PRIVATE JOURNEYS · SWITZERLAND+41 79 177 24 24

People & luggage

Zurich to Davos weekend transfer: packing after rental decisions

Zurich to Davos weekend transfer. A compact weekend load starts with knowing which equipment is reserved locally and which items you will bring from Zurich.

Plan this transfer

Add a return journey ↗

Local pickup time: Europe/Zurich. A request becomes a booking after written confirmation.

Landwassertal and surrounding mountains South of Davos (Switzerland) seen from Jakobshorn
Landwassertal and surrounding mountains South of Davos (Switzerland) seen from Jakobshorn© Mentifisto · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Resized/compressed

For a short Davos break, a small packing decision can affect the whole Zurich transfer. Carrying your own boots while hiring skis creates a different load from hiring everything. Settle those choices first, then select the cases and describe the finished arrangement.

Write down what the reservation covers

Check the actual rental reservation with the supplier and distinguish confirmed equipment from items you still need to arrange. Davos Klosters provides an official rental overview and options for reserving winter equipment. Use that information to find and contact the appropriate provider, then keep its confirmation with your holiday details. Do not remove an important item from the packing list merely because rental shops exist in the destination.

Pack clothing around planned activities

Choose the clothing and footwear you need for the activities you intend to do, allowing for the conditions you expect to encounter and your own preferences. A short stay can still involve bulky winter clothing. Try the completed load in the intended bag before describing the trip as travelling light. If you add a separate footwear bag or small case at the last moment, include it in the transport inventory.

Match the vehicle to the real load

One or two travellers with a modest load can review Economy’s published three-passenger, two-bag capacity, but unusual or oversized items still need discussion. The Zurich Airport or Zurich city to Davos fare is CHF 420 one way per car. The price is attached to the car journey, not reduced automatically because the holiday is short. Supply the final passenger count and all actual bags before asking the team to confirm suitability.

Keep the last day simple

Arrange the equipment return directly with the supplier and build it into your holiday schedule before the agreed transfer collection. If you want the vehicle to visit the rental shop, request that stop explicitly and obtain confirmation. Pack the remaining luggage before pickup and check for added purchases. A short weekend feels easier when the last morning contains one settled luggage load and a clear collection address, rather than several unresolved equipment errands.

Questions about this journey

Should I pack before confirming rental equipment?

Resolve the rental contents first so that you know which equipment you still need to bring.

Is a weekend transfer cheaper because the stay is short?

The published fare is per one-way car journey; the length of your stay does not automatically alter it.

Can the return car stop at the rental shop?

Request the stop in advance and obtain confirmation and any relevant quotation.

Useful planning sources

FARES & CONDITIONS

Zurich Airport or Zurich city ↔ Davos

One-way price per vehicle
EconomyCHF 420
Van / V-ClassCHF 550
E-ClassCHF 550
S-ClassCHF 780

Other routes use actual driving distance: Economy CHF 3/km, Van and E-Class CHF 4/km, S-Class CHF 6/km. Other airports to or from Davos use the Zurich fare multiplied by their road-distance ratio to the Zurich Airport–Davos reference route. No guessed distances are used.

Child seats: CHF 15 each per booking. Return pickup from 00:00 to 05:59 (Europe/Zurich): +20% on the return-leg fare only. Hourly chauffeur: minimum 8 hours, price on request. Additional vehicles and special arrangements are quoted separately.

WhatsApp ↗