Thrifty, Zurich Switzerland Airport Car Rental

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Volkswagen Polo
Economy
US$ 36/day
Rent a car
- Collision Damage Waiver & TP
Ford Fiesta
Economy
US$ 36/day
Rent a car
- Collision Damage Waiver & TP
Fiat 500
Mini
US$ 36/day
Rent a car
- Collision Damage Waiver & TP
Volkswagen Golf
Compact
US$ 36/day
Rent a car
- Collision Damage Waiver & TP
Ford Focus
Compact
US$ 36/day
Rent a car
- Collision Damage Waiver & TP
Peugeot 208
Economy
US$ 36/day
Rent a car
- Collision Damage Waiver & TP
Toyota Aygo
Mini
US$ 36/day
Rent a car
- Collision Damage Waiver & TP
- Toyota Yaris
  US$ 37/day
- Opel Astra
  US$ 37/day
- Peugeot 308
  US$ 37/day
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Thrifty - Zurich Switzerland Airport Information, Car Rental Instructions & Policies

Address

ZURICH AP,IN TERMINAL,8060,CH

Telephone

+41438163255

Pick-up Instructions

The Thrifty - Zurich Switzerland Airport car rental location is in terminal

You can walk to the counter of Thrifty - Zurich Switzerland Airport car rental.

Serviced by Hertz Car Rentals.

Drop-off Instructions

Serviced by Hertz Car Rentals.

Opening Hours

Days of Week	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Opening hours	06:00 -23:30	06:00 -23:30	06:00 -23:30	06:00 -23:30	06:00 -23:30	06:00 -23:30	06:00 -23:30

Deposit

Deposits are depending on which car type your rental car falls into, and can be paid with credit cards (pre-authorization)

Representative Car Models	Deposit Amount(approx.)	Business Days Required for Refund
Applicable to all car types，incl. Compact，Suv，Economy，Mini and others. Pack up ^	USD300-5000	30-60

Accepted Cards

Credit cards issued by the following companies qualify a car rental from this store: Visa, Master

E-voucher

Yes. E-voucher is accepted. Show the digital voucher on your mobile instead of a print-out is good enough.

Age requirements

19 - 99 years old

Driver's License Requirements

The main driver and any additional drivers must provide a full physical driving licence with no major endorsements. The license should be held for at least 1-2 year(s).

The following models require 1 year's of license holding time: Hyundai Kona Hybrid, Mercedes-benz C-class Hybrid, Ford Kuga 4x4-4wd

The following models require 3 year's of license holding time: Mercedes A, Toyota Prado, X Bmw X3, Volvo S60 A4 Perf Volvo S90, Mercedes Classe E, Bmw X1, Mercedes C 180 Avantgarde, Audi R8 5.2 Tsi V10 540cv Rwd Spyder

For foreign renters, you need to bring:

Original driving licence + International Driving Permit (IDP)

Please note that an International Driving Permit(IDP) is only a translation.You must present your original driving licence with the original IDP at the counter.

Original Japanese Driving Licence + Dealer translation

Translation templates provided by car rental companies, available online for free: https://jp.qeeq.com/tld-topic

For local renters, you need to bring:

Full driver's license issued in Switzerland

Additional Extras

Extras Prices

Additional driver

Note that all drivers must provide their valid documentation.

CHF 14.97/day

capped at CHF 149.7

GPS rental

Provided by the local stores. Usually, interface and voice are of the local language.

CHF 23.15/day

Infant car seat rental

Recommended for children weighing under 20 lbs /9kg (birth to approx. 1-12 months)

CHF 63.9/day

Child car seat rental

Recommended for children weighing 20-40 lbs /9-18kg (approx. 1 - 3 years)‌

CHF 63.9/day

Child booster seat rental

Recommended for children weighing 40-80 lbs /18-36 kg

CHF 37.15/day

Cross Border

Paid:

Depending on which countries to bring the rental cars to, policies differ:

Countries	Charges
Germany France Italy Slovenia Liechtenstein Czech Republic Spain Luxembourg Hungary Show More Germany France Italy Slovenia Liechtenstein Czech Republic Spain Luxembourg Hungary Vatican City State The Republic of San Marino Croatia Austria	CHF 32.43 per rental

