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Car Hire Lausanne Train Station
Lausanne (LNN)
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Address
50 Avenue De La Gare, Lausanne, 1003, CH
Phone
(41) 21 340 72 00
Hours of operation
Mon-Fri
08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
01:30 PM - 05:30 PM
Sat
08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Park & lock the car. Place the completed contract & the keys in the key drop box. Remember to take your personal belongings with you.
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Find your perfect hire car at Lausanne Train Station
Known as the Olympic capital of the world, the beautiful city of Lausanne lies on the shores of Lake Geneva (in French, Lac Leman) in Switzerland.
With its scenic attractions, Lausanne, the largest city in the French-speaking canton of Vaud, is a popular destination for tourists who visit for its abundance of history and vibrant cultural scene. As well as being a centre for global sport, the city is home to world-leading university research as well as international corporate headquarters making it a key destination for business travellers.
A visit to Lausanne can take you in any direction whether that’s enjoying the finest regional gastronomy, scaling the peaks, water sports, relaxing in the thermal waters or tracking down the top Lausanne attractions like the Charlie Chaplin Museum.
As well as direct trains from Geneva, capital of Switzerland, there are international services to Lausanne via TGV from France along with links to regional railway lines.
Collect your Avis hire car at Lausanne railway station and get ready to start your Swiss driving adventure.
Where to find Avis at Lausanne Train Station
You’ll find our friendly team at Avis Lausanne Train Station conveniently located in the centre of Lausanne, just outside the entrance to the station in Avenue de la Gare.
How to get from Lausanne train station to Lausanne centre
It’s just a 5min (1.2km) drive from Lausanne Station into the centre of Lausanne via Avenue Louis-Ruchonnet and Avenue Jules Gonin.
Things to do in Lausanne
The top recommended places to see in Lausanne include a tour of the city’s beautiful 13th century Gothic cathedral. Lausanne Cathedral dominates the city’s old town and is regarded as one of the most important medieval church buildings in Europe.
Next up, you can’t go to Lausanne without immersing yourself in the city’s Olympic history. Check out the Olympic Museum and stand alongside sporting greats.
It’s been named the best small city in the world making Lausanne the perfect place for a stroll. Set over three hills, you’ll catch breath-taking views at every turn. The city is blessed with beautiful parks and gardens to explore and is known for its festivals with both film and music festivals featured in Lausanne’s annual life.
For something completely different, drop into the Musee de l'Art Brut – which literally means raw art - for its weird and wonderful art collection.
Finally, no trip to Lausanne is complete without a boat trip on Lake Geneva. Setting off from Lausanne Ouchy, you’ll be spoilt for choice of cruise destinations from Montreux to Nyon or Évian in France.
Recommended day trips from Lausanne
Close to the Swiss capital Geneva, as well the French and Italian border, Lausanne is the perfect base for exploring this stunning, mountainous region. Whether you want to plan a route around the lakes and Swiss Alps, head further afield to the Jura Mountains or navigate the mountain passes into Italy, this area has some great drives in store.
Aosta, Italy
Plan a drive from Lausanne to Aosta, the Rome of the Alps and you are in for a unique driving experience. This stunning journey takes you from the shores of Lake Geneva and over the Great St Bernard Pass, the third highest mountain pass in Switzerland. Head east along the A9 highway and stop off in the interesting town of Montreux with its medieval island Castle Chillon, statue to musician Freddie Mercury and Queen studio. Turn south on the E27 at Martigny with the mountains ahead of you and as you climb, you’ll drive through tunnels, skirt picturesque Alpine villages and navigate hairpin bends. In short, it’s spectacular. If you are travelling in summer, you can drive through the Great St Bernard Pass itself but in winter and early spring (October to May) it’s more likely that the tunnel will be your only option. Your reward after this 147km, 2hr15min drive, is to arrive in Aosta, once the Roman capital of the region, rich in historical monuments and artefacts and well known for its sustaining and delicious mountain cuisine, especially the local Fontina cheese, the main ingredient in Fondue.
Geneva and Lac Leman
You can get to Geneva in under an hour via the E62 highway, but we recommend taking your time and opting for Route 1, a road that hugs the shores of Lac Leman taking in towns like Nyon on the way. The 65km trip will take you around 1hr40min but it’s worth it – the road is relatively quiet and you’ll find plenty of places to stop along the route.
Is it worth hiring a car in Lausanne?
While there is plenty to see in Lausanne itself, driving across the southern Alps is a bucket-list experience. Whether you want to explore the countryside in this part of Switzerland or stop off in local towns and villages, hiring a car means you can just take to the open road and drive.
