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Cheap Car Hire in Switzerland from $38

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Switzerland car hires in 2026

Most popular company

Avis

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

$87

Cheapest price per day

$38
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Popular car types in Switzerland

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There are 65 hire agencies servicing Switzerland. These agencies, altogether, have 743 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Switzerland with prices from $38 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can hire in Switzerland:

Economy

Economy

$38+

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Compact

Compact

$44+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$100+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

$91+

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Compact estate car

Compact estate car

$50+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

$50+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

$58+

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Intermediate estate car

Intermediate estate car

$62+

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Best car hire deals found in Switzerland

Kia Rio$38/day
Kia Rio
Found 10/12/26
Nissan Micra$38/day
Nissan Micra
Found 10/12/26
Nissan Pulsar$44/day
Nissan Pulsar
Found 10/13/26

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 38 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $84, which is about 5% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Switzerland?

Hertz is currently the cheapest car hire company in Switzerland with deals as low as $26.95/day found in the past two weeks. Dollar is another inexpensive option with rates as low as $27.67/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Switzerland?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Switzerland is September, when you can expect to pay $110/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Switzerland is December ($173/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

$123

February

$133

March

$124

April

$110

May

$139

June

$120

July

$142

August

$112

September

$110

October

$114

November

$110

December

$173

What car do most people hire in Switzerland?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Switzerland are the following: Economy cars (Citroen C3 or similar), Intermediate cars (Class Intermediate Crossover or similar), and Compact cars (Citroen C4 or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Switzerland?

Avis has 29 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. BUCHBINDER has the second-highest number of locations in Switzerland at 1.

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

If you're looking for the best car hire deals in Switzerland, start with Geneva, where rates average $48/day. You can also find good prices in Basel ($51/day), Lausanne ($69/day), and Zurich ($78/day).

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Top hire agencies in Switzerland

Avis

6.9
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9 reviews•29 locations
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.6

BUCHBINDER

1 location
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King Rent a Car

3 locations
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Platinum Drive AG

1 location
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Liigu

1 location
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Right Cars

1 location
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Rent Occasion

2 locations
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My Next Level

1 location
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Car hire FAQs

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

    The most popular car hire company at Switzerland is Europcar. With prices on COMPACT starting at $34/day about 86% more people book with Europcar than other companies in the country.

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

    At $47/day, the cheapest car hire price in Switzerland was found in Winterthur. On average, Winterthur has the cheapest daily rental car price ($51/day), which is 60% below average price for cities in Switzerland.

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

    Cars travel on the right side of the road in Switzerland.

Car hires by fuel type in Switzerland

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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Switzerland. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($26+).

Electric

Electric

$30+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

$26+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

$27+

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