Alamo, Downtown Zurich Car hire

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Address
Pickup
Return
Opening Hours
Deposit
Accepted Cards
E-voucher
Age requirements
Driver's License Requirements
Additional Extras
Cross Border
Cross Islands
Distances to Landmarks

Alamo - Downtown Zurich Information, Car hire Instructions & Policies

Address

GENFERSTRASSE 36, ZURICH, 8002, CH

Telephone

+41848445522

Pick-up Instructions

Please go to pick up address according to the GPS.

Drop-off Instructions

Follow the sign to park the car in the rental return area. There is a drop box where the customer should leave the copy of the rental agreement and the keys. The vehicle remains the renterüs responsibility until it is checked in by an Alamo employee the next business day.

Opening Hours

Days of Week	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Opening hours	07:00 -20:00	07:00 -18:00	08:00 -14:00	12:00 -18:00	07:00 -18:00	07:00 -18:00	07:00 -18:00

Deposit

Deposits are depending on which car type your rental car falls into, and can be paid with credit cards (pre-authorization)

Representative Car Models	Deposit Amount(approx.)	Business Days Required for Refund
Applicable to all car types，incl. Compact，Suv，Economy，Mini and others. Pack up ^	USD300-5000	30-60

Accepted Cards

Credit cards issued by the following companies qualify a car hire from this store: Visa, Master

E-voucher

Yes. E-voucher is accepted. Show the digital voucher on your mobile instead of a print-out is good enough.

Age requirements

21 - 80 years old

Driver's License Requirements

The main driver and any additional drivers will need to provide a physical full driving license in their name with no major endorsements. The license should be held for at least 1-2 year(s).

For foreign renters, you need to bring:

Original driving licence + International Driving Permit (IDP)

Please note that an International Driving Permit(IDP) is only a translation.You must present your original driving licence with the original IDP at the counter.

For local renters, you need to bring:

Full Driving License issued in Switzerland

This option applies to customers with local driving license, please show your local license at pick-up.

Additional Extras

To be updated

Cross Border

Free of Charge:

Taking rental cars to following countries is allowed and free of charge:
Hungary, Luxembourg, Austria, Greece, Germany, Italy, Norway, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Belgium, France, Poland, Sweden, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Romania, United Kingdom, Croatia, Liechtenstein

Must-not:

Taking rental cars to following countries is not allowed:
Albania, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, Kosovo

Cross Islands

To be updated

Excess

Collision Damage Waiver Excess differs by car model:

CHF 1500-5000 for other car models.

