Car hire Zurich Airport (ZRH)

While it is the country’s busiest international airport, it is also compact enough to reach our offices on foot. Once you are through arrivals, simply follow the signs to Car rental ( Mietwagen) on Level 1 of the Airport shopping/centre next to Parking 3 and our team will be at the desk to hand over your keys. When you are returning your car, simply follow the signs for Departures, Rental Car Return.
 

The moment you arrive in Zurich, Avis has got you covered. Whether you fancy a compact for an urban jaunt, an elegant saloon for a business trip or a spacious people carrier for a family holiday, your perfect vehicle awaits with a a wide selection of vehicles to choose from.

We’ll pack all the extras you need to get the most from your adventure – from sat nav and super-fast mobile Wi-Fi, to our range of child seats.  

Ahead of your Avis car rental at Zurich Airport, you can enjoy discounts of up to 10% on your booking plus fast-track service and exclusive offers when you join Avis Preferred, our free loyalty scheme.

Can I drop off my rental car after hours at Zurich Airport?

Yes, there is 24-hour drop-off available at Zurich Airport using the secured Avis key drop.

Can I pick up my rental car at Zurich Airport and return it to another location?

Yes. One-way car rental with Avis makes travel easy. You can collect your car at Zurich Airport and return it to another Avis office in Switzerland depending on your travel plans.

What are the age requirements for hiring a car at Zurich Airport?

The minimum age to rent a car in Switzerland is 21. However, a young driver surcharge may apply to drivers under 25, and certain premium vehicle groups may have higher age restrictions.

Is it worth hiring a car at Zurich Airport?

Collecting a rental car at Zurich Airport gives you the freedom to explore the whole of Swizerland with its stunning scenery, lakes and mountains without relying on public transport.

What type of vehicle should I choose to get around Tenerife?

A compact car is generally suitable for navigating urban streets and winding roads and parking in towns and villages. For greater comfort on longer journeys, a 4X4, a sedan or SUV may be more appropriate.

If you are driving in Switzerland for the first time, it’s helpful to familiarise yourself with Swiss road rules. Some key points include:

• driving on the right,
• giving priority to traffic from the right on unmarked secondary roads,
• using dipped headlights during the day.
• you also need a motorway vignette sticker
• you must sound your horn before blind mountain bends.

Zurich Airport is located just a 20-minute drive north of central Zurich via the A51, making driving one of the quickest ways you can travel into the city. From here you can park up and get to know many of the sights on foot.

While Zurich may be known as a major financial and banking hub, it also has a thriving art scene, hip restaurants, engrossing museums and cool cafes. In the summer, the lake and river make for great swimming. Discover the old town and see some of Zurich’s top sights including the guild houses, ancient churches and Niederdorf promenade.

Zurich Airport is also well placed for other popular cities in Switzerland, such as Lucerne and Bern, and to top it off you are only an hour from the snow-capped peaks of Jungfraujoch in the Swiss Alps. With the flexibility of a rental car, once you have had your fill of Zurich, explore further. Slide behind the wheel of your hire car and leave the city behind in comfort.

Immerse yourself in scenery that is nothing short of spectacular, no matter the season. From glacial lakes and impressive mountain ranges as far as the eye can see, to fairy-tale villages and towering waterfalls. For a quintessentially Swiss experience, drive 45 minutes south west of Zurich to the medieval town of Lucerne and explore the old town, or alternatively you could make a stop in Switzerland’s oldest city, Chur, just 1.5 hours southeast of Zurich.

For those looking for something a little more active, the Swiss Alps are a haven for visitors, catering to hikers, walkers and cyclists in summer, and winter sports enthusiasts in the winter. Of course, don’t forget to reward yourself with the famous Swiss chocolate or indulge in a bubbling pot of cheese fondue.

The motorways and Alpine passes in Switzerland are second to none, well maintained and with an excellent network of roads. As a result, you’ll not only have easy access to a wide choice of locations in Switzerland, but you can also easily journey over the border into France or Germany.