Car Hire Zurich Airport: No Deposit, No Credit Card

Select "Zurich Airport" as your pick-up location, choose the hire 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 collection.

Car hire offices at Zurich Airport (Flughafen Zürich/Kloten) are located in the Car Hire Centre (Autovermietung) in the Parking 3 area. After collecting your luggage in the arrivals hall, follow the signs for "Car Rental" or "Autovermietung". You can reach the Car Hire Centre by a short walk (approximately 5–10 minutes) or via a free shuttle bus that runs regularly from the terminal. All major hire companies have their desks and vehicles in this centralised location.

To hire 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.

The minimum age to hire a car is usually 18–21 years, but many hire 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 hire companies allow one-way rentals. You can return the car in other Swiss cities such as Geneva, Bern, Basel, Lucerne, or Lugano for a small fee. Returning the car in nearby countries such as Germany, Austria, Italy, or France is often possible but may involve higher charges. Always check cross-border rules when booking.

Yes, Swiss motorways require a vignette costing CHF 40, which is usually included or available from hire companies for a small fee. Some tunnels may have additional tolls. Driving to Austria or Germany may also require extra toll charges.

Yes, FindYCar offers weekly and monthly hires at Zurich Airport, usually at lower rates than daily rentals.

Yes, FindYCar offers car hire with no deposit. Availability is limited, so early booking is recommended.

Yes, FindYCar offers some cars that can be booked with a debit card. Availability is limited, especially for premium vehicles.

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

Prices vary by season, car class, and hire length: 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).

Zurich Airport hosts all major international and local car hire companies, including Hertz, Avis, Budget, Europcar, Sixt, Enterprise, Thrifty, Alamo, National, Dollar, Buchbinder, and Firefly. All companies have service desks in the Car Hire Centre (Parking 3) with their vehicles parked nearby for easy collection.

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 destinations include Zurich city centre, Lucerne, Bern, Basel, Interlaken, St. Gallen, Rhine Falls, Grindelwald, Zermatt, St. Moritz, Lake Constance, Liechtenstein, and Lugano. Zurich Airport"s central location makes it easy to explore Switzerland and nearby regions in Germany, Austria, and northern Italy.

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