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Price comparison on car rental in the whole of Switzerland online. Search and book a vehicle in three easy steps. When you book a rental car with us, there will be no problems when you pick up the car on arrival. The price includes free mileage, obligatory insurances and airport fees, local taxes and fees. Good prices on family, economy and luxury cars. We can help you look for cheap rental cars in Switzerland. If you only want to rent a car from a company you already know the name of, you can choose it from the search list.

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Advice and tips when looking for a rental car in Switzerland

Here we have put together some tips on what to consider when looking for a rental car in Switzerland and regions/states such as Zurich, Bern, Vaud, Aargau, St. Gallen, Geneva, Lucerne, Ticino, Valais and Basel-Landschaft.

Refuel the car before returning it

Different companies have different fuel conditions. If the car is to be refueled before return, do so to avoid extra fees from the rental car company. Some smaller companies have an administrative fee for refueling the car if it is to be left empty, which is stated in the conditions but not always in the total price. Look extra carefully at the refueling regulations! If the company has 'Pick up full, drop off empty' then there may be an administrative fee for refueling. Any fee is stated during the booking. It is often the cheaper companies that have 'Pick up full, drop off empty'.

Book as early as possible

Book as early as possible, it will usually be more expensive if you wait. In large cities such as Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Bern, Lausanne, Winterthur, St. Gallen, Lugano, Lucerne and Biel/Bienne, prices often rise the later you book. It can also be difficult to find cars at major airports such as Zurich Airport, Geneva-Cointrin Airport, Bern Belp Airport, Lausanne-Blécherette Airport, St. Gallen-Altenrhein Airport, Lugano-Agno Airport, Les Eplatures Airport, Sion Airport, Locarno Airport and Samedan Airport, if you wait too long.

Are there several of you who will drive the car? Where are you going?

Extra driver? If more than one person is driving the car, this must be stated at the time of booking or at the company upon arrival. Remember that there may be restrictions on driving the car to other countries and taking the car from or to islands such as .

Is free mileage / free miles included?

Check that free mileage is included in the rent. If free mileage is not included, check that the number of kilometers in the contract is sufficient. All major companies have unlimited mileage, but less expensive companies may have a maximum mileage per day.

Review the contract & terms carefully

Review and read the rental conditions before booking the rental car. Autoprio.com offers rental cars from several different rental car companies and the conditions differ between the different companies. Smaller companies may have administrative fees to be paid on site that relate to refueling after return. Any fees are stated during the booking. Review and read the contract when you pick up your rental car. Autoprio.com offers cheap rental cars from several different rental car companies in Switzerland and the contract differs between the different companies. If there is something you do not understand in the contract, ask someone from the company on site or contact us directly.

Compare prices from several companies and book the rental car on the Internet

Rent a car cheap in SwitzerlandSearching and booking car rental on the Internet becomes cheaper and it is easier and takes less time. Compare many companies and sites to find the best price. Autoprio.com compares several companies at the same time in a single search via Cartrawler. We do not own any cars but only compare prices from different companies such as e.g. Avis, Hertz, Europcar, Budget, Sixt, Thrifty, National, Enterprise, Alamo and Dollar, etc.

Do a quick inspection upon pickup

Inspect and examine the rental car when you pick it up. Check that all damages, scratches and dents are included in the condition report. Check how big the deductible is! What often differentiates between smaller, cheaper companies in Switzerland and larger global companies is the amount of the deductible. Also read the conditions carefully when it comes to how the car is to be returned. Smaller local companies may have an administrative fee if the car is to be returned with an empty tank. Any fee is stated in our terms and conditions when you apply.

Frequently asked questions about car rental & renting a car in Switzerland

What is the cheapest car rental company in Switzerland?

In the past 14 days, the cheapest rental cars were found on Autoprio.com at Nomadcar, Unirent, Advantage, Maggiore, King Rent, Flizzr, Edel And Stark Luxury Fleet and City Auto Rent in cities like Basel, Lucerne, Bern, Lausanne, Zurich, Lugano, Geneva, Winterthur, St. Gallen and Biel/Bienne, etc and at airports like St. Gallen-Altenrhein Airport, Lugano-Agno Airport, Zurich Airport, Geneva-Cointrin Airport, Bern Belp Airport and Lausanne-Blécherette Airport, etc.

