Basel car rentals from ₪195/day
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Basel car rental information
| Pick-up location | Basel |
|---|---|
| Car types | Compact, Compact station wagon, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Intermediate station wagon, Luxury station wagon, Premium, Standard, Standard SUV, Standard station wagon |
| Rental locations | 56 |
| Airport locations | 22 |
| Popular agencies | Alamo, Unirent, Europcar, Sixt |
Cheap car rentals in Basel
| Compact | ₪195/day |
| Intermediate | ₪202/day |
| Standard | ₪245/day |
| Full-size SUV | ₪400/day |
| Premium | ₪367/day |
| Compact station wagon | ₪204/day |
| Intermediate station wagon | ₪219/day |
| Intermediate SUV | ₪232/day |
| Standard station wagon | ₪245/day |
| Standard SUV | ₪282/day |
| Luxury station wagon | ₪382/day |
KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Basel
- Basel is a great place to be based, especially with a hire car. A vehicle will allow you to explore not only the city’s main attractions, such as its many art galleries and museums, but also other destinations in Switzerland, Germany, and France. Head to Rotteln Castle in Germany, which is only about 25 minutes away from Basel, or to the Black Forest for some fairytale-like views.
- EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg (EAP) is about a 10-minute drive from Basel’s city center. The airport is divided into two sectors, the French one and the Swiss one, and you can circulate between both through the access area on the terminal’s third floor. Car hire desks on the French side are located on level 2 of Hall 1, and on the Swiss side they can be found on level 2 of Hall 4.
- Because the Old Town area can be tricky to navigate, opt for parking the car in the surrounding areas instead. If you do drive there, remember that trams always have the priority. Dipped headlights must be on at all times. If you drive through rural areas, be cautious as you may come across herds of animals crossing the roads.
- As with any main city, Basel experiences some heavy traffic during peak hour, so avoid driving between 6 a.m. and 8:30 a.m., and then again between 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. during the week. The A35 heading to the airport can also get quite congested during rush hour, so if you have to be at the airport at a specific time, plan your journey accordingly.
- 25% of our users found rental cars in Basel for ₪197 or less
- Book your rental car in Basel at least 4 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Full-size rental cars in Basel are around -11% cheaper than other car types, on average
Basel car rental experiences: the best tips from KAYAK users
FAQs about renting a car in Basel
What type of car is recommended for driving in Basel?
If you’re just driving across the city of Basel, a small, compact car is a better option for navigating and parking downtown. But if you’re hitting the road and heading to the countryside or even across country borders, book a mid-size sedan, as it offers more space and comfort, especially if you’re with family or friends.
What’s the speed limit in Basel?
The speed limit in built-up areas is usually 50 km/h (31 mph) unless the posted signs indicate otherwise. The speed limit on main roads and other minor roads outside urban areas is 80 km/h (50 mph), and on expressways it is 100 km/h (62 mph). Motorways allow drivers to go at a maximum speed of 120 km/h (75 mph).
Where are the best places to park in Basel?
Avoid parking in the Old Town, as spaces are scarce and fairly expensive. Metered parking across the city is enforced from 8 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday to Saturday, with rates ranging between $1-3 per hour, depending on location. For longer stays, you can buy either a half-day ticket or a day ticket, for $6 and $10 respectively, at the BVB (Basler Verkehrs Betriebe) ticket machines.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Basel?
On average a rental car in Basel costs ₪251 per day.
How much is gas price in Basel?
The average gas price in Basel is ₪29.19 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between ₪350 and ₪467, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular rental car in Basel?
Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Basel.
How can I find car rentals near me in Basel?
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
How much does a Full Size car rental cost in Basel?
A Full Size car rental in Basel costs ₪289 per day, on average.
How much does an Intermediate car rental cost in Basel?
An Intermediate car rental in Basel costs ₪221 per day, on average.
How much does a Compact car rental cost in Basel?
A Compact car rental in Basel costs ₪139 per day, on average.
What is the most popular rental car location in Basel?
In Basel, cars are most frequently rented at Europcar Basel-mulhouse Airport (swiss Side) (6 km from city center ).
How much does it cost to rent a car for a week in Basel?
