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Cheap Car Hire in Zurich, Switzerland from $50

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 31/3 and drop-off date of 11/5. 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.
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Zurich, Switzerland car hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Zurich, Switzerland. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 20 helmikuu 2025.

Most popular company

PRICELESS

Price of petrol per litre

$3.20

Average price per day

$91

Cheapest price per day

$50

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 20 helmikuu 2025.

January

$91

February

$103

March

$102

April

$81

May

$91

June

$118

July

$147

August

$121

September

$102

October

$86

November

$72

December

$129

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 hire in Zurich, Switzerland and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 20 helmikuu 2025.

In Zurich, there are 88 active hire locations from 28 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Zurich in the past week - currently priced from $50/day. View deals for 3 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Compact estate car

Compact estate car

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Standard estate car

Standard estate car

Compare available car types for hire in Zurich, Switzerland

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire 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 20 helmikuu 2025.

Small cars

$83 - $144

All Car Types

$94 - $174

To hire a small car in Zurich, Switzerland, you would pay an average price of $104/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Zurich, Switzerland (~$83/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$144/day). In fact, April is about 21% 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 26% 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 $142/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Zurich, Switzerland (~$99/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~$192/day). In fact, November is about 31% 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 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 Zurich medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Zurich, Switzerland, you would pay an average price of $215/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Zurich, Switzerland (~$120/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~$285/day). In fact, May is about 45% 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 36% 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 $129/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Zurich, Switzerland (~$73/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$182/day). In fact, November is about 44% 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 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 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 $235/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a van in Zurich, Switzerland (~$137/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~$415/day). In fact, November is about 42% 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 41% 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 luxury car in Zurich, Switzerland, you would pay an average price of $218/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Zurich, Switzerland (~$107/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~$416/day). In fact, February is about 52% 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 37% 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 convertible in Zurich, Switzerland, you would pay an average price of $148/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a convertible in Zurich, Switzerland (~$135/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~$245/day). In fact, April is about 10% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible hire for Zurich. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Zurich, hiring a convertible is 7% 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.

Toyota Corolla$50/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla
Toyota Yaris$52/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Toyota Yaris$55/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris

Top hire agencies in Zurich, Switzerland

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Zurich, Switzerland known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Zurich, Switzerland. Reviews were last updated on 20 helmikuu 2025.
Have a look at the top car hire agencies available in Zurich, including Sixt, Europcar and Dollar. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.

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

7.2
Good
19 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.0

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 hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Zurich, Switzerland. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Zurich, Switzerland with an average daily rate of $70. Data was last updated on 20 helmikuu 2025.
Peruse the best Zurich car hire deals we've found. Check back soon for more deals if you're not finding the one you're looking for.
Toyota Corolla$50/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla
Toyota Yaris$52/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Toyota Yaris$55/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Zurich, Switzerland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 20 helmikuu 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Zurich?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $91/day when booking a car hire in Zurich. The absolute best deal a user found was for $61/day from Priceless, booked on Feb. 16.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Zurich?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Zurich from the following companies over the past two weeks: Alamo ($50/day), Budget ($52/day), and Europcar ($55/day).

  • 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 $3.20/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between $144 and $208 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Priceless offers hire cars in Zurich for about $378 per week on average.

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

    Booking early can save you upwards of 27% on your car hire. Booking your vehicle at least 7 days in advance can you get you a great below-average price in Zurich.

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

    Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Zurich however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

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

    Our recent data shows that Priceless can potentially be 30% below the average car hire price in Zurich. Check prices and availability for Priceless and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Zurich is on average $1,618 a month or $54 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Zurich car hire.

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

    It costs $124 for a weekend car hire in Zurich, on average. The cheapest type of car hire you can book on any given weekend is the Compact as prices are generally lower for these hire types due to demand and availability. If you’re planning to book a hire car in Zurich in March, prices are $110 per day on average.

  • What car do most people hire in Zurich?

    The majority of Cheapflights travellers prefer to hire a Compact (Renault Mégane Estate) in Zurich, making it the most popular option.

Small car hires in Zurich, Switzerland

Find small car hire deals in Zurich, Switzerland from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in Zurich, Switzerland cost an average of $81 per day. Price data was last updated on 20 helmikuu 2025.
Mitsubishi Mirage$57/day
2
5
M
A/C
Mitsubishi Mirage
Mitsubishi Mirage$59/day
2
5
M
A/C
Mitsubishi Mirage
Mitsubishi Mirage$61/day
2
5
M
A/C
Mitsubishi Mirage

Car hires by fuel type in Zurich, Switzerland

Browse car hires by fuel type in Zurich, Switzerland. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Zurich, Switzerland. Deals were last updated on 20 helmikuu 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Zurich, Switzerland. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($35+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

Travelling to a place near Zurich?

Hire a car at Zurich if you plan to visit one of these locations
Interlaken
Lucerne
Grindelwald
Lauterbrunnen

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