How can I find car rentals near me in Switzerland?

Do a search for the city, island or airport closest to you in Switzerland. A search for country or e.g. island in Switzerland lists the largest airports like Bern Belp Airport, Locarno Airport, Lausanne-Blécherette Airport, St. Gallen-Altenrhein Airport, Zurich Airport, Sion Airport, Geneva-Cointrin Airport, Lugano-Agno Airport, Les Eplatures Airport and Samedan Airport. Then take a look at our map of cheap car hire companies to find the best rental cars near you.

Are there any cross-border charges if you want to leave Switzerland?

The car rental agents like Thrifty, Hertz, Sixt, Budget, Europcar, Avis and National may choose to charge you for cross-border travel. Any fees will need to be paid at the rental desk in Switzerland in local currency. We will state whether cross-border travel is allowed and in which countries at the time of booking under rental conditions at Autoprio.com.

How old do you have to be to rent a car in Switzerland?

Most car hire companies have a minimum age limit of 21 years for rentals. However, requirements may vary depending on the car rental company and destination country. Please note that there may be additional charges if the main driver is under 25 or over 75 years old to cover the extra insurance cost. Any additional fee will be mentioned at the time of booking under summary of charges before you confirm the reservation at Autoprio.com.

Can I book without a credit card in Switzerland?

Yes. You can make a booking without a credit card with Autoprio.com in Switzerland. Note that, even if you choose to pay by debit card, you will have to provide a valid credit card in the driver’s name at the time of pick-up since the rental agent requires a credit card from which to take the rental deposit. Credit cards accepted for pick-up are MasterCard, Visa, and in some cases American Express.

What is the best rental car company in Switzerland?

Based on ratings and reviews on autoprio.com, the best car rental companies in Switzerland are Thrifty, Hertz, Sixt, Budget, Europcar, Avis and National. You can find these car hire companies in cities like Basel, Lucerne, Bern, Lausanne, Zurich, Lugano, Geneva, Winterthur, St. Gallen and Biel/Bienne.

Do I need an international driver’s licence in Switzerland?

If your licence is not printed in the Roman alphabet (i.e. Arabic, Greek, Russian or Chinese) you will need to bring an international driving licence and your domestic licence in Switzerland. If you are renting abroad (outside your country of residence, or outside where your license was issued), an international drivers licence is usually required regardless of the alphabet. International driver’s licences must be accompanied by the original domestic licence of the driver.

Which costs are included in the rental price in Switzerland?

In the majority of cases the rental price includes breakdown assistance, collision damage waiver, third party liability protection, airport fee, tax and unlimited mileage. Please note that the costs included may vary depending on the car rental company and destination. The car hire company may also choose to ask you for a deposit or excess at the rental desk in Switzerland. Make sure to check the rental conditions at the time of booking at Autoprio.com.

What are the most popular car rental locations in Switzerland?

Based on searches on autoprio.com, the most popular cities to rent a car in Switzerland are St. Gallen, Lausanne, Rapperswil, Zurich, Lucerne, Lugano, Schaffhausen, Geneva, Köniz, Winterthur, Thun, La Chaux-de-Fonds, Bern, Basel and Biel/Bienne. The most popular airports are St. Gallen-Altenrhein Airport, Lugano-Agno Airport, Zurich Airport, Geneva-Cointrin Airport, Bern Belp Airport and Lausanne-Blécherette Airport.

Are there extra charges for drop-off at a different location in Switzerland?

Yes, in most cases the car rental agents like Avis, Budget, Hertz, Europcar and Sixt will charge an extra fee if you wish to return the vehicle at a different location in Switzerland. We will clearly state whether the one-way fee is included in the rental price or what additional cost may arise at the time of booking at Autoprio.com.

How much do you charge for excess in Switzerland?

The excess amount depends on the car hire company and the rented vehicle and it will be refunded within 10-28 days after the rental if there has been no damage. Cartrawler offer damage refund insurance in association with Autoprio.com insurance partners, which will allow you to claim for reimbursement in the event that you have been charged for collision damage or theft. This damage refund insurance can be purchased at the time of booking.

