Car Rental - Zurich Airport

Zurich Airport Information

Location Details

Flughafenstrasse

Zurich,8058

+41 44 732 13 95Qualifications & RequirementsGoogle map location

Hours

Monday

06:00 am - 11:30 pm

Tuesday

06:00 am - 11:30 pm

Wednesday

06:00 am - 11:30 pm

Thursday

06:00 am - 11:30 pm

Friday

06:00 am - 11:30 pm

Saturday

06:00 am - 11:30 pm

Sunday

06:00 am - 11:30 pm

Zurich Airport Car Rental at a Glance

MOST POPULAR CAR TYPE

Mercedes A-Class - GPS

AVERAGE DAILY PRICE

CHF 156.00

CHF/day

GOOD DEAL

CHF 64.00

CHF/day
Cheapest Month to Rentoctober
Good Deal PriceCHF 64.00/day
Most Popular Car Type Mercedes A-Class - GPS
Average PriceCHF 156.00/day

Zurich Airport

Zurich Airport Car Rental Stats by Day*

 

Avg Daily Rate

Most Popular Car Type

friday

CHF 95.00

Peugeot 2008

monday

CHF 274.00

Mercedes Vito Aut - GPS

saturday

CHF 49.00

Peugeot 2008

sunday

CHF 99.00

Peugeot 2008

thursday

CHF 67.00

Hyundai Bayon

tuesday

CHF 54.00

Polestar 2 4x4

wednesday

CHF 156.00

VW Polo

*Please note, prices are per rental/contract and include all taxes & fees in USD. Hertz works hard to get you the most accurate pricing possible, however, prices may fluctuate. We aggregate Hertz car rental data so you can quickly and easily compare car rental rates through weekly averages, annual and seasonal trends, and other metrics. These metrics provide you with valuable points of reference on rates so you can plan your trip more accurately than before.

Zurich Airport Rate Planner

Avg daily price per month

Average price per month is calculated using Hertz car rental data from the previous 12 months at Zurich Airport Most Popular Vehicles*. (Rates in USD)

Helpful planning tips

MOST POPULAR CAR TYPE

Mercedes A-Class - GPS

AVERAGE DAILY PRICE

$156

CHF/day

GOOD DEAL

$64

CHF/day

Zurich Airport

Hertz Car Rental At Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Rent a car at Zurich Airport and visit one of the world’s financial centers and Switzerland’s biggest city. Set beside the stunning heights of Uetliberg mountain, at the foot of the Swiss Alps, the city glistens from the snow-topped peaks to the blue waters of Lake Zurich.

You’ll be central to the excitement when you rent a car from Zurich Airport, with endless opportunities and sights to seek. Explore the twin spires of Grossmunster, culturally rich museums and enjoy gastronomic luxury. Beyond Zurich, you’ll be spoilt for choice with Winterthur and the glacial town of Baar on Lake Zug, both under an hour’s drive away.

At Hertz, we have a varied selection of vehicles available to rent from our Zurich Airport location. Step inside spacious SUVs, executive saloons, and practical hatchbacks – there’s something for everyone.

Reserve online easily and pick up your car rental from Zurich Airport for the perfect Swiss getaway.

Driving In And Around Zurich

Parking In Zurich

  • Zurich Airport (8058) offers long and short stay parking for visitors and passengers, split across several different parking garages. Only a short distance from our Hertz Zurich Airport office, there are also parking and charging facilities for electric rental vehicles.
  • Parkhaus Hohe Promenade (8001) has plenty of wide parking spaces, conveniently situated near the Old Town.
  • Mythenquai 21 Parking (8002) park here for a short and easy walk to the lakeside, Arboretum Zürich botanical gardens, Museum Rietberg and the FIFA World Football Museum.

Key Roads In Zurich

  • A1 motorway crosses Switzerland from St. Gallen to Geneva and connects the outskirts of Baden to wider Zurich and northeast to Winterthur.
  • A3 motorway travels in the southern section of the city and heads northwest to Basel and across to the Walensee lake in the east.
  • A4 motorway skirts the city and heads north to Schaffhausen and the border with Germany. South, it connects to Altdorf.

