Car rental at Zurich Airport
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Cheap car rentals at Zurich Airport
| Economy | 115 ﷼/day |
| Compact | 120 ﷼/day |
| Intermediate | 122 ﷼/day |
| Standard | 138 ﷼/day |
| Full-size SUV | 244 ﷼/day |
| Premium | 239 ﷼/day |
| Compact SUV | 123 ﷼/day |
| Intermediate station wagon | 124 ﷼/day |
| Compact station wagon | 133 ﷼/day |
| Standard station wagon | 144 ﷼/day |
| Intermediate SUV | 152 ﷼/day |
| Luxury station wagon | 255 ﷼/day |
Top tips for renting a car at Zurich Airport
- 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 rental cars at Zurich Airport for 375 ﷼ or less
- Book your rental car at Zurich Airport at least 4 weeks before your trip in order to get a below-average price
FAQs about renting a car at Zurich Airport
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 rent a car at Zurich Airport?
On average a rental car at Zurich Airport costs 462 ﷼ per day.
What is the cheapest car rental company at Zurich Airport?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Alamo (132 ﷼/day), Dollar (139 ﷼/day) and GREEN MOTION (151 ﷼/day).
Which car rental companies will pick you up at Zurich Airport?
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Zurich Airport to off-airport locations include Alamo, Europcar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and Hertz.
Zurich Airport car rental reviews and directory
Europcar
8.7
Very good
32 reviewsCleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.5
Value for money
7.3
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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 rate10.0 Wonderful
Jul 2017
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nice car, easy returnHertz
8.1
Very good
50 reviewsCleanliness
9.1
Comfort
8.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.5
Value for money
7.9
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2.0 Poor
Mar 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2024
6.0 Okay
Sep 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2021
10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2019
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they upgraded me to an Alfa Romeo .. amazing car . when i said i needed more trunk space and asked for anything but am a American Car since i was in Europe and wanted to drive a car from europe9.2 Wonderful
Sep 2018
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Staff were very helpful at Zurich airport, they were also flexible to accomodate us with the change in our flight time and pickup-drop off time. the car was pretty new and very clean and in good shape.Cons:
The Mini Cooper had the most uncomfortable seat of all the cars I have driven! I’m 180cm tall with an average body, although the drive be is fun but I don’t recommend this car for any drive longer than one hour, well this is not Hertz problem, I should complain to the car designers!!Sixt
7.5
Good
82 reviewsCleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.4
Value for money
6.7
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2.0 Poor
Sep 2023
2.0 Poor
Nov 2022
2.0 Poor
Nov 2022
2.0 Poor
Oct 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2022
Budget
8.8
Very good
27 reviewsCleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.7
Value for money
7.4
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10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2024
6.4 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.10.0 Wonderful
Jul 2017
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Staff spoke English well, gave helpful advice about driving through Switzerland. Fast service.10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2017
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short wait at the counter, as opposed to a couple of the other rental agencies. I got a free upgrade since the car I reserved wasn't ready. It was clean and in excellent condition. Returning was a fast and easy process.Cons:
Nothing.Thrifty
7.9
Good
6 reviewsCleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.9
Value for money
6.9
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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
Alamo
6.9
Okay
27 reviewsCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
7.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.2
Value for money
6.9
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8.0 Very good
Jan 2024
4.0 Mediocre
Sep 2023
8.0 Very good
May 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2022
4.0 Mediocre
Apr 2022
Avis
6.6
Okay
15 reviewsCleanliness
8.3
Comfort
7.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.6
Value for money
5.6
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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!10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2017
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Check-out was fast and easy. Agent was very nice and extremely helpful6.8 Okay
Aug 2017
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A lot of different additional costs, wich you have to pay9.2 Wonderful
Mar 2017
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great service, efficient, easy to understandCons:
It's expensive in Europe!6.0 Okay
May 2022
National
2.0
Poor
1 reviewCleanliness
2.0
Comfort
2.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
2.0
Value for money
2.0
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FLIZZR
2.0
Poor
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2.0
Comfort
2.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
2.0
Value for money
6.0
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GREEN MOTION
8.0
Very good
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keddy by Europcar
6.3
Okay
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NU Car
5.1
Fair
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Wallisellerstrasse 147
+41 76 310 99 60
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Zurich Ap
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10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2016
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La macchina era nuovissima, molto confortevole e pulita. Servizio ottimo.Cons:
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Steinackerstrasse 31
+41 44 688 04 04
Stelzenstrasse 5
+41 44 688 04 04
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Zurich Airport
+41 76 495 90 10
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Zurich Airport Parking 3 G1
+41 62 295 15 15
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Flughafen Zurich
+41 58 122 04 20
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Böschenwissensatrsse 11, 8152 Glattbrugg, Zürich, Switzerland
+41 76 495 90 10
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Zurich airport
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Zürich Airport
+41 21 588 13 21
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+86 10 6064 1387
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ZURICH AIRPORT PARKING 3 G1
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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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Good to know
Most popular agency | Alamo |
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Most popular car type | Mini |
Average price | 382 ﷼/day |
Good deal | 314 ﷼/day |