Car Hire Zurich: No Deposit, No Credit Card

Select "Zurich" as your pick-up location, choose the rental dates, and click "Search". Compare offers from different companies by price and terms, choose the best option, and complete the booking online. You will then receive a confirmation email with a voucher for pick-up.

Car rental offices in Zurich are located at Zurich Airport (Kloten), Zurich Hauptbahnhof (main train station), and throughout the city centre, particularly around Sihlquai, Europaallee, and near major hotels. Some companies also have offices in districts like Oerlikon, Altstetten, and near the University of Zurich.

To rent a car, you will need a valid driver's licence held for at least one year, a passport or ID card, a credit card in the driver's name, and your booking voucher.

The minimum age to rent a car is usually 18-21 years old, 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.

Yes, most rental companies offer one-way rentals. You can usually return the car at different locations within Switzerland (e.g., Geneva, Bern, Basel, Lucerne, Lugano) with a one-way fee. Returning the car in neighbouring countries (Germany, Austria, Italy, France) is often possible but may incur higher cross-border fees. International returns to more distant countries may have significant fees. Always check cross-border policies when booking.

Yes, driving on Swiss motorways requires a vignette, an annual road tax sticker costing CHF 40 (around €40-45) that is valid for one calendar year. Most rental companies either include the vignette in the rental price or offer it for a small fee. The vignette must be placed on the windscreen. Additionally, some mountain passes and tunnels, such as the Gotthard and San Bernardino Tunnels, may have extra toll charges.

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

Most rental companies in Zurich 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.

Yes, child seats are available with most rental cars in Zurich. You can add a child seat (infant seat, toddler seat, or booster seat) when making your booking through FindYCar.

Yes, FindYCar offers long-term car rentals in Zurich. 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 length: economy cars around CHF 40-70/day (€40-70), compact cars CHF 50-85/day (€50-85), sedans/SUVs CHF 80-150/day (€80-150), and luxury vehicles CHF 200-500/day (€200-500).

Zurich hosts all major international and local car rental companies, including Hertz, Avis, Budget, Europcar, Sixt, Enterprise, Thrifty, Alamo, National, Dollar, Buchbinder, and local Swiss operators. Companies have offices at the airport, main train station (Hauptbahnhof), and throughout the city centre.

Most offers on FindYCar include unlimited mileage within Switzerland, allowing you to drive without distance limits. However, some budget offers or specific vehicle categories may have mileage restrictions.

Popular driving destinations from Zurich include Lucerne (1 hour), Interlaken and Jungfrau region (2 hours), Bern (1.5 hours), Basel (1 hour), St. Gallen (1.5 hours), Zug (30 minutes), the Rhine Falls near Schaffhausen (1 hour), Lake Zurich region (30-45 minutes), Grindelwald and the Bernese Oberland (2.5 hours), Constance (Lake Constance, 1.5 hours), Liechtenstein (1.5 hours), and Lugano in Ticino (3 hours). Zurich's central location makes it an ideal base for exploring all of Switzerland and nearby regions in Germany, Austria, and Italy.

You can cancel your booking through your FindYCar account or by contacting customer support. Most bookings allow free cancellation up to 48 hours before the rental starts.