Switzerland Self-Drive Tours

Switzerland Self-Drive Tours

Mountains, mountains, and more mountains. Buckle up; road trips in Switzerland are an adventure in and of themselves.

Alpine Drama

Travel from Montreux to Zermatt, at the foot of the Matterhorn, and discover all there is to explore. Drive the dramatic Furka Pass to the Rhône Glacier and its grotto. Make your way through soaring peaks, lovely villages, and across the engineering masterpiece, the Salginatobel Bridge.

Switzerland is much more than just a pretty face. The dramatic landscapes of this beautiful country make for some very stunning and adventurous road trips. Driving yourself around is the best way to uncover all of its hidden—and very obvious—gems.

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Itinerary
As expert itinerary planners, we’ll help you craft the perfect tour.
Accommodations
Chalets, boutique hotels, and hotels.
Vehicles
Choose your vehicle type and size, from motorcycle to van.
Attractions
Design your trip based on the things you want to see and do.
Interests & Themes
Love hiking, Swiss chocolate, or winter sports? Use your interests to personalize your trip.
Book With Confidence
Your Self-Drive vacation comes with our By-Your-Side Service^SM

Inclusions
- Your choice of overnight stays, in some of our favorite places
- Accommodations for every night of your trip in chalets, boutique hotels, and hotels.
- Rental vehicle, a variety of vehicle types and sizes
- All accommodation taxes/fees
- Breakfast every morning
- 24/7 Traveler Hotline
- By-Your-Side Service^SM
Accommodations
Hotels
- Swiss hotels range from modern and luxurious to modest and traditional. Many Swiss hotels also offer spa and wellness services.
Chalets
- Even the most modest of chalets offer modern amenities such as TVs and Wi-Fi to stay connected and share your adventures with friends and family.
Vehicles
Your self-drive car rental comes with:
- Rental vehicle with available pick-up/drop-off at the airport of your choice and most city centers.
- Choose from different car sizes, transmission (manual or automatic), vans, luxury options, or motorcycle.
- Included extras
  - All compulsory insurance: Collision Damage Waiver insurance (CDW with a deductible), theft protection insurance (TP), VAT sales tax, unlimited free mileage, third party liability insurance, airport surcharge, and a free road map. Upgrades to Super CDW available.
Travel Tips
A current valid driver’s license is required to rent a car in Switzerland. An international driving permit (IDP) is not required, but recommended for foreign drivers, especially if you plan to drive the car outside of Switzerland.

A few towns, such as Zermatt, Mürren, and Saas-Fee, are car-free (pedestrian only) and accessible by cable car only. This means that the car rental must be left in parking structures outside of the village and daily/nightly parking rates may apply.

Other Ways to Explore

Hit the road on your own or enjoy the luxury of having someone else in the driver’s seat. Embark on a scenic rail journey or mix things up to get you there in whatever mode fits your journey best. Take a private tour custom-made for your group, or the most romantic chapter to add to your story.

No two tours are the same. So how do we get you there? That’s up to you.

Chauffeur
The freedom of your own private car, the luxury of your own personal guide. And the very best hidden secrets.

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Rail
Convenient, comfortable, oozing with charm. With a front-row seat to some of the most beautiful scenery in the world.

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Private Group
The trip of a lifetime, personalized just for your group of friends, family, or organization down to every last detail.

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Honeymoon
Every tour is different, perfectly matched for every couple. Crafted by a team who is as excited about your honeymoon as you are.

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