across Switzerland, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 258 pickup locations in Switzerland to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 23 April 2026.
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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 23 April 2026.

Europcar

8,4
Very Good
36 reviews•108 locations
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Cleanliness

8,7

Comfort

8,5

Overall

8,4

Pick-up/drop-off

8,2

Value

7,7

Hertz

7,6
Good
61 reviews•53 locations
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Cleanliness

8,6

Comfort

8,3

Overall

7,6

Pick-up/drop-off

7,8

Value

7,5

Alamo

7,5
Good
45 reviews•9 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•23 locations
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Cleanliness

8,5

Comfort

8,5

Overall

7,5

Pick-up/drop-off

7,7

Value

7,2

National

8,0
Very Good
3 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

7,5

Comfort

7,5

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

7,0

Dollar

7,5
Good
5 reviews•23 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

7,7

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,5

Pick-up/drop-off

7,0

Value

6,7

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
20 reviews•18 locations
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Cleanliness

7,6

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,2

Pick-up/drop-off

7,4

Value

6,9

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Switzerland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 23 April 2026.

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

    At R504/day, the cheapest car hire price in Switzerland was found in Zurich. On average, Zurich has the cheapest daily rental car price (R933/day), which is 3% 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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