Car Hire at Zurich airport (ZRH)

Car hire offices are centrally located on level 1 of the Airport Center (Airport Shopping area). All major companies operate in this sector, making it easy to complete formalities and access the vehicles, which are located in car park P3.

• Alamo
• Avis
• Budget
• Enterprise / Enterprise GO
• Europcar
• Hertz
• National
• Sixt
• Thrifty (includes Dollar)

When returning the vehicle, follow the signs for "Car Rental Return" to car park P3. If you plan to cross borders into neighbouring countries, make sure to inform the hire company in advance to confirm that the insurance provides international coverage and whether the vehicle has the required motorway vignette.

Requirements for Hiring a Vehicle

To hire a car in Switzerland, you will generally need to meet the following standard requirements:

• Driving licence: You must present a valid driving licence held for at least one year. If your licence is not in the Latin alphabet (e.g. Arabic, Chinese or Cyrillic), an International Driving Permit (IDP) is required.
• Minimum age: Most agencies require drivers to be at least 20 or 21 years old. Note that drivers under 25 are usually subject to an additional "young driver" surcharge.
• Identification: Original passport or valid identity document.
• Credit card: A credit card in the name of the main driver is mandatory for the security deposit (excess hold). Most agencies do not accept debit cards or cash for this purpose.
• Insurance: Although basic third-party liability insurance is usually included, it is advisable to check coverage for collision damage (CDW) and theft.