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Basel car hires from $202

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a KAYAK user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Basel with a pick-up date of 7/12 and drop-off date of 9/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Seat Leon car
Seat Leon
or similar SMALL
4
2
4-5
M
$202/day
Skoda Octavia car
Skoda Octavia
or similar MEDIUM
5
3
4-5
M
$303/day
Class Premium Car car
Class Premium Car
or similar LARGE
5
5
4-5
M
$539/day
Class Intermediate SUV car
Class Intermediate SUV
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
M
$229/day
Skoda Octavia Combi car
Skoda Octavia Combi
or similar MEDIUM
5
3
4-5
M
$238/day
Fiat Tipo Wagon car
Fiat Tipo Wagon
or similar SMALL
4
2
4-5
M
$242/day
Peugeot 2008 car
Peugeot 2008
or similar SUV
4
2
4-5
M
$252/day
Peugeot 508 SW car
Peugeot 508 SW
or similar MEDIUM
5
3
4-5
M
$346/day
BMW 3 Series Touring car
BMW 3 Series Touring
or similar LARGE
5
2
4-5
M
$462/day
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Wagon car
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Wagon
or similar LUXURY
5
5
4-5
M
$543/day
Volvo XC90 car
Volvo XC90
or similar SUV
5
5
4-5
M
$1,009/day
Best prices found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.

KAYAK’s top tips for hiring 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.
  • Book your rental car in Basel at least 4 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Off-airport rental car locations in Basel are around 29% more expensive than airport locations on average
  • Intermediate rental cars in Basel are around 39% more expensive than other car types, on average

Basel car hire experiences: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travellers who hired a car in Basel 
Verified travelerOct 2023
No tips needed, excellent setup with cars right by arrivals. You can be in your car within 5 minutes!
Verified travelerSept 2023
When returning to the return rental lot, get a ticket at the rental car return gate like you were parking there. The gate will open. Park in a space for your company and take the key inside.

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.

  • What is the cheapest car hire company in Basel?

    In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Budget ($202/day), Europcar ($229/day) and Hertz ($252/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Budget Flughafen Basel Muehlhausen 4030 (7 kilometres from the city centre).

  • How much is the price of fuel in Basel?

    The average price of fuel in Basel is $12.84 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of uel costs between $154 and $205, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular car hire in Basel?

    Intermediate (Peugeot 3008 or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Basel.

  • How can I find car hires near me in Basel?

    Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

  • How much does an Intermediate car hire cost in Basel?

    An Intermediate car hire in Basel costs $207 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Compact car hire cost in Basel?

    A Compact car hire in Basel costs $189 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Standard car hire cost in Basel?

    A Standard car hire in Basel costs $213 per day, on average.

Basel car rental reviews and directory 
All ratings and reviews are collected from KAYAK users with a verified car rental booking. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

9.0

Wonderful

Read 1 review

Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.5

Value for money

8.0

4 locations in Basel

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Locations in Basel

Central Bahnplatz 1

+41 848 445 522

Monday00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday00:00 - 23:59
Wednesday00:00 - 23:59
Thursday00:00 - 23:59
Friday00:00 - 23:59
Saturday00:00 - 23:59
Sunday00:00 - 23:59

Delivery And Collection Only

Opening times not available

Flughafen Basel-mulhouse

+41 848 445 522

Monday07:00 - 23:00
Tuesday07:00 - 23:00
Wednesday07:00 - 23:00
Thursday07:00 - 23:00
Friday07:00 - 23:00
Saturday07:00 - 23:00
Sunday07:00 - 23:00

Schonaustrasse 25

+41 848 445 522

Monday07:00 - 23:00
Tuesday07:00 - 23:00
Wednesday07:00 - 23:00
Thursday07:00 - 23:00
Friday07:00 - 23:00
Saturday07:00 - 23:00
Sunday07:00 - 23:00

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8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Jun 2023

Compact

KAYAK
GOOD EASY TRANSACTION

1 out of 1

Europcar

8.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

9.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.2

Value for money

8.0

5 locations in Basel

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Locations in Basel

Basel-mulhouse Airport (swiss Side)

+41 61 325 29 03

Opening times not available

C/o Roche Bau 78

+41 61 683 04 30

Opening times not available

Gueterstrasse 115

+41 61 205 90 90

Opening times not available

Reinacherstrasse 149/151

+41 61 205 08 10

Opening times not available

Riehenring 45

+41 61 378 99 66

Opening times not available

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8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Feb 2022

KAYAK
Good friendly and efficient service

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jul 2021

KAYAK
Super easy pick-up. Drop-off on Sunday evening was a bit difficult as they have few parking spaces available - it was a tight squeeze to leave the car.

