Chauffeur service in Zurich
Airport transfers and hourly hire in Zurich, priced upfront in CHF and driven by licensed local operators we vet ourselves.
Zurich is a short-distance, high-value market. The airport is close to the city, the roads are in excellent condition and journey times are predictable — so what customers are buying here is reliability and vehicle standard rather than rescue from traffic. Prices are correspondingly high by European standards, and so is what turns up.
What a transfer costs in Zurich
Indicative prices for the 13.0 km run between Zurich Airport and the city centre. Your actual quote is calculated for your exact route and time — an out-of-hours or weekend pickup carries a loading these figures don't include.
| Class | Vehicle | Capacity | ZRH → centre |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Class | Mercedes E-Class, BMW 5 Series or similar | 3 pax · 2 bags | CHF 90.80 |
| First Class | Mercedes S-Class, BMW 7 Series or similar | 3 pax · 2 bags | CHF 140.74 |
| Business SUV | Mercedes GLE, BMW X5, Cadillac Escalade or similar | 4 pax · 4 bags | CHF 131.66 |
| Business Van | Mercedes V-Class, VW Multivan or similar | 7 pax · 7 bags | CHF 154.36 |
Hourly hire in Zurich starts at CHF 110.00 per hour for Business Class, minimum three hours.
Getting around Zurich
Zurich Airport is about fifteen minutes from the centre outside peak hours. The more interesting journeys are the long ones: transfers to the ski resorts, to Davos during the World Economic Forum, and across to Geneva or Basel. These are priced by route and are far better booked as a fixed transfer than by the hour.
What to know locally
Winter transfers into the Alps need a vehicle equipped for snow, and that is a genuine specification question, not a preference. Tell us in the booking notes if your route ends at altitude and we will dispatch only to operators running suitably equipped cars.
Airports we cover in Zurich
Each airport has its own meeting point and its own transfer time. Book against the airport on your ticket, not the city.
Zurich — common questions
How far in advance should I book in Zurich?
We need at least three hours to confirm a chauffeur, and more is better. In practice, book the day before for a morning airport pickup — vehicle availability in Zurich tightens at peak times and during major events.
What currency am I charged in?
CHF — the local currency of Zurich. The rate card is set locally rather than converted from a single base price, so what you see is what your card is charged.
Are tolls and airport fees included?
Yes. Tolls, congestion or road-pricing charges and the airport pickup fee are all inside the quoted price for Zurich. There is no meter and nothing to settle with the chauffeur.
Who will be driving?
A licensed chauffeur company based in Zurich. We verify their operator licence number and expiry date and their insurance before they can accept work, and re-check at dispatch — an operator whose paperwork has lapsed stops receiving jobs automatically.