How to get from Zurich Airport to Zurich

It takes approximately 20 minutes to drive the 7 miles in your rental car from Zurich Airport to central Zurich.

  1. Leave our Hertz car rental location in Zurich Airport via Parkhausring.
  2. Continue on Butzenbüelring, following signs for Zurich.
  3. Merge onto the A51 toll road.
  4. At the 63 junction, follow signs for E41/E60/A1/A4 toward Zurich City.
  5. Continue on A1L for two miles, keeping left.
  6. Turn left onto Wasserwerkstrasse and follow to head into Zurich.

How to get from Zurich to Winterthur

Winterthur is between 20 to 30 minutes away from Zurich Airport by car. Follow Butzenbüelring to A51 and continue on the road until junction 63, following signs for Zurich. Keep left to take the A1/A4 to Zürcherstrasse/Route 1, which will take you into Winterthur.

A Quick Guide To Zurich

Best Hotels In Zurich

Zurich Marriott Hotel

Neumuehlequai 42, 8006 Zurich

Enjoy a riverside stay at the luxurious Marriott hotel in Downtown Zurich for the most comfortable guest experience on the Limmat. Offering picturesque city views from the comfort of your room, the hotel is excellently located in the city’s Old Town, close by some of the best sights Zurich has to offer.

Leonardo Hotel Zurich Airport

Flughafenstrasse 11, 8302 Kloten

Just a stone’s throw away from Zurich Airport, find solace at the charming Leonardo Hotel. Decked out with contemporary furnishings and amenities galore, it also features an on-site gym and electric vehicle charging station. Why not take furry friends for a walk into the nearby Swiss countryside from this pet friendly accommodation?

Acasa Suites Hotel & Bar

Binzmühlestrasse 72, 8050 Zürich

Situated in the bustling Oerlikon area of northern Zurich, find your personal escape at Acasa Suites. Feel at home in a modern room or a spacious apartment at this boutique hotel and spa, that’s perfect for short or longer stays. You’ll be a five-minute walk from the striking MFO Park, and just ten minutes’ drive from central Zurich.

Best Restaurants In Zurich

Runway 34

Rohrholzstrasse 67, 8152 Opfikon

Built to resemble a flight hangar with a retired aircraft decorating the main dining room, Runway 34 immerses diners in a unique aeronautical atmosphere. Nearby flights take to the skies while you tuck into seared tuna steak and crème brûlée. Visit the terrace during summer for a first-class view of departures or dine inside the body of a plane to transport you to culinary excellence.

Rolli’s

Gerbegasse 9, 8302 Kloten

Taking inspiration from the iconic Route 66, Rolli’s serves the ultimate in comfort food, just a five-minute drive from Zurich Airport. A classic steakhouse, it offers succulent offerings brought to your table on a sizzling hot stone – perfectly cooked to your liking. While it serves some of the best meat in Zurich, tasty vegetarian options are also available.

Confiserie Sprüngli

Bahnhofstrasse 21, 8001 Zürich

Tantalizing palates for over 180 years, Sprüngli Cafe and Restaurant is famous for its traditional patisserie in Zurich. Sample bites of sweet, staple Swiss Zopf bread, Luxemburgerli macaroons and rich Swiss chocolate. Stop by for a relaxing brunch you won’t forget, you’re in the skilled hands of the experts here.

Best Things To Do In Zurich

Markthalle im Viadukt

Viaduktstrasse, 8005 Zürich

Head over to the trendy quarter of Zurich-West to find a treasure trove of restaurants, shops and bars in the converted arches of an old railway. Visit Im Viadukt for a unique shopping experience, outside of the usual buzz of Zurich’s Old Town. Grab a stylish souvenir or sample some fresh produce in the grocery halls in this cultural hub.