On average a rental car in Basel costs ₪1,757 per week (₪251 per day).
How much does it cost to rent a car long term for a month in Basel?
On average a rental car in Basel costs ₪7,530 per month (₪251 per day).
Basel car rental reviews and directory
Dollar
9.2
Wonderful
3 reviewsCleanliness
8.6
Comfort
9.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.3
Value for money
8.0
3 locations in Basel
Locations in Basel
Basel Ap
+41 61 325 27 80
Nauenstrasse 33
+41 61 325 27 80
Riehenstrasse 165
+41 61 685 99 00
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9.6 Wonderful
Jul 2019
Pros:
Very friendly and helpful staff! Good car selection.Cons:
Car could have been cleaned a bit bettered4.8 Mediocre
Mar 2019
Cons:
Car via Hertz did not have a full tank! Filled it up for 8 CHF, No compensation. Was requested instead to fill it up to the same "not full level of 7/8". Poor customer service! Avoid Hertz at Basel!Europcar
8.8
Very good
10 reviewsCleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.2
Value for money
8.0
5 locations in Basel
Locations in Basel
Amag Automobil Und Motoren Ag
+41 61 205 08 10
Basel-mulhouse Airport (swiss Side)
+41 61 325 29 03
C/o Roche Bau 78
+41 61 683 04 30
Gueterstrasse 115
+41 61 205 90 90
Riehenring 45
+41 61 378 99 66
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3.2 Poor
Jul 2017
Cons:
At drop off , Barbra, customer service extremely rude when I asked her why the extra charges, she kept saying she didn't care and it's not her responsibility when I questioned the extra charges4.4 Mediocre
Jun 2017
Pros:
The car was newCons:
it wasn't the car I had booked. I booked a compact like a VW Up or similar, manual, for 143 and ended up getting a massive Skoda Rapid wagon, automatic, and had to pay almost double the price for it at 217. I had no time to argue. But I got thoroughly ripped off. Will stick with Hertz8.0 Very good
Nov 2016
Pros:
Car was fine. Clean and easy to pick-up. It drove well and met expectations.9.2 Wonderful
Sep 2016
Pros:
the car was clean and in good condition.Cons:
the cost of the rental was a little high.8.0 Very good
Feb 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Jul 2021
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.6
Very good
7 reviewsCleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.3
Value for money
7.3
3 locations in Basel
Locations in Basel
Central Bahnplatz 1
+41 848 445 522
Flughafen Basel-mulhouse
+41 848 445 522
Schonaustrasse 25
+41 848 445 522
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2.0 Poor
Apr 2018
Pros:
NOTHINGCons:
EVERYTHING!!!! I did not get any car. Nobody asked me when my flight will land. I came 2 hours late, NO MORE CAR GIVEN TO ME!10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2018
Pros:
Great service and excellent car.8.0 Very good
Dec 2016
Pros:
The lady at the counter was really nice and helpful. Just the price was quite hefty... Payed 130$ a day for a midsize , becuse i took full waiver It should b much cheaper for good drivers who have a clean slate in respect of car damages Shouldnt cost more then 75$ a day max8.0 Very good
Jun 2023
Sixt
8.4
Very good
19 reviewsCleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.4
Value for money
8.0
2 locations in Basel
Locations in Basel
Euroairport
+41 848 884 444
Schwarzwaldallee 242
+41 61 683 59 89
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2.0 Poor
Sep 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2019
Pros:
Wonderful customer service in Basel!8.0 Very good
Apr 2018
Pros:
A choice of carsCons:
I selected the wrong pick up location and couldn't change it. However 6th allowed an alternative drop off location foc. Slow collection of car due to slow customers ahead of me. Too many choices at the desk at hiring time9.6 Wonderful
Apr 2018
Pros:
Helpful receptionists at pick up and drop off. Park very close to airport.Cons:
The price -but of course it was Switzerland !10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2018
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I really liked the service i got, I even got a upgrade for free !!! And they also gave me a cheap price for fuel...6.4 Okay
Jun 2017
Cons:
Didn't realize that there wasn't an easy way to get from the airport to the downtown Sixt location. And then when our flight was late and we couldn't get to the downtown location before they closed, we couldn't transfer our reservation to the Sixt airport location because we prepaid through kayak. We ended up paying for an additional car for one day and then we had to drive back to the city the next day when the downtown location was open to get it all straightened out. It was kind of a pain.Alamo
