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Cheap Car Hire in Switzerland from R422

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 2/6 and drop-off date of 15/6. 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 22 May 2026.

Most popular company

Europcar

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

R1 173

Cheapest price per day

R422
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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 22 May 2026.
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In Switzerland, there are 716 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 R422/day. View deals for 4 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

R422+

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Compact

Compact

R476+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 172+

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Premium

Premium

R1 023+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

R1 179+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R606+

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Compact estate car

Compact estate car

R750+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

R842+

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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 R969. Data was last updated on 22 May 2026.
Volkswagen VentoR422/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Vento
Found 05/21/26
Hyundai AccentR476/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai Accent
Found 05/21/26
Renault DusterR606/day
4
M
A/C
Renault Duster
Found 05/21/26

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 092/day – about 1 302% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Switzerland?

Europcar is currently the cheapest car hire company in Switzerland with deals as low as R32,04/day found in the past two weeks. Alamo is another inexpensive option with rates as low as R62,72/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 047/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Switzerland is July (R1 698/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 191

February

R1 373

March

R1 195

April

R1 216

May

R1 097

June

R1 282

July

R1 698

August

R1 480

September

R1 245

October

R1 059

November

R1 047

December

R1 533

Which car hire company has the most locations in Switzerland?

Avis has 29 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. BUCHBINDER has the second-highest number of locations in Switzerland at 1.

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 46 pickup locations in Switzerland to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 22 May 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 22 May 2026.

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

Avis

6,8
Okay
11 reviews•29 locations
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Cleanliness

7,9

Comfort

7,7

Overall

6,8

Pick-up/drop-off

6,7

Value

6,5

BUCHBINDER

1 location
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King Rent a Car

3 locations
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Platinum Drive AG

1 location
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Liigu

1 location
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Right Cars

1 location
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Rent Occasion

2 locations
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Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Switzerland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 22 May 2026.

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

    With an average price of R2 464/day, National is the most popular car hire provider in Switzerland, booking 20% more hire cars than any other provider.

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

    At R554/day, the cheapest car hire price in Switzerland was found in Zurich. On average, Geneva has the cheapest daily rental car price (R1 098/day), which is 4% 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, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Switzerland. Deals were last updated on 22 May 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Switzerland. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (R29+).

Electric

Electric

R29+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R107+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R52+

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