European Union residents driving into Austria for 8 days or more, please contact your Reservation Centre. The following fees will apply in case of any damages outside Switzerland: Administrative fee damage: 180.67 CHF (including tax) Administrative fee traffic fines: 110.41 CHF (including tax) Vehicle changeover: 752.79 CHF (including tax)

Depending on car models, bringing rental cars to below countries would cost differently:

Representative Car Models	Countries	Charges
Mercedes C Class Estate	Belgium Netherlands	CHF 32.43 per rental

Cross Islands

To be updated

Excess

Collision Damage Waiver Excess differs by car model:

CHF 2500 for Ora Funky Cat,Ford Focus,Renault Logan,Opel Crossland,Seat Leon,Renault Clio Estate,Volkswagen Golf / Alfa Romeo Giuletta,Compact Elite,Toyota Yaris,Citroen C3,Lancia Ypsilon,Skoda Karoq,Citroen C4 Spacetourer,Kia Sedona,Fiat 500e,Toyota Aygo,

CHF 3000 for Nissan Townstar,Peugeot E 2008,Vw Golf,Fiat Doblo Cargo-diesel,Mini Cooper Convertible,Toyota Highlander-4wd,Renault Espace,Toyota Rush,Mercedes-benz Evito,Peugeot 5008 5+2 Seats,Kia Ev6,Ford Kuga 4x4--4wd,Peugeot Peugeot,Ford Kuga 4x4-4wd,Audi Q3,Toyota Proace,

CHF 5000 for Mini Convertible Cooper,Mercedes A,Mitsubishi Pajero Sport,Volkswagen Passat Estate,Tray With Gates-diesel,Transit 350 Lwb-diesel,Tesla Model X,Mercedes Eqv-electric-4wd,Mercedes V Class Automatic Incl.-4wd,E Class,Volvo S60 A4 Perf Volvo S90,Audi A6,X Bmw X3,Toyota Prado,Mercedes C Class Estate,Bmw X1,Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 7 Lug( D),Eqb 250 Ev,Mercedes Classe E,Lexus Rx-hybrid,Toyota Prado,

CHF 2750 for Ora Funky Cat,

CHF 2750 for Ford Focus,

CHF 2750 for Renault Logan,

CHF 3300 for Nissan Townstar,

CHF 2750 for Opel Crossland,

CHF 5500 for Mini Convertible Cooper,

CHF 2750 for Seat Leon,

CHF 2750 for Renault Clio Estate,

CHF 2750 for Volkswagen Golf / Alfa Romeo Giuletta,

CHF 3300 for Peugeot E 2008,

CHF 3300 for Vw Golf,

CHF 2500 for Compact Elite,

CHF 2750 for Toyota Yaris,

CHF 2750 for Citroen C3,

CHF 2750 for Lancia Ypsilon,

CHF 3300 for Fiat Doblo Cargo-diesel,

CHF 3300 for Mini Cooper Convertible,

CHF 3300 for Toyota Highlander-4wd,

CHF 3300 for Renault Espace,

CHF 5500 for Volkswagen Passat Estate,

CHF 3300 for Toyota Rush,

CHF 3300 for Skoda Karoq,

CHF 3300 for Mercedes-benz Evito,

CHF 3300 for Tray With Gates-diesel,

CHF 3300 for Transit 350 Lwb-diesel,

CHF 2750 for Citroen C4 Spacetourer,

CHF 3300 for Kia Sedona,

CHF 3300 for Peugeot 5008 5+2 Seats,

CHF 5500 for Tesla Model X,

CHF 5500 for Mercedes Eqv-electric-4wd,

CHF 5500 for Mercedes V Class Automatic Incl.-4wd,

CHF 5500 for E Class,

CHF 5500 for Volvo S60 A4 Perf Volvo S90,

CHF 2750 for Fiat 500e,

CHF 2750 for Toyota Aygo,

CHF 5500 for Audi A6,

CHF 5500 for Toyota Prado,

CHF 5500 for Mercedes C Class Estate,

CHF 5500 for Bmw X1,

CHF 3300 for Kia Ev6,

CHF 3300 for Ford Kuga 4x4--4wd,

CHF 5500 for Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 7 Lug( D),

CHF 3300 for Peugeot Peugeot,

CHF 3300 for Ford Kuga 4x4-4wd,

CHF 3300 for Eqb 250 Ev,

CHF 3300 for Audi Q3,

CHF 5500 for Toyota Proace,

CHF 5500 for Mercedes Classe E,

CHF 5500 for Lexus Rx-hybrid,

Theft Insurance Excess differs by car model:

CHF 2750 for Ora Funky Cat,

CHF 2750 for Ford Focus,

CHF 2750 for Renault Logan,

CHF 3300 for Nissan Townstar,

CHF 2750 for Opel Crossland,

CHF 5500 for Mini Convertible Cooper,

CHF 2750 for Seat Leon,

CHF 2750 for Renault Clio Estate,

CHF 2750 for Volkswagen Golf / Alfa Romeo Giuletta,

CHF 3300 for Peugeot E 2008,

CHF 3300 for Vw Golf,

CHF 2500 for Compact Elite,

CHF 2750 for Toyota Yaris,

CHF 2750 for Citroen C3,

CHF 2750 for Lancia Ypsilon,

CHF 3300 for Fiat Doblo Cargo-diesel,

CHF 3300 for Mini Cooper Convertible,

CHF 3300 for Toyota Highlander-4wd,

CHF 3300 for Renault Espace,

CHF 5500 for Volkswagen Passat Estate,

CHF 3300 for Toyota Rush,

CHF 3300 for Skoda Karoq,

CHF 3300 for Mercedes-benz Evito,

CHF 3300 for Tray With Gates-diesel,

CHF 3300 for Transit 350 Lwb-diesel,

CHF 2750 for Citroen C4 Spacetourer,

CHF 3300 for Kia Sedona,

CHF 3300 for Peugeot 5008 5+2 Seats,

CHF 5500 for Tesla Model X,

CHF 5500 for Mercedes Eqv-electric-4wd,

CHF 5500 for Mercedes V Class Automatic Incl.-4wd,

CHF 5500 for E Class,

CHF 5500 for Volvo S60 A4 Perf Volvo S90,

CHF 2750 for Fiat 500e,

CHF 2750 for Toyota Aygo,

CHF 5500 for Audi A6,

CHF 5500 for Toyota Prado,

CHF 5500 for Mercedes C Class Estate,

CHF 5500 for Bmw X1,

CHF 3300 for Kia Ev6,

CHF 3300 for Ford Kuga 4x4--4wd,

CHF 5500 for Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 7 Lug( D),

CHF 3300 for Peugeot Peugeot,

CHF 3300 for Ford Kuga 4x4-4wd,

CHF 3300 for Eqb 250 Ev,

CHF 3300 for Audi Q3,

CHF 5500 for Toyota Proace,

CHF 5500 for Mercedes Classe E,

CHF 5500 for Lexus Rx-hybrid,

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

Full to Full

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Airports

0.5 mi from Zurich Airport

Railway Stations

6 mi from Main Railway Station Zurich

6.8 mi from Zurich Stadelhofen

Hotels

3.4 mi from ibis Zurich Messe-Airport

5.9 mi from Bristol Hotel

Other Landmarks

6.6 mi from Paradeplatz

6.8 mi from Bellevueplatz

6.8 mi from Bürkliplatz

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Map view of Thrifty Store Location

coordinates: 47.464722 8.549167

Location Images

Thrifty-Zurich Switzerland Airport-44854-telegraph

The Sign

Thrifty-Zurich Switzerland Airport-44854-store

The Rental Desk

Guest Reviews

Total points： 8.7 / 10 Very good

Vehicle condition: 10.0
Vehicle cleanliness: 10.0
Spaciousness: 10.0
Counter staff: 8.0
Pick-up location: 6.0
Drop-off location: 8.0
Pick-up time: 0-10 mins
Drop-off time: 0-10 mins

E.Darling
Zurich
8.7 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Monday, August 11, 2025
There wasn’t anybody on the thrifty desk but the staff from hertz did it all for us. They were very helpful.
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