The most popular SUV models offered at rental locations in Sion are: Toyota Landcruiser, Hyundai Santa Fe, Hyundai Tuscon, Suzuki Jimny, Kia Sportage, Toyota Rav4 and others.
While selecting your preferred model of an off-road vehicle, please examine the rental conditions. In particular, those requirements that concern credit cards – when it comes to renting an expensive car, sometimes offices in Switzerland ask information about two credit cards.
Before signing the contract in the rental office upon arrival, check that the invoice figures match with figures in your voucher.
Once the vehicle is assigned, inspect it carefully before leaving the parking. Crossovers and SUVs are often used in tough road conditions, therefore scratches and other exteriour defects are inevitable. Due to this, it is important to check and specify all existing defects in your rental documents.
If you plan to use an off-road vehicle in the mountains, it is recommended to order snow chains. This will save you from unexpected incidents. Other important equipment in Switzerland are mandatory child seats for travellers with children.
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Common questions on rental process
Driving under influence is considered a serious violation, so the punishment is also strict. The maximum permitted blood alcohol content for drivers is 0.5 ppm. The police can offer you to take the breath test as a part of the standard document check – note that you cannot refuse.
Roundabouts are rather widespread in large cities. According to the traffic regulations, cars that move in the circle have the advantage. Drivers, who want to enter the circle or leave it, should not forget to accompany their maneuvers with appropriate light signals.
In Switzerland, motorcyclists and cyclists have become a real danger for car drivers. Motorbike and bicycle riders often appear in the so-called “blind spot” zones, creating potentially dangerous situations. Taking into consideration such a peculiarity of local roads, car drivers should look around more often, especially before making a maneuver. Riders of two-wheeled vehicles are sometimes not seen in the rearview mirror.
