Economy Car Hire Lausanne | Compact Cars for Rent in Lausanne

Economy car rental in Lausanne

The most popular models representing the mini, compact, and economy car segments in Lausanne are: Peugeot 107, Toyota Aygo, Hyundai Atos, Mini Classic, Ford Fiesta, Hyundai Accent and others.

When hiring a budget hatchback, it is definitely worth saving on insurance deposit (franchise). Deposits on small cars in Switzerland vary from 100 to 1.000 euro/dollars. Check the rental conditions of each car in your selection to find a vehicle with a minimum deposit.

If your routes in Switzerland are foreseen to pass through hilly areas or mountains, it is not recommended to consider very small cars for rental. Their engines are usually insufficient for a confident driving on the roads with long or steep climbs.

At the rental office in Lausanne, consider to take a 'Breakdown Assistance' package or ask an officer for a contact data to use in case of a vehicle breakdown. Cheap cars are sometimes unpredictable in operation.

Upon receipt of the rental invoice, please check that all the information, as well as the final payment amount do match the data in your voucher.

OrangeSmile.com wishes you a safe and great trip to Lausanne!

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Driving Advices for Switzerland – Traffic Regulations and Road Usage Peculiarities

Drivers should be particularly attentive on mountain roads in winter. On some roads, it is only possible to use vehicles equipped with snow chains.

The majority of parking lots in Switzerland are paid. As a rule, they are usually equipped with standard parking machines. If you want to, it is always possible to find a free parking lot away from the city center. The limited time of parking remains the main disadvantage of such parking lots.

In Switzerland, there are also toll roads. The fee is also charged for using some tunnels. Tourists, who plan to drive on highways, will need to pay the toll only once. The amount of the toll is approximately 40 francs. After this, you can use highways free of charge.

Sightseeing of Lausanne, Switzerland

Lausanne: topics

The cultural life of Lausanne impresses with a variety of interesting and diverse events. Different bright festivals, fairs and expositions, culinary and sporting events are held within the year. The most interesting and popular event among tourists is still the city festival «Festival de la Cite» established more than fifty years ago. It is notably that initially the fest was dedicated to beer. During the festival the best brewing companies presented their products and the city folk enjoyed the favorite drink and festive treats.

Since the 70s of the last century the festival was revised and year by year its program has included ever new events. During the fest the visitors can attend the concerts of classic music and the performances of rock bands, circus shows and theatrical performances, engaging sport events and stage plays for kids. The festival schedule is rather rich and diverse offering the events meeting each fancy.

The main feature of the city festival is the absence entrance tickets for entertaining events as all of them are absolutely free. The major part of the concerts and performances is held in the old town part where the stages and platforms for artists are mounted. To help the guests of the festival to find a necessary performance or event, a special program is issued. The program leaflet contains the detailed schedule of the events added with descriptions and the starting time of every performance. The festival is annually visited by more than one hundred thousands of international travelers. The city festival starts in the middle of June and commonly lasts till August.
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