CHF 1500 for Mitsubishi Pajero,

CHF 1500 for Toyota C-HR,

CHF 1500-5000 for Picanto At,Skoda Kamiq,Ford Mondeo Estate,

CHF 1500 for Dr4.0,D Ford Puma,

CHF 1500 for Fiat 500,

CHF 1500 for Vauxhall Corsa,

CHF 1500 for Opel Corsa,

CHF 1500 for Dr4.0,

CHF 1500 for Picanto At,

CHF 1500 for Skoda Scala,

CHF 1500 for Ford Focus,

CHF 1500 for MINI Cooper Cabrio,

CHF 1500 for Suzuki Vitara,

CHF 1500 for Volkswagen T-ROC,

CHF 1500 for Toyota C Hr,

CHF 1500 for Skoda Octavia Combi,

CHF 1500 for Skoda Octavia,

CHF 1500 for Skoda Kamiq,

CHF 1500 for Ford S-max,

CHF 3000 for Subaru Outback,

CHF 3000 for Renault Talisman,

CHF 3000 for Ford Edge,

CHF 3000 for Mitsubishi Xpander,

CHF 3000 for Volkswagen Jetta,

CHF 3000 for Ford Galaxy,

CHF 3000 for Volvo XC60,

CHF 3000 for Toyota Avanza,

CHF 3000 for Chevrolet Cruze,

CHF 3000 for Toyota Hiace,

CHF 3000 for Volvo S60 A4 Perf Volvo S90,

CHF 3000 for BMW X1,

CHF 3000 for BMW 5 Series,

CHF 1500 for Mercedes A Class,

CHF 1500 for Audi Q2,

CHF 1500 for D Peugeot 5008,

CHF 1500 for Fiat 500x-4wd,

CHF 1500 for Kia Niro Electric,

CHF 3000 for Skoda Superb-4wd,

CHF 1500 for Mini Cooper Automatic O Similar,

CHF 3000 for Skoda Octavia,

CHF 3000 for Toyota Land Cruiser Prado-4wd,

CHF 3000 for Benz Vito 4x4--4wd,

CHF 3000 for Bmw 5 Series Touring,

CHF 3000 for Mercedes-benz Cla 250-4wd,

CHF 3000 for Ford Mondeo Estate,

CHF 3000 for Dethleffs Advantage-4wd,

CHF 1500 for D Ford Puma,

CHF 1500 for Peugeot 3008 Or Similar,

CHF 1500 for Opel Movano Xl2 10/12m3,

CHF 1500 for Compact,

CHF 3000 for Mercedes E-class Convertible,

CHF 3000 for Tesla Model X,

CHF 3000 for Tesla 3,

CHF 1500 for Jeep Avenger Ev,

CHF 1500 for Mitsubishi Pajero Sport,

CHF 1500 for Kia Sportage 4x4-4wd,

CHF 3000 for Bmw Ix3,

CHF 1500 for Picanto At,Dr4.0,Suzuki Vitara,Fiat 500x-4wd,Compact,Kia Niro Electric,Toyota C-hr,D Ford Puma,Mini Cooper Cabrio,Skoda Scala,Ford Focus,Jeep Avenger Ev,Mercedes A Class,Audi Q2,Opel Corsa,Vauxhall Corsa,Mitsubishi Pajero Sport,Mini Cooper Automatic O Similar,Toyota C Hr,Volkswagen T-roc,Skoda Kamiq,Peugeot 3008 Or Similar,Opel Movano Xl2 10/12m3,D Peugeot 5008,Ford S-max,Skoda Octavia Combi,Skoda Octavia,Fiat 500,Mitsubishi Pajero,Kia Sportage 4x4-4wd,

CHF 3000 for Volkswagen Jetta,Volvo Xc60,Bmw Ix3,Ford Galaxy,Toyota Avanza,Skoda Superb-4wd,Skoda Octavia,Bmw 5 Series,Toyota Land Cruiser Prado-4wd,Mercedes E-class Convertible,Benz Vito 4x4--4wd,Bmw 5 Series Touring,Volvo S60 A4 Perf Volvo S90,Tesla Model X,Chevrolet Cruze,Bmw X1,Dethleffs Advantage-4wd,Toyota Hiace,Mercedes-benz Cla 250-4wd,Renault Talisman,Ford Edge,Mitsubishi Xpander,Subaru Outback,Ford Mondeo Estate,Tesla 3,Bmw X5,

Theft Insurance Excess differs by car model:

CHF 1500 for Mitsubishi Pajero,

CHF 1500 for Toyota C-HR,

CHF 1500-5000 for other car models.

