Bern car hire

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Cheap car hire in Bern

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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Bern car hire

Check out the latest trends and booking tips to hire a car in Bern with confidence.

How far in advance should you book car hire in Bern?

You should book your car hire in Bern around 87 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Bern?

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest hire cars were found at Budget (€23.56/day), Hertz (€32.41/day), and Avis (€46.34/day). The cheapest car hire price was found at Budget Wabernstrasse 41 (1.2 km from city centre).

What is the most popular car to hire in Bern?

Hires in the Small category (Volkswagen Golf or similar) are the most popular option in Bern, costing €80/day on average. Some users have found deals as low as €58/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Bern?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Bern is January at an average cost of €56/day. March is the most expensive month to hire a car in Bern when prices are €77/day on average, which tends to be 1% above the yearly average hire price for Bern.

Bern car hire price comparison by vehicle type

Find the right car hire in Bern by comparing prices across vehicle types.

Small cars

€52 - €87

All Car Types

€84 - €145

How much does it cost to hire a small car in Bern?

How much does it cost to hire a medium car in Bern?

How much does it cost to hire a large car in Bern?

How much does it cost to hire an SUV in Bern?

How much does it cost to hire a van in Bern?

How much does it cost to hire a luxury car in Bern?

Small car hire in Bern typically costs around €65 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average €52 per day, which is about 20% less than the yearly average. Small cars are usually 41% cheaper than the average car hire in Bern, making them ideal for budget-conscious travellers.

Medium car hire in Bern typically costs around €131 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average €82 per day, which is about 38% less than the yearly average. Medium cars are usually 17% more expensive than the average car hire in Bern, offering a good balance of space and value.

Large car hire in Bern typically costs around €153 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average €100 per day, which is about 35% less than the yearly average. Large cars are typically 29% more expensive than the average car hire in Bern but offer more comfort for longer trips.

SUV hire in Bern typically costs around €112 per day. The best time to book is October, when prices average €73 per day, which is about 35% less than the yearly average. SUVs are typically 3% more expensive than the average car hire in Bern but provide extra space and capability for groups or road trips.

Van hire in Bern typically costs around €127 per day. The best time to book is May, when prices average €90 per day, which is about 30% less than the yearly average. Vans are typically 15% more expensive than the average car hire in Bern but are the best choice for families or groups needing maximum passenger capacity.

Luxury car hire in Bern typically costs around €160 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average €121 per day, which is about 25% less than the yearly average. Luxury cars are typically 32% more expensive than the average car hire in Bern but deliver premium comfort and style for special occasions.

Good to know

Most popular agency

Most popular car type

Average price

Good deal

Budget
Small
€57/day
€39/day

KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Bern

  • With Bern car hire, you will be exposed to one of Europe’s oldest and most beautiful cities, with the freedom to navigate your way around history, arts and culture. With some spectacular scenery, Switzerland in general offers phenomenal driving trips, and being based in Bern is the perfect place to start from. Built around the Aare River, Bern is filled with medieval architecture dating back to the 12th century. The tranquil atmosphere in the city makes lazy days in a car a truly wonderful way to get around. If you are interested in mountain views, there are a few road trips that should be on your bucket list. Try the Susten Pass, which is known as one of the most scenic drives in the world, or the Grimsel and Furka Pass. All of these roads can easily be explored with a hire vehicle.
  • When landing in Bern, you may fly in via Zurich Airport (ZRH). This is the ideal place to fulfil your car hire needs, as it has a multitude of agencies on site. Book through KAYAK and include all your add-ons such as winter tyres if appropriate, car seats for under-12 children and high-visibility vests that by law need to be in your hire car in Bern. Pick up your car from Avis, Unirent, Europcar, Enterprise or Alamo, among others, and find your way on the roads with ease.
  • Using car hire in Bern should be a pleasant experience, with all major cities being connected by a well-maintained network of motorways and main roads. You will be driving on the right-hand side of the road in Bern, and Switzerland is quite strict with road rules, so make sure you brush up on the basics before you get on the road. Car lights need to be on when you are driving, even in the daytime. Seatbelts are mandatory and mobile phone use is restricted. Make sure you remain under the blood alcohol limit of 0.05% when driving and stick to the speed limit at all times.
  • Car hire in Bern should present very few challenges when it comes to driving in the city. One of the major disappointments will be leaving your car hire outside of the inner city or old town, as pedestrians and cyclists are favoured there. While roads are in excellent condition, you will find that sometimes GPS signals go down. Bern is known to have a high ‘black out’ rate when it comes to navigation tools. Have a backup map handy if you are doing some serious navigating.
  • 25% of our users found a car hire in Bern for €39 or less
  • Small hire cars in Bern are around 19% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about hiring a car in Bern

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Bern?

    On average a car hire in Bern costs €57 per day.

  • Which car hire agencies are at Belp airport (BRN)?

    The only car hire company onsite at Belp airport is Budget.

  • Which car hire companies will pick you up at Belp airport (BRN)?

    The only car hire company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Belp airport to off-airport locations is Budget.

  • How can I find car hires near me in Bern?

    Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

  • How much does a Small car hire cost in Bern?

    A Small car hire in Bern costs €61 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Medium car hire cost in Bern?

    A Medium car hire in Bern costs €126 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Large car hire cost in Bern?

    A Large car hire in Bern costs €209 per day, on average.

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Bern?

    Utilising car hire in Bern could present problems if you hire a large vehicle such as an SUV. Unless you are planning mountain road trips, it is probably better to hire smaller, compact cars when in the older European cities. Just like many cities in Europe, there are narrow cobbled lanes that will be blocked up by larger cars. When it’s time to tackle long road trips, your compact car hire should serve you well. Always make sure you are equipped with the right tyres and safety gear for the time of year.

