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Cheap Car Hire in Zurich, Switzerland from R477

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 Zurich with a pick-up date of 18/9 and drop-off date of 4/10. 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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Zurich, Switzerland car hires in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Zurich, Switzerland. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 7 August 2026.

Most popular company

ALAMO

Price of petrol per litre

R38,87

Average price per day

R1 056

Cheapest price per day

R477
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Popular car types in Zurich, Switzerland

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Zurich, Switzerland and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 7 August 2026.
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small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Zurich this past week from 94 hire locations out of 32 hire agencies. Prices for a Zurich small car hire start from R477/day. Check out available deals for 3 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

R477+

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Compact

Compact

R587+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 242+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

R1 967+

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Compact estate car

Compact estate car

R679+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R698+

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Intermediate estate car

Intermediate estate car

R746+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

R755+

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Best car hire deals found in Zurich

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Zurich, Switzerland. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Zurich, Switzerland with an average daily rate of R915. Data was last updated on 7 August 2026.
Toyota YarisR477/day
Toyota Yaris
Found 08/07/26
Volkswagen Polo VivoR547/day
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
Found 08/07/26
Suzuki Swift DzireR587/day
Suzuki Swift Dzire
Found 08/07/26

Cheapflights insights for Zurich car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Zurich, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Zurich?

Book your car hire in Zurich 34 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R980/day on average when booked 34 days ahead, which saves you 1 333% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Zurich?

In Zurich, the most affordable car hire company right now is Dollar, offering prices from just R27,71/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Thrifty, with rates starting at R27,98/day.

What is the best car rental company in Zurich?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Zurich is Europcar (rated 8.0/10 with 13 reviews). Budget (rated 7.4/10 with 9 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Europcar
Europcar
8.0
Budget
Budget
7.4
Thrifty
Thrifty
7.2
Avis
Avis
7.1

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Zurich is November, when you can expect to pay R865/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Zurich is July (R1 453/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 110

February

R1 225

March

R1 012

April

R1 012

May

R931

June

R1 078

July

R1 453

August

R1 355

September

R1 029

October

R898

November

R865

December

R1 421

Which car hire company has the most locations in Zurich?

Avis has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Nomadcar has the second-highest number of locations in Zurich at 2.

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Top rental agencies in Zurich, Switzerland

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Zurich, Switzerland known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Zurich, Switzerland. Reviews were last updated on 7 August 2026.

Europcar

8,0
Very Good
13 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

8,5

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

7,3

Budget

7,4
Good
9 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,4

Pick-up/drop-off

7,4

Value

6,9

Thrifty

7,2
Good
5 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

8,1

Comfort

8,3

Overall

7,2

Pick-up/drop-off

7,3

Value

6,9

Avis

7,1
Good
3 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

9,1

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,1

Pick-up/drop-off

7,1

Value

6,2

National

2 locations
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Cleanliness

2,0

Comfort

2,0

Overall

2,0

Pick-up/drop-off

2,0

Value

2,0

FLIZZR

2 locations
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Cleanliness

2,0

Comfort

2,0

Overall

2,0

Pick-up/drop-off

2,0

Value

6,0

Nomadcar

2 locations
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YourRent

2 locations
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Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Zurich, Switzerland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 7 August 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Zurich?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R1 056/day when booking a car hire in Zurich. The absolute best deal a user found was for R533/day from GREEN MOTION , booked on Aug. 1.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Zurich for a week from Alamo?

    Hiring a car in Zurich for a week can be a great option for travel. Alamo, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around R7 977/week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Zurich?

    Yes, hiring a vehicle in Zurich for a month is certainly possible.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Zurich for a month?

    You can potentially save up to 62% on a month-long rental by booking with GREEN MOTION . GREEN MOTION is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in Zurich can cost you on average R34 189 a month or R1 140 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

  • How much is a car hire in Zurich for a weekend?

    It costs R0 for a weekend car hire in Zurich, on average. The cheapest type of car hire you can book on any given weekend is the Economy as prices are generally lower for these hire types due to demand and availability. If you’re planning to book a hire car in Zurich in September, prices are R966 per day on average.

Car hires by fuel type in Zurich, Switzerland

Browse car hires by fuel type in Zurich, Switzerland. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Zurich, Switzerland. Deals were last updated on 7 August 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Zurich, Switzerland. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R36+).

Electric

Electric

R36+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R90+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R36+

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Travelling to a place near Zurich?

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