Interlaken car hire

On average a car hire in Interlaken costs £89 per day.

Car hire companies onsite at Zurich airport include Alamo, Budget, Dollar, Explore Vacations AG, Europcar and Hertz.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Zurich airport to off-airport locations include Alamo, Budget, Dollar, Europcar and Hertz.

Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

A Full Size car hire in Interlaken costs £202 per day, on average.

A Compact car hire in Interlaken costs £146 per day, on average.

A Standard car hire in Interlaken costs £149 per day, on average.

In Interlaken, cars are most frequently hired at Hertz Hauptstrasse 4 (1 miles from city centre).

Most car hire providers in Interlaken offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Interlaken, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.

The town has lots of tourists coming to visit, so it can be pretty busy during peak season. Due to this fact it’s recommended to get a small vehicle for your trip, so you are able to drive and park more easily. If you want to go out into the nearby Swiss mountains, then you will want something that’s a bit more robust. For instance, an SUV is a great choice, as it offers 4x4 capabilities for steep terrain and also better handling for winding roads.

When you hire a car in Interlaken, you need to stick to the speed limits; otherwise, you risk accidents and being prosecuted by the local authorities. For example, when in the town itself, you can’t go faster than 30 km/h. On rural roads, the limit is slightly higher at 50 km/h, whereas on highways the upper speed limit is 120 km/h. There are lots of speed cameras in Interlaken, so to ensure you don’t get fined, it’s important you stay within the speed limits.

There are lots of places where you can park your car in this town. For example, at Interlaken Ost Station, you can park for about Fr 5 (A$ 7.60) for 5 hours. These charges only apply from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with it usually being free thereafter. There are also a lot of parking spaces outside Congress Kursaal Interlaken, which cost around Fr 8 (A$ 12.20) for the day. A 24-hour ticket at this car park costs roughly Fr 12 (A$ 18.30).