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Bern car hire information
| Pick-up location | Bern |
|---|---|
| Car types | Compact, Compact estate car, Economy, Intermediate, Premium, Standard SUV, Standard estate car |
| Hire locations | 25 |
| Airport locations | 7 |
| Popular agencies | Budget, Avis, Sixt |
Cheap car hire in Bern
| Economy | £38/day |
| Compact | £45/day |
| Intermediate | £54/day |
| Premium | £77/day |
| Compact estate car | £48/day |
| Standard estate car | £57/day |
| Standard SUV | £59/day |
KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Bern
- With Bern car hire, you will be exposed to one of Europe’s oldest and most beautiful cities, with the freedom to navigate your way around history, arts and culture. With some spectacular scenery, Switzerland in general offers phenomenal driving trips, and being based in Bern is the perfect place to start from. Built around the Aare River, Bern is filled with medieval architecture dating back to the 12th century. The tranquil atmosphere in the city makes lazy days in a car a truly wonderful way to get around. If you are interested in mountain views, there are a few road trips that should be on your bucket list. Try the Susten Pass, which is known as one of the most scenic drives in the world, or the Grimsel and Furka Pass. All of these roads can easily be explored with a hire vehicle.
- When landing in Bern, you may fly in via Zurich Airport (ZRH). This is the ideal place to fulfil your car hire needs, as it has a multitude of agencies on site. Book through KAYAK and include all your add-ons such as winter tyres if appropriate, car seats for under-12 children and high-visibility vests that by law need to be in your hire car in Bern. Pick up your car from Avis, Unirent, Europcar, Enterprise or Alamo, among others, and find your way on the roads with ease.
- Using car hire in Bern should be a pleasant experience, with all major cities being connected by a well-maintained network of motorways and main roads. You will be driving on the right-hand side of the road in Bern, and Switzerland is quite strict with road rules, so make sure you brush up on the basics before you get on the road. Car lights need to be on when you are driving, even in the daytime. Seatbelts are mandatory and mobile phone use is restricted. Make sure you remain under the blood alcohol limit of 0.05% when driving and stick to the speed limit at all times.
- Car hire in Bern should present very few challenges when it comes to driving in the city. One of the major disappointments will be leaving your car hire outside of the inner city or old town, as pedestrians and cyclists are favoured there. While roads are in excellent condition, you will find that sometimes GPS signals go down. Bern is known to have a high ‘black out’ rate when it comes to navigation tools. Have a backup map handy if you are doing some serious navigating.
- 25% of our users found a car hire in Bern for £57 or less
- Book your car hire in Bern at least 3 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Mini car hire in Bern are around 65% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about car hire in Bern
How much does it cost to hire a car in Bern?
On average a car hire in Bern costs £68 per day.
How much is the price of fuel in Bern?
The average price of fuel in Bern is £6.17 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £74 and £99, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular car hire in Bern?
Mini (Skoda Fabia or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Bern.
Which car hire agencies are at Belp airport (BRN)?
The only car hire company onsite at Belp airport is Budget.
Which car hire companies will pick you up at Belp airport (BRN)?
The only car hire company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Belp airport to off-airport locations is Budget.
How can I find car hires near me in Bern?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does a Mini car hire cost in Bern?
A Mini car hire in Bern costs £30 per day, on average.
How much does an Economy car hire cost in Bern?
An Economy car hire in Bern costs £47 per day, on average.
How much does an Intermediate car hire cost in Bern?
An Intermediate car hire in Bern costs £51 per day, on average.
What is the most popular car hire location in Bern?
In Bern, cars are most frequently hired at Hertz Casinoplatz (1 miles from city centre).
How much does a car hire in Bern cost for a week?
On average a car hire in Bern costs £475 per week (£68 per day).
How much does a car hire in Bern cost for a month?
On average a car hire in Bern costs £2,038 per month (£68 per day).
Should I get insurance when hiring a car in Bern?
Most car hire providers in Bern offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Bern, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.
What type of car is recommended for driving in Bern?
