Zurich Low Cost Car Rental
Find the best car hire rates in Zurich. Special discounts when picking up a car in April 2020.
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Bookingauto (Zurich) strives to make your car rental experience as simple and convenient as possible. This also applies to the location of rental points. Our clients can pick up cars in the most popular places, whether it be the city centre, airport, or main railway station. The list of our pick-up locations is extensive, meaning that visitors who book cars with us in Zurich can always collect them from the most suitable place.
What we can offer:
By contacting Bookingauto.com, customers can be sure that there is the right type of car waiting for them. For example, if one person or a small group of guests arrives in Zurich, it makes sense for them to rent a Convertible Mini Couper Cabrio from €178 per day. This presentable and comfortable car is offered for rent by sixt. When it comes to a family or a large company, the best choice may be a Minivan VW Transporter at a rate of €61 per day. Your trip will be pleasant and safe in this roomy car. For those who want some extra comfort and have the appropriate budget, budget is ready to offer a Business-class model - Jaguar XE. A budget transport option for a journey would be a Opel Astra car, compact but quite convenient, the rental of which would cost about €13 per day.
How to minimize costs:
In order to avoid paying too much, plan to pick up the car and return it at the same time. Car rental fees are set for the entire rental day. Therefore, if you return the car after 25 hours, the payment will be calculated as 48 hours, or two full days. Likewise, if you use your rental car for more than 72 hours, you will pay for 96 hours of rent.
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Car rental cost by month
The highest demand for car rental in Zurich occurs during the high tourist season - summer.
On average, the cost increases by 20-30% and the choice of available cars is also significantly reduced if you don’t book in advance.
For example, in July, the average price for the popular model Audi A4 in Zurich is €49 per day.
In autumn, the same car costs about €11 per day.
In the summer, prices for convertibles are especially high. As a guideline, a Mini Couper Cabrio will cost €178 per day for the duration of the vacation period.
Among the economy classes, the most popular model in Zurich is the Opel Astra. The rental price for such a car starts from €13 per day from sixt.
For lovers of comfortable driving, you will also have to pay an increased price for business class cars – a Jaguar XE will cost about €41 per day.
With the arrival of autumn, demand gradually decreases and this is reflected in costs. For example, a Opel Mokka at this time can be rented for just €35 per day.
It will also be easier to find unusual and exclusive car models. For example, by renting a Mercedes S-class coupe, you will experience real driving pleasure and enjoy a luxurious visit that will remain in your memory forever.
With us, you can book a car from the following rental companies
Bookingauto has been in the car rental business for over 20 years. During this time, we have secured long-term mutually beneficial partnerships with the most reliable local and international car rental companies. As a result, we can offer our customers various vehicles at reasonable prices and the best possible service.
On our site, you will find plenty of offers for car rental in Zurich, meaning that you can choose the best rental option for your purposes. We represent several renowned international and local car rental companies. The most popular one, sixt, has the highest average user review score of 9.8 (based on customer reviews from 100).
The second in the ranking is budget, with a rating of 9.7 based on 100 customer reviews.
In addition, we have long-standing partnerships with rental companies such as Alamo and Budget, which gives us the opportunity to offer car rental at a discount of up to 30% off standard prices.
We also offer our clients a special discount for renting a mini-class car at Hertz. For just €9 per day, you’ll get a comfortable VW Up.
Bookingauto and our partners are always ready to offer our clients a large selection of comfortable rental cars at reasonable prices.
Cancellation and change conditions
On our website, you can cancel or change your booking in Zurich under certain terms.
The booking can be cancelled with a full refund at least 24 hours in advance (in some cases, 48 hours may be needed).
If cancelled with less than 24 hours’ notice (or 48 hours in some cases), the administration fee will be deducted from the online payment amount but the rest of the money will be returned to your bank account.
Each vendor has a different cancellation policy and administration fee for different cars. Therefore, we recommend that you carefully read the cancellation policy before booking.
Remember that cancellations and changes are not possible after the pick-up time. This applies to all bookings.
Applies to all bookings:
If your online payment is less than the stated administration fee, there will be no refunds when cancelling your booking once the administration fee is applied.
If your booking is made less than 24 hours prior to the pick-up time (or 48 hours in some cases), a cancellation policy will be automatically applied to your booking.
