We have twice rented a car in Switzerland and both times we chose to rent the car away from the airport to save money. The first time was in Basal and the Hertz rental car (plus some others) was about two blocks away from the railroad station. The second was in Bern and the Hertz rental car station was about 8 to 10 blocks away from the railroad station. We could have used the bus system in Bern, but we like to walk.

In most instances, you will find that car rental agencies will have a location at or near the railroad station as well as the airport, and if the location is very popular, there should be some 'downtown' locations.

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