Car rental in Lausanne, Switzerland

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There are 10 car rental locations in Lausanne. Choose the cheapest or easiest now.

The most popular car rental companies in Lausanne

Renting a car in Lausanne: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car rental companyBudget
Most popular carEconomy, 4-5 doors
Average daily price141 €
Best time to book1 week before

How to book the best car rental deals in Lausanne

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Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van rental options in Lausanne that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your plans if you need to.

Rent a car in Lausanne for a whole month

Want to rent a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in Lausanne avoid costly admin in between pickups by renting out cars for longer periods. So see whether monthly car rental is cheaper than the three weeks needed by selecting 30 days.

Book 1 week in advance

We crunched some numbers and found that most travelers bag the lowest daily rate when they book 1 week in advance. The cheapest month to rent a car in Lausanne is September.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on filling up the tank as you take off in Lausanne, look out for deals with a "full to full" fuel policy, as opposed to a "half-full to full" one.

Skip the lines

We call out keyless pickup when you search for cars with us. No keys to pick up means no lines. Just turn up at your preferred Lausanne car rental location, hop in, and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

On average, renting a car in Lausanne will set you back around 141 € per day or 637 € per week. 
The cheapest car to rent in Lausanne is a compact SUV. The most popular is Economy, 4-5 doors.
The cheapest car rental company in Lausanne is currently Avis, followed by Hertz.
Scoring the best car rental deal depends on when you book – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. However, according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Lausanne is currently September.
On average, around 637 €. But the best price we found for a car rental for a week in Lausanne is 377 €.
Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to rent a car in Lausanne for a whole month is 937 €. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!
If you're looking for freedom to explore Lausanne, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car rental deals with a "full to full" fuel policy as opposed to a "half-full to full" one.

We also clearly highlight car and van rental options in Lausanne that have free cancellation
Yes – you can easily find car rental companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select "Return car to a different location" when you search with us.
Public transportation can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, and for as long as you want. You'll also be able to discover more outside of Lausanne.
Most places – Lausanne included – allow people under the age of 25 to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance deductible for young drivers. 
The cheapest price we found for an economy car is 96 € per day. The average price per day is around 141 €.
Of course. Most major car rental companies like Budget, Unirent and Europcar offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.
Other travelers rated Budget as the best overall in terms of experience.
We search the Internet for all kinds of vehicle rental deals, including vans. But at the moment, we can't find any van rental in Lausanne.