1 out of 1

Sixt

8.6

Very Good

Read 1 review

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.6

Value for money

8.3

2 locations in Basel

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Locations in Basel

Euroairport

+41 848 884 444

Monday07:00 - 23:00
Tuesday07:00 - 23:00
Wednesday07:00 - 23:00
Thursday07:00 - 23:00
Friday07:00 - 23:00
Saturday07:30 - 22:00
Sunday08:30 - 23:30

Schwarzwaldallee 242

+41 61 683 59 89

Monday07:00 - 23:00
Tuesday07:00 - 23:00
Wednesday07:00 - 23:00
Thursday07:00 - 23:00
Friday07:00 - 23:00
Saturday07:00 - 23:00

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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Sept 2022

KAYAK
Book rental car with car company directly in the future if you do not want to be a sandwich between a online travel agency and a rental car company.

1 out of 1

Alamo

8.3

Very Good

Read 1 review

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.6

Value for money

7.6

2 locations in Basel

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Locations in Basel

Centralbahnplatz 14

+41 848 445 522

Monday00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday00:00 - 23:59
Wednesday00:00 - 23:59
Thursday00:00 - 23:59
Friday00:00 - 23:59
Saturday00:00 - 23:59
Sunday00:00 - 23:59

Flughafen Basel Mulhouse

+41 848 445 522

Monday07:00 - 23:00
Tuesday07:00 - 23:00
Wednesday07:00 - 23:00
Thursday07:00 - 23:00
Friday07:00 - 23:00
Saturday07:00 - 23:00
Sunday07:00 - 23:00

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Feb 2022

KAYAK
All good

1 out of 1

Hertz

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.3

Value for money

6.7

4 locations in Basel

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Locations in Basel

Airport Basel-mulhouse

+41 61 325 27 80

Monday07:30 - 22:00
Tuesday07:30 - 22:00
Wednesday07:30 - 22:00
Thursday07:30 - 22:00
Friday07:30 - 22:00
Saturday08:00 - 23:00
Sunday08:30 - 23:30

Brueglingerstrasse 2

+41 61 335 63 00

Monday07:30 - 22:0013:00 - 18:00
Tuesday07:30 - 22:0013:00 - 18:00
Wednesday07:30 - 22:0013:00 - 18:00
Thursday13:00 - 18:0007:30 - 22:00
Friday13:00 - 18:0007:30 - 22:00
Saturday07:00 - 23:00

Nauenstrasse 33

+41 61 205 92 22

Monday07:30 - 22:00
Tuesday07:30 - 22:00
Wednesday07:30 - 22:00
Thursday07:30 - 22:00
Friday07:30 - 22:00
Saturday07:00 - 23:00
Sunday08:00 - 23:00

Riehenstrasse 165

+41 61 685 99 00

Monday13:00 - 18:0008:00 - 23:00
Tuesday13:00 - 18:0008:00 - 23:00
Wednesday13:00 - 18:0008:00 - 23:00
Thursday08:00 - 23:0013:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 23:0013:00 - 18:00

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Nov 2024

Premium SUV

KAYAK
The entire experience was excellent, but so far I have not received a final receipt in my email.

4.0 Mediocre

Ben, Nov 2022

KAYAK
After dropping the car off and being told that the car was okay after the inspection, Hertz over 24 hours later emailed me assessing me over $200 in damages. Is it because I returned the car full of gas and they couldn’t charge me over $200 for that? I don’t know, but it’s super shady in my opinion. Emailed them, and it’ll take 10 business days before I even get to hear back. What a joke!

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Apr 2024

Economy

KAYAK
All went well until drop off (after hours) where they were extremely anal retentive about a minuscule scuff to the wheel insisting that it was chargeable damage, not fair wear and tear. This is despite their definition of wheel damage being a ‘gouge’. All other cars that I have hired have had some tolerance for ‘curb rash’. They attempted to charge me £440 Swiss francs for this, which is totally unreasonable. I had to return in person and after a lot of negotiation I managed to reduce the charge to 110 Swiss francs. They admitted that 110 Swiss francs was in fact the cost to replace to replace the wheel not 440 Swiss francs so this was a major overcharge. So overall it was an unnecessary stressful experience.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Sept 2023

Passenger van

KAYAK
Everything was easy. Nice Toyota van. Very simple pickup and return process.