Compare Rental Cars in Switzerland - Search, Compare & Save

Car rental in SwitzerlandAt our website, you can compare prices on rental cars and car rental from several companies in all cities in Switzerland. Find the best prices for rental cars online. Search for and book a cheap car in cities such as, Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Bern, Lausanne, Winterthur, St. Gallen, Lugano, Lucerne, Zürich (Kreis 11). We only list prices of rental cars from companies that are safe and quality assured so that there will not be any problems when you arrive.

We can offer car rental where every cost is included, no hidden fees and free cancellations or amendments up to 24-48 hours before you are supposed to pick up the car. An easy and safe booking of rental cars online. Autoprio.com can offer rental cars in the most cities, train stations and communities as well as airports in Switzerland.

Switzerland facts

Switzerland has approximately 7,581,000 inhabitants and is located in Europe. Total surface/area 41,290 km² / 15,942 mi². Switzerland is the 96th largest country when it comes to inhabitants and the 139th largest regarding the surface in the world. The 20th largest country when it comes to inhabitants and the 33th largest regarding the surface in Europe. The largest regions/states/counties are Zurich, Bern, Vaud, Aargau, St. Gallen, Geneva, Lucerne, Ticino, Valais, Basel-Landschaft, Solothurn, Fribourg, Thurgau, Basel-City, Grisons, Neuchâtel, Schwyz, Zug, Schaffhausen, Jura, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Nidwalden, Glarus, Uri, Obwalden and Appenzell Innerrhoden from a total of 26. Alternative names are Helvetia, Swiss Confederation, Schweizerische Eidgenossenschaft, Svizzera, Suisse, Confederatio Helvetica, Schweiz, Schwiz. The capital is Bern where about 121,600 people live. Franc (CHF) is the official currency for shopping and payments. Dom (4545 m / 14,911 ft), Lyskamm Orientale (4532 m / 14,869 ft), Weisshorn (4505 m / 14,780 ft), Täschhorn (4491 m / 14,734 ft) and Matterhorn (4478 m / 14,692 ft) are the top five highest mountains of the country. Countries with close borders are Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, France, Austria. Is it included in the price to cross national borders? Usually not, the car rental company may charge a fee to cross national borders to Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, France, Austria. All additional costs are paid directly at the rental desk in the local currency, Franc (CHF). It is stated in the rental terms and during the booking whether it is allowed to cross national borders and to which countries. Italian, German, French, Romansh are official languages spoken and written in the country. Suggestions on places, attractions, museums that could be worth a visit during your trip to Switzerland. Weather and maps of the country, cities etc. Websites on the internet often have the domain .ch. The five largest communities are Zurich (c. 341700 pop), Geneva (c. 184000 pop), Basel (c. 164500 pop), Bern (c. 121600 pop), Lausanne (c. 116800 pop). +41 is the country code to use to make a call to the country.

Tourist attractions & activities in Switzerland

Aquarium, tropical houses, zoos, tropicarium, animal parks and terrarium are for example Alpenvogelpark Grindelwald, Wildpark Bruderhaus, Tierpark Reinach, Juraparc, Fasanerie Zug, Zoo de Servion, Wildpark Mühletäli, Rene Strickler’s Raubtierpark, Erlebniszoo Rheintal, Hirschgarten Zug, Voliere Solothurn, Wildpark Peter und Paul, Tierpark Dählhölzli Bern, Bärenpark Bern, Voliere Zürich, Tierpark Lange Erlen, Alpenwildpark Interlaken-Harder, Papiliorama Kerzers, Zoo Bad Ragaz, Marmottes Paradis, Vivarium Tablat, Tierpark Weihermätteli, Stadtvoliere Vögeligarten Olten, Voliere Chantier, Voliere Stansstad, Fischottergehege Männedorf, Toni’s Zoo and Voliere Zug. Visiting a Zoo with the whole family? Do you travel with your children? Aqua life, Kindercity, Seebadi Haslisee, Indoor swimming pool Urdorf, Badeanstalt Maur, Freibad Zwischen den Hölzern, Wellness World Wallisellen, Freibad Oberdorf, Naturbad Bisikon, Schwimmbad Geeren, Freibad Urdorf, Fusion Arena Reality Center, Strandbad Wollishofen, Frei und Indoor swimming pool Juch, Strandbad Türlersee and Hallen und Freibad Tal are water parks, amusement parks, or theme parks. Vineyards and wine producers are, for example Mondò, Saltarescia, Ramoli, Zotta, Schloss Weinstein, Renera, Sassalto, Pedena, Ronco, Semiano, Schloss Teufen, Maison Blanche, Cassinotto, Ronco, Pian Perdascio, Verguno, Moyar, Roncaccio, Cascina, Busgnana, Marzora, Motto, Moia and Tschangerang. Taste the local wine in Switzerland? Take the opportunity to taste the local wine during your holiday.

