Compare offers from international car rental companies and rent a car at Zurich Airport (ZRH) with no deposit and no credit card. Choose insurance or full coverage and pay by debit card when picking up the car.
Compare conditions, reserve online and collect your car at ZRH in four clear steps.
Choose Zurich Airport (ZRH), enter your pickup and return times, and view cars available for your travel dates.
Compare the total price, security deposit, accepted cards, mileage, fuel policy, insurance excess and cancellation terms.
Enter the driver details, confirm the selected offer online and save the voucher sent to your email.
Follow the desk, meeting-point or shuttle instructions on the voucher, check the car and begin your journey from Zurich Airport.
Compare airport car hire from international and local partners serving Zurich Airport (ZRH).
Selected offers may come with a reduced or zero security deposit. Compare the deposit amount for each vehicle before booking so you know what may be reserved at pickup.
Some suppliers accept debit cards or offer rentals that do not require a traditional credit card. The accepted payment method is shown in the individual rental conditions.
Review included protection and optional full coverage side by side. This makes it easier to understand excess amounts for city traffic, motorways and Alpine journeys.
A rental car from Zurich Airport makes it easy to combine Zurich with Lake Zurich, Rhine Falls, Lucerne and Alpine routes. Switzerland's motorways are efficient, but city congestion, mountain weather and winter conditions can affect journey times.
Before booking, compare the deposit, accepted credit or debit cards, insurance excess, full-coverage options, mileage, motorway-vignette status, cross-border rules and cancellation policy for each offer.
Rental rates at Zurich Airport vary with travel dates, vehicle supply, school holidays and demand for Alpine trips. Compare live offers for your exact pickup times and rental length.
Displayed rates are indicative examples in EUR. Final prices depend on dates, vehicle class, transmission, winter equipment, insurance, mileage, driver age and supplier conditions.
| Car Model | Body Type | Passengers | Luggage | Price/day (low season) | Price/day (high season) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiat 500 | Mini hatchback | 4 | 1-2 bags | from €42 | from €78 |
| Toyota Yaris | Economy hatchback | 5 | 2 bags | from €47 | from €86 |
| Volkswagen Golf | Compact hatchback | 5 | 3 bags | from €56 | from €99 |
| Skoda Octavia | Standard estate | 5 | 3 bags | from €64 | from €114 |
| Volkswagen T-Roc | Compact SUV | 5 | 3 bags | from €72 | from €128 |
| Skoda Karoq | SUV / Crossover | 5 | 3 bags | from €79 | from €142 |
| Toyota RAV4 | SUV | 5 | 4 bags | from €93 | from €168 |
| Tesla Model 3 | Electric sedan | 5 | 3 bags | from €96 | from €174 |
| Volkswagen Multivan | Minibus | 9 | 5 bags | from €138 | from €248 |
| BMW 5 Series | Premium sedan | 5 | 4 bags | from €154 | from €278 |
178 reviews
"The ZRH pickup directions were clear, and checking the deposit before arrival made the desk process straightforward."
"We chose a compact automatic for Zurich and Lucerne, and it was easy to compare luggage space and insurance excess."
"Seeing the debit-card conditions beside each offer helped us avoid booking the wrong rate."
"Our estate car had enough room for ski bags, and the winter-equipment details were clearly shown before payment."
"The voucher explained the airport meeting point well, so collecting the car after a late flight was simple."
"For Rhine Falls and Lake Zurich, unlimited mileage and a smaller car gave us the best balance of cost and convenience."
Essential rules, motorway guidance and practical tips for driving from Zurich Airport (ZRH).
Roads around Zurich are well maintained, but dense commuter traffic, trams, cyclists and Alpine weather require attention. Allow extra time at peak hours and check conditions before mountain journeys.
Central Zurich has controlled parking zones, paid garages and limited blue-zone street parking.
Congestion is common during weekday peaks, so park outside the historic centre when convenient and follow local signs carefully.
Fuel stations and public EV chargers are widely available around Zurich and along major Swiss routes.
For Alpine journeys, check charging stops and range in advance because cold weather and elevation can increase consumption.
Swiss motorways require a valid vignette; confirm that it is included with the rental vehicle before departure.
Mountain passes may close or require winter equipment, while tunnels and alternative routes can add time to an Alpine itinerary.
Explore Zurich, Lake Zurich, Rhine Falls and central Switzerland by car from ZRH.
Visit the historic lanes, riverside landmarks and Lake Zurich promenade, using a central garage for easier parking.
See one of Europe's most powerful waterfalls near Schaffhausen, with viewpoints on both banks.
Follow the lake to Rapperswil for its old town, castle hill and waterfront views.
Explore the lakeside old town and use the city as a gateway to central Switzerland's mountain scenery.
Discover a small medieval town known for its painted façades and position beside the River Rhine.
Drive toward the Lake Lucerne area for mountain railways, hiking access and panoramic Alpine viewpoints.
Popular rental categories for Zurich city visits, lakeside drives and longer Swiss routes from ZRH.
Address: Zurich Airport, 8058 Zürich-Flughafen, Switzerland
Coordinates: 47.458056,8.555556
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| # | Name | Rating | Address | Price Range / Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Europcar | ★★★★☆ 9.0/10 | Zurich Airport rental car centre | Rates vary |
| 2 | SIXT | ★★★★☆ 9.0/10 | Zurich Airport rental car centre | Rates vary |
| 3 | Hertz | ★★★★☆ 8.9/10 | Zurich Airport rental car centre | Rates vary |
| 4 | Avis | ★★★★☆ 8.9/10 | Zurich Airport rental car centre | Rates vary |
| 5 | Budget | ★★★★☆ 8.8/10 | Zurich Airport rental car centre | Rates vary |
| 6 | Alamo | ★★★★☆ 8.7/10 | Zurich Airport rental car centre | Rates vary |
| 7 | Enterprise | ★★★★☆ 8.7/10 | Zurich Airport rental car centre | Rates vary |
| 8 | National | ★★★★☆ 8.6/10 | Zurich Airport rental car centre | Rates vary |
| 9 | Dollar | ★★★★☆ 8.4/10 | Follow the supplier instructions in your voucher | Rates vary |
| 10 | Thrifty | ★★★★☆ 8.4/10 | Follow the supplier instructions in your voucher | Rates vary |
Zurich Airport is served by multiple international and regional rental providers. Desk location, opening hours, shuttle arrangements, prices and availability vary by company and booking date, so follow the instructions on your voucher.
Frequently asked questions.
Pickup depends on the supplier. Your voucher will direct you to the correct airport rental desk, meeting point or shuttle stop at ZRH.
Some offers accept debit cards, while others require a credit card in the main driver's name. Check the accepted-card, card-network and available-funds requirements before booking.
The supplier may place a temporary authorization on the main driver's card at pickup. Compare the deposit amount, card requirements and release conditions shown for each offer.
Basic protection varies by offer and may include an excess. Review what is included, exclusions and any optional full-coverage product before you confirm the reservation.
Hotel delivery is not standard for every provider. Some suppliers may offer delivery or a shuttle by prior arrangement, so check the offer and contact details on the voucher.
Bring the required driving licence, passport or accepted ID, booking voucher and the payment card named in the rental conditions. An International Driving Permit may be required for some licences.
Cancellation and amendment rules depend on the selected rate. Check the free-cancellation deadline, possible fees and refund terms before booking.
The minimum age and young-driver fee vary by supplier and vehicle class. Around Zurich, expect busy commuter traffic, trams and cyclists; for winter or Alpine routes, check weather, tyres, chains and pass conditions.