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Best car rental company Zurich Airport

I would like to preface this to request no lectures on car vs train - I have already determined that a car would not only be preferable but needed for our situation.

Car rentals often seem to be about choosing the least bad, but which one at the Zurich airport is the most trustworthy in terms of not being stuck with surprise fees, charges at the end?

I've read some real horror stories even after people have photographed, documented damage prior to starting their journey. At one point, I thought Alamo was the worst, but it's now not clear to me if they are all the same!?!

Any recent (past year or so) experiences with the ones at the Zurich airport?

Posted by
1632 posts

Do NOT rent from Enterprise. They are notorious for playing all tricks and games to milk extra $$$ from their customers. There is a TA thread with over 100 comments about them.

BTW, they are a franchise and don't care about your status.

Posted by
28 posts

Thanks! Also, would welcome thoughts on using credit card insurance coverage vs what they push you to purchase. Will the $0 deductible offered by Sixt, for example, serve as any guarantee they won't try to bill you later for scratches, etc that they "find" upon return?

Posted by
1632 posts

Sixt has a mixed reputation, depending on the location. You credit card may mandate you to use them as the primary insurer. Double check.