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In order to deal with the mountainous regions and snowy weather (if visiting in winter), a 4-wheel drive car is a wise choice. When driving around in Zurich a lot, opt for a compact car, as parking spots can be hard to come by and many streets are narrow.
All speed limits in Zurich are given in kilometers per hour. The general regulations allow up to 50 km/h (31 mph) in residential, built-up areas and 80 km/h (49 mph) outside residential areas. Expressways allow up to 100 km/h (62 mph) and on the freeway there is a maximum speed limit of 120 km/h (74 mph). Speed always has to be adapted to weather conditions.
Parking inside the city can be an exhausting undertaking and, if your hotel does not have a parking space included, it is not advised to seek parking inside. Many parking spots are reserved for residents and metered parking is very expensive. Find one of the P+Rs in the outskirts of the city and travel into Zurich with public transport, or opt for one of the city garages.
On average a car hire in Zurich costs €75 per day.
The average price of fuel in Zurich is €7.25 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between €87 and €116, depending on the car size.
Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Zurich.
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
An Economy car hire in Zurich costs €66 per day, on average.
A Compact car hire in Zurich costs €69 per day, on average.
An Intermediate car hire in Zurich costs €89 per day, on average.
In Zurich, cars are most frequently hired at FLIZZR Zurich Airport Parking 3 G1 (9 km from city centre ).
On average a car hire in Zurich costs €467 per week (€67 per day).
On average a car hire in Zurich costs €2,001 per month (€67 per day).
3 locations in Zurich
Locations in Zurich
Luchswiesenstrasse 220
+41 848 884 444
Parking 3
+41 848 884 444
Pfingstweidstr. 3
+41 44 445 90 90
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10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2020
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Friendly staff, high quality vehicles, as usual!10.0 Wonderful
Jul 2019
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The staff were friendly, and made the process simple. The car was a modern car with lots of amenities. The price was reasonable. They were flexible with drop off time.Cons:
N/A6.4 Okay
Mar 2019
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The guy at the drop off was rude and not helpfulCons:
The price I paid did not match the price quoted by kayak. I paid over $300 more than originally quoted for a 2 day rental.10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2017
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Car was greatCons:
The receptionist guy just left me standing there for 20 minutes at first. Then didn't say a word except for asking for my passport. But other then that, it was fine.10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2017
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The representatives who checked us in and out were extremely friendly and polite. Because we had to wait a little extra time they upgraded us to a Mercedes. Drove the country in style! When we needed to extend the rental for a few days they gave us no hassle at all.8 locations in Zurich
Locations in Zurich
Freilagerstrasse 39
+41 44 405 23 05
Giesshuebelstrasse 65
+41 43 960 77 99
Hagenholzstrasse 48
+41 44 307 14 77
Josefstrasse 53
+41 44 271 56 56
Lindenstrasse 33
+41 44 383 17 47
Novotel Zurich City West
+41 44 355 11 88
Stefano-franscini-platz 5
+41 44 633 76 60
Zurich Airport
+41 43 255 56 56
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6.0 Okay
Jun 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2023
5.2 Fair
Jul 2019
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Clean and new carCons:
Service at pickup. Car was on difrrent level and i had suitcasesand a baby and they wouldnt help me bring the car near the desk10.0 Wonderful
May 2018
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Was given a car that easily fit luggage from 4 people. Had GPS. Comfortable, powerful diesel, a pleasure to drive. Great experience at both ends. Our best rental ever in EuropeCons:
No problems whatever. Couldn't be more pleased.9.2 Wonderful
Aug 2017
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I like the staff in the Europe carCons:
Nothing3.2 Poor
Jul 2017
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The person at the counter told me that if I returned the car a day early, I would only be charged for the days I rented the car. I returned the car a day early and they still charged me Euro 270 which was the two day rental charge - which by itself is a price gouging, exorbitant rate5 locations in Zurich
Locations in Zurich
Hardturmstrasse 319
+41 43 444 40 00
Schulstrasse 44
+41 44 315 60 10
Stockerstrasse 11
+41 44 209 92 50
Zollstrasse 42
+41 43 444 70 00
Zurich Airport
+41 43 816 32 55
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10.0 Wonderful
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2 locations in Zurich
Locations in Zurich
Enterprise Rent A Car
+41 58 122 04 20
Genferstrasse 36
+41 848 445 522
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10.0 Wonderful
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5 locations in Zurich
Locations in Zurich
Hardturmstrasse 319
+41 43 444 40 00
Schulstrasse 44
+41 44 315 60 10
Stockerstrasse 11
+41 44 209 92 59
Zollstrasse 42
+41 43 444 70 00
Zurich Ap
+41 43 816 32 55
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10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2019
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EverythingCons:
Nothing10.0 Wonderful
May 2019
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Provide map and name of local gas station to refuel auto.10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2019
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Staff were very helpful, price was great, pick-up/drop-off was straightforward. They didn't have the car we had reserved so we were given an upgrade for free.Cons:
Called ahead to let them know we would be 1-2 hours late with drop-off for which we were charged an entire day. Not a big deal but pro-rating would be more reasonable I think.10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2019
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The staff was incredibly helpful, Oliver who helped me check in was incredibly thorough going through my reservation details and inspection of the vehicle before I drove off. The shop is very easy to find and perfectly located in the middle of the city. Would highly recommend and reuse again.Cons:
Nothing everything was great!10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2019
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Friendly6.4 Okay
Feb 2019
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The staff were helpful enough but they didn't work for DollarCons:
The insurance advertised was terrible - it covered nothing and when called they said "we are not a car insurance company" They should NOT be advertised as viable insurance on the Kayak website - this is seriously irresponsible. When we got stuck, the 24 helpline was shut5 locations in Zurich
