How much a private driver costs in Switzerland (2026)
With RideCHE a car with a licensed driver costs $1,580 a day for a sedan, and transfers start at $210; Zurich Airport to Lucerne is $320 and to Zermatt (Täsch) $875. On short routes our price is above listed transfers (about €132 to Lucerne on transferhood.com). Prices checked .
Why Switzerland is expensive
Swiss drivers’ wages, insurance, parking and hotel nights for the driver are among the highest in Europe. Long Alpine routes include the empty return and often a car train.
When the train is better
For one or two travellers with light luggage, SBB trains are cheaper and very reliable. A car pays off for 4–7 people with skis, late arrivals, door-to-door trips to chalets, and days with many stops.