Utilising car hire in Bern could present problems if you hire a large vehicle such as an SUV. Unless you are planning mountain road trips, it is probably better to hire smaller, compact cars when in the older European cities. Just like many cities in Europe, there are narrow cobbled lanes that will be blocked up by larger cars. When it’s time to tackle long road trips, your compact car hire should serve you well. Always make sure you are equipped with the right tyres and safety gear for the time of year.
What is the speed limit in Bern?
The speed limits in Bern are observed in kilometres and will be marked that way on the roads. Generally, Switzerland allows for 50 km/h on inner city and residential roads, 80 km/h on larger roads outside the city and 120 km/h on the motorways.
Where are the best places to park in Bern?
With the city being quite condensed with smaller roads, it is wise to park your car at the venues, hotels, restaurants and shopping centres you visit where possible, and opt for large parking garages the rest of the time. You can find parking garages such as the City Hall Parking, City West Parking, Bahnhof Parking Bern and others that have many bays and security.
Bern car hire reviews and directory
Sixt
8.6
Very Good
6 reviewsCleanliness
8.3
Comfort
9.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.3
Value for money
7.6
2 locations in Bern
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4.0 Mediocre
Sept 2019
Pros:
Online purchaseCons:
Price paid online was not full price, company charged me twice for insurance.10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2019
Cons:
Everything went very well and I can not think of anything that would have made the rental better. Pick up was very smooth and a good experience as was the drop off. I would rent with you again.9.2 Wonderful
Sept 2016
Pros:
Friendly, helpful staff. No nonsense. No pressure when I told the agent I had already purchased insurance. There are weird laws about EU citizens driving Swiss cars into the EU -for which I think they may want to charge you more and give you an EU car - but fortunately that didn't apply to me with my US license. I had a horrific, straight up fraud experience renting from Sixt at Ljubiana airport in 2014 and swore I'd never use the company again. Friends in Bern insisted Sixt in Switzerland was good and I tried the company out again. I was glad to see they were right.Cons:
I'd never driven a Renault before and had no opinion about the brand going in. Now, I can say I'd never buy one. The automatic transmission is poorly designed, the shut off switch that stops the engine at traffic lights functioned far from optimally, USB charging was a joke, and the navigation is very slow to load. This is all not Sixt's fault, other than that they chose to buy cars of that brandHertz
8.6
Very Good
6 reviewsCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.3
Value for money
8.6
One location in Bern
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6.0 Okay
Feb 2021
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The car was greatCons:
The staff from Hertz was rude and dumb8.0 Very Good
Jul 2016
Pros:
Nice car, great location, GPS included.Cons:
It took > 30 minutes to resolve a difference in rate between the Kayak promised price (which I had in an email) and the rental price that was at the Hertz desk in Bern. This should not have been a problem if Kayak's process with Hertz was clear.10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Jul 2021
Budget
7.3
Good
2 reviewsCleanliness
7.3
Comfort
7.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.6
Value for money
7.3
2 locations in Bern
Europcar
10.0
Wonderful
No reviews available
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
8.0
5 locations in Bern
Dollar
7.5
Good
No reviews available
One location in Bern
FLIZZR
2.0
Poor
No reviews available
One location in Bern
keddy by Europcar
6.4
Okay
No reviews available
4 locations in Bern
Sunnycars
No score available yet
3 locations in Bern
Avis
No score available yet
2 locations in Bern
YourRent
No score available yet
2 locations in Bern
Edel & Stark
No score available yet
One location in Bern
Unirent
No score available yet
One location in Bern
Car hire locations in or near Bern
When to book a car hire in Bern
Car hire insurance in Bern
Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) & Theft Protection Waiver
Some Bern car providers already include Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protection Waiver into the hire price but not all of them. We recommend being aware of your coverage when hiring a car in Bern.
Deductible
Keep in mind that car hire insurances often have a deductible clause, which is the amount you’ll have to pay if something happens during the time of your hire. If you want to avoid unwanted surprises, you should consider adding a non-deductible option to your Bern car hire.