Car rental in Biel/Bienne

Touring the beautiful city of Biel by hired car

The city of Biel is located in the canton of Bern in Switzerland and is known beyond the country's borders specifically because of watchmaking. If you want to spend your holiday in this city and reach the sights comfortably, it is recommended to reserve a hired car, which you can either pick up at the car hire agency at Airport Zürich-Kloten, or directly in the city of Biel. Situated on the shores of Lake Biel, the old town is particularly worth seeing, with its fountains and dreamy alleyways. Pick up your hired car and drive to all the sights of the city with the car that you already reserved at home, in advance, at a reasonable price.

Take a hired car to the surroundings of Biel in autumn & winter

The surroundings of Biel also have a lot to offer. With a hired car you don’t have to always stay in one place in autumn or winter, because you can explore the surroundings of Biel, or the rest of Switzerland. Drive quickly to the approx. 40 kilometers distant capital of the canton of the same name Berne and discover there in the winter the many light chains and the gigantic Christmas market. Dare to put a longer distance behind you with the hired car and venture a diversion to Geneva. Then you could drive along Lake Geneva to Zermatt, which is famous for the Matterhorn. There you can plan a short ski stay and continue to the more Mediterranean part of Switzerland in Ticino, where you can end your trip or go even further. With the hired car everything is up to you, because you are flexible in a foreign country like never before.

Matterhorn in Zermatt

Verzasca Valley in Ticino

Finding the right insurance for your hired car

Not only do you need the right car to explore the city of Biel, but you also need the right insurance to ensure you have a carefree holiday. Therefore, you should compare the different rates with each other and choose an insurance that is perfectly tailored to your personal needs.
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• Auto Escape
• Auto Europe
• CarDelMar
• Avis
• Europcar
• Rentalcars.com
• Sunny Cars
• Tui Cars

Hiring a car cheaply - what to look out for in a deposit

Through the deposit eventual damage to the car is secured. Most providers require a valid credit card for the deposit payment, from which the amount is then debited or blocked. Make sure that you load your deposit early enough before hiring the car with the appropriate deck amount, as this could take a few days or even weeks for higher amounts. You then reserve the vehicle and take out the insurance with a tour operator and pick up the car itself locally from the car hire company.

What does one-way rental mean in terms of car hire?

If a road trip is your holiday wish, or you just want to drive from one place to another, then one-way rental might be just what you need. With one-way rental, you specify two different locations as your pick-up and drop-off stations. This means, for example, if you had a longer stay in Biel, but this is not the only city you want to explore, you can drive the hired car to Bern and simply return it there. Thus, after your stay in Bern, you do not have to go to Biel back, only to return the hired car there.

Are there any additional drivers for the hired car?

Not only the main driver is allowed to drive the hired car in Biel, but also additional drivers, if they have been registered in advance with the car hire company. This is especially useful if you are planning long trips across the country. However, it is important that you have to declare additional drivers mandatory at the car hire, because if there is damage to the vehicle, the insurance will not pay.

Full coverage with no deductible is recommended for a rented car

If you decide to hire a car cheaply to travel around Switzerland, in terms of insurance fully comprehensive without excess is recommended, as you enjoy good protection, but usually do not have to pay extra in case of accidents or thefts. However, it is advisable to read through the terms and conditions of the provider exactly to protect yourself from surprises.

With the hired car through Biel - the traffic rules

In Biel as in the entire country, these speed limits apply:

• Interurban: 50km/h
• Out of town: 80 km/h
• Freeways: 100 km/h
• Highways: 120 km/h

During the day, lights are mandatory, so you should always be on the roads with your lights on in your hired car.

Hire a car cheaply and drive to the Biel Ring

The Ring is the center of the old town. Between the 11th century and the French Revolution, it was a square surrounded by the beautiful arcaded houses. Long ago, the notables sat there in a semicircle and held court. As Biel has other beautiful sights to offer, you can be there quickly with your car hire from car hire.

Reserve a hired car and discover Switzerland - the Obergasse

The Rue Haute respectively the Obergasse looks simply breathtaking with its houses in Burgundian style. There is also the Angel Fountain, which was built in 1564. On it is a angel protecting a lamb that is threatened by the devil. Afterwards, you can either return to your accommodation for a rest or continue by car to your desired sight.

By hired car to the factory owner's mansion with the Elfenaupark

The Fabrikantenvilla with its Elfenaupark is very popular among the locals of Biel, Switzerland. First, take a stroll through the park with its idyllic ponds and peacocks lounging in the beautiful garden. At the adjacent restaurant de l'Écluse, a former watch manufactory, you can recover from your sightseeing tours and recharge your batteries. Hire a hired car at a reasonable price and explore the surroundings flexibly.