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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 2 April 2026.

Most popular company

Alamo

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

R902

Cheapest price per day

R488
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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 111/day – about 1 333% less than the yearly average.

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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 073/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Switzerland is July (R1 755/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 212

February

R1 401

March

R1 174

April

R1 140

May

R1 119

June

R1 321

July

R1 755

August

R1 523

September

R1 271

October

R1 090

November

R1 073

December

R1 561

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 2 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 2 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

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
19 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

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 2 April 2026.

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

    With an average price of R1 289/day, Europcar is the most popular car hire provider in Switzerland, booking 43% more hire cars than any other provider.

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

    At R555/day, the cheapest car hire price in Switzerland was found in Zurich. On average, Geneva has the cheapest daily rental car price (R984/day), which is 1% 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 2 April 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Switzerland. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (R45+).

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Electric

R45+

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Petrol/Diesel

R48+

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