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Cheap Car Hire in Zurich Airport, Switzerland from R655

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 6/9 and drop-off date of 14/9. 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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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 9 July 2025.

Most popular company

EUROPCAR

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

R2 099

Cheapest price per day

R655

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 9 July 2025.

There are currently 91 hire locations operating at Zurich Airport spread across 29 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire at Zurich Airport is small car at R655 a day. Below are all the 5 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

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

Intermediate estate car

Intermediate estate car

Luxury estate car

Luxury estate car

R1 167+

Full-size estate car

Full-size estate car

R1 312+

Premium estate car

Premium estate car

R1 908+

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 R1 014. Data was last updated on 9 July 2025.
Toyota CorollaR682/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla
Toyota YarisR750/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Audi A4 AvantR870/day
5
5
M
A/C
Audi A4 Avant

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 R925/day on average when booked 90 days ahead, which saves you 1 258% 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 Europcar (rated 8.1/10 with 9 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 R961/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car at Zurich Airport is July (R1 494/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 299

February

R1 352

March

R1 192

April

R1 210

May

R978

June

R1 174

July

R1 494

August

R1 352

September

R1 050

October

R961

November

R996

December

R1 477

What car do most people hire at Zurich Airport?

Economy cars (Volkswagen Polo or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Zurich Airport. SUV cars (Class Full-size SUV or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Compact cars (Renault Captur 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 9 July 2025.

Europcar

8,1
Very Good
9 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8,6

Comfort

8,5

Overall

8,1

Pick-up/drop-off

8,1

Value

7,1

Dollar

8,0
Very Good
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

8,0

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

Fox

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

8,0

Hertz

7,7
Good
17 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9,1

Comfort

8,7

Overall

7,7

Pick-up/drop-off

8,1

Value

7,6

Budget

7,4
Good
5 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7,1

Comfort

7,4

Overall

7,4

Pick-up/drop-off

7,3

Value

6,6

Alamo

7,2
Good
19 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Overall

7,2

Pick-up/drop-off

7,3

Value

6,9

Avis

6,6
Okay
3 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9,0

Comfort

7,3

Overall

6,6

Pick-up/drop-off

6,6

Value

5,6

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 9 July 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found at Zurich Airport?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R1 821/day when booking a car hire at Zurich Airport. The absolute best deal a user found was for R1 073/day from Alamo, booked on Jul. 6.

  • 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 (8,1)Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8,0)Dollar (8,0)Hertz (7,7)Sixt (7,7)Budget (7,4)Thrifty (7,3)Alamo (7,2)Avis (6,6)GREEN MOTION (6,0)

  • How much does it cost to hire a car at Zurich Airport for a week from Europcar?

    Hiring a car at Zurich Airport for a week can be a great option for travel. Europcar, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around R15 289/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 R65 524. 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 9 July 2025.

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 (R45+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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