Tips for driving in Lausanne
If you are driving in Switzerland for the first time or haven’t travelled there recently, make sure you familiarise yourself with the country’s driving rules before picking up your car. Some key road rules in Switzerland include driving on the right and overtaking on the left. Be aware during the day, you must sound your horn outside built-up areas before a sharp bend with limited visibility. At night, flash your headlights instead.
For more information check out the latest road rules in Switzerland.
Parking in Lausanne city centre
Lausanne is blessed with a good public transport system so once there, make use of the excellent parking facilities in the Olympic capital. You’ll find around 20 vast covered car parks in the centre and plenty of well-connect park and ride, long-stay car parks on the outskirts where you can park all day for 8 francs.
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Renter Requirements
- Optional Coverages
- Credit Card Policies
- Debit Card Policies
- Drivers License
- Public Liability and Property Damage
- Age Requirements
- Estimated Totals
- Fuel Policy
- ID Requirements
- Important Information
- Miscellaneous Information
- One Way Rentals
- Rental Options
- Returns
- Travel Into Other Countries
- Personal Accident and Effects Insurance (PEP)
- Voucher
Damage
What products reduce the amount I have to pay if the vehicle is damaged during the rental?
If you have Damage Waiver (CDW) and the vehicle, keys, any accessories or any vehicle documents are damaged, the amount you have to pay for the damage will be reduced to no more than the excess stated on your rental agreement meaning you will pay for the cost of repair or replacement plus a damage processing fee of CHF 32.40 or the excess, whichever is less. If you can show the damage was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, we will refund these costs to you. If you can show the damage was less than we said, we will refund you the difference.
How much is the excess?
This is stated on your rental agreement, and also in your booking confirmation email. You can reduce the excess even further by buying an excess reduction product.
How do I get Damage Waiver?
In most cases, Damage Waiver is provided with the vehicle as standard. If it is included, it will be stated on your rental agreement and in your booking confirmation email. If it is not included, the price depends on the vehicle you are renting and the place you are renting it from.
Is there an excess reduction product available to reduce my excess further?
Yes, Super Damage Waiver (SCDW) is an excess reduction product which reduces your excess to zero. The price depends on the vehicle and location, but you can expect it to cost between CHF 32.00 and CHF 59.00 a day.
Will I need to pay if the windscreen is damaged?
Yes, it will be treated the same as any other damage to the vehicle.
What happens if I damage any optional extras I rent from you?
If any optional extras are damaged, you have to pay for the cost of replacement, or their estimated repair costs in addition to the rental fee.
Are there any times when the excess would not apply?
Yes, the amount you pay will not be reduced if damage was caused by wilful act or gross negligence. Or as a result of:
- Water or fire damage, that was not your fault.
- Driving the vehicle without due care and attention
- Driving or using the vehicle in breach of your contract
What do I have to pay if I do not have Damage Waiver?
If the vehicle, keys, any accessories or any vehicle documents are damaged during your rental, unless you can prove the damage was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, you will have to pay:
- Either the cost of replacement, or the estimated repair costs, whichever is cheaper
- Plus our loss of use
- Plus an administration fee
Where can I find information of damage charges I have paid?
If we find damage, we will charge the amount you have to pay to your card. Unless you have asked us to send you a receipt by post or email, you will be able to find details of this payment here http://www.avis.ch/invoice.
Theft
What products reduce the amount I have to pay if the vehicle is lost or stolen during the rental?
If you have Theft Protection waiver (TP) and the vehicle is stolen, the amount you have to pay will be reduced to no more than the excess stated on your rental agreement meaning you will pay for the cost of repair or replacement or the excess, whichever is less. If you can show the damage was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, we will refund these costs to you. If you can show the damage was less than we said, we will refund you the difference. If you can show the loss or theft was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, we will refund these costs to you.
How much is the excess?
This is stated on your rental agreement, and also in your booking confirmation email. You can reduce the excess even further by buying an excess reduction product.
How do I get Theft Protection waiver?
In most cases, Theft Protection waiver is provided with the vehicle as standard. If it is included, it will be stated on your rental agreement and in your booking confirmation email.
What happens if I lose any optional extras I rent from you or if they are stolen?
If any optional extras are lost or stolen, you have to pay for the cost of replacement in addition to the rental fee, unless you are not responsible for the loss.
Are there any times when the excess would not apply?
Yes, the amount you pay will not be reduced if the loss or theft was caused by wilful act or gross negligence, for example as a result of:
- Keys being left in the vehicle
- Keys being lost or stolen
- Using the vehicle in breach of the contract
What do I have to pay if I do not have Theft Protection?
