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Cheap Car Hire in Switzerland from R675

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 10/9 and drop-off date of 17/9. 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 9 July 2025.

Most popular company

Europcar

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

R1 333

Cheapest price per day

R675

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 9 July 2025.

In Switzerland, there are 711 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 R675/day. View deals for 6 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 343+

Passenger van

Passenger van

R1 841+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Compact estate car

Compact estate car

Standard estate car

Standard estate car

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

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:

Hyundai AtosR675/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai Atos
Suzuki Swift DzireR750/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift Dzire

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 214. Data was last updated on 9 July 2025.
Take a peek at some options we've found for car hires in Switzerland, including locations near Zurich, Geneva and Lausanne. If these deals don't match what you're looking for, not to worry -- deals are updated on a regular basis.
Hyundai AtosR675/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai Atos
Volkswagen T-ROCR682/day
4
M
A/C
Volkswagen T-ROC
Toyota CorollaR682/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla

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 007/day – about 1 358% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Switzerland?

Budget is currently the cheapest car hire company in Switzerland with deals as low as R580,51/day found in the past two weeks. Dollar is another inexpensive option with rates as low as R627,12/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 R939/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Switzerland is July (R1 598/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 060

February

R1 252

March

R1 153

April

R1 156

May

R1 117

June

R1 288

July

R1 598

August

R1 338

September

R1 192

October

R1 075

November

R939

December

R1 562

What car do most people hire in Switzerland?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Switzerland are the following: SUV cars (Class Full-size SUV or similar), Convertible cars (Mini Convertible or similar), and Compact cars (Mini Convertible or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Switzerland?

keddy by Europcar has 130 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 272 pickup locations in Switzerland to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 9 July 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 9 July 2025.
Have a look at the top car hiring agencies available in Switzerland, including those that serve Zurich, Geneva and Lausanne. Check out reviews from past customers, confirm pickup locations, and other critical details before booking your reservation.

Europcar

8,5
Very Good
32 reviews108 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,8

Comfort

8,7

Overall

8,5

Pick-up/drop-off

8,3

Value

7,8

Hertz

7,6
Good
63 reviews53 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,7

Comfort

8,3

Overall

7,6

Pick-up/drop-off

7,8

Value

7,5

Sixt

7,6
Good
68 reviews22 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,6

Comfort

8,6

Overall

7,6

Pick-up/drop-off

7,9

Value

7,3

Alamo

7,6
Good
44 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,6

Comfort

8,3

Overall

7,6

Pick-up/drop-off

7,6

Value

7,3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8,2
Very Good
15 reviews15 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,4

Comfort

9,2

Overall

8,2

Pick-up/drop-off

8,4

Value

8,4

Avis

7,2
Good
11 reviews28 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,6

Comfort

8,3

Overall

7,2

Pick-up/drop-off

7,2

Value

6,8

Budget

7,0
Good
14 reviews18 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,3

Comfort

7,5

Overall

7,0

Pick-up/drop-off

7,3

Value

6,7

Thrifty

5,9
Fair
28 reviews21 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,3

Comfort

7,4

Overall

5,9

Pick-up/drop-off

5,9

Value

5,9

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Switzerland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 9 July 2025.
  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Switzerland?

    With an average price of R808/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 R622/day, the cheapest car hire price in Switzerland was found in Geneva. On average, Geneva has the cheapest daily rental car price (R886/day), which is 28% 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. Deals were last updated on 9 July 2025.

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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