Cheap Car Hire in Switzerland from £19
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 30/8 and drop-off date of 28/9. 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.
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 8 July 2025.
Most popular company | Europcar |
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Most common car type | Economy |
Average price per day | £54 |
Cheapest price per day | £19 |
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 8 July 2025.
small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Switzerland this past week from 710 hire locations out of 54 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
£24+
Compact
£27+
Intermediate
£36+
People carrier
£52+
Full-size SUV
£49+
Mini
£19+
Premium
£40+
Passenger van
£67+
Compare car hire deals in Switzerland by type
Here are the best Switzerland small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
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Best car hire deals found in Switzerland
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 £56. Data was last updated on 8 July 2025.
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.
Cheapflights insights for Switzerland car hires
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Switzerland, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Switzerland?
To get the best deal on car hire in Switzerland, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around £46, which is about 42% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Switzerland?
Europcar is currently the cheapest car hire company in Switzerland with deals as low as £17.23/day found in the past two weeks. Alamo is another inexpensive option with rates as low as £20.42/day.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Switzerland?
At Switzerland, the best time to hire a car is in November, with an average daily rate of just £42. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging £79 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Switzerland, the best time to hire a car is in November, with an average daily rate of just £42. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging £79 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
£50
February
£55
March
£54
April
£56
May
£57
June
£59
July
£77
August
£62
September
£55
October
£50
November
£42
December
£79
What car do most people hire in Switzerland?
Compact cars (Ford Focus, for example) are the most popular in Switzerland. SUV (Toyota Land Cruiser) and Full-size (Mercedes-Benz C-Class) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Switzerland.
Which car hire company has the most locations in Switzerland?
keddy by Europcar has 130 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Europcar has the second-highest number of locations in Switzerland at 108.
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 272 pickup locations in Switzerland to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 8 July 2025.
Among the most popular cities in Switzerland, Geneva offers the lowest average car hire price at just £32/day. Other affordable options include Zurich (£37/day), Bern (£40/day), and Basel (£44/day).
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 8 July 2025.
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.
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Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Switzerland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 8 July 2025.
What is the most popular car hire provider in Switzerland?
The most popular car hire company at Switzerland is Alamo. With prices on ECONOMY starting at £20/day about 323% 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 Bern where rental cars typically will cost around £40/day (29% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest car hire price in Switzerland was found in Bern for just £33/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.
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 8 July 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 (£38+).
Electric
£40+
Petrol/Diesel
£38+