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Cheap Car Hire in Zurich Airport, Switzerland

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Cheapflights insights for Zurich Airport car rentals

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 rentals at Zurich Airport, make your reservation 90 days before pickup. The average price then is just $85/day – about 25% less than the yearly average.

What is the best car hire company at Zurich Airport?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company at Zurich Airport is Europcar (rated 8.4/10 with 8 reviews). Dollar (rated 8.0/10 with 1 review) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car at Zurich Airport?

Planning to hire a car at Zurich Airport? October is the cheapest month, costing about $89 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $138. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$120

February

$125

March

$110

April

$112

May

$90

June

$108

July

$138

August

$125

September

$97

October

$89

November

$92

December

$136

What car do most people hire at Zurich Airport?

Economy cars (Volkswagen Polo or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Zurich Airport. Compact cars (Ford Focus or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Passenger van cars (Mercedes-Benz V-Class 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 rental 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 2 July 2025.

Europcar

8.4
Very Good
8 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

7.4

Dollar

8.0
Very Good
1 review1 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

7.7
Good
17 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

8.7

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.6

Budget

7.4
Good
5 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

6.6

Alamo

7.2
Good
19 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

6.9

Avis

6.6
Okay
3 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

5.6

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Zurich Airport, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 2 July 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found at Zurich Airport?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $115/day when booking a car hire at Zurich Airport. The absolute best deal a user found was for $69/day from Alamo, booked on Jun. 29.

  • Which car hire providers are at Zurich Airport?

    There are 10 car rental providers located at Zurich Airport. The following companies can be found near the Zurich Airport car rental counter:Europcar (8.4)Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.0)Dollar (8.0)Hertz (7.7)Sixt (7.7)Budget (7.4)Thrifty (7.3)Alamo (7.2)Avis (6.6)GREEN MOTION (6.0)

  • How much does it cost to hire a car at Zurich Airport for a week from Alamo?

    Alamo is one of the most popular car hire companies at Zurich Airport, offering car hire for around $501 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month at Zurich Airport?

    Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month at Zurich Airport.

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

    Typically, a monthly car rental at Zurich Airport can be found for $2,147. You can find car rental deals to be on average $72 a day.

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