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Cheap Car Hire in Switzerland from $44
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 17/11 and drop-off date of 26/12. 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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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 21 October 2025.
Most popular company | Thrifty |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Economy |
Average price per day | $79 |
Cheapest price per day | $44 |
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 21 October 2025.
There are 54 hire agencies servicing Switzerland. These agencies, altogether, have 711 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Switzerland with prices from $44 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 4 car types you can hire in Switzerland:
Economy
$44+
Compact
$49+
Full-size SUV
$81+
Passenger van
$105+
Compact SUV
$49+
Intermediate estate car
$54+
Compact estate car
$54+
Intermediate SUV
$58+
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:
Here are the best Switzerland medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Switzerland SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Switzerland van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Mitsubishi Mirage$44/day
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Suzuki Swift$46/day
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Kia Rio$49/day
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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 $63. Data was last updated on 21 October 2025.
Mitsubishi Mirage$44/day
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Suzuki Swift$46/day
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Kia Rio$49/day
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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 $99, which is about 25% 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 $39.75/day found in the past two weeks. Alamo is another inexpensive option with rates as low as $41.09/day.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Switzerland?
The cheapest month to hire a car in Switzerland is November, when you can expect to pay $94/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Switzerland is July ($159/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
$98
February
$116
March
$104
April
$139
May
$117
June
$130
July
$159
August
$135
September
$114
October
$103
November
$94
December
$158
What car do most people hire in Switzerland?
The most popular types of cars to hire in Switzerland are the following: SUV cars (BMW X3 or similar), Economy cars (Citroen C3 or similar), and Intermediate cars (Class Intermediate SUV or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in Switzerland?
keddy by Europcar has 133 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Europcar has the second-highest number of locations in Switzerland at 108.
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 269 pickup locations in Switzerland to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 21 October 2025.
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 21 October 2025.
Europcar
36 reviews•108 locations
Hertz
63 reviews•53 locations
Alamo
44 reviews•8 locations
Sixt
68 reviews•22 locations
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
11 reviews•16 locations
Budget
17 reviews•18 locations
Thrifty
28 reviews•20 locations
Dollar
5 reviews•24 locations
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Switzerland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 21 October 2025.
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 $45/day about 328% more people book with Europcar than other companies in the country.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Switzerland?
At $46/day, the cheapest car hire price in Switzerland was found in Geneva. On average, Zurich has the cheapest daily rental car price ($81/day), which is 51% 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
Browse car hires by fuel type in Switzerland. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Switzerland. Deals were last updated on 21 October 2025.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Switzerland. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($34+).
Electric
$34+
Hybrid
$40+
Petrol/Diesel
$34+