Car hire at Zurich Airport - Best rates guaranteed

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Basic Information

Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Name: Zurich Airport
German: Flughafen Zurich, also known as Kloten Airport
Address: Zurich 8058, Switzerland
Phone: +41-43-816-2211
Location: The airport is situated 8 miles from the heart of Zurich and about 15 miles from Baden. Many Swiss Alps locations is an easy day drip from Zurich Airport.
Airlines: Hundreds of airlines fly into Zurich Airport including popular lines like British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and easyJet.

Airport Terminals

Zurich Airport has three terminals, A, B and E. Terminals A and B are located in the main building in separate wings, with terminal A reserved for Schengen Area travellers only. Other international flights are handled in terminals B and E. Non-Schengen arrivals pass through immigration control before entering the Airside Centre where the car hire desks are located. Here you will also find an ample selection of shopping, bars and restaurants.

Catering to non-Schengen flights only, Terminal E is located separately across the runway and is connected to the Airside Centre of the main building by a free shuttle service and by underground Skymetro for easy passenger access. All terminals have information desks and airport maps if assistance is needed.

A porter service is available for hire to help with luggage and free trolleys are available in baggage claim.

Car Rental Pick-up and Drop-off

After passing through customs head to level 1 to collect your car hire in Zurich Airport. Open 6:00 am to 11:30 pm, all car-hire companies are located in the Airport Centre for easy pick-up. Car rental returns are in Parking lot 3 upon departure and a convenient petrol station is located on the airport grounds.

Airport Amenities

Zurich's reputation for world-class shopping is evident from the moment you arrive in the airport. Award winning with a dizzying array of amenities, Zurich Airport is considered one of the best airports in the world. Shops are open 8am to 9pm with some grocery stores open until 11pm. You will find access to public transportation, medical and dental centres including pharmacies and nurseries and ample banks and money exchange kiosks. Wifi access, telephone, fax and photocopy are also available.

Transportation from the Airport

Car
If traffic is light, the drive to Zurich should only take about 20 minutes. From the airport pick up the A51, following signs for Zurich city and merge onto the A1L. If you are headed to Lake Lucerne stay left on A51 and merge onto the A4. Switzerland has excellent roads but be aware they have strict traffic laws against speeding and drinking-driving.

Train, Boat and Tram
Switzerland has an integrated ticketing system for all their public transport (ZVV) and even offers a 'special' for tourists which includes Zurich and its surrounding area with a free entrance to museums for either 24 or 72 hours. This public transport includes a boat bus on the Limmet River into Zurich Lake and several lake steamers which leave from Burkliplatz.

The train station is located on the lowest level of the airport shopping centre and you can buy tickets here.

Parking Information

A wide range of short and long term parking is available at Zurich Airport. Three multi level car parks, P1, P2 and P3, are attached directly to the terminals, and easy access open air car parks with long term availability are located nearby. Car parks P6 and P60 are cheaper for long term parking and reservations are necessary. Car parks are located throughout downtown Zurich and you should be able to easily find one near any desired location.

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