Do I need to purchase insurance or protection packages with my rental at Zurich Airport?

A damage waiver is included with your booking. You can add other protection products to reduce your excess.

Can I add an additional driver to my rental?

You can add additional drivers to your booking as an optional extra.

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Additional Information

Your way to SIXT

Your way to SIXT: How to find us: You will pick up your rental car at the SIXT counter. If you arrive at terminal 1 or 2, follow the signs "Mietwagen/ Rental Car". The schedule a walking time of about 15 minutes from the terminal to the car rentals agencies.

By car

You can find us even faster by using our GPS coordinates: 47.450920, 8.561960 Follow the highway direction Zurich. The airport is signposted very well from all directions in a radius of 30-50km. At the airport follow the signs "Mietwagen/Rental Car", leading you directly to SIXT which is located in the parking garage 3, 1st level.

With public transportation

Many trains take you directly from Zurich main station to the airport (terminal 3) within 15 minutes. A lot of long-distance trains as well as regional trains, coming from the east, north and west of Zurich also stop at the airport. You will find the SIXT branch on the first floor of the terminal which is comfortably attainable with the elevator. Furthermore the rental car area is signed with "Mietwagen/Rental Car".

Return information

The SIXT vehicles have to be returned on the 2nd floor of the parking building no. 3 on the marked parking area. As soon as you have entered the parking 3, keep on the left side and turn to the left on the first possibility, right before the barrier. Afterwards take the first exit on the left side on level 2. For the car return you do not require a parking ticket.

Directions

47.45092010498047, 8.561960220336914

Zurich Airport

24h Return

Address

Parking 3, Zürich, 8060, Switzerland

Business hours

Mon - Sun

06:00 - 23:30

Bank holidays

06:00 - 23:30

Out of hours

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Our services at Zurich Airport

Zurich Airport car hire

Car hire with SIXT at Zurich Airport (ZRH) is the best way to explore the city and surrounding Swiss Alps. Choose from a range of high-quality vehicles at ZRH including compact economy cars, spacious sedans and MPVs for venturing into the country. If you are travelling in a group you could hire a 4x4 or minibus, choosing an extra driver as a bookable extra to share the driving. For winter skiing trips don’t forget to include snow chains and a ski rack in your car hire package. Our friendly SIXT team are ready to assist you as soon as you arrive at the airport in Zurich.

SIXT's location at Zurich Airport

At ZRH, the SIXT car hire counter is conveniently located in the Car Hire Centre within walking distance of the terminal. Collect your luggage and follow the “Mietwagen/Rental Car” signs to the Car Hire Centre in the parking area, allowing 15 minutes’ walking time. Look for the orange SIXT sign where the team will direct you to your Zurich Airport car hire. When returning the car follow the signs from the highway to Zurich Airport and then look for directions to the Car Hire Centre return bays – a short distance from the terminal. A parking ticket is not necessary for ZRH car hire returns.

Explore Zurich with your car hire

Hiring a car at Kloten Airport in Zurich will allow you to get into the city - in around 15 minutes where you can explore the pretty lanes of the Old Town (Altstadt), the Museum of Art and the Rietberg Museum which is located in in the Rieterpark. Hire a convertible and take a drive along the shores of Lake Zurich or perhaps explore a little further afield with a spacious 4x4 which provides the perfect solution for a trip into the Swiss Alps in any season. Having your own hire car will give you the freedom to visit different ski resorts in winter, some of which are between 2 and 3 hours’ drive away.

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Good to know when renting at Zurich Airport

What's the minimum age to hire a car at Zurich Airport?

To rent a car with SIXT at Zurich Airport you need to be at least 19 with a valid license. Some car categories have a higher minimum rental age, and an underage driver fee may apply.

Can I modify, extend, or cancel my reservation?

You can modify, extend, or cancel your reservation in Zurich Airport through your manage booking section or through the app.

What documents do I need to hire a car at Zurich Airport?

You need a valid driver’s license held for at least 1 year, depending on the car category. You might also need an International Driving Permit or official translation of the license.

Easily book a long-term rental at Zurich Airport by entering trip dates and pick-up/drop-off locations.

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