Locations in Zurich
Hardturmstrasse 319
+41 43 400 00 00
Schulstrasse 44
+41 44 315 60 10
Stockerstrasse 11
+41 44 209 92 59
Zollstrasse 42
+41 43 444 70 00
Zurich Ap
+41 43 816 32 55
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2.0 Poor
Jun 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2019
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I wish I had been given the Volvo that Thrifty shows in the pictures. The actual car we get is always a much smaller and simpler model, unfortunately. However, the car only had 10km on it, which was a plus.9.6 Wonderful
May 2019
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I could not have asked for a simpler drop off.. was incredible!!!9.6 Wonderful
Oct 2017
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We had reserved a car through Thrifty many months before and had worried about adequate luggage space as our daughters were joining us for the second week of our trip to Switzerland. Had also researched the waiver/insurance situation for an overseas rental and had some anxiety about it. Both agents were very helpful, flexible and patient while we made the decision ax to model. She offered us a selection which suited us well. She also accepted our coverage on our Cap One VISA, which I had researched thoroughly beforehand.Cons:
It was clear that any unrecorded scratched on the car would be a liability for us, so we were careful to use the flashlight on our phones and go over the car carefully when we were in the checkout process. It is very important that you take the time to do this AND Mark die anything you see and take it BACK into the desk fir them to record. I know you are in a hurry to get moving, but this is ESSENTIAL. And research your particular credit card coverage carefully; if it isn’t complete, you may be in a tough situation and might do better paying the waiver. Ask what deductible your coverage is; you want ZERO.10.0 Wonderful
Jul 2023
1.9 Poor
Sep 2021
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2.0 Poor
Oct 2019
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We liked our vehicle once we finally got what we thought we were getting. They did work with us on switching vehicles but we're not very happy about it.Cons:
The photo showed on line was iof a large van, not a minivan. We were paying about $1,500, which is a lot money for a rental vehicle. There were six adults and seven pieces of luggage. We traveled with the same group a couple of years ago and knew we needed a larger vehicle. However, when we got to Avis, they tried to send us with a minivan. We went back to the counter and they reassigned us vehicles four different times! It was a painful and lengthy process. In the end, we finally got an in between size vehicle, which worked out fine. It's just too bad they didn't give us what was pictured initially. We end up spending the first two hours of our vacation trying to get our rental vehicle straightened out, which was rather irritating for all of us!9.2 Wonderful
Aug 2019
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Staff friendly Drop Off easy Very good carCons:
Check in is too long9.6 Wonderful
Jun 2018
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Very easy for an American traveler with no European driving experienceCons:
The added fee of the insurance at the time of pickup was a bit of a shock.10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2017
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Check-out was fast and easy. Agent was very nice and extremely helpful10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2017
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When I booked, the airport was not a drop off option. We picked the car up in Florence and was a one-way drop. When we got to the city location in Zurich, the attendant told us we could return at the airport, no problem, he reviewed the vehicle issues we had, made notes & programmed the airport location into our gps. Airport drop off was quick & easy.9.2 Wonderful
Sep 2017
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The car was great. Fuel efficiency is one of my main criterion and this car was excellent.Cons:
The drop-off location in Milano Centrale was hard to find in a little street very congested and not that near to the train station. I had to run to catch my train.2 locations in Zurich
Locations in Zurich
Enterprise Rent A Car
+41 58 122 04 20
Genferstrasse 36
+41 848 445 522
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Flughafen Zurich
+41 58 122 04 20
Genferstrasse 36
+41 848 445 522
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Badenerstrasse 329
+41 848 884 444
Zurich Airport Parking 3 G1
+41 84 825 00 10
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Giesshuebelstrasse 65
+41 43 960 77 99
Jenatschgarage J. Nadlinger Ag
+41 44 202 88 86
Josefstrasse 53
+41 44 271 56 56
Novotel Zurich City West Schiffbaustrasse 13
+41 44 355 11 88
Novotel Zurich City West
+41 44 355 11 88
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8058 Zurich-Flughafen
+41 21 964 50 00
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Edel & Stark AG, Steinackerstrasse 35 , Zürich
+41 62 295 15 15
Zurich Airport Parking 3 G1
+41 62 295 15 15
Zurich City
+41 62 295 15 15
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Josefstrasse 53
+41 44 271 56 56
ZURICH AIRPORT PARKING 3 G1
043 255 56 56
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Kurhausstrasse 65
+41 33 533 35 33
Zurich Airport Parking 3 G1
+41 33 533 35 33
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Zürich Airport
+41 21 588 13 21
Zürich Main Railway Station
+41 21 588 13 21
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zurich hb
+41 44 688 04 04
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Böschenwissensatrsse 11, 8152 Glattbrugg, Zürich, Switzerland
+41 76 495 90 10
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Zurich airport
+41 33 533 35 33
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Zurich Airport
+86 10 6064 1387
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Zurich Airport - Feldeggstrasse 10 Glattbrugg/Opfikon - 6 Min From Airport By Tram (Tram Ticket Refunded by VAST)
+41 44 552 88 44
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Some Zurich car providers already include Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protection Waiver into the hire price but not all of them. We recommend always be aware of your coverage when hiring a car in Zurich.
Keep in mind that car hire insurances often have a deductible clause, which is the amount you’ll have to pay if something happens during the time of your hire. If you want to avoid unwanted surprises, you should consider adding a no-deductible option to your Zurich car hire.
Pick-up location | Zurich |
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Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Compact estate car, Full-size SUV, Full-size estate car, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Luxury estate car, Premium estate car, Standard estate car |
Hire locations | 85 |
Airport locations | 26 |
Popular agencies | Alamo, FLIZZR, Budget, Unirent, Thrifty |