Car Hire Switzerland: No Deposit, No Credit Card

To book a car in Switzerland through FindYCar, start by selecting "Switzerland" or a specific city such as Zurich, Geneva, Basel, or Bern as your pick-up location. Then choose your rental dates and click "Search". You can compare offers from different companies by price and conditions, select the best option, and complete your booking online. After that, you will receive a confirmation email with a voucher to use when collecting your car.

Car rental offices in Switzerland are located at all major airports (Zurich, Geneva, Basel), main railway stations in cities such as Zurich, Geneva, Bern, Lucerne, and Lausanne, and throughout city centres. Many rental companies also have offices in popular tourist destinations such as Interlaken, Zermatt (valley stations), St Moritz, and Lugano.

To rent a car, you will need a valid driving licence held for at least one year, a passport or ID card, a credit card in the driver’s name, and your booking voucher. Non-EU visitors may require an International Driving Permit (IDP) depending on their country of origin. Some rental companies require drivers to be at least 21-25 years old.

The minimum age to rent a car is usually 20-21 years, but many rental companies require drivers to be at least 23-25 years old for certain vehicle categories, particularly luxury cars, sports cars, and larger vehicles. Drivers under 25 may incur a young driver surcharge. Enter your age during booking to see available options.

Yes, most rental companies offer one-way rentals within Switzerland. You can usually return the car to a different location (for example, Zurich to Geneva or Basel to Lugano) for a one-way fee that varies by distance. International one-way rentals to neighbouring countries (France, Germany, Italy, Austria) are often possible but may involve higher fees. Always check cross-border policies when booking.

Yes, driving on Swiss motorways requires a vignette, which is an annual road tax sticker costing CHF 40 (around €40-45) and valid for the entire calendar year. Most car rental companies either include the vignette in the rental price or offer it for a small additional fee. The vignette must be displayed on the windscreen. Note that certain mountain passes and tunnels, such as the Gotthard, San Bernardino, and Great St Bernard tunnels, have additional tolls.

Yes, FindYCar offers long-term car rentals in Switzerland. The most common options are weekly or monthly rentals, which often come with discounted rates compared to daily rentals.

Prices vary by season, car class, and rental duration: economy cars around CHF 40-70/day (€40-70), compact cars CHF 50-85/day (€50-85), saloons/SUVs CHF 80-150/day (€80-150), and luxury vehicles CHF 200-500/day (€200-500).

Yes, FindYCar offers car rentals in Switzerland without a deposit. Use the "No deposit" filter when searching for a vehicle. As these options are limited, it is recommended to book in advance to secure your preferred car.

Most rental companies in Switzerland require a credit card in the driver’s name for the security deposit. However, FindYCar offers some vehicles that can be booked using a debit card. To find these options, select the "Debit card" filter when searching for a car. Availability may be limited, especially for premium vehicles.

Switzerland is home to all major international and local car rental companies, including Hertz, Avis, Budget, Europcar, Sixt, Enterprise, Thrifty, Alamo, National, Buchbinder, as well as local Swiss operators. Companies have offices at airports, major railway stations, and city centres throughout the country.

Most offers on FindYCar include unlimited mileage within Switzerland, allowing you to drive without distance limits.

You can cancel your booking through your FindYCar account or by contacting customer support. Most bookings allow free cancellation up to 48 hours before collecting the car. Check your booking confirmation email for the specific cancellation terms.