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Cheap Car Hire in Zurich, Switzerland from ฿1,779

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 Zurich with a pick-up date of 10/4 and drop-off date of 16/4. 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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Zurich, Switzerland car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Zurich, Switzerland. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 7 February 2025.

Most popular company

ALAMO

Price of petrol per litre

฿68.48

Average price per day

฿1,530

Cheapest price per day

฿1,779

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Zurich?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Zurich, 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 7 February 2025.

January

฿1,990

February

฿2,293

March

฿2,226

April

฿1,753

May

฿1,956

June

฿2,529

July

฿3,170

August

฿2,597

September

฿2,226

October

฿1,855

November

฿1,551

December

฿2,765

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Zurich 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 Zurich, Switzerland

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Zurich, Switzerland and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 7 February 2025.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Zurich this past week from 88 hire locations out of 28 hire agencies. Prices for a Zurich small car hire start from ฿1,779/day. Check out available deals for 4 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

฿1,905+

Compact

Compact

฿1,779+

Minivan

Minivan

฿2,727+

Passenger van

Passenger van

฿2,871+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

฿2,014+

Compact estate car

Compact estate car

฿2,137+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

฿2,527+

Standard estate car

Standard estate car

฿2,894+

Compare available car types for rental in Zurich, Switzerland

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Zurich, 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 7 February 2025.

Small cars

฿1,325 - ฿2,858

All Car Types

฿2,226 - ฿4,502

To hire a small car in Zurich, Switzerland, you would pay an average price of ฿2,233/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Zurich, Switzerland (~฿1,325/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~฿2,858/day). In fact, November is about 41% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Zurich. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Zurich, hiring a small car 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 Zurich small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Zurich, Switzerland, you would pay an average price of ฿3,748/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Zurich, Switzerland (~฿1,689/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~฿5,561/day). In fact, November is about 55% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Zurich. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Zurich, hiring a medium car is 5% 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 large car in Zurich, Switzerland, you would pay an average price of ฿5,029/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Zurich, Switzerland (~฿2,506/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~฿6,876/day). In fact, November is about 51% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Zurich. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Zurich, hiring a large car is 29% 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 Zurich, Switzerland, you would pay an average price of ฿3,079/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Zurich, Switzerland (~฿2,150/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~฿4,691/day). In fact, January is about 31% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Zurich. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Zurich, hiring a SUV saves you 14% 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 Zurich SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Zurich, Switzerland, you would pay an average price of ฿4,771/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a van in Zurich, Switzerland (~฿1,951/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~฿9,068/day). In fact, November is about 60% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Zurich. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Zurich, hiring a van is 25% 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 Zurich van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a luxury car in Zurich, Switzerland, you would pay an average price of ฿5,373/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Zurich, Switzerland (~฿3,810/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~฿8,812/day). In fact, April is about 30% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Zurich. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Zurich, hiring a luxury 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 Zurich luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Toyota Yaris฿1,779/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Honda City฿1,905/day
2
M
A/C
Honda City
Nissan Leaf฿2,035/day
4
M
A/C
Nissan Leaf

Top rental agencies in Zurich, Switzerland

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Zurich, Switzerland known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Zurich, Switzerland. Reviews were last updated on 7 February 2025.
Book your reservation with one of the top rental car agencies located in Zurich, including Sixt, Europcar and Dollar. Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Zurich, including Sixt, Europcar and Dollar.

Sixt

7.4
Good
38 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.5

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.1

Europcar

8.4
Very Good
8 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

7.4

Dollar

8.0
Very Good
1 review5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

Hertz

7.7
Good
18 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.4

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.8

Thrifty

7.7
Good
4 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.7

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.5

Budget

7.3
Good
6 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

6.6

Alamo

7.3
Good
19 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.1

Avis

7.1
Good
3 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

6.2

Best Zurich, Switzerland car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Zurich, Switzerland. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Zurich, Switzerland with an average daily rate of ฿2,442. Data was last updated on 7 February 2025.
These are the best deals we've found on rental cars in Zurich. Be sure to confirm the details of the deal, such as car type, daily rate, and pickup location.
Toyota Yaris฿1,779/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Honda City฿1,905/day
2
M
A/C
Honda City
Honda BR-V฿2,014/day
4
M
A/C
Honda BR-V

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Zurich, Switzerland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 7 February 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Zurich?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ฿1,530/day when booking a car hire in Zurich. The absolute best deal a user found was for ฿1,510/day from Alamo, booked on Feb. 2.

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Zurich?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Europcar (8.4 rating), Fox (8.0 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Zurich.

  • What are petrol prices like in Zurich?

    The average price of petrol in Zurich is ฿68.48/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between ฿3,081 and ฿4,451 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Zurich for a week from Alamo?

    Alamo is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Zurich. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about ฿9,522 per week.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Zurich for the best price?

    Hiring your favourite car model can become more difficult the closer you are to your desired travel date. It’s ideal to book early to have that peace of mind. An early booking can save you up to 28% in Zurich - we recommend booking at least 7days in advance.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Zurich?

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Zurich for a month is certainly possible.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Zurich for a month?

    Generally, a month-long car rental in Zurich can be found for about ฿40,810, with the average price for a rental being around ฿1,360 a day. Book with Alamo, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 3% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Zurich.

  • How much is a car hire in Zurich for a weekend?

    ฿4,820 is, on average, how much a car hire costs for the weekend in Zurich. To save money, consider booking a Compact car hire, which is the cheapest car during the weekend. If you are looking for a car hire in March, we’ve seen prices on Cheapflights for as low as ฿1,598 per day.

  • What car do most people hire in Zurich?

    The most popular car chosen by those travelling to Zurich is Economy (Volkswagen Polo) based on our Cheapflights data.

Small car rentals in Zurich, Switzerland

Find small car rental deals in Zurich, Switzerland from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car rentals in Zurich, Switzerland cost an average of ฿2,007 per day. Price data was last updated on 7 February 2025.
Toyota Yaris฿2,007/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris

Van rentals in Zurich, Switzerland

Find van rental deals in Zurich, Switzerland from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. van rentals in Zurich, Switzerland cost an average of ฿5,217 per day. Price data was last updated on 7 February 2025.
Check out some of the best options we've found on van rentals in Zurich. Be sure to check back often to find alternative deals on van rentals.
Toyota HiAce฿4,533/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota HiAce
Toyota Innova฿5,902/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Innova

Car rentals by fuel type in Zurich, Switzerland

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Zurich, Switzerland. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Zurich, Switzerland. Deals were last updated on 7 February 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Zurich, Switzerland. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (฿61+).

Electric

Electric

฿61+

Hybrid

Hybrid

฿338+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

฿61+

Travelling to a place near Zurich?

Hire a car at Zurich if you plan to visit one of these locations
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Kloten
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