Lucerne Car Hire

There’s no better way to explore Lucerne than with a car rental offering you flexibility to create your own memories and adventures in the land of mystery. Escape to Lucerne a beautiful picturesque city located in the heart of Switzerland, south of Basel and Zurich.

Lose yourself as you step back in time in Swiss history and legends. Legend has it that Lucerne is known as the setting for the famous legend of William Tell, where William shot an apple off his son’s head.

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Travelling in Lucerne with a Rental Car

Book an affordable car hire with DriveAway Holidays today and relive the events of the past with freedom in Lucerne. You can begin your journeys by collecting your rental car upon arrival from the railway station or downtown depots located in the city centre.

Take a short car rental drive to the romantic Chapel Bridge, the landmark of Lucerne. This wooden footbridge is the oldest bridge in Europe, dating back to the 14th Century. The Chapel Bridge is a potent symbol which crosses the Reuss River in the Old Town. As you stroll along the bridge you will discover over 100 paintings of Swiss and local history. This is a great attraction as you walk over the river and see beautiful views of the city and mountains in the distance.

Drive your car rental to the Lion monument an emotional and world famous site built in honour of the Swiss Guards. In 1792 more than 700 Swiss officers and soldiers died defending the Palace and the Royal family. This sculpture was carved in a natural sandstone cliff and is an emotional symbol of historic significance. It is located in the city centre near the Glacier Garden and is a popular tourist destination.

Create some adventures at the Mount Pilatus while you soar up in the World’s steepest cogwheel railway. It reaches heights of 2132 meters above sea level offering a picturesque natural landscape beauty. Capture the unique breathtaking sceneries of the 73 Alpine summits, meadows, mountain lakes and rugged cliff. Check out the views of the delightful land covered by 800 species of flora native to the Pilatus Region. There are many gorgeous hikes, picnic areas, and children’s playgrounds all in the midst of many Legends and myths of the mountain since the middle ages.

Lucerne Carnival is one of the most important and fun events celebrated in Lucerne. The party starts before Ash Wednesday (25 February 2009)  and continues for 3 days of carnival bands, costumes and street parades.

DriveAway Holidays Car Hire: Lucerne

DriveAway Holidays works in conjunction with the largest car rental specialists in Lucerne. 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 Lucerne.

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 Lucerne car rental