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Cheap Car Hire in Zurich Airport, Switzerland from R1 287
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 Airport with a pick-up date of 23/12 and drop-off date of 15/1. 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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Popular car types in Zurich Airport
Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Zurich Airport and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 13 October 2026.
There are currently 94 hire locations operating at Zurich Airport spread across 32 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire at Zurich Airport is small car at R1 287 a day. Below are all the 3 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:
Economy
R1 287+
Compact
R1 349+
People carrier
R2 089+
Passenger van
R3 402+
Compact SUV
R1 430+
Compact estate car
R1 546+
Intermediate SUV
R1 577+
Standard estate car
R1 845+
Standard SUV
R1 943+
Best car hire deals found at Zurich Airport
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Zurich Airport. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Zurich Airport with an average daily rate of R2 027. Data was last updated on 13 October 2026.
Citroen C3 AircrossR1 299/day
Volkswagen T-ROCR1 430/day
Toyota YarisR1 287/day
Cheapflights insights for Zurich Airport car hires
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Zurich Airport, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car at Zurich Airport?
Book your car hire at Zurich Airport 90 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R859/day on average when booked 90 days ahead, which saves you 1 161% off the average price.
What is the best car hire company at Zurich Airport?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company at Zurich Airport is Dollar (rated 9.3/10 with 3 reviews). Fox (rated 8.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.
Dollar
9.3
Fox
8.0
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.0
Europcar
7.8
What is the cheapest month to hire a car at Zurich Airport?
The cheapest month to hire a car at Zurich Airport is October, when you can expect to pay R892/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car at Zurich Airport is July (R1 388/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 206
February
R1 256
March
R1 107
April
R1 123
May
R909
June
R1 090
July
R1 388
August
R1 256
September
R975
October
R892
November
R925
December
R1 371
Which car hire company has the most locations at Zurich Airport?
Cent Rent AG has 2 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. AcaRent has the second-highest number of locations at Zurich Airport at 1.
Top rental agencies in Zurich Airport
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Zurich Airport known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Zurich Airport. Reviews were last updated on 13 October 2026.
Overview
Locations
Dollar
3 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
8,6
Comfort
9,3
Overall
9,3
Pick-up/drop-off
9,3
Value
9,3
View Dollar Locations near Zurich Airport
Overview
Locations
Fox
1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
8,0
Comfort
8,0
Overall
8,0
Pick-up/drop-off
8,0
Value
8,0
View Fox Locations near Zurich Airport
Overview
Locations
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
8,6
Comfort
8,0
Overall
8,0
Pick-up/drop-off
8,0
Value
8,0
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Overview
Reviews
Locations
Europcar
12 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
8,5
Comfort
8,4
Overall
7,8
Pick-up/drop-off
7,8
Value
7,1
Recent reviews
10,0
|Aug 2025Easy drop off could use more attendants when picking up there was a long line.
10,0
|Aug 2024The pickup was quick with the usual contract review and paperwork. Accessing the car was very easy. Drop off was also very easy.
1 out of 4
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Overview
Reviews
Locations
Alamo
22 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
8,2
Comfort
8,0
Overall
7,2
Pick-up/drop-off
7,3
Value
7,0
Recent reviews
10,0
|Nov 2024David and Jafresi and best employees there. Highly recommend!
6,0
|Mar 2022They didn’t have the car I wanted and I got lumbered with a much bigger people carrier that was hard to manoeuvre up mountain roads.
1 out of 8
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Overview
Locations
Budget
7 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
7,6
Comfort
7,5
Overall
7,0
Pick-up/drop-off
7,2
Value
6,6
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Overview
Locations
Avis
3 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
9,0
Comfort
7,3
Overall
6,6
Pick-up/drop-off
6,6
Value
5,6
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Overview
Locations
Ace
1 review•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
2,0
Comfort
2,0
Overall
2,0
Pick-up/drop-off
2,0
Value
2,0
View Ace Locations near Zurich Airport
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Zurich Airport, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 13 October 2026.
What is the cheapest hire car found at Zurich Airport?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R1 085/day when booking a car hire at Zurich Airport. The absolute best deal a user found was for R546/day from Dollar, booked on Oct. 10.
Which car hire providers are at Zurich Airport?
There are 10 car hire providers located at Zurich Airport. The following companies can be found near the Zurich Airport car hire counter:Dollar (9,3)Thrifty (8,0)Hertz (8,0)Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8,0)Europcar (7,8)Sixt (7,6)Alamo (7,2)Budget (7,0)Avis (6,6)Rentava (6,0)
How much does it cost to hire a car at Zurich Airport for a week from Alamo?
Hiring a car at Zurich Airport 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 R8 071/week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month at Zurich Airport?
Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month at Zurich Airport.
How much does it cost to rent a car at Zurich Airport for a month?
The average cost of a car hire at Zurich Airport for a month is R34 592. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.
Car hires by fuel type in Zurich Airport
Browse car hires by fuel type in Zurich Airport. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Zurich Airport. Deals were last updated on 13 October 2026.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Zurich Airport. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (R76+).
Electric
R76+
Hybrid
R89+
Petrol/Diesel
R80+
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