Zurich Airport car hires in 2025
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Zurich Airport. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 15 June 2025.
Most popular company | ALAMO |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Compact |
Average price per day | R1 025 |
Cheapest price per day | R822 |
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 R932/day on average when booked 90 days ahead, which saves you 1 268% off the usual average price.
What is the cheapest car hire company at Zurich Airport?
Looking to hire a car at Zurich Airport? Dollar had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only R592,37/day. Alamo also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R681,12/day.
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 Europcar (rated 8.4/10 with 8 reviews). Dollar (rated 8.0/10 with 1 review) is also highly rated by our users.
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 R968/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car at Zurich Airport is July (R1 506/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 309
February
R1 363
March
R1 201
April
R1 219
May
R986
June
R1 183
July
R1 506
August
R1 363
September
R1 058
October
R968
November
R1 004
December
R1 488
What car do most people hire at Zurich Airport?
SUV cars (Seat Arona or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Zurich Airport. Compact cars (Seat Arona or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Economy cars (Volkswagen Polo or similar).
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 15 June 2025.
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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 15 June 2025.
What is the cheapest hire car found at Zurich Airport?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R943/day when booking a car hire at Zurich Airport. The absolute best deal a user found was for R711/day from Dollar, booked on Jun. 8.
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:Europcar (8,4)Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8,0)Dollar (8,0)Sixt (7,7)Hertz (7,6)Budget (7,4)Thrifty (7,3)Alamo (7,2)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 R5 442/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 R23 322. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.