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Aug 2023

Mini

KAYAK
Lots of unmentioned costs during pick up.Some mastercards are not accepted by Hertz. Rent went from 84 euros online to 163 euros at the counter. Returned the car with full tank and 3 hours later got message from the bank that Hertz deducted 365 euros for the rent. Please explain…

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, May 2023

Compact

KAYAK
Perfect experience getting and dropping the car off, and the car itself was in great condition.

1 out of 2

Avis

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.0

Value for money

6.0

One location in Basel

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Flughafen

Monday07:00 - 23:00
Tuesday07:00 - 23:00
Wednesday07:00 - 23:00
Thursday07:00 - 23:00
Friday07:00 - 23:00
Saturday08:00 - 23:00
Sunday08:00 - 23:00

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6.0 Okay

Anonymous, May 2024

Standard SUV

KAYAK
I havent received yet my receipt for the Avis reservation 43329020US0

1 out of 1

Budget

Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.0

Value for money

2.0

One location in Basel

Locations in Basel

Flughafen Basel Muehlhausen

Monday07:00 - 23:00
Tuesday07:00 - 23:00
Wednesday07:00 - 23:00
Thursday07:00 - 23:00
Friday07:00 - 23:00
Saturday08:00 - 23:00
Sunday08:00 - 23:00

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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Nov 2023

Economy

KAYAK
They charge me 50€ for crossing the boarding. I m very disappointed. It wasn’t written on the web cite !!!

Dollar

10.0

Wonderful

Best rated

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

6.0

3 locations in Basel

Locations in Basel

Basel Ap

+41 61 325 27 80

Monday07:30 - 22:00
Tuesday07:30 - 22:00
Wednesday07:30 - 22:00
Thursday07:30 - 22:00
Friday07:30 - 22:00
Saturday08:00 - 23:00
Sunday08:30 - 23:30

Nauenstrasse 33

+41 61 325 27 80

Monday07:30 - 22:00
Tuesday07:30 - 22:00
Wednesday07:30 - 22:00
Thursday07:30 - 22:00
Friday07:30 - 22:00
Saturday07:00 - 23:00
Sunday08:00 - 23:00

Riehenstrasse 165

+41 61 685 99 00

Monday07:30 - 22:00
Tuesday07:30 - 22:00
Wednesday07:30 - 22:00
Thursday07:30 - 22:00
Friday07:30 - 22:00
Saturday07:00 - 23:00

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Thrifty

7.2

Good

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.8

Value for money

7.2

3 locations in Basel

Locations in Basel

Basel Ap

+41 61 325 29 80

Monday07:30 - 22:00
Tuesday07:30 - 22:00
Wednesday07:30 - 22:00
Thursday07:30 - 22:00
Friday07:30 - 22:00
Saturday08:00 - 23:00
Sunday08:30 - 23:30

Nauenstrasse 33

+41 61 205 92 22

Monday07:30 - 22:00
Tuesday07:30 - 22:00
Wednesday07:30 - 22:00
Thursday07:30 - 22:00
Friday07:30 - 22:00
Saturday07:00 - 23:00
Sunday08:00 - 23:00

Riehenstrasse 165

+41 61 685 99 00

Monday07:30 - 22:00
Tuesday07:30 - 22:00
Wednesday07:30 - 22:00
Thursday07:30 - 22:00
Friday07:30 - 22:00
Saturday07:00 - 23:00

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National

6.8

Okay

2 locations in Basel

Locations in Basel

Centralbahnplatz 14

+41 848 445 522

Monday00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday00:00 - 23:59
Wednesday00:00 - 23:59
Thursday00:00 - 23:59
Friday00:00 - 23:59
Saturday00:00 - 23:59
Sunday00:00 - 23:59

Flughafen Baselmu Postfach 142

+41 848 445 522

Monday07:00 - 23:00
Tuesday07:00 - 23:00
Wednesday07:00 - 23:00
Thursday07:00 - 23:00
Friday07:00 - 23:00
Saturday07:00 - 23:00
Sunday07:00 - 23:00

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FLIZZR

2.0

Poor

2 locations in Basel

Locations in Basel

Basel-mulhouse Airport (swiss Side)

+41 84 825 00 10

Opening times not available

Schwarzwaldallee 265

+41 61 683 59 89

Opening times not available

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keddy by Europcar

6.3

Okay

6 locations in Basel

Locations in Basel

Amag Automobil Und Motoren Ag

+41 61 205 08 10

Monday13:30 - 17:3007:30 - 22:00
Tuesday07:30 - 22:0013:30 - 17:30
Wednesday13:30 - 17:3007:30 - 22:00
Thursday07:30 - 22:0013:30 - 17:30
Friday07:30 - 22:0013:30 - 17:30
Saturday08:00 - 23:00

