Lucerne car hire

The average price of fuel in Lucerne is AED 28.19 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between AED 338 and AED 451, depending on the car size.

Standard (Volkswagen Multivan or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Lucerne.

Car rental companies onsite at Zurich airport include Hertz, Budget, Explore Vacations AG, Thrifty and Sixt.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Zurich airport to off-airport locations include Hertz, Budget, Thrifty, and Sixt.

Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

A Standard car hire in Lucerne costs AED 983 per day, on average.

A Compact car hire in Lucerne costs AED 399 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car hire in Lucerne costs AED 578 per day, on average.

Wanting to drive a car hire in Lucerne that will be good at maintaining traction in wet winter weather means you'll be comfortable in an SUV or a 4x4. These cars are also great for driving over loose rocks and mud, which can be a result of heavy weather or melting snow. If you are looking at a luxury car hire instead, that's not a problem, but your best bet is to find an automatic with all-wheel drive. These types of cars are suitable for handling extreme weather conditions.

You'll find driving in Lucerne, and other areas in Switzerland, means slower speed limits than in the rest of the world. When driving on the Autobahn freeway, you can reach the speed of 120 km/h, but that's where the high speed ends. Urban areas generally have a limit of 50 km/h, and rural areas are just 80 km/h. If you find yourself on an expressway, a maximum speed of 100 km/h is required. Hitting these speeds is not recommended during bad weather patches. It's best to slow right down to no more than 20 km/h if the roads are wet or icy.

Parking your cheap car hire in Lucerne city centre can be a bit tricky, as Lucerne city centre is one of the more busy cities in Switzerland. If the weather is good, it's wise to park just outside the city centre and explore it on foot. With street parking being scarce in the centre of town, you might want to park in one of the parking garages. There are about three in town and the larger and more popular is at the Lucerne railway station. No matter where you decide to park, get ready for it to be charged. There is almost no free parking in Lucerne.