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 17 September 2026.
Most popular company | Europcar |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Economy |
Average price per day | $96 |
Cheapest price per day | $75 |
There are currently 739 hire locations operating in Switzerland spread across 64 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Switzerland is small car at $75 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:
Economy
$75+
Compact
$149+
Luxury
$457+
Compact SUV
$81+
Compact estate car
$95+
Intermediate SUV
$97+
Intermediate estate car
$104+
Standard SUV
$122+
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Switzerland, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
January
$108
February
$120
March
$107
April
$101
May
$94
June
$106
July
$143
August
$119
September
$98
October
$89
November
$87
December
$143
Avis
Cleanliness
Comfort
Overall
Pick-up/drop-off
Value
BUCHBINDER
King Rent a Car
Platinum Drive AG
Liigu
Right Cars
Rent Occasion
My Next Level
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Switzerland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 17 September 2026.
When hiring a car in Switzerland, the most popular provider of hire cars among Cheapflights users is Budget, and with prices around $57/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Budget is ECONOMY, which starts as low as $44/day.
At $57/day, the cheapest car rental price in Switzerland was found in Zurich. On average, Basel has the cheapest daily rental car price ($84/day), which is 10% below average price for cities in Switzerland.
In Switzerland, drivers are expected to drive on the right side of the road.