Zurich Car Hire – Getting around Switzerland by car is quite easy as most of the traffic signs are similar to the ones used internationally. Many are self-explanatory. The minimum age to rent a car is 21 years old. If you are renting large car or luxury car the minimum age is 25 years. Drivers must possess a valid license issued at least one year before the date of rental.

Take note, to drive on the right side of the road while in Switzerland. Traffic coming from the right has the right of way, unless indicated by road sign. Driving on the Swiss highway requires a Vignette, a road toll. Most cars rented in Switzerland come with the Vignette, but not those from another country. This Vignette can be conveniently purchased at the custom, post offices and petrol stations.

Parking a Car in Zurich is difficult and expensive as compare with other Swiss cities. All of the Old Town and certain part of the central commercial district are totally off limit. It is advisable to check with the hotel, which you are staying in advance for parking space. Some of the hotels offer free or discounted parking space.

Zurich Car Hire Companies

Avis Car Hire
Gartenhofstr. 17 (+41) 01 242 2040
Airport Zurich-Kloten (+41) 01 813 0084

Europcar Car Hire
Lindenstrasse 33 (+41) 01 383 1747
Josefsstrasse 53 (+41) 01 271 5656
Airport Zurich-Kloten (+41) 01 813 2044

Hertz Car Hire
Morgartenstr. 5 (+41) 01 242 8484
Airport Zurich-Kloten (+41) 01 814 0511
Hardturmstr. 319 (+41) 01 272 5050

Speed Limits:

Type of road Max speed Colour of traffics sign
Highway 120 km/h (75mph) Green
Main street 80 km/h (50mph) Blue
Side street 50 km/h (31mph) White

It is an offence to drive under the influence of alcohol. The legal tolerance limit is 0.8%.