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4. About drinking water  In Switzerland, buying mineral water is relatively expensive. Swiss mineral water is divided into carbonated and non-carbonated, so when ordering water, you need to tell the waiter which kind you want. Ordinary non-carbonated water is called Still Water, and carbonated water is called Sparkling Water. Like in Germany and the UK, tap water in Switzerland can be consumed directly. In addition, unless specifically stated, the fountain water found everywhere in cities, towns, and countryside can also be consumed directly. Therefore, in Switzerland, apart from ordering water separately in restaurants, it is recommended to bring a large water bottle, fill it with tap water from the hotel before leaving each day, and refill it at places with fountains along the way.

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About Swiss HalfFare Card There are many students who travel to Switzerland will buy Swiss passes, which is more convenient. But if you choose to drive yourself, you can also choose the Swiss HalfFare Card. The HalfFare Card can basically only be used when taking cable cars and small trains. If you will be using these two modes of transportation frequently, buying the HalfFare Card is very suitable. You can purchase it at the airport and SBB counters in the city. Of course, you can also buy it directly online at the website: https://www.sbb.ch/ticketshop/b2c/ and it supports credit card payment. HalfFare Card price: 110CHF per person (valid for one month)

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In Switzerland, parking is not manned by anyone, it all depends on 'machines'. Underground parking lots have special payment machines, while above-ground parking lots have various types of meters. For those accustomed to manual payment in China, it can be quite a challenge to understand how the machines work. From our experience, there are mainly two ways: The first is to take a card upon entering and pay when exiting (mainly used in most underground parking lots, and some above-ground parking lots). The second is various pre-paid meters, which come in two types. One corresponds to the parking space number and the other requires inputting the last 4 digits of your license plate. Switzerland encourages underground parking, so it is cheaper and more flexible in terms of time. It is recommended to park underground in big cities if you are unsure about the time. There are three types of parking spaces in Switzerland: blue, yellow, and white. Blue spaces are free with a blue card, yellow spaces are usually reserved or private, and white spaces may require payment or be designated for disabled parking. Each parking lot has clear signs indicating the payment method and restrictions.

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Thank you for sharing, I gained a lot.

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Return and inspection of the car 1. Prepare the checklist provided by the rental company before 2. Rental agreement, insurance documents, deposit receipt 3. Wash the car before returning it, both interior and exterior. Otherwise, you may be fined up to 500 Swiss francs for car washing (e.g. in Switzerland) 4. All photos taken when picking up the car 5. Return the car with a full tank of gas. Otherwise, you may be charged for refueling, which can be expensive 6. Take a photo of the fuel gauge 7. Take photos of any potential scratches to avoid being overcharged 8. When the car is inspected, make sure to check what is written and any associated fees. If there are any objections, resolve them before signing. This can be a stressful time, especially if you are in a rush to catch a flight, and you may overlook certain issues. It can be difficult to resolve them once you have returned home 9. The deposit refund will depend on the rental company checking for any violations, parking tickets, or toll charges. It may take 1-2 months to receive the deposit refund, and there will be no notification. The charges will be automatically deducted Additional information: Some gas stations offer automatic and manual car wash services. Both require self-operation. Automatic car wash: Drive in, the brushes will automatically clean and dry the car. The cost varies from 10-29 Swiss francs, depending on the size of the car. Advantages: Quick, approximately 10-20 minutes. Disadvantages: Expensive, and the car may not be thoroughly cleaned. Vacuuming requires coins, approximately 1 franc for 10 minutes Manual car wash: Advantages: Cheaper, more thorough cleaning, and can help identify any issues. Disadvantages: Tiring, limited time with the car wash hose, need to purchase car wash detergent. Indoor vacuuming requires renting a vacuum for approximately 1 franc for 10 minutes ? Switzerland Q&A

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Little White asks, because I haven't got a VISA card. Can I write my information as the main driver and use her VISA card to pay? Or must the main driver's credit card be used? Both of us have a driver's license translation book ? Switzerland Q&A

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Hello, can I use a credit card for the half-price ticket and the entrance ticket? I only changed 700 Swiss francs ? Switzerland Q&A

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Today I saw that Hertz charged 29.75 euros from my credit card, which should be administrative fees for fines. I wonder how long it usually takes to receive an official fine notice ? Switzerland Q&A

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Can you tell me if there is a parking ticket in Switzerland? How can I know the fine? Will the car rental company directly deduct from the credit card? I didn't pay for the white line parking at the time, and I seemed to have a ticket, but it was blown away by the wind and I didn't know if it was a ticket. I haven't been notified either ? Switzerland Q&A

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Hi everyone, I have a question. There is a small scratch on the car, but I don't know when it happened. Do I need to report it actively when returning the car and then make an insurance claim ? Switzerland Q&A

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Hi guys, can you please tell me whether most of the time we have to pay by ourselves using the card reader or there is staff to help with the payment? Can we use domestic VISA or MasterCard? Can we use magnetic stripe cards ? Switzerland Q&A

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Do I just need to provide a domestic driver's license, passport, and notarized international driver's license ? Switzerland Q&A

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Excuse me, how do I pay a speeding ticket in Geneva ? Switzerland Q&A

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Hello fellow car owners, I wonder if any of you have encountered being charged by the car dealership? (Main reason: The other party was fully responsible for the accident, and they had full coverage insurance while we only had basic insurance. When we returned the car, the dealership said the other party would compensate us. Six months later, we received a notification saying that they were investigating whether there were any damages to the car that were not caused by a third party, and then they charged over 10,000 yuan to our credit card. How should we handle this?) ? Switzerland Q&A

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