Car hire at Zurich Airport from R993/day

Renault Espace

or similar Van

R4 019/day

Nissan Juke

or similar 4x4

R1 076/day

Class Special Car

or similar Category

R1 160/day

Renault Mégane Estate

or similar Small

R1 258/day

Hyundai i40

or similar Medium

R1 450/day

Mazda CX-5

or similar 4x4

R1 569/day

Audi A4 Avant

or similar Luxury

R2 276/day

BMW 3 Series Touring

or similar Large

R2 451/day

Class Luxury Wagon

or similar Luxury

R3 717/day

Best prices found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.

Useful Info

Most popular agency	Alamo
Most popular car type	Compact
Average price	R1 420/day
Good deal	R1 035/day

KAYAK’s insights & trends for Zurich Airport car hire

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

How far in advance should you book car hire in Zurich Airport?

You should book your car hire in Zurich Airport around 90 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

What is the best car hire company in Zurich Airport?

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies in Zurich Airport are Hertz (7.7, 17 reviews), Sixt (7.7, 24 reviews), and Alamo (7.2, 19 reviews).

Hertz

Rated 7.7/10

Sixt

Rated 7.7/10

Alamo

Rated 7.2/10

Europcar

Rated 8.4/10

What is the most popular car to hire in Zurich Airport?

Economy cars (Volkswagen Polo or similar) are the most popular type of vehicle to hire in Zurich Airport. Economy cars in Zurich Airport cost R1 031/day on average, though some users have found deals as low as R801/day.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Zurich Airport is October at an average cost of R952/day. July is the most expensive month to hire a car in Zurich Airport when prices are R1 481/day on average, which tends to be 2 076% above the yearly average hire price for Zurich Airport.

Which car hire company in Zurich Airport has the most locations?

Cent Rent AG operates 2 locations in Zurich Airport, more than any other car hire company.

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Ensure you go through the road rules before you leave Zurich Airport (ZRH). Some of the basic rules you should note include the speed limits. The general speed limit is 50 km/h in built-up areas, 80 km/h outside built-up areas and 120km/h on motorways. All occupants of the cars must wear their seat belts at all times, while children below 12 years or with a height below 150 cm must always be restrained in special seats. Drunk driving is a crime; hence a blood alcohol content above 0.50 mg/ml will result in prosecution. You can only use a phone when driving if it is on a hands-free system.
With car hire at Zurich Airport, you should choose the model of the car depending on the space and number of seats, to ensure your need are met. Consider economy, mini or compact cars if you do not require a lot of space for luggage or passenger. These cars include Volkswagen Golf, Ford Fiesta and Ford Focus. If you are looking for a model with more seats, consider the people carriers, including Ford Galaxy. These vehicles have space for up to seven individuals. Treat yourself to luxury or sleek convertible cars like BMW 5 if you wish to travel in style.
With car hire at Zurich Airport, you can easily access the beautiful scenes and attractions despite the season. You will enjoy the beautiful mountain ranges, glacial lakes, towering waterfalls and fairy-tale villages. Besides the obvious flexibility benefits, you can also enjoy extra breakdown assistance and out-of-hours returns. Companies like Avis will offer optional extras like baby seats, seasonal equipment and satellite navigation (GPS navigation). Ensure you reserve your baby seat in advance, if travelling with kids.
You will find it easy to return a hire car at Zurich Airport. The return parking spaces are located at the airport's terminal, close to the pick-up points. The car is expected to be clean, have a full tank and be in the same condition as the contract. Failure to meet the conditions may result in additional charges. You should also note that there will be an extra fee for a delay in the return. However, there is no refund for any unused days in case of an early return.
25% of our users found a car hire at Zurich Airport for R1 035 or less
Book your car hire at Zurich Airport at least 4 weeks before your trip in order to get a below-average price

