Zurich Car Rental Guide
This page seeks to provide information about the possibilities of car rental in several locations in the city of Zurich as well as in the aiport. It also points out some basic facts about car rental and driving in Switzerland, in general.
Rental Restrictions
Driving Restrictions
The minimum age of a driver is 18 years. Seatbelts are compulsory for front seat passengers. The legal blood alcohol limit is 0.8‰.
The use of headlights is required in tunnels. The horn may only be used in cases of extreme and immediate danger – otherwise, headlights should be flashed instead.
When passing another vehicle, do not cross a double white line. If there is enough room, moving trams must be passed on the right; if not, then on the left. In Switzerland, many roads are closed to caravans and trailers.
Trams always have the right to move first. Buses have priority when leaving a bus stop. Blue posts indicate an upcoming intersection with a priority road.
The police are authorised to collect fines on the spot.
Speed Limits:| Area | Limit |
| Expressways | 100 or 120 KM/H |
| Outside the City | 80 KM/H |
| In the City | 50 KM/H |
Emergency Numbers
Police/ambulance/fire: 112
Road Tolls
There are road tolls for cars on several roads in Switzerland.
Some useful expressions for tourists visiting Switzerland
Car – das Auto
Car rental – Autovermietung
Road – die Autostrasse
To drive – fahren
About Zurich
Zurich is Switzerland’s largest city. Like many Swiss cities, it is compact and conveniently laid out. You can explore the pedestrian streets of the old town, the galleries and the lakeside setting of the city and relax in one of the top quality restaurants.
Zurich is home to the biggest number of museums and exhibitions in the whole of Switzerland. It is also a trendsetting city, as proved by the numerous fashion boutiques and the world’s most famous shopping mile – the Bahnhofstrasse. You will also find plenty to do in the city at night – there are many venues open after midnight.
Area: 57 sq km
Population: 363,000
Country: Switzerland
Time Zone: GMT/UTC +1
Telephone Area Code: 1
Monetary unit: Swiss franc
