20% discount for knowitall.ch readers on selected cars rented before end June, 2015 (see conditions below)
Given the large number of hits we get in the travel section of our website, this is clearly an area of interest for many local residents and businesses in this region. Whether you need to catch a bus home in the evening, book a taxi for work, plan a day out on the train or ferry boat, collect someone from the airport, or rent a car for a wedding, we have lots of great links on our website, with details on numerous organizations that have been recommended to us over the years.
One business that has just been recommended to us is a local company with two highly focused branches offering premium rental services in Switzerland. Targeting the luxury car rental market, DreamCars-Rental offers a wide range of top-of-the range cars, with or without a chauffeur, for special occasions such as weekend breaks, family reunions and VIP transportation. GreenCars-Rental, on the other hand, follows a very extensive environmental policy and is very popular with clients who prefer to rent eco-friendly, fuel-efficient cars for any occasion.
Asked why he decided to set up his rental business in Switzerland, founder Pascal Leibzig told knowitall.ch,
“When I first started driving in Geneva, I realized what a waste of time and money it was to own my own car. So I sold my car after about 10 years and mostly used public transportation to get around. Whenever I needed a car (or wanted to enjoy the freedom and pleasure of driving) I simply rented one. The best thing about this was that I could hire cars to match both the season and my need, which would change dramatically depending on whether it was summer or winter, and whether I was making a short romantic trip, or taking a ski holiday with five friends: clearly a small convertible was needed for the first trip and a big 4x4 SUV for the second!”
He continued, “During this time, I soon discovered what was missing in this business and what I could bring to the market. So I founded the company in November 2011 and, with the right financial approach, the business really started to take off a couple of years later.”
At the heart of Pascal’s business, regardless of the type of car being rented, is the founding principle that all cars should be of the highest quality and offer premium services to the client. So whether you are hiring a sporty Porsche or eco-friendly Citroën DS3, you will get the same benefits, which are:
- Free delivery to your address within a 10km radius of the city centers of Lausanne, Geneva, and Montreux.
- Cars fully equipped with all options like Bluetooth audio and phone connection, leather seats, GPS, air condition, and so on.
- The same car as you choose at the time of booking – no surprise deliveries of cars in a similar class, which can often happen with rental companies.
- All cars in perfect working condition and spotlessly clean.
- GPS and passenger insurance offered for FREE on all rentals. No additional surcharges to pay, which can often be the case in the rental business, and which can increase your costs by up to 50% on small cars.
- All cars with a 5 stars rating at the renowned Euro Ncap safety rating.
- Your car delivered at the airport, if required, without paying the 20% airport tax, which happens with other rental cars taken from the airport.
Describing the main customers for his dream cars and green cars, Pascal told us, “Our customers fall into two main categories. Firstly you have people living in Switzerland without a car and who, a few times a year, want to enjoy the freedom of having a car but without the usual constraints of rental cars. They want to have the exact same comfort as if they possessed a car but without the costs. No hassle, only pleasure. They get the car delivered at home on Friday evening for going on a weekend or holiday – there is no need for them to rush after a busy day at work to get a car at the rental agency somewhere in the busy city center, waiting at the counter, and then going back at home to load the suitcases, before finally being able to hit the road. Instead they get a door-to-door delivery at the exact planned time of their choice. And they bring the car back on Sunday evening (sometimes quite late at no additional cost) or on Monday morning in front of their workplace at their convenience.”
He added, “Our second biggest customer group includes tourists. These clients want to have high quality cars and services, without going through the hassle of large rental corporations for a price that, on average, is about the same but without the assurance of knowing exactly what car they'll get.”
As a special offer to knowitall.ch readers, Pascal has kindly offered a 20% discount on a select group of cars (see below), rented through DreamCars-Rental or GreenCars-Rental before end June, 2015. The offer is valid for any rental of 2 days or more. The discount is applicable on the rental rate but not on additional insurances, deposit or deductible, neither on other options and fees. It can not be used in conjunction with any other discounts or special offers. Just mention this article when making your booking directly with either of the companies at the addresses indicated below:
DreamCars-Rental
021 558 67 59
http://www.dreamcars-rental.ch
GreenCars-Rental
021 558 67 96
http://www.greencars-rental.ch
20% discount is available to knowitall.ch readers on the following cars:
- Eco-friendly: http://www.dreamcars-rental.ch/Rent-Citroen-DS3-HDI.html
- Chic & trendy: http://www.dreamcars-rental.ch/Rent-Mini-Countryman.html
- Sporty convertible: http://www.dreamcars-rental.ch/Rent-Nissan-370Z-Roadster.html
- SUV: http://www.dreamcars-rental.ch/Rent-Range-Rover-Evoque.html
- Extreme Sport: http://www.dreamcars-rental.ch/Rent-Nissan-GTR.html