Car hire Lausanne

Located in the French-speaking part of Switzerland and surrounded by the snow-capped Savoy Alps and Lake Geneva, Lausanne is the ideal choice to spend a holiday. The lively tourism and university town offers a variety of attractions for everyone. Furthermore, since 1915 it has hosted the International Olympic Committee, so Lausanne also plays an important role in international sport.

Most of Lausanne's tourist attractions are nearby in the neighboring town of Ouchy, accessible with car rental. At the shores of Lake Geneva you can spend a relaxing time lying on the beach or pursuing budget water sports. Often described as Switzerland's most beautiful city or Switzerland's ‘San Francisco', Lausanne offers the visitor a wide range of colourful flowers, plenty of parks and wine hills. The best way to explore is by car and there are a lot of possibilities for cheap car hire in Lausanne.

Lausanne is a city of culture. Therefore, its visitors can enjoy a variety of different museums such as the Lausanne Historical Museum, the Cantonal Museum of Archaeology and History and the Hermitage Foundation. Other sights which are a must on a tourist's schedule are the cathedral Notre Dame de Lausanne and the castle, Saint-Marie, easily reached with car hire in Lausanne.

Throughout the year there are different festivals held in Lausanne. They start in January with the Prix de Lausanne, which is a famous dance competition at the Théâtre de Beaulieu. In July you should attend the Festival de la Cité, which takes place in the old part of Lausanne. Other popular festivals and events are the Lausanne Underground Film and Music Festival, the Bach Festival followed by the museums' night.

To end your busy sightseeing tour you should relax in one of the numerous cafés or restaurants. But maybe you feel you want to go clubbing? No problem at all because as a university town, Lausanne has a large selection of different clubs, pubs and bars. Whatever you want to do in Lausanne you can find it.