Important information: To cancel a booking, please go to the “Manage My Booking” section – do not contact the rent-a-car company directly.
Insurance coverage cancellation policy:
If you purchased an additional insurance product with your car rental, the policy will be automatically ended when the booking is cancelled. To check if you are eligible for a refund, see the cancellation policy set out in the terms of your insurance product.
When does the “No-show” rule apply?
The following situations constitute a "No-show":
● The customer didn’t inform of the cancellation before the pick-up time.
● The customer failed to pick up a car in Zurich at the arranged time and date.
● The customer failed to provide the documentation required to pick up the car.
● The customer failed to provide a credit card in the main driver’s name with enough available funds on it.
In the event of any of the above, no refunds can be made.
The car hire company reserves the right to refuse a car to any customer who fails to provide all of the necessary documentation and a credit card with enough available funds for the car's security deposit. In such cases, the customer will not be entitled to a refund.
Estimated prices for fuel in Zurich
Estimated prices for gasoline and diesel fuel in Zurich in April 2024. This information is updated twice a month.
● €1.44 - cost of 1 litre of gasoline
● €1.52 - cost of 1 litre of diesel
Data is collected from various sources, including official government websites and those of fuel companies. Keep in mind that domestic fuel prices can vary greatly.
Special offer
Switzerland
up to 20% discount for early bookings made more than 1 month in advance.
Using the search form on our website, you will see a list of cars available for rent in Zurich for your chosen dates.
In April 2024, Europcar and Thrifty are offering a special discount and you may also find price reductions from other rental companies. All discounted options are displayed as "-20% Off" in the search results.
When choosing a car, pay attention to the following parameters: the number of passengers, the capacity of the boot, and the type of transmission. Make sure that all parameters match your needs.
Age restrictions when renting a car in Zurich
Many rental companies in Zurich have strict age restrictions on drivers. This may include additional charges for drivers under 26 years old.
We advise you to carefully study the age requirements of the company, especially if you are under 26 years old. After all, your car rental costs may depend on this. Different countries, companies and even rental locations may have different age limits and fees. Therefore, we urge you to read the full terms and conditions of the rental service and the information specified in the voucher.
What documents are needed to rent a car?
You can rent a car in Zurich after providing a driver's license, passport, credit card, and a voucher that you will receive by email. If you are renting a luxury car, you may need to show two credit cards.
If more than one person will be driving the car, then each of the drivers needs to provide their driver's license.
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Warning
An international driving permit is required
Answers to popular questions
Answer: The cost of renting a car in Zurich is usually made up of unlimited mileage, car damage insurance (CDW), and VAT. Some additional services that can be added are insurance against theft, inclusion of a child seat, and admission for a second driver to use the car. As a rule, the client picks up the car with a full tank of fuel. You must fill it up on its return. In the rental conditions of the selected car, you can find a full list of services that are included in the rental price. Therefore, we recommend that you carefully read all of the important information before booking.
Answer: If you pick up a car in Zurich, returning it in another city is possible for an additional fee. You need to mark the option "Return elsewhere" in the search form and indicate your desired city of return. The search results will only offer cars for which this is possible. The price is indicated immediately and takes into account the additional fee for returning in another city.
Answer: Most people in Zurich rent cars that fall under the category of Compact and Mini. In terms of models, the most popular ones are Opel Astra and VW Up. To choose a rental car that will meet your expectations as much as possible, take your time with making a decision. Compare the characteristics of the chosen car with your requirements and imagine how comfortable the trip will be in it. If you have a lot of luggage, make note of the volume of the boot; if you want a car with a fuel-saving function, this also needs to be considered, etc.
Answer: Click on the "Car rental near me" icon in the search form. The system will automatically determine your coordinates and suggest a number of available cars, starting with the ones closest to your location. However, check the exact address of the rental office before booking to ensure that the coordinates are accurate.
Answer: Traditional low-cost airlines in Zurich are Budget, Thrifty and Last Minute.Often, though, well-known network companies offer promotions and super discounts, which can reach up to 70% off. At the same time, the quality of service remains high. To get the best deal, we encourage you to compare prices from a wide variety of options and offers. Check the prices of the leading companies on our website, choose the option that best suits your parameters, and you’ll be able to get the ideal car at the best price.
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