Car rental in Biel/Bienne

Touring the beautiful city of Biel by rental 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 vacation in this city and reach the sights comfortably, it is recommended to reserve a rental car, which you can either pick up at the car rental 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 rental 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.

Exploring Biel in spring & summer

In spring and summer, you can explore the whole city of Biel in a relaxed way. On the Rue de Bourg you can find the town hall of the city Biel. It is equipped with a staircase gable and has window sticks made of stone. In front of it is the Justice Fountain, which was built in 1744. With your rental car picked up at the airport or in the city, you can also discover other attractions, such as the Centre PasquArt. With the Centre PasquArt, Biel has a fantastic art museum that exhibits contemporary graphics, sculptures and photographs. It was renovated and additionally expanded at the beginning of the 21st century. As you can see, a rental car will only come in handy when staying in Biel and will definitely be worth it.

Finding the right insurance for your rental 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 vacation. 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

Renting 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 renting 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 rental company.

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

If a road trip is your vacation 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 rental 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 rental car there.

Are there any additional drivers for the rental car?

Not only the main driver is allowed to drive the rental car in Biel, but also additional drivers, if they have been registered in advance with the car rental 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 rental, 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 rent 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 rental 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 rental car.

Rent 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 rental from car hire.

Reserve a rental 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 rental 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. Rent a rental car at a reasonable price and explore the surroundings flexibly.