  • What is the speed limit in Bern?

    The speed limits in Bern are observed in kilometres and will be marked that way on the roads. Generally, Switzerland allows for 50 km/h on inner city and residential roads, 80 km/h on larger roads outside the city and 120 km/h on the motorways.

  • Where are the best places to park in Bern?

    With the city being quite condensed with smaller roads, it is wise to park your car at the venues, hotels, restaurants and shopping centres you visit where possible, and opt for large parking garages the rest of the time. You can find parking garages such as the City Hall Parking, City West Parking, Bahnhof Parking Bern and others that have many bays and security.

Bern car rental reviews and directory

 
All ratings and reviews are collected from KAYAK users with a verified car hire booking. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.

Avis

10.0

Wonderful

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

2 locations in Bern

Locations in Bern

Flughafen Bern Belp

+41 31 378 15 15

Monday08:00 - 12:1514:00 - 18:30
Tuesday08:00 - 12:1514:00 - 18:30
Wednesday08:00 - 12:1514:00 - 18:30
Thursday14:00 - 18:3008:00 - 12:15
Friday08:00 - 12:1514:00 - 18:30
Saturday08:00 - 14:30

Wabernstrasse 41

Monday13:30 - 17:3008:00 - 12:30
Tuesday08:00 - 12:3013:30 - 17:30
Wednesday08:00 - 12:3013:30 - 17:30
Thursday13:30 - 17:3008:00 - 12:30
Friday13:30 - 18:3008:00 - 12:30
Saturday08:00 - 12:00

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No reviews available

Hertz

10.0

Wonderful

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.0

Value for money

9.0

One location in Bern

Locations in Bern

Kochergasse 1

+41 31 310 15 50

Monday07:30 - 18:00
Tuesday07:30 - 18:00
Wednesday07:30 - 18:00
Thursday07:30 - 18:00
Friday07:30 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 12:00

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No reviews available

Europcar

10.0

Wonderful

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

8.0

5 locations in Bern

Locations in Bern

Belp Airport Service

+41 31 381 75 55

Opening times not available

Laupenstrasse 22

+41 31 381 75 55

Opening times not available

Migrol

+41 31 991 93 22

Opening times not available

Wankdorffeldstrasse 60

+41 31 337 57 57

Opening times not available

Wankdorffeldstrasse 88

+41 31 970 50 50

Opening times not available

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No reviews available

Sixt

9.3

Wonderful

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

9.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.3

Value for money

8.0

2 locations in Bern

Locations in Bern

Parkterrasse 14

+41 848 884 444

Monday00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday00:00 - 23:59
Wednesday00:00 - 23:59
Thursday00:00 - 23:59
Friday00:00 - 23:59
Saturday00:00 - 23:59
Sunday00:00 - 23:59

Seftigenstrasse 83

+41 848 884 444

Monday08:00 - 14:00
Tuesday08:00 - 14:00
Wednesday08:00 - 14:00
Thursday08:00 - 14:00
Friday08:00 - 14:00

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No reviews available

Budget

8.3

Very Good

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.0

Value for money

8.0

2 locations in Bern

from€39/day

Locations in Bern

Flughafen Bern Belp

Monday08:00 - 12:1514:00 - 18:30
Tuesday08:00 - 12:1514:00 - 18:30
Wednesday08:00 - 12:1514:00 - 18:30
Thursday08:00 - 12:1514:00 - 18:30
Friday08:00 - 12:1514:00 - 18:30
Saturday08:00 - 14:30

Wabernstrasse 41

Monday08:00 - 12:3013:30 - 17:30
Tuesday13:30 - 17:3008:00 - 12:30
Wednesday13:30 - 17:3008:00 - 12:30
Thursday08:00 - 12:3013:30 - 17:30
Friday08:00 - 12:3013:30 - 18:30
Saturday08:00 - 12:00

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No reviews available

FLIZZR

2.0

Poor

Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

2.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

2.0

Value for money

6.0

One location in Bern

Locations in Bern

Roschistrasse 14

+41 31 371 71 00

Opening times not available

Filters

No reviews available

keddy by Europcar

No score available yet

4 locations in Bern

Locations in Bern

Amag Automobil- Und Motoren Ag- Wankdorffeldstrasse 60

Opening times not available

Belp Airport Service

Opening times not available

H.p. Gerber Pannendienst Ag, Wankdorffeldstrasse 88, Bern

+41 31 970 50 50

Opening times not available

Laupenstrasse 22

Opening times not available

Filters

No reviews available

Sunnycars

No score available yet

3 locations in Bern

Locations in Bern

Casinoplatz, Kochergasse 1

Opening times not available

Laupenstrasse 22

Opening times not available

Wabernstrasse 41

Opening times not available

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No reviews available

YourRent

No score available yet

2 locations in Bern

Locations in Bern

Bern Airport

Opening times not available

Bern Rail Station

Opening times not available

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Edel & Stark

No score available yet

One location in Bern

Locations in Bern

Bern City

+41 62 295 15 15

Opening times not available

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No reviews available

Unirent

No score available yet

One location in Bern

Locations in Bern

Laupenstrasse 22

Opening times not available

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No reviews available

13 travellers who hired a car in Bern gave the car agency they used an average rating of 8.6

Car hire locations in or near Bern

Car hire insurance in Bern

Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) & Theft Protection Waiver

Some Bern 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 Bern.

Deductible

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 Bern car hire.

Bern car hire information

Pick-up locationBern
Car types
Hire locations24
Airport locations5