Lausanne car hires from £53/day

On average a car hire in Lausanne costs £35 per day.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Dollar (£53/day), Thrifty (£58/day) and Budget (£74/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Dollar 17 Place Du Tunnel 1005 (1 miles from the city centre).

The average price of fuel in Lausanne is £5.93 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £71 and £95, depending on the car size.

Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Lausanne.

Car hire companies onsite at Geneve-Cointrin airport include Alamo, Budget, Hertz, keddy by Europcar, Unirent, Avis, Dollar, Sixt, FLIZZR and Thrifty.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Geneve-Cointrin airport to off-airport locations include Alamo, Europcar, Budget, Hertz, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Unirent, Avis, Dollar, Sixt and FLIZZR.

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

An Economy car hire in Lausanne costs £47 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car hire in Lausanne costs £53 per day, on average.

A Mini car hire in Lausanne costs £63 per day, on average.

In Lausanne, cars are most frequently hired at Budget Avenue De La Gare 50 (1 miles from city centre).

On average a car hire in Lausanne costs £248 per week (£35 per day).

On average a car hire in Lausanne costs £1,064 per month (£35 per day).

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

The roads in Lausanne and the rest of the country are generally in excellent condition and are well adapted to all types of vehicles; the one you choose will depend on your needs. If you're driving around in summer, consider convertible car hire in Lausanne, to make the most of the scenery. If you're planning on sticking to the city and not exploring the surrounding areas, a small model will suit you. For longer trips, SUVs are always a little more comfortable.

Speed limits in Lausanne follow the national rules of the road and must be followed at all times. If you're in the residential areas, stick to the limit of 30 km/h, while the main roads in the city have a speed limit of 60 km/h. When you're driving outside of the city on rural roads, you'll be limited to 80 km/h. Major expressways have a speed limit between 100 km/h and 120 km/h depending on signage, but most people driving in Switzerland will go slower than suggested, to take in the landscape and scenery.

Some of the cheaper places to find parking lie on the outskirts of Lausanne, while car parks in the city centre are generally less affordable. On the outskirts, you'll find Park & Ride places, where you can leave your car and use public transport to get around. La Ripponne or Navigation in Ouchy are car park options in the city centre. It’s also suggested you make sure your hotel or accommodation has adequate parking available.