$149 Cheap Car Rental in Lausanne

If your trip to Lausanne is all locked in but your itinerary is a bit on the empty side, let us give you a few hints and tips.Lausanne Cathedral and Olympic Museum are some fascinating attractions that everybody should make time to explore. Plan a route and spend a while taking in each one.Not far from the heart of the city, CIG de Malley is one spot you might like to put on your to-do list. If you still have some space on that travel itinerary, AQUATIS Aquarium-Vivarium and MUDAC will keep you busy too.

If you’re looking for nearby places to explore, Bardonnex has lots of things to do. Located 35 miles from Lausanne, St. James Way is one of the top attractions.

Nothing screams vacation like jumping in the car and driving to the seaside. Lausanne has some stunning beaches nearby, so grab a book (and a kite if it’s windy) and make your way to one of these popular options:

• Plage d’Amphion (10 miles away).
• Plage de Saint-Disdille (10 miles away).
• Plage de Ripaille (11 miles away).

If you’re eager to do some serious business networking in the convention centers of Lausanne, it’d be good to get your own set of wheels. That way, you can go for a spin, check out the surrounding area and be sure that you’ll make it to your event on time. You’ll likely be heading to one of these buildings:

• Palais de Beaulieu (0.5 miles away).
• Montreux Convention Center (14 miles away).

Having your own set of wheels in Lausanne will give you more flexibility to go wherever you want at your own pace. Maybe you want to leave town, get out on the open road, and go wherever the wind takes you. If so, drive off in one of our full-size or mid-size SUVs and explore the glaciers in the area. If you just can’t get enough of the bright city lights, something small will be a better fit. Getting around busy streets and traffic will be a lot less stressful in a compact or economy car.

You’re spoiled for choice when it comes to renting a car in Lausanne. From swish SUVs with loads of space for luggage to economy rides that are a snap to park, you’ll find it all here. Selecting your perfect match of course depends on your budget and what activities you plan on doing. There are some road trips that are just begging you to splurge on your dream ride, whereas others require no more than enough space for your luggage and buddies.

You’ll need to keep right while driving in Lausanne. In addition to that, exercise a bit of extra caution if it’s your first time behind the wheel here. Once you’re familiar with the roads, you can relax and start enjoying the scenery!

Finding a parking spot in Lausanne is a breeze. There’s no need to drive around the block in heavy traffic here — and that’s why the locals love it. There’s lots of off and on-street parking to choose from.

As the population of Lausanne is around 116,800, you shouldn’t have too much difficulty with traffic. That being said, downtown streets usually get busy before and after work hours, so you may want to avoid driving then.

Speed limits vary in and around the city of Lausanne, but generally range from 50km/h to 120km/h. Most residential roads have a maximum speed of 50km/h unless marked otherwise.

Generally, one of two things will happen. Your chosen car rental company may charge the amount stated on the fine to your credit card. This is the more common practice. Otherwise, it may provide your contact information to local law enforcement agencies so the fine is issued to you directly.

Like many places, standard cell phone usage is prohibited while cruising in your car around Lausanne. There is an exception for hands-free or Bluetooth functions. Just be sure to stay focused on the road.

The legal BAC (blood alcohol content) limit when operating a vehicle in Lausanne is 0.05%. If you’ve got a big night planned, leave the car behind and organize some other way of getting home instead.

Turning on a red light isn’t permitted in Lausanne. Always keep an eye on traffic signs and lights to make sure you don’t break any traffic laws.

Yes. Although, there are a couple of exceptions for certain vehicles operated by public transportation systems.