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Cheap Car Hire in Switzerland from R541

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 14/11 and drop-off date of 21/11. 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 8 November 2025.

Most popular company

Alamo

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

R700

Cheapest price per day

R541
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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 8 November 2025.
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In Switzerland, there are 711 active hire locations from 55 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Switzerland in the past week - currently priced from R541/day. View deals for 5 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

R586+

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Compact

Compact

R541+

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People carrier

People carrier

R1 967+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 148+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

R1 189+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R621+

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Compact estate car

Compact estate car

R628+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

R706+

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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:

Volkswagen GolfR541/day
4
M
A/C
Volkswagen Golf
Found 11/07/25
Ford KaR586/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Ka
Found 11/06/25
Suzuki SwiftR603/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift
Found 11/07/25

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 227. Data was last updated on 8 November 2025.
Volkswagen GolfR541/day
4
M
A/C
Volkswagen Golf
Found 11/07/25
Ford KaR586/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Ka
Found 11/06/25
Suzuki SwiftR603/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift
Found 11/07/25

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 R975/day – about 1 338% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Switzerland?

Budget is currently the cheapest car hire company in Switzerland with deals as low as R592,91/day found in the past two weeks. Alamo is another inexpensive option with rates as low as R603,49/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 R949/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Switzerland is July (R1 608/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

R997

February

R1 127

March

R1 062

April

R1 097

May

R1 079

June

R1 222

July

R1 608

August

R1 331

September

R1 079

October

R988

November

R949

December

R1 569

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 8 November 2025.

Europcar

8,3
Very Good
36 reviews•108 locations
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Hertz

7,6
Good
63 reviews•53 locations
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Alamo

7,5
Good
44 reviews•8 locations
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Sixt

7,5
Good
68 reviews•22 locations
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Dollar

7,4
Good
6 reviews•23 locations
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7,3
Good
11 reviews•16 locations
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Budget

7,2
Good
18 reviews•18 locations
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Thrifty

7,1
Good
28 reviews•20 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 8 November 2025.

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

    With an average price of R652/day, Alamo is the most popular car hire provider in Switzerland, booking 118% more hire cars than any other provider.

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

    At R636/day, the cheapest car hire price in Switzerland was found in Zurich. On average, Zurich has the cheapest daily rental car price (R700/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 8 November 2025.
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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

Electric

R38+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R51+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R38+

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