What eco-friendly car options are there for hire at Zurich Airport?
Car hire at Zurich Airport covers you if you wish to have an eco-friendly trip. You will get a chance to select from fuel-efficient and hybrid cars, including Toyota RAV4. This model of car has low fuel consumption compared to other petrol cars, thus ensuring less emission to the environment.
What should I consider before booking my Zurich Airport car hire with a given agency?
There are several factors that you should put into consideration before finalising a given car hire agency. For instance, if you have a late-night arriving or departing flight, you should consider a company like Enterprise, which has extended hours. This factor will be convenient when you need to pick up or drop off the vehicle. Consider hiring with Vast Car Rental or Sixt Car Rental Company for pocket-friendly hire rates.
What should I do when picking up my Zurich Airport car hire?
Most of the pick-up points are within the Zurich Airport terminals, making your pick-up easy. Ensure you spare some time to familiarise yourself with the hire car before you sign the contract. Check the fuel level and the type, headlights, breaks, door locks and possible scratches, together with the company's agent. It would be safer if you took photos of the scratches, if any, before the pick-up. Sign the contract to your satisfaction.
How much does it cost to hire a car at Zurich Airport?
On average a car hire at Zurich Airport costs R1 420 per day.
Which car hire companies will pick you up at Zurich Airport?
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Zurich Airport to off-airport locations include Alamo, and Europcar.

Hertz

7,7

Good

Read 17 reviews

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

8.7

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.1

Value for money

7.6

One location in Zurich Airport

Locations in Zurich Airport

Zurich Airport

+41 44 732 13 95

Monday	06:00 - 23:30
Tuesday	06:00 - 23:30
Wednesday	06:00 - 23:30
Thursday	06:00 - 23:30
Friday	06:00 - 23:30
Saturday	06:00 - 23:30
Sunday	06:00 - 23:30

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10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jun 2025

Intermediate SUV

Our rep in Zurich was wonderful… very kind lady who helped us have a great experience. There were long lines for check in but thanks to my Hertz Gold acct, was able to get handled quickly. Very much appreciated the upgraded vehicle. Cat return was also great other than not clear where to park in the underground garage… had to ask another company to direct me to the Hertz area. Overall, great experience… thank you!

2,0 Poor

Abdulazeez, May 2025

Compact

The staff and car were wonderful. However there was a small scuff on one of the rims and I got charged $750 to fix it. Outrageous!

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jan 2025

Economy

Everything was great, but the problem is, on the website it was showing 52 dollars for the car and 18 dollars for the base insurance. But when I went there I paid 100 francs for the car and base insurance.

10,0 Wonderful

Fiorentinos, Jul 2024

Compact SUV

The employees in Hertz were very polite and helpful. The only thing is that all insurance details were not shown in the Kayak app, and in my opinion the options should be implemented correctly because they are super useful for the customers.

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Mar 2024

Intermediate SUV

They charged me EXTRA on my credit card BEFORE I took delivery of the car even after I was assured the payment was made in full ( no balance owing). Upon return of the vehicle, they found a very minor nick in the windshield. I have attempted to have this resolved over MANY emails and keep getting the 'run around", even after they admit that the overcharge at the beginning was their mistake. They have considered the case closed and are with holding the money they mistakingly charged to my account ( the money owed is more than a windshield repair ) I will NEVER deal with Hertz Rental again.

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jan 2024

Full-size estate car

Information was precise, car was clean and in good condition, very easy to pick up and drop off.

Sixt

7,7

Good

Read 24 reviews

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.7

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.7

Value for money

6.9

One location in Zurich Airport

Locations in Zurich Airport

Parking 3

+41 848 884 444

Monday	06:00 - 23:30
Tuesday	06:00 - 23:30
Wednesday	06:00 - 23:30
Thursday	06:00 - 23:30
Friday	06:00 - 23:30
Saturday	06:00 - 23:30
Sunday	06:00 - 23:30

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10,0 Wonderful

Peter, Jun 2024

Passenger van

Very friendly rental agent. Easy to return. Easy access to vehicle.

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Sept 2023

Full-size

The car was good, however, the girl at the counter failed to inform me that there was a cap on the km I could drive, even tho she asked me where I was heading. You would think they can easily calculate the KM in their booking system. I've requested a refund for the extra charge, under the transparency consumer laws in Switzerland. So dodgy.

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Nov 2022

On the counter you will pay for - traveling to germany (??) - extra extra ...

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Nov 2022

Tons of hidden cost and basic insurance doubled the cost of the car we were originally quoted $400 for the entire trip with everything they wanted to charge $1600 to my card. I wasn’t planning for that much And wasn’t able to pick up the car.

