HOW TO RENT AND DRIVE A CAR IN SWITZERLAND: Must-know rules and tips (watch this before you go!)

Planning to rent and drive a car in Switzerland? Here’s your complete guide!

In this video, I’ll show you how to rent a car in Switzerland, what documents you need (including whether you need an International Driving Permit), how to drive in Switzerland like a local, and all the key rules and tips for a smooth trip.

We’ll cover everything:
✅ How to rent a car in Switzerland (and what kind of cars there are)
✅ Driving rules & speed limits you must know
✅ What is a motorway vignette & how to use it
✅ How parking works in Swiss cities & villages
✅ FAQs about cross‑border travel, insurance, automatic vs. manual cars, and more

Whether you’re planning a Swiss road trip through the Alps, visiting charming towns, or crossing borders into France, Italy, Germany, or Austria — this guide will help you drive confidently and avoid surprises.

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Bienvenue & Willkommen! We are Lex & Louis - and together we are The Traveling Swiss. We're an international couple (USA + Switzerland) who have recently moved from NYC to Switzerland. Come travel with us - we'll give you tips and guides, and hopefully have a few laughs along the way. Our goal is to show you that borders are meant to be crossed!

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