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Cheap Car Rental Zurich airport

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Zurich Airport

Zurich airport (ZRH) is the largest international airport of Switzerland. The airport has three terminals: A, B and E. Terminal A is only used for Schengen destinations, terminal B for both Schengen and non-Schengen and terminal C only for non-Schengen. Yearly about 29 million passengers fly from and to Zurich airport. At the airport you can find ‘the circle’: a brand new centre containing a medical centre, office spaces, a convention centre, two hotels, art, shops, restaurants and much more.

Car rental Zurich Airport

If you are looking to rent a car at Zurich airport HolidayCars provides you with a wide range of options. Most car hire desks are located in P2 and P3, on a short walking distance from arrivals. With these on-sight rental car providers you will be on the road in no time!

Car hire Zurich

After a fifteen minute drive from the airport you’ll find yourself in Zurich: the largest city, and capital, of Switzerland. All the important banks and stock exchanges are located in the city, which makes it the economical centre of Switzerland. The city was even named ‘the city with the highest quality of life’ in 2006 and 2008. One of the main factors for the high quality of life is wealth, the Swiss capital is one of the world’s wealthiest cities in terms of GDP per capita.
The old city centre of Zurich (Altstadt) is very atmospheric with coloured houses, numerous shops, old churches, bars and much more. If you have seen the old centre, you can go the the Lindhof Platz, a nice square in the Schipfe district. Here you can enjoy the 90 linden trees and a nice view over the river Limmat. The main sight of the city is the Grossmünster Cathedral, a beautiful 12th century protestant church.

Why rent a car in Zurich?


Car rental at HolidayCars

So why would you choose HolidayCars over all of our competitors? At HolidayCars you can compare 800+ different suppliers of rental cars. We always compare prices real time, ensuring you will get the best deal. Free change of reservation up to 48 hours in advance. Full coverage No Risk Warranty insurance. In order to ensure you a reliable rental car, we only work with the best suppliers per location.

Driving a rental car at Zurich airport

Be aware: rules may differ in Switzerland compared to what you’re used to at home. For example, in Switzerland it is prohibited to set up your navigation while driving. Furthermore you are obliged to always have your lights on and your tires need to have a least 4 mm of profile (of course your car rental provider will check this before you drive off).
Tips and experiences for Zurich airport

Our customers rated Zurich airport with an average of 9.1 based on 21 ratings, and these are the most recent tips, experiences and highlights.

26-10-2021
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Friendly environment and happening moment for family with young children
18-10-2021
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Look for the signs, they are the best way to get to your destination
31-08-2021
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Check the weather before driving to snow pistes. 4x4 is the best to have in the mountains! Be careful that you don’t drive to fast, especially in tunnels, because the camera ‘s for speeding tickets are everywhere!
19-05-2021
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Europecar is excellent place to rent the car from. The location is very convenient and staff helpful If you are travelling to other countries please get some advise from them when you return the car go to the departure and continue to Car Park 2 for car returns.
21-03-2021
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I greatly enjoy driving in Switzerland. Particularly the mountain passes such as Julier, Albula, Splugen, Bernina, Maloya, and Stelvio are breathtaking. And with a well-tuned and well-maintained vehicle, it is doable even for drivers who tend to stay away from the sometimes narrow roads. Be careful to watch your speed. Speed limits change constantly in Switzerland. and they are strictly enforced with many "metal cops" (Speed control cameras). The fines are steep. Best is to use the GPS as it shows the permissible speed limit.
17-03-2021
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When booking through Thrifty, don't be alarmed at needing to go to the Hertz desk. They will be waiting for you and very happy to assist. Having the car location number written on the documents made collecting the car very easy.
27-01-2021
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If you're taking the train to City Center ask someone, signage is not very clear on how to make that trip. It only takes 10 minutes to Central Station and you can transfer to any other route from their. Otherwise airport is very nice and clean, plenty of clean restrooms along the terminals. Most Swiss are very friendly and happy to help so don't be afraid to ask anyone for directions around the airport.
05-01-2021
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Switzerland is unreal. Watch posted speed signs , almost no police in Switzerland but they do love to photograph your liscence plates if you are speeding !!.otherwise a total gem of a country, very polite drivers on average.
03-09-2020
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Look up which desk to check in at before you arrive as signs are not very clear
01-06-2020
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Very easy airport to find rental car desks. They are located at top of escalators and once you have given details, rental car carpark is directly outside.
20-05-2020
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Golf in Klosters off high tee boxes overlooking the beautiful mountains was an awesome experience. Swiss Epic mountain bike race was extreme, thrilling and breathtaking taking us through 3 regions, Bettmeralp, Grachen and Zermatt. The largest glacier in the world above Bettmeralp was breathtaking but also sad to see how much it has receded over the last 140 years. As it was autumn when I was there, I loved seeing the cows and sheep being brought down from the mountains with their bells ringing. You have to try raclette - delicious and a very social way to enjoy a meal with friends!! Whether I travelled by train / bus / car the views were always breathtaking.
20-09-2019
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Inform yourself about the destination Stash extra cash Meet local people Smile and say hello Keep an open mind Travel light Get lost on purpose Eat local food
20-03-2019
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Airport arrival went smoothly. Head across the road to Migros for their great bread and yoghurt to feel at home in Switzerland.
28-10-2018
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We hired car mainly for convenience to visit family.
21-10-2018
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For sightseeing, you can only spend one day in Zurich that you can visit all attractions in walk distances. I rented the car for visiting Interlaken and surrounding areas. It is a good experience to drive in Switzerland.
17-10-2018
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Zurich was just the airport I arrived at, my destination was Lake Constance about an hour north on the Swiss, German and Austrian border. Well worth a visit and definitely one of the most beautiful areas in Europe. Any time of year will show of this area in its full glory. If sailing is your thing then its a must.
02-10-2018
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It is a very nice European city. You need to experience the very long tunnels along the way to Italy. It was not safe driving at night even at the speed limits because of the ice forming on the roads. Too expensive for anything. But worthed to see one time only in the lifetime. But very nice for skiing.
22-09-2018
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The best thing there is mountains, just go there.
17-10-2017
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I loved Luzern, Gruyeres and the train Jungfraujoch. Swiss is amazing.
19-09-2017
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We drove to Livigno in Italy so no comment on Zurich.
16-03-2017
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Car parking in Zurich is near impossible, so only rent a car if you are going somewhere where public transport is not possible.