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2022

My worst experience in rental cars in a decade. I have rented cars across many countries and continents and ironically the worst experience was in Switzerland. There was missing information in the pick up. They lied about insurance of the car in the pick up. The insurance value was a daily amount and not a single amount like they mentioned. Also they overcharged 20CHF due to a reason they could not figure out at the dropoff and couldn't repay in it! needed to write an email to complain and still waiting for the money

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2022

Easy process and very helpful staff. Pick up and drop off was a breeze!

Alamo

7,2

Good

Read 19 reviews

Cheapest deal

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.3

Value for money

6.9

One location in Zurich Airport

fromR670/day

Locations in Zurich Airport

Enterprise Rent A Car

+41 58 122 04 20

Monday	06:00 - 23:30
Tuesday	06:00 - 23:30
Wednesday	06:00 - 23:30
Thursday	06:00 - 23:30
Friday	06:00 - 23:30
Saturday	06:00 - 23:30
Sunday	06:00 - 23:30

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8,0 Very Good

Sage, Feb 2025

Compact SUV

the time taken to check in and get the car was very long as there was only one person there to help. otherwise everything was excellent

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Nov 2024

Intermediate

the staff were great. we had 6 people and the 7- passenger Renault Espace we had was not very comfortable and had odd controls. the third row seating was only for children and difficult to get into. when you stopped, the driver seat moved back to aid exit, but that crushed the person sitting behind the driver. the shift stalk was too near two other stalks on the right of the steering wheel. too many controls were on the center screen, so difficult to figure out while driving. the espace hybrid, however, was very economical. a vw minivan would have been far more comfortable! (we rode in one) - same length, but taller, so more space.

8,0 Very Good

Mohan, Jul 2024

Passenger van

Had to wait for over 30 minutes even though we had confirmed reservation.

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, May 2024

Convertible

How can any words describe the experience I received??? Online the quote I agreed was £330 for 5 nights hire of a mini convertible. On the day I arrived I was told this figure was not correct and I should now pay £400 plus an additional £135 for insurance. Ok insurance fair enough, it’s high but it’s still a choice, but why the additional £70 above quoted price, which by the way stated includes ALL fees! However it get far worse, on the final day our flight was cancelled so I emailed asking to extended my booking 1 day… A new invoice arrives… £780!!! So what started at £330 ended up at £780… take off the £135 for insurance that’s an un-expected increase of £315 for an additional days hire… Oh and what did the advisor say at the airport… ‘Welcome to Switzerland, get used to it!’ Complaint raised, but of course no response…

8,0 Very Good

Anonymous, Jan 2024

Compact

It was great, easy pick up and easy drop off.

Europcar

8,4

Very Good

Read 8 reviews

Best rated

Most popular

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.4

Value for money

7.4

One location in Zurich Airport

fromR1 401/day

Locations in Zurich Airport

Zurich Airport

+41 43 255 56 56

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10,0 Wonderful

Omer, Feb 2025

Luxury SUV

Great rental car company. Very generous and always happy to do an upgrade. Will always use them.

6,0 Okay

Josué, Jun 2024

Standard SUV

The drop off of the vehicle was confusing. I have not yet received a refund for the vehicle's warranty.

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Sept 2023

Passenger van

Great quick check in and out

Dollar

8,0

Very Good

Read 1 review

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.0

Value for money

8.0

One location in Zurich Airport

Locations in Zurich Airport

Zurich Ap

+41 43 816 32 55

Monday	06:00 - 23:30
Tuesday	06:00 - 23:30
Wednesday	06:00 - 23:30
Thursday	06:00 - 23:30
Friday	06:00 - 23:30
Saturday	06:00 - 23:30
Sunday	06:00 - 23:30

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8,0 Very Good

Anonymous, Oct 2024

Economy

Very easy and smooth transaction from pick up to drop off. Nice staff.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8,0

Very Good

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.0

Value for money

8.0

One location in Zurich Airport

Locations in Zurich Airport

Flughafen Zurich

+41 58 122 04 20

Monday	06:00 - 23:30
Tuesday	06:00 - 23:30
Wednesday	06:00 - 23:30
Thursday	06:00 - 23:30
Friday	06:00 - 23:30
Saturday	06:00 - 23:30
Sunday	06:00 - 23:30