Car hire in Switzerland

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Compare car hire on price, ease of pick-up, a fair fuel policy and more

Find Switzerland car rental deals you can amend or cancel if your plans change

Switzerland car hire at a glance

Most popular rental companyAlamo
Most popular carSmall
Pick-up points84, Geneva is most popular
Cheapest price found£43 per day, Lugano
Cheapest monthJuly

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Find the cheapest time to hire a car in Switzerland

The cheapest month to rent a car in Switzerland is July, when the average cost per day is £45. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is March, when the average cost per day is £50. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in Switzerland is April.

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Car hire in Switzerland: FAQs

You will need insurance to rent a car in Switzerland, but you wont necessarily need ‘extra’ insurance. Different car hire companies offer different insurance policies, so make sure you look at the details when you pick a deal.
To rent a car with most companies in Switzerland you need to be at least 21 years old. Some companies may have extra fees to pay if you are under 25 years old, so make sure you check before you book.
Our travellers best rated car hire company in Switzerland is Unirent. You can rent a car with them for £0 on average per day.

If you want to learn more about Unirent, you can dig deeper here.
The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in Switzerland depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid drivers license, ID and passport. Once you’ve booked car hire in Switzerland, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.
It’s easy to hire a car in Switzerland. First, you need to decide where in Switzerland you want to pick up your car from.

Once you’ve decided where you want to go, simply enter your dates and search for the best deal for you. Once you’ve found your deal, you’ll be redirected to the provider to book with no extra fees.
You can rent a car for as long as you like, depending on availability. If you know what dates you’re needing wheels for, start searching with Skyscanner today.
You may need a credit card to rent a car in Switzerland. It all depends on which car hire company you choose.
It depends where in Switzerland you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Geneva. On average, it costs £80 per day to rent a car there. The cheapest price we could find is £69 per day.

Getting the cheapest car rental in Switzerland

Here are some tips to help you bag the best prices, and hit the road for less.

Pick the right ride

Make sure you pick the right type of car for your trip. You can easily filter by 'seats', 'transmission' and even choose only to see 'electric' or 'hybrid' vehicles. You can also filter by 'car type', so whether you're looking for a luxury car or a more modest mini, you'll find what you need fast. The most popular car type in Switzerland is Small.

Compare across companies

The most popular companies in Switzerland are Alamo, Europcar and Hertz. The cheapest company we've found is city auto rent. To find a great price, you can easily compare across different trusted car rental companies using Skyscanner.

Be flexible

Not sure where in Switzerland you're going to visit? There’s lots of places to pick your rental car up from. Being flexible on your pickup location can help you grab a great price, all while seeing more of Switzerland. We've found that the most popular place to pick up a car in Switzerland is Geneva. The cheapest place to pick up your rental car is Lugano.

Hire a car long term in Switzerland

Looking to hire a car for more than a few weeks? It could be cheaper to rent for a full month. This can cut the admin costs for car hire companies and give you some extra time to explore too. Give it a go today and search for 30 days' worth of car hire.

Save on fuel

You can make your money go further by finding a car hire deal in Switzerland with 'unlimited mileage' or a 'full to full' fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.