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Cheap Car Hire in Switzerland from R608

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 9/12 and drop-off date of 16/12. 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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Switzerland car hires in 2024

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 3 December 2024.

Most popular company

Alamo

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

R662

Cheapest price per day

R608

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 3 December 2024.

January

R1 016

February

R1 179

March

R1 107

April

R834

May

R925

June

R1 089

July

R1 306

August

R1 179

September

R998

October

R980

November

R798

December

R1 324

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Switzerland is November. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. 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 3 December 2024.

In Switzerland, there are 699 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 R608/day. View deals for 4 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Standard

Standard

People carrier

People carrier

R1 089+

Luxury

Luxury

R1 643+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Compact estate car

Compact estate car

Intermediate estate car

Intermediate estate car

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 3 December 2024.

Small cars

R634 - R1 730

All Car Types

R680 - R2 059

To hire a small car in Switzerland, you would pay an average price of R1 066/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Switzerland (~R634/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~R1 730/day). In fact, April is about 41% 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 16% 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 R1 169/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Switzerland (~R718/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~R3 045/day). In fact, September is about 39% 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 saves you 8% 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.

To hire a SUV in Switzerland, you would pay an average price of R785/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Switzerland (~R659/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~R1 720/day). In fact, October is about 17% 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 38% 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 R920/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a van in Switzerland (~R1 202/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~R2 590/day). In fact, November is about 30% 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 27% 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 van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Toyota Corolla QuestR608/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest
Toyota Corolla QuestR632/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest

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 3 December 2024.
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.

keddy by Europcar

128 locations

Europcar

111 locations

Sunnycars

78 locations

Hertz

53 locations

Shouqi

34 locations

Edel & Stark

29 locations

Avis

28 locations

FLIZZR

26 locations

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 R821. Data was last updated on 3 December 2024.
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.
Toyota Corolla QuestR608/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest
Ford EcoSportR613/day
4
M
A/C
Ford EcoSport
Toyota Corolla QuestR632/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Switzerland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 3 December 2024.
  • 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 (8,6 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 R1 154/day, Europcar is the most popular car hire provider in Switzerland, booking 47% more hire cars than any other provider.

  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Switzerland?

    At R504/day, the cheapest car hire price in Switzerland was found in Zurich. On average, Zurich has the cheapest daily rental car price (R662/day), which is 0% 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 836 per day. Price data was last updated on 3 December 2024.
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.
Toyota AvanzaR1 089/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Avanza
Toyota AvanzaR1 091/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Avanza
Toyota AvanzaR1 107/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Avanza

Car hires by fuel type in Switzerland

Browse car hires by fuel type in Switzerland. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Switzerland. Deals were last updated on 3 December 2024.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Switzerland. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (R40+).

Electric

Electric

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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