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Cheap Car Hire in Zurich, Switzerland from R622

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 2/5 and drop-off date of 9/5. 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.
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Zurich, Switzerland car hires in 2025

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 28 April 2025.

Most popular company

ALAMO

Price of petrol per litre

R37,88

Average price per day

R1 167

Cheapest price per day

R622

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

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Zurich, 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 28 April 2025.

January

R1 082

February

R1 175

March

R1 044

April

R1 119

May

R1 138

June

R1 436

July

R1 791

August

R1 455

September

R1 231

October

R1 026

November

R858

December

R1 530

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Zurich 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 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 28 April 2025.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Zurich this past week from 89 hire locations out of 28 hire agencies. Prices for a Zurich small car hire start from R622/day. Check out available deals for 3 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

R1 077+

Luxury estate car

Luxury estate car

Standard estate car

Standard estate car

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Full-size estate car

Full-size estate car

Compare available car types for rental in Zurich, Switzerland

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Zurich, 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 28 April 2025.

Small cars

R711 - R1 792

All Car Types

R1 045 - R2 711

To hire a small car in Zurich, Switzerland, you would pay an average price of R1 205/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Zurich, Switzerland (~R711/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~R1 792/day). In fact, February is about 42% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Zurich. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Zurich, renting a small car 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. Here are the best Zurich small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Zurich, Switzerland, you would pay an average price of R1 894/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Zurich, Switzerland (~R915/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~R3 889/day). In fact, April is about 52% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Zurich. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Zurich, renting a medium car is 9% more expensive. 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 Zurich medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Zurich, Switzerland, you would pay an average price of R2 024/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Zurich, Switzerland (~R874/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~R4 174/day). In fact, February is about 57% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Zurich. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Zurich, renting a large car is 15% more expensive. 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 Zurich, Switzerland, you would pay an average price of R1 512/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Zurich, Switzerland (~R1 010/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~R2 498/day). In fact, May is about 34% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Zurich. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Zurich, renting a SUV saves you 13% 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 Zurich SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Zurich, Switzerland, you would pay an average price of R1 915/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a van in Zurich, Switzerland (~R1 597/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~R4 583/day). In fact, November is about 17% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Zurich. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Zurich, renting a van is 10% more expensive. 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.

Toyota Corolla QuestR622/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest
Suzuki CiazR638/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz
Toyota Corolla CrossR679/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Cross

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 28 April 2025.
Book your reservation with one of the top car hire agencies located in Zurich, including Sixt, Europcar and Dollar. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.

Sixt

7,5
Good
36 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,8

Comfort

8,5

Overall

7,5

Pick-up/drop-off

7,5

Value

7,2

Europcar

8,4
Very Good
9 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,6

Comfort

8,4

Overall

8,4

Pick-up/drop-off

8,4

Value

7,5

Dollar

8,0
Very Good
1 review5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

8,0

Hertz

7,7
Good
18 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,7

Comfort

8,4

Overall

7,7

Pick-up/drop-off

7,9

Value

7,8

Thrifty

7,6
Good
4 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,4

Comfort

8,6

Overall

7,6

Pick-up/drop-off

7,5

Value

7,3

Budget

7,3
Good
5 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,1

Comfort

7,3

Overall

7,3

Pick-up/drop-off

7,1

Value

6,6

Alamo

7,3
Good
20 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

7,3

Pick-up/drop-off

7,4

Value

7,0

Avis

7,1
Good
3 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,1

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,1

Pick-up/drop-off

7,1

Value

6,2

Best Zurich, Switzerland car hire deals found

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 R775. Data was last updated on 28 April 2025.
The best offers we've found on car hires in the Zurich area. Check back soon for more deals if you're not finding the one you're looking for.
Toyota Corolla QuestR622/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest
Suzuki CiazR638/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz
Toyota Corolla CrossR679/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Cross

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 28 April 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Zurich?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R1 167/day when booking a car hire in Zurich. The absolute best deal a user found was for R744/day from Dollar, booked on Apr. 20.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Zurich?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in Zurich from the following companies over the past two weeks: Enterprise Rent-A-Car (R622/day), Europcar (R638/day), and Alamo (R704/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Zurich?

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

  • What are petrol prices like in Zurich?

    The average price of petrol in Zurich is R37,88/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R1 704 and R2 462 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • 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 R6 621/week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Zurich for the best price?

    Booking early can save you upwards of 23% on your car hire. Booking your vehicle at least 7 days in advance can you get you a great below-average price in Zurich.

  • 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 38% on a month-long rental by booking with Dollar. Dollar is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in Zurich can cost you on average R28 374 a month or R946 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 Compact 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 May, prices are R0 per day on average.

  • What car do most people hire in Zurich?

    The most popular car to hire while in Zurich is the Seat Arona, which is a Compact vehicle.

Van hires in Zurich, Switzerland

Find people carrier hire deals in Zurich, Switzerland from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. people carrier hires in Zurich, Switzerland cost an average of R2 276 per day. Price data was last updated on 28 April 2025.
If you're in need of a larger vehicle, check out some of the deals we've found on van rentals in Zurich. For alternative options, come back soon as deals are refreshed frequently.
Toyota AvanzaR1 228/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Avanza
Suzuki ErtigaR1 474/day
5
M
A/C
Suzuki Ertiga
Suzuki ErtigaR1 515/day
5
M
A/C
Suzuki Ertiga

Car hires by fuel type in Zurich, Switzerland

Browse car hires by fuel type in Zurich, Switzerland. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Zurich, Switzerland. Deals were last updated on 28 April 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Zurich, Switzerland. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (R34+).

Electric

Electric

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

Travelling to a place near Zurich?

Hire a car at Zurich if you plan to visit one of these locations
Grindelwald
Vitznau
Davos
Chur
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Interlaken
Lauterbrunnen

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