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SIXT Car Rental in Zurich
With many convenient locations in the city or at Zurich Airport and English-speaking branch agents, booking a car rental in Zurich with SIXT is simple. Whether you’re in town for a financial conference or to discover the art at the Kunsthaus Zurich, a rental car in Zurich is the best way to experience the largest city in Switzerland.
Our elite fleet boasts premium vehicles and a wide range of categories, including compact cars for city driving and family-sized sedans. We offer daily and long-term rentals, and many bookable extras, allowing you the freedom to craft the perfect itinerary.
Driving Tips for Zurich
Even though Zurich experiences typical city congestion, driving is relatively easy and safe. However, our driving tips will help you make the most of your time behind the wheel:
- Speed Limits: Expect speed limits of 50 kph (30 mph) in urban areas, and up to 120 kph (75 mph) on the highways. Note that the speed limit can drop lower in residential zones.
- Headlights: In Zurich and throughout Switzerland, you must keep your headlights on at all times.
- Roundabouts: You’ll likely encounter roundabouts while driving in Zurich, but navigating them isn’t difficult. Remember to watch out for bicyclists, and keep in mind that cars coming from the right have right of way.
- Gas: Most gas stations in Zurich don’t have a pay-at-the-pump option, so you’ll need to pay at the counter or kiosk.
- Hazard Lights: When approaching a traffic jam or reducing speed, flash your hazard lights to alert drivers behind you.
Best places to visit in and around Zurich
Booking a SIXT car rental in Zurich allows you to travel outside the city into the Swiss countryside, or to head to attractions such as the Rhine Falls, making it a great idea for your next visit.
- Shopping at Bahnhofstrasse: This is a famous shopping destination in Zurich. You can find department stores, timepiece shops to buy a famous Swiss watch, and much more. There are numerous parking lots nearby for your rental car.
- Uetliberg Mountain: For panoramic views of Zurich, rent a car in Zurich, drive to the base of Uetliberg and hike or take the public cable car to the top. Look for parking near the S-Bahn train station or by Triemli Hospital.
- Lucerne: The drive from Zurich to Lucerne takes you through the countryside and past Lake Lucerne. Explore the Old Town’s Medieval buildings or walk across the historic Chapel Bridge.
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Good to know when renting in Zurich
A one-way rental between stations in Zurich may be possible and an additional fee may apply. Check with the station before booking.
All drivers will need a valid driver’s license plus an ID card or passport. International renters with a license that uses a non-Roman alphabet like Cyrillic or Arabic will also need an international driving permit.
The minimum age for a SIXT rental in Zurich is 20 with a driver’s license held for at least 1 year. Some car categories have a higher minimum age, and a young driver surcharge applies to those under 25.
