Car hire Switzerland

Known for many treasures, fine watches, excellent chocolates and the majestic Alps, Switzerland is one of Central Europe's holiday gems. A visit includes the opportunity for sightseeing in the countryside along with living it up in cosmopolitan cities. Tourists with a cheap hire car in Switzerland enjoy the greatest amount of freedom.

There is no official language in Switzerland, though Swiss German is spoken at home by more than half the population. Other prominently spoken languages are French and Italian, with English understood by many. All of these languages and cultures have fostered a unique environment in Switzerland as well as a few great museums and art galleries.

Switzerland's first city is Zurich, positioned on a picturesque lake. This city serves as gateway to the Alps region, making it a particularly good city to pass a mixed holiday of urban sightseeing and escapes into the countryside by Switzerland hire car. During the winter, locals and visitors regularly travel from Zurich to the elite St Moritz ski resort.

Another prominent Alpine destination is the Jura Mountain Range, where outdoor activities including hiking and skiing are favourite pastimes. This is the birthplace for Swiss watch-making, and a few expert craftsmen are still at work here today. Charming hamlets are scattered across the valleys, and the overall cultural atmosphere takes its cues from nearby France.

For every sleepy hideaway in Switzerland there is a metropolitan aspect that is just as rewarding. Bern is the governmental centre, rich with stoic architecture as well as modern infrastructure. Geneva is famous as a centre of international politics with hundreds of international offices based here. Lucerne and Basel are also well worth the visit.