If the vehicle, keys, any accessories or any vehicle documents are lost or stolen during your rental, you will have to pay:
- The cost of replacement
- Plus our loss of use
If you can show theft was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, we will refund these costs to you.
Where can I find information of theft charges I have paid?
If a loss or theft has occurred, unless you can prove the theft was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, we will charge the amount you have to pay to your card. Unless you have asked us to send you a receipt by post or email, you will be able to find details of this payment here www.avis.ch/invoice.
Damage to people and their property
What do I have to pay if I injure someone whilst driving?
Third Party Liability (TPL) cover is provided with the vehicle as standard. This means that if you have an accident in our vehicle and you injure someone, including any of your passengers, or you damage anything which belongs to them, you will not have to pay any of their costs. Third Party Liability cover does not cover any death or injury suffered by the driver of our vehicle or any damage to personal items in our vehicle.
Are there any times when third party liability cover would not apply?
If the law requires us to provide you with third party liability cover, the minimum cover required by law will still apply but we, or our insurer, may seek to recover our costs from you if the accident was caused by:
- By you breaking the contract (for example allowing someone we had not approved drive the vehicle of driving whilst under the influence of alcohol, drugs or any other unlawful substance),
- By you breaking the law
- As a result of your negligence or recklessness.
What products cover the driver of the vehicle?
Personal Accident Insurance (PAI) covers the driver of the vehicle in the event of an accident. Personal Accident Insurance provides the following benefits:
- A maximum of CHF 99,720.00 in the event of death, loss of limbs or eyes or permanent total disability
- A maximum of CHF 4,986.00 towards emergency medical expenses related directly to the accident
- Medical assistance and rescue costs (conditions apply).
Who provides Personal Accident Insurance?
Personal Accident Insurance is underwritten by AIG Europe Limited. You will need to agree to their terms and conditions. Our agent, Avis Europe Risk Management Limited retains 20 % of the price you pay after insurance premium tax has been deducted, as commission.
How do I get Personal Accident Insurance?
If you have bought Personal Accident Insurance, it will be stated on your rental agreement. The price depends on the location you are renting from, but you can expect it to cost between CHF 6.00 and CHF 8.00 a day.
Can I increase my cover and reduce my excess?
Yes, Super Personal Accident Insurance (SPAI) provides the following enhanced benefits:
- A maximum of CHF 498,600.00 in the event of death, loss of limbs or eyes or permanent total disability
- A maximum of CHF 24,930.00 towards emergency medical expenses related directly to the accident
- Medical assistance and rescue costs (conditions apply)
- Baggage up to CHF 9,972.00 per vehicle, excluding any items you rented through us (again, there are conditions and a maximum amount per item may apply)
- Expenses for replacing main house keys and locks up to CHF 831.00
- Emergency travel expenses up to CHF 831.00.
Is Super Personal Accident Insurance available when renting any vehicles?
Yes, you can buy Super Personal Accident Insurance no matter what vehicle you rent.
How do I get Super Personal Accident Insurance?
If you have bought Super Personal Accident Insurance, it will be stated on your rental agreement. The price depends on the location you are renting from, but you can expect it to cost between CHF 8.00 and CHF 14.40 a day.
For information, passengers are considered third parties and would benefit from the third party liability cover provided with the vehicle as standard.
Protection packages
I want to buy more than one protection product, can I get a protection package?
Yes, we offer a protection package:
- Full protection package includes Super Damage Waiver, Super Personal Accident Insurance and Roadside Assistance.
The price depends on the vehicle and location, but you can expect it to cost between CHF 50.00 and CHF 75.00 a day.
Third party protection products
I have bought a protection product from an external provider, can I use it?
If you decide to buy cover from someone else, you will have to pay our full costs, then you will need to make a claim with the external provider to get your money back. It is your responsibility to ensure you understand the terms of any cover you buy from an external provider and for any claim you make. We are unable to help you with your claim.
Damage/Loss/Repair Processing Fee:
Please see the section titled "Damage, loss, injury or theft" in the General Conditions which provides information on how and when we charge costs if the vehicle, keys, any accessories or any vehicle documents are lost, stolen or damaged.
You can purchase additional waiver and protection products to reduce the amount you would otherwise owe please see details in Part 2 below.
As well as charging for any damage or loss suffered, we will also charge you a damage processing fee in accordance with our "Theft, Loss & Damage Policy" (see General Conditions). In Switzerland, the Damage/ Loss/ Repair Processing Fee is CHF 40.00.
Unless you've asked us to send you a receipt by post or email, you'll be able to find details of the charges owed by you here: https://secure.avis.ch/mein-avis/buchung-bearbeiten/rechnungskopie-herunterladen
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