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Cheap Car Hire in Switzerland from R1 480

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 6/3 and drop-off date of 14/3. 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 18 February 2026.

Most popular company

Alamo

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

R785

Cheapest price per day

R1 480
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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 18 February 2026.
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In Switzerland, there are 711 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 R1 480/day. View deals for 4 car types available to hire in this destination:

People carrier

People carrier

R2 494+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 510+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

R2 161+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

R1 480+

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Full-size estate car

Full-size estate car

R1 495+

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Luxury estate car

Luxury estate car

R2 430+

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Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

R3 081+

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Here are the best Switzerland large 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:

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

Hyundai StariaR1 495/day
5
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A/C
Hyundai Staria
Found 02/17/26

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 R2 037. Data was last updated on 18 February 2026.
Toyota RAV4R1 480/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota RAV4
Found 02/17/26
Hyundai StariaR1 495/day
5
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A/C
Hyundai Staria
Found 02/17/26
Volvo XC60R1 510/day
5
M
A/C
Volvo XC60
Found 02/17/26

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 025/day – about 1 243% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Switzerland?

Alamo is currently the cheapest car hire company in Switzerland with deals as low as R746,04/day found in the past two weeks. Budget is another inexpensive option with rates as low as R754,70/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 017/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Switzerland is July (R1 670/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 154

February

R1 170

March

R1 062

April

R1 074

May

R1 070

June

R1 258

July

R1 670

August

R1 458

September

R1 214

October

R1 038

November

R1 017

December

R1 490

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 18 February 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

7,7

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
44 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

8,4

Comfort

8,2

Overall

7,5

Pick-up/drop-off

7,5

Value

7,1

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 18 February 2026.

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

    With an average price of R1 614/day, Alamo is the most popular car hire provider in Switzerland, booking 85% more hire cars than any other provider.

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

    At R775/day, the cheapest car hire price in Switzerland was found in Geneva. On average, Geneva has the cheapest daily rental car price (R785/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, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Switzerland. Deals were last updated on 18 February 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 (R73+).

Electric

Electric

R73+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R172+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R78+

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