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Hertz car rental in Switzerland

Switzerland is Europe’s most mountainous country, standing inland with no coast, in the heart of the Alps, surrounded by Italy, France, Germany and Austria. The capital is Bern, while other notable cities include Geneva, Zurich, Basel and Lausanne. The roads generally run in valleys between the ranges of mountains and if you have a rental car, you can find that there are beautiful lush country areas too. Switzerland is also a country of lakes, some of which are among Europe's most beautiful. Look out particularly for Lakes Geneva, Lucerne, Constance and Maggiore. Note that different parts of Switzerland speak different languages: German, French and Italian are the most common.

Top Cities In Switzerland

  1. Basel
  2. Geneva
  3. Interlaken
  4. Lausanne
  5. Lugano
  6. Zurich
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Driving in and around Switzerland

The Alps dominate Switzerland. If you have a hire car you’ll find that driving through the mountains can be a fantastic scenic experience in its own right. The mountains become less hospitable, of course, in the winter but in Switzerland that’s the time to investigate some of the smartest winter sport resorts in Europe. Look out for the luxurious shops, hotels and restaurants in spots like Klosters, St Moritz and Gstaad. In the summer, the mountains and lakes are popular for outdoor activities like hiking and biking. The Swiss cities are full of attractions too. There’s plenty of culture, fine food, and history to discover.

A quick guide to Switzerland

Switzerland is one of the best countries for driving in Europe. This affluent country ensures most of its roads are very high quality. The traffic is light and, because of the mountains, the views are often stupendous. Keep your eyes on the road though because some of the roadside drops are rather precipitous. Remember to drive on the right and follow the rules that are similar to its neighbouring countries. The big local thing to note is to buy a motorway carnet sticker. This allows you to drive on the Swizz motorways and you can buy it at the border or most petrol stations.