Basel-Mulhouse Airport (Swiss Side)

Opening times not available

C/O Roche Bau 78- Chrischonastrasse 40

Opening times not available

Gueterstrasse 115

+41 61 205 90 90

Monday07:30 - 22:0013:30 - 17:3007:30 - 22:00
Tuesday07:30 - 22:0013:30 - 17:3007:30 - 22:00
Wednesday07:30 - 22:0007:30 - 22:0013:30 - 17:30
Thursday07:30 - 22:0013:30 - 17:3007:30 - 22:00
Friday07:30 - 22:0013:30 - 17:3007:30 - 22:00
Saturday07:00 - 23:0008:00 - 23:00
Sunday16:00 - 18:00

Nauenstrasse 55

Opening times not available

Swissotel Le Plaza- Messeplatz 25

+41 61 378 99 66

Monday13:30 - 17:3007:00 - 23:0007:30 - 22:0012:30 - 13:30
Tuesday13:30 - 17:3012:30 - 13:3007:30 - 22:0007:00 - 23:00
Wednesday13:30 - 17:3012:30 - 13:3007:00 - 23:0007:30 - 22:00
Thursday07:00 - 23:0007:30 - 22:0013:30 - 17:3012:30 - 13:30
Friday12:30 - 13:3007:00 - 23:0007:30 - 22:0013:30 - 17:30
Saturday08:00 - 23:00
Sunday08:00 - 23:00

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No reviews available

Goldcar Rental SP

5.7

Fair

One location in Basel

Locations in Basel

EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg

Opening times not available

Filters

No reviews available

Firefly

4.2

Mediocre

One location in Basel

Locations in Basel

Basel Airport

Opening times not available

Filters

No reviews available

Sunnycars

No score available yet

7 locations in Basel

Locations in Basel

Brueglingerstrasse 2

Opening times not available

Flughafen Basel-Mulhouse

Opening times not available

Gueterstrasse 115

Opening times not available

Hauptstrasse 114

Opening times not available

Nauenstrasse 33

Opening times not available

Riehenring 45

Opening times not available

Riehenstrasse 165

Opening times not available

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No reviews available

Unirent

No score available yet

5 locations in Basel

Locations in Basel

115, Guterstrasse

Opening times not available

45, Riehenring, Congress Center Basel, Basel, Switzerland

Opening times not available

Basel airport

061 325 29 03

Opening times not available

Europcar

+41 61 378 99 66

Opening times not available

Europcar

+41 61 205 90 90

Opening times not available

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No reviews available

Edel & Stark

No score available yet

2 locations in Basel

Locations in Basel

Basel City

+41 62 295 15 15

Opening times not available

Basel-mulhouse Airport (swiss Side)

+41 62 295 15 15

Opening times not available

Filters

No reviews available

Shouqi

No score available yet

2 locations in Basel

Locations in Basel

Basel-mulhouse Airport (swiss Side)

+86 10 6064 1387

Opening times not available

C/o Roche Bau 78 Chrischonastrasse 40

+41 61 683 04 30

Opening times not available

Filters

No reviews available

Fox

No score available yet

One location in Basel

Locations in Basel

Europcar Basel Mulhouse Airport Swiss Side Arrivals Hall

Opening times not available

Filters

No reviews available

Nomadcar

No score available yet

One location in Basel

Locations in Basel

Basel-mulhouse Airport (swiss Side)

+41 21 588 13 21

Opening times not available

Filters

No reviews available

Rhodium

No score available yet

One location in Basel

Locations in Basel

EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg

Opening times not available

Filters

No reviews available

TravelCar

No score available yet

One location in Basel

Locations in Basel

7 Rue de l'Industrie

Opening times not available

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25 travellers who rented a car in Basel gave the car agency they used an average rating of 5.8

Car hire locations in or near Basel

Good to know

Most popular car type

Intermediate

When to book a car hire in Basel

Average daily price per month
Car hire prices as pick-up date approaches

Basel car hire information

Pick-up locationBasel
Car typesCompact, Compact SUV, Compact estate car, Full-size estate car, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Intermediate estate car, Luxury SUV, Premium, Premium estate car, Standard estate car
Hire locations57
Airport locations22
Popular agenciesBudget, Europcar, Sixt, Hertz, Dollar