Switzerland

Cheap Car Hire in Switzerland from R1 237

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car hire in Switzerland with a pick-up date of 3/5 and drop-off date of 5/5. 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.
Geneva, Switzerland
May 4 — May 11
Driver's age: 26-65
Geneva, Switzerland
Sat 4/5
Noon
Sat 11/5
Noon

Switzerland car hires in 2024

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 27 April 2024.

Most popular company

Alamo

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

R1 297

Cheapest price per day

R1 237

Switzerland car hire prices in popular cities

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 479 pickup locations in Switzerland to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 27 April 2024.

Price

R754 - R1 405

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Switzerland?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Switzerland and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 27 April 2024.

January

R1 039

February

R1 209

March

R1 153

April

R907

May

R1 039

June

R1 247

July

R1 738

August

R1 398

September

R1 096

October

R1 039

November

R869

December

R1 342

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Switzerland is November. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

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 27 April 2024.

In Switzerland, there are 681 active hire locations from 48 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Switzerland in the past week - currently priced from R1 237/day. View deals for 4 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

R1 248+

Compact

Compact

R1 237+

Intermediate

Intermediate

R1 312+

Standard

Standard

R1 624+

Premium

Premium

R2 179+

Passenger van

Passenger van

R2 693+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R1 206+

Compact estate car

Compact estate car

R1 273+

Compare available car types for rental in Switzerland

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Switzerland to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 27 April 2024.

Small cars

R725 - R1 654

All Car Types

R706 - R2 365

To hire a small car in Switzerland, you would pay an average price of R1 155/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Switzerland (~R725/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R1 654/day). In fact, October is about 38% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Switzerland. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Switzerland, renting a small car saves you 21% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Switzerland small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Switzerland, you would pay an average price of R1 075/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Switzerland (~R686/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~R2 776/day). In fact, October is about 37% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Switzerland. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Switzerland, renting a medium car saves you 26% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Switzerland medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Switzerland, you would pay an average price of R1 364/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Switzerland (~R1 485/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R4 922/day). In fact, June is about 8% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Switzerland. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Switzerland, renting a large car saves you 6% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in Switzerland, you would pay an average price of R1 003/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Switzerland (~R686/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~R2 562/day). In fact, October is about 32% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Switzerland. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Switzerland, renting a SUV saves you 31% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a van in Switzerland, you would pay an average price of R1 446/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a van in Switzerland (~R1 230/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R4 922/day). In fact, January is about 15% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Switzerland. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Switzerland, renting a van saves you 1% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Switzerland van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Suzuki CiazR1 237/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz
Nissan AlmeraR1 248/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan Almera
Suzuki CiazR1 266/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz

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 27 April 2024.
Have a look at the top car hiring agencies available in Switzerland, including those that serve Geneva, Zurich and Lausanne. Check out reviews from past customers, confirm pickup locations, and other critical details before booking your reservation.

keddy by Europcar

124 locations

Europcar

110 locations

Sunnycars

75 locations

Hertz

53 locations

Shouqi

34 locations

Edel & Stark

29 locations

Avis

28 locations

FLIZZR

26 locations

Best Switzerland car hire deals found

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 845. Data was last updated on 27 April 2024.
Take a peek at some options we've found for car hires in Switzerland, including locations near Geneva, Zurich and Lausanne. If these deals don't match what you're looking for, not to worry -- deals are updated on a regular basis.
Suzuki CiazR1 237/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz
Nissan AlmeraR1 248/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan Almera
Suzuki CiazR1 266/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Switzerland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 27 April 2024.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Switzerland?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Enterprise Rent-A-Car (9,0 rating), Europcar (8,9 rating) and Dollar (8,5 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Switzerland.

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

    With an average price of R1 404/day, Enterprise Rent-A-Car is the most popular car hire provider in Switzerland, booking 20% more hire cars than any other provider.

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

    At R644/day, the cheapest car hire price in Switzerland was found in Zurich. On average, Zurich has the cheapest daily rental car price (R754/day), which is 33% 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.

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Van hires in Switzerland

Find people carrier hire deals in Switzerland from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. people carrier hires in Switzerland cost an average of R2 243 per day. Price data was last updated on 27 April 2024.
For those needing a little more space, we've found these great deals on van hires in Switzerland, including pickup near Geneva, Zurich and Lausanne. To give users even more options, we're frequently updating deals, so check back soon if you don't see one you like.
Suzuki ErtigaR1 800/day
5
M
A/C
Suzuki Ertiga
Suzuki ErtigaR1 861/day
5
M
A/C
Suzuki Ertiga
Suzuki ErtigaR1 869/day
5
M
A/C
Suzuki Ertiga

Car hires by fuel type in Switzerland

Browse car hires by fuel type in Switzerland. Deals were last updated on 27 April 2024.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Switzerland. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Electric

Electric

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