Parking in Zurich

• Zurich Airport (8058) offers long and short stay parking for visitors and passengers, split across several different parking garages. There are also parking and charging facilities for electric hire vehicles.
• Parkhaus Hohe Promenade (8001) has plenty of wide parking spaces, conveniently situated near the Old Town.
• Mythenquai 21 Parking (8002) park here for a short and easy walk to the lakeside, Arboretum Zürich botanical gardens, Museum Rietberg and the FIFA World Football Museum.

Key roads in Zurich

• A1 motorway crosses Switzerland from St. Gallen to Geneva and connects the outskirts of Baden to wider Zurich and northeast to Winterthur.
• A3 motorway travels in the southern section of the city and heads northwest to Basel and across to the Walensee lake in the east.
• A4 motorway skirts the city and heads north to Schaffhausen and the border with Germany. South, it connects to Altdorf.

How to get from Zurich Airport to Zurich

It takes approximately 20 minutes to drive the 7 miles from Zurich Airport to central Zurich.

1. Leave our car hire location at the airport via Parkhausring.
2. Continue on Butzenbüelring, following signs for Zurich.
3. Merge onto the A51 toll road.
4. At the 63 junction, follow signs for E41/E60/A1/A4 toward Zurich City.
5. Continue on A1L for two miles, keeping left.
6. Turn left onto Wasserwerkstrasse and follow to head into Zurich.

How to get from Zurich Airport to Winterthur

Winterthur is between 20 to 30 minutes away from Zurich Airport by car. Follow Butzenbüelring to A51 and continue on the road until junction 63, following signs for Zurich. Keep left to take the A1/A4 to Zürcherstrasse/Route 1, which will take you into Winterthur.

Best hotels in Zurich

Zurich Marriott Hotel

Neumuehlequai 42, 8006 Zurich

Enjoy a riverside stay at the luxurious Marriott hotel in Downtown Zurich for the most comfortable guest experience on the Limmat. Offering picturesque city views from the comfort of your room, the hotel is excellently located in the city’s Old Town, close by some of the best sights Zurich has to offer.

Leonardo Hotel Zurich Airport

Flughafenstrasse 11, 8302 Kloten

Just a stone’s throw away from Zurich Airport, find solace at the charming Leonardo Hotel. Decked out with contemporary furnishings and amenities galore, it also features an on-site gym and electric vehicle charging station. Why not take furry friends for a walk into the nearby Swiss countryside from this pet friendly accommodation?

Acasa Suites Hotel & Bar

Binzmühlestrasse 72, 8050 Zürich

Situated in the bustling Oerlikon area of northern Zurich, find your personal escape at Acasa Suites. Feel at home in a modern room or a spacious apartment at this boutique hotel and spa, that’s perfect for short or longer stays. You’ll be a five-minute walk from the striking MFO Park, and just ten minutes’ drive from central Zurich.

Best restaurants in Zurich

Runway 34

Rohrholzstrasse 67, 8152 Opfikon

Built to resemble a flight hangar with a retired aircraft decorating the main dining room, Runway 34 immerses diners in a unique aeronautical atmosphere. Nearby flights take to the skies while you tuck into seared tuna steak and Creme Brule. Visit the terrace during summer for a first-class view of departures or dine inside the body of a plane to transport you to culinary excellence.

Rolli’s

Gerbegasse 9, 8302 Kloten

Taking inspiration from the iconic Route 66, Rolli’s serves the ultimate in comfort food, just a five-minute drive from Zurich Airport. A classic steakhouse, it offers succulent offerings brought to your table on a sizzling hot stone – perfectly cooked to your liking. While serving some of the best meat in Zurich, tasty vegetarian options are also available.

Confiserie Sprüngli

Bahnhofstrasse 21, 8001 Zürich

Tantalising palates for over 180 years, Sprüngli Cafe and Restaurant is famous for its traditional patisserie in Zurich. Sample bites of sweet, staple Swiss Zopf bread, luxemburgerli macaroons and rich Swiss chocolate. Stop by for a relaxing brunch you won’t forget, you’re in the skilled hands of the experts here.

Best things to do in and around Zurich

Markthalle im Viadukt

Viaduktstrasse, 8005 Zürich

Head over to the trendy quarter of Zurich-West to find a treasure trove of restaurants, shops and bars in the converted arches of an old railway. Visit Im Viadukt for a unique shopping experience, outside of the usual buzz of Zurich’s Old Town. Grab a stylish souvenir or sample some fresh produce in the grocery halls in this cultural hub.

Lindt Home of Chocolate

Schokoladenplatz 1, Seestrasse 204, 8802 Kilchberg

Got a sweet tooth? Just a 30-minute drive from Zurich Airport, realise every chocolate lover’s dream at the home of the Swiss master chocolatiers. This spectacular museum hosts an interactive chocolate tour, a chocolate shop larger than you could imagine and a central chocolate fountain featuring a whopping flow of one kilo of chocolate per second.

Rhine Falls

Rheinfallquai, 8212 Neuhausen am Rheinfall

For an excursion through some of Switzerland’s most beautiful natural sights, take a scenic drive through the Swiss countryside to Rhine Falls – Europe’s largest waterfall. You’ll pass through historic towns among the lush green hills. Visit Laufen Castle settled on the rocky spur beside the falls, boasting an incredible 1000-year-old heritage.