Lindt Home of Chocolate

Schokoladenplatz 1, Seestrasse 204, 8802 Kilchberg

Got a sweet tooth? Located just a 30-minute drive from Zurich Airport in one of our rental cars, you can realize every chocolate lover’s dream at the home of the Swiss master chocolatiers. This spectacular museum hosts an interactive chocolate tour, a chocolate shop larger than you could imagine and a central chocolate fountain featuring a whopping flow of one kilo of chocolate per second.

Rhine Falls

Rheinfallquai, 8212 Neuhausen am Rheinfall

For an excursion through some of Switzerland’s most beautiful natural sights, take a scenic drive through the Swiss countryside to Rhine Falls – Europe’s largest waterfall. You’ll pass through historic towns among the lush green hills. Visit Laufen Castle settled on the rocky spur beside the falls, boasting an incredible 1000-year-old heritage.

Frequently Asked Questions

More things to know on your first drive

At the time of rental the driver must present a valid national driver's license which has been held for at least 1 year.

 

Exceptions When renting the following vehicle groups you must present a valid national driver's license which has been held for at least 3 years:

 

Fun Collection

(T5) Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk

(V5) Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio
 (Y5) Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio

 

Hertz Prestige Collection

(H6) Lexus RX

(K6) Volvo XC90 D5 Inscription 4x4 - GPS

(Q6) Range Rover Velar

(T6) Mercedes Benz GLE 4x4 - GPS

(Y6) Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4x4 – GPS

 

For all Non-European Union renters an International Driving Permit (IDP) is highly recommended.

 

An IDP translates the national license into various languages and is on its own, without the national license, not acceptable.

 

UK driver’s license holders travelling to the EU, EEA & Switzerland

After the United Kingdom leaves the European Union, and dependent on the outcome of the UK government’s current negotiations, customers from the UK may need an international driving permit and extra documentation to drive in Europe after 31 October 2019. These guidelines provide further details.

If there is no EU Exit deal, UK driving license holders may need an International Driving Permit (IDP) in addition to their UK driving license to drive to EU and EEA countries after 31 October 2019. The type of permit you will need depends on the country where you intend to drive and whether you have a UK photo card or UK paper driving license. Full details can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/driving-in-the-eu-after-brexit-international-driving-permits. If an IDP is required, it can be obtained from the Post Office for a fee of £5.50.

 

For further information about visiting the EU after 31 October 2019 if the UK leaves the EU without an EU Exit deal, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/visit-europe-brexit

 

Driver's licences issued by the People's Republic of China may be accepted provided you present an official Hertz Certification form. Hertz China will issue this form on Hertz notepaper and will incorporate the Hertz China Corporate seal. A scanned copy of the original licence will appear on the Certification form. The Certification form is valid until the expiry date of the Driver's Licence. BOTH the Certification and the original licence MUST be produced at the time of rental.

 

If you hold a Driver's Licence issued in Japan, a translation certificate in combination with the original national licence will be accepted.

 

If you hold a Driver's Licence issued in Vietnam, you need to present the original licence together with an authorised translation issued by the Vietnamese Ministry of Transport. If both documents are presented at time of rental these licences are acceptable worldwide. 

 

Please also refer to "Passport/Identity Card Information".

 

 

Extra day is charged after 29 minutes over 24 hour rental period.

A one way rental is a rental which starts at one location and terminates at another. Availability is subject to location restrictions and vehicle type. A fee may apply for this service and will be advised at time of reservation.

 

For any driving restrictions within or outside Switzerland please refer to “Driving Restrictions - Driving Abroad”.

 

For any further information please contact your Reservation Centre.

Hertz rates do not include fuel.
All Hertz vehicles are rented with a full tank and must be returned with a full tank or a local refuelling charge will apply in addition to the cost of the fuel.

 

Fuel Purchase Option (FPO).
For convenience, you may purchase a tank of fuel from Hertz at the time of rental at a price that is competitive with local fuel stations; this method eliminates the need for you to refill the tank before returning.
Please be aware that we are unable to give a refund for unused fuel.

 

 

Please check availability at time of rental.