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4.6 stars from 19,721 reviews in Switzerland.
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Our 6 SIXT Switzerland airport locations make renting a car hassle-free.
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Unleash your wanderlust with our Switzerland rentals.

Places to start your journey in Switzerland

Our top branches in Switzerland

4.5
Geneva Airport
24h Return
Desk Arrival Hall, C.P.781
Genève
1215
Switzerland
4.7
St.Gallen/Altenrhein Airport
24h Return
Flughafenstrasse 11
Altenrhein
9423
Switzerland
4.7
Basel Airport
24h Return
Euroairport
Basel
4030
Switzerland
4.6
Geneva Airport (French side)
24h Return
Route Douanière BP 123
Ferney-Voltaire
01210
France
4.7
Zurich Airport
24h Return
Parking 3
Zürich
8060
Switzerland

Discover Switzerland

SIXT Car Hire in Switzerland

Make the most of your adventure in this fascinating country with a hire car in Switzerland. Pick from a selection of premium vehicles from top brands and explore from the comfort of your hire car. Collect your vehicle from numerous SIXT branches throughout the country for ultimate convenience. With flexible booking options, English-speaking agents and extras such as winter tyres, you’ll be ready to take to the road with confidence.

Driving Tips for Switzerland

When you choose your car rental in Switzerland, bear in mind the following driving tips to ensure your trip goes seamlessly:

  • Approaching traffic jam: When you approach a traffic jam make sure you have your hazard lights on.
  • Road signs: Some of the road signs in Switzerland differ from the UK, so familiarise yourself with them before driving. For instance, a blue sign with a chained wheel means snow chains are mandatory.
  • Stay informed: In Switzerland, in most highways you will find electronic displays with updated information on the traffic conditions. You will also be informed about speed limits and accidents.
  • Speed limits: The speed limits in Switzerland vary from those of the UK; ensure you adhere to them. In urban areas the top speed is 30 km/h (18 mph), on rural streets it’s 50 km/h (31 mph), whilst on bypasses and motorways it’s 120 km/h (75 mph).

Best places to visit in Switzerland

When you rent a car in Switzerland, there are many great locations for you to visit:

  • Explore the towns of Lake Zurich: Take your hire car around idyllic towns, from Richterswil to Uetikon, and enjoy superb views across this famous lake. Parking signs indicate where you can and can’t park.
  • Head into the Alps: If you’re looking for a winter retreat, get your hire car and take it into the Swiss Alps. You can enjoy a range of winter sports at places such as Grindelwald Ski Resort.
  • Soak up the history of the cities: Whether you want to enjoy winter retreats to Geneva or summer holidays in Zurich, the history of cities in Switzerland is worth putting your foot on the brakes for.

Customer reviews & feedback

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4.8
Vehicle handover
4.7
The way to SIXT
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*Our Customer Excitement Score is based on a survey sent to all customers who booked in Switzerland. The score is an average of all customer responses.

Good to know when renting in Switzerland

Under 25 Car Hire

In Switzerland the minimum rental age is 20 years old, anyone hiring the car must hold a valid licence for at least a year, and there’s a small fee when under 25.

One-way Car Hire

If you are finishing the trip at a different city or country simply select the other location using the booking tool to see if this is available, a one-way fee will apply.

Driving tips

Always drive on the right-hand side and if on the motorway the maximum speed is 120 km/h (100 km/h on highways). Your headlights must always be on.

If you need additions to your booking, we can include sat navs, child seats and additional drivers, as well as snow tyres and ski racks, each for a small fee.