CHF 1500-5000 for Picanto At,Skoda Kamiq,Ford Mondeo Estate,

CHF 1500 for Dr4.0,D Ford Puma,

CHF 1500 for Fiat 500,

CHF 1500 for Vauxhall Corsa,

CHF 1500 for Opel Corsa,

CHF 1500 for Dr4.0,

CHF 1500 for Picanto At,

CHF 1500 for Skoda Scala,

CHF 1500 for Ford Focus,

CHF 1500 for MINI Cooper Cabrio,

CHF 1500 for Suzuki Vitara,

CHF 1500 for Volkswagen T-ROC,

CHF 1500 for Toyota C Hr,

CHF 1500 for Skoda Octavia Combi,

CHF 1500 for Skoda Octavia,

CHF 1500 for Skoda Kamiq,

CHF 1500 for Ford S-max,

CHF 3000 for Subaru Outback,

CHF 3000 for Renault Talisman,

CHF 3000 for Ford Edge,

CHF 3000 for Mitsubishi Xpander,

CHF 3000 for Volkswagen Jetta,

CHF 3000 for Ford Galaxy,

CHF 3000 for Volvo XC60,

CHF 3000 for Toyota Avanza,

CHF 3000 for Chevrolet Cruze,

CHF 3000 for Toyota Hiace,

CHF 3000 for Volvo S60 A4 Perf Volvo S90,

CHF 3000 for BMW X1,

CHF 3000 for BMW 5 Series,

CHF 1500 for Mercedes A Class,

CHF 1500 for Audi Q2,

CHF 1500 for D Peugeot 5008,

CHF 1500 for Fiat 500x-4wd,

CHF 1500 for Kia Niro Electric,

CHF 3000 for Skoda Superb-4wd,

CHF 1500 for Mini Cooper Automatic O Similar,

CHF 3000 for Skoda Octavia,

CHF 3000 for Toyota Land Cruiser Prado-4wd,

CHF 3000 for Benz Vito 4x4--4wd,

CHF 3000 for Bmw 5 Series Touring,

CHF 3000 for Mercedes-benz Cla 250-4wd,

CHF 3000 for Ford Mondeo Estate,

CHF 3000 for Dethleffs Advantage-4wd,

CHF 1500 for D Ford Puma,

CHF 1500 for Peugeot 3008 Or Similar,

CHF 1500 for Opel Movano Xl2 10/12m3,

CHF 1500 for Compact,

CHF 3000 for Mercedes E-class Convertible,

CHF 3000 for Tesla Model X,

CHF 3000 for Tesla 3,

CHF 1500 for Jeep Avenger Ev,

CHF 1500 for Mitsubishi Pajero Sport,

CHF 1500 for Kia Sportage 4x4-4wd,

CHF 3000 for Bmw Ix3,

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

To be updated

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Airports

10.4 km from Zurich Airport

Railway Stations

1.1 km from Zurich Stadelhofen

1.4 km from Main Railway Station Zurich

Hotels

1.7 km from Bristol Hotel

5.8 km from ibis Zurich Messe-Airport

Other Landmarks

0.5 km from Bürkliplatz

0.6 km from Paradeplatz

0.9 km from Bellevueplatz

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Map view of Alamo Store Location

coordinates: 47.366208 8.533648

Guest Reviews

Total points： 7.7 / 10 Good

Vehicle condition: 2.1
Vehicle cleanliness: 1.4
Spaciousness: 1.0
Counter staff: 2.0
Pick-up location: 1.4
Drop-off location: 1.4
Pick-up time: 10-30 mins
Drop-off time: 0-10 mins

Verna Howard
Zurich
4 /10 Average
Reviewed: Wednesday, March 26, 2025
It was okay, but the return signs were not clear and took a long time to find.
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Aby
Zurich
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, March 26, 2025
The car was new and in perfect condition. The guy in front desk was very helpfull and warm welcoming. Thank you for everything. Definitely will use this service again.
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S.Mehta
Zurich
8.7 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Almost new car, clean. Space was bit lesser than expected. Pickup and drop was easy, fuel station at drop location making it easier to refuel while returning the car.
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Harriet Finn
Zurich
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, March 26, 2025
The Black gentleman had a very good attitude
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Elmer Frederick
Zurich
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Waited for half an hour to pick up the car, too slow! The car is very new, with a modern model and useful semi-automated driving features.
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Malcolm Symons
Zurich
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Your online claims system does not allow me to upload documents for processing. Please handle the claim manually for me!
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Wilbur Saxton
Zurich
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Wednesday, March 26, 2025
It was okay.
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Hugh Bowman
Zurich
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Convenient and fast
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Drew Berkeley
Zurich
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Great! Very professional and convenient! Although the car wasn't the brand I wanted, they gave me a Ford.
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Gene Albert
Zurich
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Average attitude
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Bob Stowe
Zurich
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Very satisfied
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Guy Haywood
Zurich
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Satisfied.
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SwissIT
Zurich
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Enterprise/Alamo Zürich Genferstrasse: Sehr nettes Personal. Das Auto wird vom Personal vom Parkdeck im oberen Stockwerk innerhalb weniger Minuten zum Autovermietungsbüro gebracht.
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Abbott Nahum
Zurich
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Satisfied.
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