Car rental at Zurich Airport from $121/day

Volkswagen Golf

or similar SMALL

$126/day

Peugeot 3008

or similar MEDIUM

$136/day

Volkswagen Passat

or similar MEDIUM

$153/day

Renault Trafic

or similar VAN

$342/day

Opel Mokka

or similar SUV

$123/day

Peugeot 308 SW

or similar SMALL

$132/day

Hyundai i40

or similar MEDIUM

$140/day

Renault Kadjar

or similar SUV

$141/day

Ford Mondeo Estate

or similar MEDIUM

$160/day

BMW 3 Series Touring

or similar LARGE

$220/day

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

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.
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.
What is the cheapest car rental company at Zurich Airport?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Rentava ($121/day), Dollar ($172/day) and Thrifty ($245/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, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Europcar, FLIZZR, Hertz, King Rent Exclusive Services, and National.

Sixt

7.7

Good

Read 29 reviews

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.6

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
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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

6.9

Okay

Read 16 reviews

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.1

Value for money

6.7

One location in Zurich Airport

Locations in Zurich Airport

Enterprise Rent A Car

+41 58 122 04 20

Monday	06:00 - 23:30
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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.

4.0 Mediocre

Simon, Sept 2023

Economy

So collection of the vehicle at Zurich, had to wait in line because only one staff member on duty. Not given paperwork on allocated vehicles condition. Informed was being upgraded to next sized car, of which I did not want as I booked an economy car to save fuel (as a result i spent more on fuel because of upgrade). Told no economy cars available!!!! Got to vehicle, which was covered in scratches, dents, marks etc (is this why I wasn't given the paperwork on condition of allocated vehicle). Informed lady in enterprise office who gave out the keys, wasn't interested in this car and told me to take photos of scratches etc and report them on the return. Told me she was too busy to look at vehicle (outstanding) During the use of this vehicle I was not impressed. Having returned vehicle at airport with full tank of fuel, and placed keys in security box, I have to this day received no confirmation from the company of the vehicles return, nothing. Not really good enough, and not what I paid for

8.0 Very Good

Kyriakos, May 2023

SUV

Clean and new car Also upgraded

10.0 Wonderful

Eyal, Feb 2023

Economy

Fast

Europcar

8.3

Very Good

Read 7 reviews

Best rated

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.3

Value for money

7.1

One location in Zurich Airport

Locations in Zurich Airport

Zurich Airport

+41 43 255 56 56

Opening times not available

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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

10.0 Wonderful

Doyle, Aug 2024

People mover

The pickup was quick with the usual contract review and paperwork. Accessing the car was very easy. Drop off was also very easy.

2.0 Poor

Azielle, Aug 2024

Passenger van

The agent who we interacted upon our arrival was not helpful and was not empathetic at all. I forgot my physical cards and my husband’s credit card was acting up. We were trying to pay with cash/debit card and were told they won’t accept it and they do not allow apple pay or cash as the “whole of Switzerland” guess what? We were able to use apple pay anywhere and Sixt helped us get a vehicle without that unhelpful tone like that guy.

10.0 Wonderful

Clinton W, Sept 2022

Very smooth, easy pick up & drop off. Got upgraded to an automatic transmission which I appreciated. Friendly, capable staff throughout.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jun 2022

Location is great as always at the airport. Service agent was able to adjust my drop-off time without compensation to help me with flight changes, was very nice.

Hertz

8.1

Very Good

Read 14 reviews

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

8.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.6

Value for money

7.9

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
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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.

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Sept 2023

Felt ripped off with Cdw as I could have purchased through a third party at less than 1/2 the price

10.0 Wonderful

Bob, Dec 2021

Easy on and out. SEAT car was great.

10.0 Wonderful

C., Nov 2019

Pros:

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 europe

Thrifty

7.3

Good

Read 4 reviews

Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

9.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.3

Value for money

7.3

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
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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jun 2024

Standard SUV

Good customer service 👍 But when I book online make the cover my vehicle insurance, when I pick the car they said no insurance then I add extra 1000 dollars, but you have to check and refund my money back .please

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jun 2024

Standard SUV

Poor pick up instructions: No mention in email of where/how to pickup. No mention that Thrifty was at Hertz counter. Very small Thrifty sign that I missed. Airport info desk told me to take a shuttle to holiday inn?! I wasted a lot of time finding the pickup.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jul 2023

Compact

Cost … !

1.9 Poor

Anonymous, Sept 2021

The lady at hertz counter made us wait for 30 mins. Last time the same insurance costed me 20 chf on the counter this time she charged 37 chf and when asked why is it more expensive than last time she said at counter is expensive. No briefing of the car type and features were mentioned. Poor service & unfriendly staff

Budget

6.9

Okay

Read 4 reviews

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.7

Value for money

5.9

One location in Zurich Airport

Locations in Zurich Airport

Flughafen Zuerich

Monday	06:30 - 23:30
Tuesday	06:30 - 23:30
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