Book a Zurich car rental with Driveaway Holidays to explore the medieval architecture, gothic and baroque churches, art galleries, historical sites, the Swiss Alps and of course you must indulge in the divine Swiss chocolate.
Zurich is the largest city of Switzerland located over 400 meters above sea level at the northern point where the crystal- blue Zurich Lake meets the Limmat River. It is considered to be one of the world’s cleanest and livable cities.
Travelling in Zurich with a Car Rental
Zurich has much to offer visitors of Switzerland and there is no better way to discover the true beauty of Zurich than with sheer pleasure of freedom in your car rental. Collect your hire car upon arrival from your flight at the airport or at numerous downtown depots located throughout the city. You can also travel into Zurich without difficulty in your rental car as almost every highway in Switzerland leads straight into Zurich.
Drive your car rental to the Fraumunster Church one of the most popular tourist attractions in Zurich. It is famous for its elegant slender blue spire which dominates Zurich’s skyline and has important architectural significance. When entering the church you will find large five stained glass windows, beautiful works reaching heights of 10 meters. Each window is colour themed with unique works of art depicting Christ, the prophets, the Evangelists and ten angles. The vivid colours are beautiful and are best seen through the piercing morning sunlight.
Visit the Kunsthaus museum known as one of the most significant in Switzerland and Europe. It contains important artworks collections of local Swiss artists as well as great artists such as the Dada collection, Alberto Giacometti, Van Gough, Chagall, Mondrian, Baselitz, Twombly and Nauman. The Kunsthaus is different from other art museums as it offers a quite and peaceful surrounding giving visitors a chance to have a quite appreciation of the works.
Drive your car rental to the scenic Lake Zurich located approximately thirty minutes away from the city centre. The lake Zurich is a beautiful picturesque area with the serene lake surrounded by mountains. The two main attractions are the Medieval Rapperswil castle which is located on a hill revealing beautiful views and when in season blooms 16,000 roses, the other main attractions is the wooden bridge which is the longest in Switzerland, and have a fun filled day at the aquatic park on a 700 meter giant slide.
Zurich’s most popular festival is the Street Parade celebrated in August annually. It is one of Switzerland's leading carnivals, with endless floats and street parties. It is celebrates around both Lake Zurich and the Limmat River.
DriveAway Holidays Car Hire: Zurich
DriveAway Holidays works in conjunction with the largest car rental specialists in Zurich. We can provide you with a variety of Car Hire selections for the perfect self drive holiday at an unbeatable price. DriveAway Holidays is committed to providing you with a professional and friendly service to make your self-drive holiday a memorable experience in Zurich.
DriveAway Holidays is a HASSLE FREE car rental specialist, and in 2006, 2007 and 2008 DriveAway Holidays were the Winners of the National Travel Industry Awards. Book your car rental in Australia over our safe, reliable and secure online booking system. You can also call us at 0800 88 55 90 to book over the phone; We are available 24 hours a day to assist you with your Zurich car rental