Rental cars in Switzerland

With an abundance of glorious highways and open roads, many travelers choose to turn their Switzerland vacations into driving journeys. If you're organizing an epic road trip, you'll need to know which cities to add to your itinerary. Try to cross off as many of this place's most renowned destinations as possible:

• Basel (population of 164,500)
• Bern (population of 121,600)
• Lausanne (population of 116,800)
• St. Gallen (population of 70,600)

Here are our top suggestions if you're looking to grab the best deal on a rental car:

• Check out as many different bargain car rental deals as possible (we make that job child's play!);
• By entering only your email address into our Price Drop Alert, you'll stay on top of all the unbeatable offers for your selected destination;
• Before you hop behind the wheel, take a look at both airport and non-airport pickup and drop-off outlets to ensure you're scoring the best deal in town;
• If you're not worried about which day of the week you pick up the keys to your car and your plans are flexible, play around with days and dates to find the best prices;
• Nobody likes getting stung with a late fee. Avoid the hassle of having to pay for another day by ensuring your pickup and drop-off times are around the same time;
• If you're hoping to save a pretty penny, pay as soon as you book and score some of the best rates around;
• It's best to make a reservation as soon as your dates are confirmed. You'll get the biggest selection early on.

Believe it or not, compact cars are the most popular rental car category in Switzerland. And if you want to spend loads of time traveling around the city streets of Zürich or Basel, you'll quickly learn why. Swap the heavy, lumbering SUV for a set of wheels that are zippy and compact — parking is a piece of cake and they're a joy to drive!Switzerland is renowned for its glaciers, tablelands, and valleys. Many intrepid adventurers leave the city to discover those jaw-dropping scenes. If that's something you want to do, go for a full-size car or an SUV. Even if you're not planning to venture off the beaten track, you'll enjoy the extra space.