Switzerland

Cheap Car Hire in Switzerland from £16

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car hire in Switzerland with a pick-up date of 2/5 and drop-off date of 14/5. 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.
Geneva, Switzerland
4 May — 11 May
Driver's age: 26-65
Geneva, Switzerland
Sat 4/5
Midday
Sat 11/5
Midday

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 27 April 2024.

Most popular company

Alamo

Most common car type

Premium

Average price per day

£48

Cheapest price per day

£16

What are the car hire prices for popular cities in Switzerland?

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 479 pickup locations in Switzerland to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 27 April 2024.

Price

£28 - £64

Out of all the popular cities in Switzerland, Geneva is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just £28/day. Renting a car in Geneva is 56% cheaper than renting one in Lausanne where the per day rate is around £64. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Switzerland to get a rental car in are: Basel (£31/day), Zurich (£39/day), and Lugano (£39/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Geneva should expect to spend around £28/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Switzerland is Geneva.

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 27 April 2024.

January

£44

February

£51

March

£48

April

£38

May

£44

June

£52

July

£73

August

£59

September

£46

October

£44

November

£36

December

£56

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 27 April 2024.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Switzerland this past week from 681 hire locations out of 48 hire agencies. Prices for a Switzerland small car hire start from £19/day. Check out available deals for 6 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

People carrier

People carrier

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Mini

Mini

Premium

Premium

Compare available car types for hire 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 27 April 2024.

Small cars

£30 - £60

All Car Types

£40 - £98

To hire a small car in Switzerland, you would pay an average price of £46/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Switzerland (~£30/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£60/day). In fact, April is about 35% 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, hiring a small car saves you 36% 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 £73/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Switzerland (~£45/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£93/day). In fact, November 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, hiring a medium car is 3% 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 £107/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Switzerland (~£56/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£169/day). In fact, November is about 48% 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, hiring a large car is 34% 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 large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in Switzerland, you would pay an average price of £65/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Switzerland (~£36/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£86/day). In fact, April is about 46% 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, hiring a SUV 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. 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 £108/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a van in Switzerland (~£72/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£153/day). In fact, November is about 34% 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, hiring a van is 35% 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 van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a luxury car in Switzerland, you would pay an average price of £130/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Switzerland (~£71/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£199/day). In fact, November is about 46% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Switzerland. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Switzerland, hiring a luxury car is 46% 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 luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a convertible in Switzerland, you would pay an average price of £70/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a convertible in Switzerland (~£89/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£183/day). In fact, September is about 25% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible hire for Switzerland. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Switzerland, hiring a convertible saves you 0% 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.

Fiat 500£19/day
2
M
A/C
Fiat 500
Volkswagen Polo£23/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Hyundai i10£24/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i10

Top hire 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 27 April 2024.
Book your reservation with one of the top car hire agencies located in Switzerland, including those serving the greater Geneva, Zurich and Basel area. Make sure to read through user feedback, confirm pickup locations, and check the fine print before choosing.

keddy by Europcar

124 locations

Europcar

110 locations

Sunnycars

75 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 hire deals in Switzerland. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Switzerland with an average daily rate of £47. Data was last updated on 27 April 2024.
We've found these great deals on car hires in Switzerland, including options within the Geneva, Zurich and Basel area. Make sure to examine important information for each deal, including price, car type, and pickup location.
Fiat 500£19/day
2
M
A/C
Fiat 500
Volkswagen Polo£23/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Renault Captur£24/day
4
M
A/C
Renault Captur

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Switzerland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 27 April 2024.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Switzerland?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Enterprise Rent-A-Car (9.0 rating), Europcar (8.9 rating) and Dollar (8.5 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Switzerland.

  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Switzerland?

    The most popular car hire company at Switzerland is Alamo. With prices on COMPACT starting at £21/day about 308% more people book with Alamo than other companies in the country.

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

    When visiting Switzerland, it is typically cheapest to hire your car in Lugano where rental cars typically will cost around £39/day (33% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest car hire price in Switzerland was found in Geneva for just £24/day.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in Switzerland?

    In Switzerland, drivers are expected to drive on the right side of the road.

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Small car hires in Switzerland

Find small car hire deals in Switzerland from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in Switzerland cost an average of £25 per day. Price data was last updated on 27 April 2024.
Fiat 500£16/day
2
M
A/C
Fiat 500
Ford Ka£19/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Ka
Fiat 500£19/day
2
M
A/C
Fiat 500

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 27 April 2024.

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 (£36+).

Electric

Electric

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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