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Cheap Car Hire in Zurich Airport, Switzerland from $60
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 Airport with a pick-up date of 26/8 and drop-off date of 14/10. 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 Airport car hires in 2025
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Zurich Airport. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 15 August 2025.
Most popular company | ALAMO |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Economy |
Average price per day | $129 |
Cheapest price per day | $60 |
Popular car types in Zurich Airport
Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Zurich Airport and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 15 August 2025.
At Zurich Airport, there are 92 active hire locations from 30 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire at Zurich Airport in the past week - currently priced from $60/day. View deals for 4 car types available to hire in this destination:
Compact
$60+
Full-size SUV
$112+
Passenger van
$142+
Premium SUV
$126+
Compact SUV
$63+
Compact estate car
$70+
Intermediate estate car
$74+
Standard estate car
$77+
Intermediate SUV
$85+
Full-size estate car
$99+
Luxury estate car
$116+
Premium estate car
$122+
Compare car hire deals at Zurich Airport by type
Here are the best Zurich Airport small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Toyota Corolla$60/day
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Skoda Scala$61/day
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Hyundai Elantra Touring$70/day
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Best car hire deals found at Zurich Airport
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Zurich Airport. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Zurich Airport with an average daily rate of $87. Data was last updated on 15 August 2025.
Hyundai Elantra Touring$70/day
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Skoda Scala$60/day
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MG HS$63/day
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Cheapflights insights for Zurich Airport car hires
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Zurich Airport, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car at Zurich Airport?
For the best savings on car hire at Zurich Airport, make your reservation 90 days before pickup. The average price then is just $80/day – about 16% less than the yearly average.
What is the cheapest car hire company at Zurich Airport?
At Zurich Airport, the most affordable car hire company right now is Alamo, offering prices from just $54.95/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Thrifty, with rates starting at $55.36/day.
What is the best car hire company at Zurich Airport?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company at Zurich Airport is Europcar (rated 8.2/10 with 10 reviews). Dollar (rated 8.0/10 with 1 review) is also highly rated by our users.
Europcar
8.2
Dollar
8.0
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.0
Fox
8.0
What is the cheapest month to hire a car at Zurich Airport?
The cheapest month to hire a car at Zurich Airport is October, when you can expect to pay $83/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car at Zurich Airport is July ($129/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
$112
February
$117
March
$103
April
$104
May
$84
June
$101
July
$129
August
$117
September
$90
October
$83
November
$86
December
$127
What car do most people hire at Zurich Airport?
Compact cars (Ford Focus Wagon or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Zurich Airport. Economy cars (Volkswagen Polo or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by SUV cars (Volkswagen Tiguan or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations at Zurich Airport?
Cent Rent AG has 2 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. AcaRent has the second-highest number of locations at Zurich Airport at 1.
Top hire agencies in Zurich Airport
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Zurich Airport known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Zurich Airport. Reviews were last updated on 15 August 2025.
Europcar
10 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Overall
8.2
Pick-up/drop-off
8.2
Value
7.1
Dollar
1 review•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Pick-up/drop-off
8.0
Value
8.0
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Pick-up/drop-off
8.0
Value
8.0
Fox
1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Pick-up/drop-off
8.0
Value
8.0
Hertz
17 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
8.7
Overall
7.7
Pick-up/drop-off
8.1
Value
7.6
Budget
5 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
7.1
Comfort
7.4
Overall
7.4
Pick-up/drop-off
7.3
Value
6.6
Alamo
19 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.0
Overall
7.1
Pick-up/drop-off
7.3
Value
6.9
Avis
3 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
7.3
Overall
6.6
Pick-up/drop-off
6.6
Value
5.6
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Zurich Airport, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 15 August 2025.
What is the cheapest hire car found at Zurich Airport?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $118/day when booking a car hire at Zurich Airport. The absolute best deal a user found was for $81/day from Dollar, booked on Aug. 10.
Which car hire providers are at Zurich Airport?
There are 10 car hire providers located at Zurich Airport. The following companies can be found near the Zurich Airport car hire counter:Europcar (8.2)Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.0)Dollar (8.0)Hertz (7.7)Sixt (7.7)Budget (7.4)Thrifty (7.3)Alamo (7.1)Avis (6.6)GREEN MOTION (6.0)
How much does it cost to hire a car at Zurich Airport for a week from Thrifty?
From Thrifty you can hire a car at Zurich Airport from about $546 per week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month at Zurich Airport?
Yes, hiring a vehicle at Zurich Airport for a month is certainly possible.
How much does it cost to rent a car at Zurich Airport for a month?
Generally, a month-long car rental at Zurich Airport can be found for about $2,339, with the average price for a rental being around $78 a day. Book with Dollar, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 44% less compared to the average price of car rentals at Zurich Airport.
Car hires by fuel type in Zurich Airport
Browse car hires by fuel type in Zurich Airport. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Zurich Airport. Deals were last updated on 15 August 2025.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Zurich Airport. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($39+).
Electric
$39+
Hybrid
$39+
Petrol/Diesel
$39+