Cheap car rental with unlimited mileage in Switzerland

There are many different models and sizes of cars to choose from. Fleet list in Switzerland: Medium SUV, SUV / Jeep (SUV), Mini cars (Mini), Large truck-lorry (Large truck), Exotic cars (Exotic), Hybrid cars, Intermediate, Minivan, Cargo van, Special cars (Special), Luxury elite, Compact elite, Intermediate elite, Moped, Convertible, Small-medium truck-lorry (Small-medium truck), Luxury cars (Luxury), Premium cars (Premium), Small SUV, Fullsize cars (Fullsize), Compact cars (Compact), 7 seater minivan (7 seat minivan), Fullsize elite, Economy elite, Standard cars (Standard), Estate, 9 seater minivan / Minibus (9 seat minivan), 5 seater minivan (5 seat minivan), Electric cars, Mini elite, Economy cars (Economy). Big cities and popular destinations have more car types to choose from. If you want to rent a luxury car then search at the major airports and the most popular destinations in the major regions such as Zurich, Bern, Vaud, Aargau, St. Gallen, Geneva, Lucerne, Ticino, Valais, Basel-Landschaft, Solothurn, Fribourg, Thurgau, Basel-City, Grisons, Neuchâtel, Schwyz, Zug, Schaffhausen, Jura, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Nidwalden, Glarus, Uri, Obwalden and Appenzell Innerrhoden etc. It can also be harder to find and book special cars during peak season, if you do not search well in advance, before you need your rental car.

Cars you can rent in Switzerland are e.g. Intermediate elite: e.g. BMW 2 Series Active Tourer, etc. Premium cars: e.g. BMW 5 Series, Mercedes CLA 200 AMG Line, Mercedes E Class Estate, Moped, etc. Fullsize cars: e.g. BMW 3 Series, Audi A5, etc. Special cars: e.g. Mercedes S350 AMG Line, etc. Compact cars: e.g. Mercedes A220 AMG Line, Audi A3, Mercedes A220 AMG Line 4matic, etc. Economy cars: e.g. Fiat Panda, Volkswagen Polo, Toyota Yaris, etc. Intermediate: e.g. Opel Mokka, Toyota Avensis, Audi A3, Citroen C5, etc. Mini cars: e.g. Volkswagen Up, Peugeot 107, Citroen C1, Toyota Aygo, Smart Fortwo, etc. 5 seater minivan: e.g. Citroen Berlingo, Citroen C3 Picasso, Renault Scenic, Exotic cars, Electric cars, etc. Convertible: e.g. Audi A3 Convertible, Audi A5 Convertible, Mercedes CLK Convertible, BMW 4 Series Convertible, etc. SUV / Jeep: e.g. Mercedes G350 BlueTec, Nissan Juke, BMW X6, Daihatsu Terios, Mercedes GLA 200 AMG Line 4Matic, Small SUV, Cargo van, Small-medium truck-lorry, etc. Luxury cars: e.g. Ferrari 458 Italia, Porsche 911 Cabriolet, Jaguar XKR, Porsche 991 S Convertible, Lamborghini Huracan, etc. 7 seater minivan: e.g. Volkswagen Touran, Mercedes Viano, Volkswagen MultiVan, Ford Galaxy, Renault Espace, Luxury elite, etc. 9 seater minivan / Minibus: e.g. Ford Tourneo, Mercedes Vito Traveliner, Economy elite, Compact elite, etc. Minivan: e.g. Mercedes Viano, Mercedes Sprinter, Toyota Estima, etc. Estate: e.g. Mercedes C Class Estate, Skoda Octavia Estate, Citroen C5 Estate, etc. Standard cars: e.g. BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe, Volkswagen Passat, Opel Insignia, Fullsize elite, Hybrid cars, Medium SUV, Mini elite, Large truck-lorry, etc. However, in smaller cities and on islands like Ufenau, Sankt Petersinsel, Werdinsel, Insel Lützelau, Sant’ Apollinare, San Pancrazio, Ile de Salagnon, Insel Schwanau, Saffa Insel, Seedamm, Schnäggeninseli, Sankt-Niklausen-Insle, Mauesee-Insel, Lorzeninsel, Insel Werd, Insel Eielen, Ile d’Ogoz, Hurden, Gamma-Inseli, Chaviolas and Altstadinsle etc, the range is smaller.

