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Explore Spectacular Sites in Switzerland with Your Car Rental

Switzerland is a centralized nation that has got 26 districts with Bern acting as the headquarters of the centralized authorities. Switzerland is located in the western region of Europe, and borders France to the west, Italy on its south, and Germany on its north. It covers an approximate area of about 41,285 km² with an estimated population of 8 million people.

What are the entry requirements to Switzerland?

In order to enter this country, you need a valid passport. The passport must be valid for the period you are going to be in Switzerland. Any stay exceeding that would be illegal. However, it is always advisable to have a validity exceeding the period of your stay to cater to unforeseen circumstances such as delays.

What means of transport can I use to tour Switzerland?

There are quite a number of the means of transport that one can use while in Switzerland.

Bus-there are yellow post buses that ply various routes linking to various cities. There are more than 650 routes together with a Swiss rail that take you to specific destinations at not charge.

Train-the trains in this country normally operate between specific destinations and run on a schedule. The railway network is extensive and sometimes it is the only mode of transport available to the winter resort.

Taxis-all the taxis in this country have got meters for either long or short trips. It is always advisable to agree on a price with the driver before you can hire a taxi to avoid misunderstanding later.

Car rental-this is the most convenient mode of transport to fully explore Switzerland. With this mode of transport, you are at liberty to tour as many places as you wish. This is also economical and especially when you hire a car on weekly basis.

For you to qualify for car hire services in Switzerland, you must have attained the age of 20 years and be a holder of a valid driver’s license for at least twelve months and visitors from certain countries need  to have an international driver’s license. You also find that a surcharge fee is charged for the drivers who are under the age of 25.

Before you can settle on a car rental agency, you need to compare and contrast the rates of multiple so that you can determine the most suitable for your needs. You can also get cheap car hire online and make your booking in advance.

What places do I need to tour in Switzerland?

• the Jungfrau Region

The place is a view point of the white peaks of three mountains; Monch, Eiger and the Jungfrau.

• Chateau de chillon,Montreux

Montreux town is found at the center of Swiss Riviera on the seashores of L.Geneva. You can walk around the chillon fortress or you can simply visit the dungeons, the towers or the rooms in the fortress. You can get to the fortress by walking or simply using a bus.

• Geneva

This is the third biggest city in Switzerland and you can have your meals at one of the numerous restaurants. Here, you can also visit the Museums and learn one or two things about the history of Switzerland.

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