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

At R545/day, the cheapest car hire price in Switzerland was found in Zurich. On average, Zurich has the cheapest daily rental car price (R987/day), which is 8% below average price for cities in Switzerland.

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Cars travel on the right side of the road in Switzerland.

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Switzerland car hires in 2026

Most popular company	Europcar
Most common car type	Economy
Average price per day	R1 100
Cheapest price per day	R595

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In Switzerland, there are 738 active hire locations from 64 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Switzerland in the past week - currently priced from R595/day. View deals for 3 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

R595+

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Compact

R614+

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People carrier

R1 288+

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Full-size SUV

R1 235+

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Passenger van

R1 044+

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Luxury

R1 153+

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Compact SUV

R691+

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Compact estate car

R814+

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Best car hire deals found in Switzerland

Kia RioR595/day

Suzuki Swift DzireR614/day

Citroen C3R647/day

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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 R978/day – about 1 197% 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 October, when you can expect to pay R1 022/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Switzerland is December (R1 541/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 180

February

R1 351

March

R1 164

April

R1 201

May

R1 095

June

R1 140

July

R1 513

August

R1 282

September

R1 152

October

R1 022

November

R1 022

December

R1 541

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.

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BUCHBINDER

1 location

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3 locations

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1 location

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Liigu

1 location

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Car hire FAQs

What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Switzerland?
At R545/day, the cheapest car hire price in Switzerland was found in Zurich. On average, Zurich has the cheapest daily rental car price (R987/day), which is 8% 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

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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 (R38+).

Electric

R38+

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Hybrid

R128+

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Petrol/Diesel

R120+

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Switzerland car hires in 2026

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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 September 2026.

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 013. Data was last updated on 23 September 2026.

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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 R978/day – about 1 197% less than the yearly average.

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

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.

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 September 2026.

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Car hire FAQs

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

What side of the road do you drive on 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 23 September 2026.

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