Where shall I park my rental car near Zermatt?

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Cyrus is planning a car trip to Switzerland from July 26 to August 2 and is looking for parking options near Zermatt, which is car-free. He needs advice on free or affordable parking solutions since he's aware that options might be limited.

Key takeaways:
  • The main parking option is in Täsch, where you can park and take a train to Zermatt due to the car-free zone.
  • Be aware that parking costs can add up quickly, especially in larger cities, so consider the value of using public transport instead of a rental car.
  • There are no free parking spots near Zermatt, and private garages may be more expensive than the multistory car park.
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  • Anonymous
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    8 July 2018 at 15:06:21 #817156

    I plan to travel by car during my visit in Switzerland from 26 Jul. to 2 Aug.. I know that Zermatt is a car-free place and where is the best place to park my rental car ? and is there any free car parking near Zermatt ? if no free car parking, any cheap and convenient place for choices?

    Thanks,

    Cyrus

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    Reply 1 of 5 • 8 July 2018 at 15:28:26 #890744

    Hi Cyrus-

    Welcome to My Swiss Alps!

    I recall a car park at Täsch. I’d be surprised if yiu can find any low-cost parking ear Zermatt in late July.

    Here are some more:

    map.search.ch/?pos=626784,99040&z=32& poi=parking

    If that is your only destination, you might check out the trains.

    However, one of the hidden costs of using a rental car in Switzerland is parking.

    If you spend your time in Zermatt, or other car-feee places suchas Wengen, the car sits in a car park and you get charged for the parking.

    In the large cities, over night parking can equal the daily rental cost for the car.

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    Reply 2 of 5 • 8 July 2018 at 18:12:56 #890745

    Hi Cyrus,

    The car park that Slowpoke mentioned is the only viable option. There is no free parking. Some private garages may offer a limited number of parking places, but likely more expensive than the big multistory car park. Please find details here: http://www.myswissalps.com/ze rmatt/travel.

    Whether a car is a good idea depends on the rest of your itinerary: http://www.myswissalps.com/ca rversustrain.

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    Reply 3 of 5 • 8 July 2018 at 19:48:51 #890746

    I would seriously consider Switzerland’s excellent public transport in preference to the rental car option.

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    Reply 4 of 5 • 8 July 2018 at 20:09:30 #890747

    Hi G7nzel –

    No mention was made of a “rental” car.

    Slowpoke

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    Reply 5 of 5 • 8 July 2018 at 21:55:59 #890748

    Ooops- my mistake. it is a “rental.”

    Slowpoke

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