8.2
Very good
2 reviewsCleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.5
Value for money
7.7
2 locations in Basel
Locations in Basel
Centralbahnplatz 14
+41 848 445 522
Flughafen Basel Mulhouse
+41 848 445 522
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10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2017
Pros:
Free upgrade to a higher car class10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2022
Hertz
7.6
Good
20 reviewsCleanliness
8.7
Comfort
7.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.6
Value for money
6.9
4 locations in Basel
Locations in Basel
Airport Basel-mulhouse
+41 61 325 27 80
Brueglingerstrasse 2
+41 61 335 63 00
Nauenstrasse 33
+41 61 205 92 22
Riehenstrasse 165
+41 61 685 99 00
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4.0 Mediocre
Nov 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2017
Pros:
No pressure to take out additional insurance. Car was relatively new in perfect condition.Cons:
No one at the desk at Airport when we arrived to turn in the car10.0 Wonderful
Jul 2017
Pros:
they were very friendly despite the fact that I had the wrong pickup time and was 6h later7.6 Good
Jan 2017
Pros:
Pretty much everything. Drop off at MUC is excellent, takes just secondsCons:
Hertz office at Dreispitz in Basel is hard to find. Signs lead to a carwash, not to the office. The vehicle had two tires inside, taking up the entire trunk space. The guy at the office was telling me unbelievable stories that I have to carry those tires with me. Fortunately in another Hertz office they gladly took those tires from me.9.6 Wonderful
Oct 2016
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everythingCons:
hard to find parking for after hours drop-off9.6 Wonderful
Oct 2016
Pros:
Everything about the rental went smoothly, the car was clean and comfortable.Cons:
It was a bit confusing to find the rental place, since Basel airport has a french side and a swiss side. Of course it's not Hertz's fault, just pay attention if you're renting in Basel airport. Another point is that we paid in advance for a second driver and ended up not using it - would have been nice if there was an option to add another driver in the middle of the trip.Thrifty
7.6
Good
1 reviewCleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.3
Value for money
7.6
3 locations in Basel
Locations in Basel
Basel Ap
+41 61 325 29 80
Nauenstrasse 33
+41 61 205 92 22
Riehenstrasse 165
+41 61 685 99 00
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Budget
7.2
Good
4 reviewsCleanliness
7.3
Comfort
9.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.3
Value for money
6.6
One location in Basel
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2.0 Poor
Nov 2023
Avis
4.8
Mediocre
No reviews available
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
2.0
Value for money
2.0
One location in Basel
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National
6.8
Okay
No reviews available
2 locations in Basel
Locations in Basel
Centralbahnplatz 14
+41 848 445 522
Flughafen Baselmu Postfach 142
+41 848 445 522
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FLIZZR
2.0
Poor
No reviews available
2 locations in Basel
Locations in Basel
Basel-mulhouse Airport (swiss Side)
+41 84 825 00 10
Schwarzwaldallee 265
+41 61 683 59 89
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keddy by Europcar
6.2
Okay
No reviews available
6 locations in Basel
Locations in Basel
Amag Automobil Und Motoren Ag
+41 61 205 08 10
Gueterstrasse 115
+41 61 205 90 90
Swissotel Le Plaza- Messeplatz 25
+41 61 378 99 66
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One location in Basel
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7 locations in Basel
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5 locations in Basel
from ₪198/dayLocations in Basel
Basel airport
061 325 29 03
Europcar
+41 61 378 99 66
Europcar
+41 61 205 90 90
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2 locations in Basel
Locations in Basel
Basel City
+41 62 295 15 15
Basel-mulhouse Airport (swiss Side)
+41 62 295 15 15
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2 locations in Basel
Locations in Basel
Basel-mulhouse Airport (swiss Side)
+86 10 6064 1387
C/o Roche Bau 78 Chrischonastrasse 40
+41 61 683 04 30
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One location in Basel
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Basel-mulhouse Airport (swiss Side)
+41 21 588 13 21
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