Cheap Car Hire in Switzerland from R663
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 Switzerland with a pick-up date of 29/4 and drop-off date of 20/5. 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.
Switzerland car hires in 2025
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Switzerland. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 4 april 2025.
Most popular company | Alamo |
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Most common car type | Compact |
Average price per day | R909 |
Cheapest price per day | R663 |
Switzerland car hire prices in popular cities
Discover the price range for hiring a car in popular cities across Switzerland, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 488 pickup locations in Switzerland to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 4 april 2025.
Price | R796 - R870 |
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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Switzerland?
Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in 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 4 april 2025.
January
R1 091
February
R1 185
March
R1 128
April
R1 015
May
R1 109
June
R1 429
July
R1 768
August
R1 448
September
R1 222
October
R1 034
November
R865
December
R1 542
Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Switzerland 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 Switzerland
Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Switzerland and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 4 april 2025.
In Switzerland, there are 701 active hire locations from 52 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Switzerland in the past week - currently priced from R663/day. View deals for 3 car types available to hire in this destination:
Economy
R675+
Compact
R663+
Standard
R1 186+
Full-size SUV
R1 397+
Premium SUV
R1 362+
Compact SUV
R802+
Intermediate SUV
R921+
Standard SUV
R927+
Compare available car types for rental in Switzerland
Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in 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 4 april 2025.
Small cars | R870 - R1 807 | |
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All Car Types | R1 033 - R2 733 |
To hire a small car in Switzerland, you would pay an average price of R1 257/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Switzerland (~R870/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~R1 807/day). In fact, May is about 31% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Switzerland. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Switzerland, renting a small car saves you 29% 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 Switzerland small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a medium car in Switzerland, you would pay an average price of R2 002/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Switzerland (~R1 017/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~R3 921/day). In fact, April is about 50% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Switzerland. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Switzerland, renting a medium car is 13% 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 Switzerland medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a large car in Switzerland, you would pay an average price of R2 124/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Switzerland (~R1 193/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is September (~R4 563/day). In fact, February is about 44% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Switzerland. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Switzerland, renting a large car is 18% 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 Switzerland, you would pay an average price of R1 696/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Switzerland (~R1 019/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~R2 525/day). In fact, May is about 40% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Switzerland. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Switzerland, renting a SUV saves you 4% 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 Switzerland SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a van in Switzerland, you would pay an average price of R1 679/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a van in Switzerland (~R1 610/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~R4 621/day). In fact, November is about 5% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Switzerland. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Switzerland, renting a van saves you 5% 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.
Top rental agencies in Switzerland
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Switzerland known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Switzerland. Reviews were last updated on 4 april 2025.
Have a look at the top car hiring agencies available in Switzerland, including those that serve Zurich, Geneva and Lausanne. Check out reviews from past customers, confirm pickup locations, and other critical details before booking your reservation.
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Europcar
Sunnycars
Hertz
Shouqi
Edel & Stark
Avis
FLIZZR
Best Switzerland car hire deals found
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Switzerland. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Switzerland with an average daily rate of R1 085. Data was last updated on 4 april 2025.
Take a peek at some options we've found for car hires in Switzerland, including locations near Zurich, Geneva and Lausanne. If these deals don't match what you're looking for, not to worry -- deals are updated on a regular basis.
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Switzerland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 4 april 2025.
Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Switzerland?
Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Europcar (8,7 rating), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8,7 rating) and National (8,0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Switzerland.
What is the most popular car hire provider in Switzerland?
With an average price of R945/day, Alamo is the most popular car hire provider in Switzerland, booking 75% more hire cars than any other provider.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Switzerland?
At R706/day, the cheapest car hire price in Switzerland was found in Zurich. On average, Zurich has the cheapest daily rental car price (R870/day), which is 4% below average price for cities in Switzerland.
What side of the road do you drive on in Switzerland?
Cars travel on the right side of the road in Switzerland.
Van hires in Switzerland
Find people carrier hire deals in Switzerland from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. people carrier hires in Switzerland cost an average of R2 338 per day. Price data was last updated on 4 april 2025.
For those needing a little more space, we've found these great deals on van hires in Switzerland, including pickup near Zurich, Geneva and Lausanne. To give users even more options, we're frequently updating deals, so check back soon if you don't see one you like.
Car hires by fuel type in Switzerland
Browse car hires by fuel type in Switzerland. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Switzerland. Deals were last updated on 4 april 2025.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Switzerland. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R36+).
Electric
R38+
Petrol/Diesel
R36+