Tips on finding rental cars in Switzerland

If you already have decided to rent a car in Switzerland before you leave and want to part as little as possible, you ought to book a car before you leave. First of all, you should try booking your car online. It is often the cheapest, easiest way to look for and compare, and it saves you time. If your car is supposed to be collected at an airport such as Zurich Kloten International Airport, Geneva Cointrin Airport, Bern Belp Airport, Lausanne Blécherette Airport, Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport, Lugano Agno Airport, Les Eplatures La Chaux-de-Fonds Airport, Sion Airport and Locarno Airport, you should book before you leave. One search shows many options. Unirent, Thrifty, Sixt, Advantage, Firefly, Nomadcar, Alamo, Flizzr, Hertz, King Rent, Enterprise, Budget, Edel And Stark Luxury Fleet, Europcar, Dollar, City Auto Rent, National, Maggiore, Avis are the companies autoprio.com compares in Switzerland to find the best price.

Parking regulations and traffic regulations

Driving a rental car in Switzerland is not that difficult, but as in most countries there are parking and traffic regulations you must abide by. It is better to learn the most important parking and traffic regulations before your trip to avoid fines and make your trip safe. If you are planning to rent a car in the larger cities such as Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Bern, Lausanne, Winterthur, St. Gallen, Lugano, Lucerne, Zürich (Kreis 11), you had better plan ahead! You might have trouble finding parking and there is often traffic, especially during rush hour.

Destinations in Switzerland

Compare car rental and find cheap hire cars in regions such as: Rent a Car Zurich, Rental Cars Bern, Rent a Car Vaud, Aargau, St. Gallen, Geneva, Lucerne, Ticino, Valais, Basel-Landschaft, Solothurn, Fribourg, Thurgau, Basel-City and Grisons. Here you can compare rental cars and vehicle rent from several companies in Switzerland. Find the best hire cars and the cheapest car rental in towns such as: Van Rental Zurich, Compare Rental Cars Geneva, Cheap Car Hire Basel, Bern, Lausanne, Winterthur, St. Gallen, Lugano, Lucerne, Biel/Bienne, Thun, Köniz, La Chaux-de-Fonds, Rapperswil, Schaffhausen, Fribourg, Chur, Neuchâtel, Vernier and Altstetten. Cheap Pickup Truck Rentals in Switzerland. Compare car hire and van rental in airports such as: Rent a Car Cheap Zurich Airport, Car Rental Geneva-Cointrin Airport, Car Rental Bern Belp Airport, Lausanne-Blécherette Airport, St. Gallen-Altenrhein Airport, Lugano-Agno Airport, Les Eplatures Airport, Sion Airport, Locarno Airport, Samedan Airport, Yverdon Airfield and Emmen Military Air Base.

Car rental companies we compare in Switzerland

We compare, for example, these companies in Switzerland: Dollar, Edel And Stark Luxury Fleet, Avis, Sixt, Nomadcar, Alamo, Enterprise, Hertz, Maggiore, King Rent, Budget, Thrifty, Europcar, National, Firefly, City Auto Rent, Flizzr, Advantage and Unirent.

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