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Cheap Car Hire in Switzerland from R637
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 12/12 and drop-off date of 24/12. 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 2025
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 October 2025.
Most popular company | Alamo |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Economy |
Average price per day | R1 070 |
Cheapest price per day | R637 |
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 October 2025.
In Switzerland, there are 710 active hire locations from 54 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Switzerland in the past week - currently priced from R637/day. View deals for 5 car types available to hire in this destination:
Economy
R680+
Compact
R637+
Full-size SUV
R2 052+
Passenger van
R2 209+
Compact SUV
R664+
Compact estate car
R699+
Full-size estate car
R714+
Intermediate SUV
R945+
Compare car hire deals in Switzerland by type
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 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:
BMW 1 SeriesR637/day
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Volkswagen PoloR657/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki SwiftR680/day
2
M
A/C
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 103. Data was last updated on 23 October 2025.
BMW 1 SeriesR637/day
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A/C
Volkswagen PoloR657/day
4
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A/C
Kia SonetR664/day
4
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A/C
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 R968/day – about 1 326% less than the yearly average.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Switzerland?
Alamo is currently the cheapest car hire company in Switzerland with deals as low as R557,26/day found in the past two weeks. Dollar is another inexpensive option with rates as low as R748,56/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 R946/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Switzerland is July (R1 606/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 011
February
R1 137
March
R1 063
April
R1 098
May
R1 081
June
R1 220
July
R1 606
August
R1 332
September
R1 081
October
R998
November
R946
December
R1 549
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.
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 268 pickup locations in Switzerland to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 23 October 2025.
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 October 2025.
Europcar
36 reviews•108 locations
Hertz
63 reviews•53 locations
Alamo
44 reviews•8 locations
Sixt
68 reviews•22 locations
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
11 reviews•16 locations
Budget
17 reviews•18 locations
Thrifty
28 reviews•20 locations
Dollar
5 reviews•23 locations
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 October 2025.
What is the most popular car hire provider in Switzerland?
With an average price of R617/day, Alamo is the most popular car hire provider in Switzerland, booking 100% more hire cars than any other provider.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Switzerland?
At R557/day, the cheapest car hire price in Switzerland was found in Zurich. On average, Zurich has the cheapest daily rental car price (R701/day), which is 42% 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, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Switzerland. Deals were last updated on 23 October 2025.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Switzerland. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R39+).
Electric
R51+
Hybrid
R65+
Petrol/Diesel
R39+