HERTZ Car Rental at Zurich Airport

Passengers arriving at Zurich Airport who have already made a reservation can pick up their keys, documents and rental vehicle. Passengers without a reservation can enquire at the rental stations, what vehicles are available for hire on the day.

Staff at the Hertz rental station will advise customers with a rental car to return which signposting they should follow to be directed to the main car rental return area, when the contract comes to an end. The main providers of car hire Zurich Airport are Hertz, Avis, Budget, Europcar, National and Sixt.

Anyone wishing to hire a vehicle upon arrival at Zurich Airport should follow the car rental signposting and head to this center.

Hiring a car to get about in and around Zurich is essential, as there is so much to see. Although the main tourist attractions in central Zurich can be reached on foot or by public transport, just a few miles out of the city there are great things to discover…like the Uetliberg/Felsenegg hiking trail for example, where romantic visitors will experience one of the very best sunsets Switzerland has to offer!

A one and a half hour hike from Uetliberg to Felsenegg provides spectacular views over the night sky and surrounding valley. Although Uetliberg can be reached by taking S-Bahn (metro train) 10 from Zurich's main train station, going by hire car opens up far more possibilities.

The train runs every 30 minutes, but the service gets a little patchy in the evening and in any event, taking a packed lunch in the boot of the car, a travel rug, hiking boots and extra clothing is far more comfortable than having to carry it onto the S-Bahn! For hikers who prefer to lunch or dine in style, there is the Hotel-Restaurant Uto Klum – it's even got a lovely sun terrace with great views.

Zurich is also famous for its amazing shopping facilities. There are hundreds of chic outlets selling fashion, watches and jewelry. At night the city comes to live with clubbers streaming to the many trendy bars and clubs that offer anything from house music, rap to rock and jazz. During June and July there's even the Zurich Festival for music lovers of a different kind: here drama and dance, open-air theater, opera and classical concerts delight visitors from around the world in this annual spectacular event.

A trip to historic Basel, situated on both sides of the mighty Rhine River, takes visitors to Switzerland's oldest university city and rich heritage like the landmark Romanesque-Gothic cathedral and beautiful Town Hall, crafted in red sandstone, with a richly decorated facade.

Smaller vehicles from Hertz car hire Zurich Airport include the Citroen C1 and the Ford KA, both with air conditioning and manual transmission. These 2 to 4 door vehicles are ideal for city driving, as they are easy to drive, even easier to park and economical in fuel consumption.

A slightly larger type of vehicle from the Economy class at Hertz Zurich Airport are the Ford Fiesta and the Compact range Toyota Auris, the latter being a 4-5 door vehicle with manual transmission and air conditioning, seating for up to 5 people and room for one large and one small suitcase.

Hertz Zurich Airport also offers cars from the Intermediate range that are stylish, easy to drive and still economical in fuel consumption. The Toyota Corolla Verso, Citroen C5 Station Wagon and Ford Kuga are popular choices from Hertz car hire Zurich Airport’s rental station.

For online reservations or more information about Hertz Zurich Airport, please visit the company's official website at www.hertz.com.

The above mentioned travel destinations are described in more detail at the official tourist information website at www.myswitzerland.com.