Car Rental at Basel Train Station
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Cheapest car rental rates
Compact
VW Golf or similar
$51.25 per day
Intermediate SUV
Volkswagen T-Roc or similar
$51.35 per day
Standard Elite SUV
Audi Q3 or similar
$56.56 per day
Standard SUV
Mazda CX-5 or similar
$82.93 per day
Most popular car rental deals
Full-size SUV
Skoda Kodiaq or similar
$84.57 per day
Luxury SUV
BMW X3 or similar
$115.12 per day
Intermediate Van
Volkswagen Touran or similar
$53.29 per day
Intermediate
Skoda Octavia STW or similar
$55.90 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 4:29 PM on 5/6/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information
Languages
French, Italian
Currency
CHF
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+41
Average car rental price
$69 per day
Average car rental length
2 days
Speed limit within town
50 km/h or 31 mph
Speed limit out of town
80 - 120 km/h or 50 - 75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gas price
$2.13 per liter or $8.06 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$2.08 per liter or $7.87 per gallon
Highest gas price
$2.19 per liter or $8.28 per gallon
Top 8 locations near Basel Train Station
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7.4 km / 4.6 miles away
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70.8 km / 44 miles away
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72.7 km / 45.2 miles away
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78.5 km / 48.8 miles away
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148.2 km / 92.1 miles away
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184 km / 114.3 miles away
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184.6 km / 114.7 miles away
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184.9 km / 114.9 miles away
Map of car rental locations
When are car rental prices the lowest at Basel Train Station?
The cost of renting a car at Basel Train Station varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Average rental costs per day at Basel Train Station
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Basel Train Station is August — when rental costs average $72.73 per day. This is 40% cheaper than the yearly average and 58% cheaper than renting a car in July (when prices average $173.26 per day).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Basel Train Station?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in August the average rental period is 6 days, while in March, the average rental period is only 1 days.
Average number of rental days at Basel Train Station
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Basel Train Station?
Based on how many users search for a car in at Basel Train Station, travelers are most likely to rent a car in February, while they are least likely to rent in in July.
Monthly searches at Basel Train Station by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
| Popular suppliers | SIXT, Europcar |
| Popular car categories | Medium cars, Small cars, SUVs |
| Lowest price | $51 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | SIXT |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIXT | Mitsubishi ASX | 5 | 3 | Medium cars |
| SIXT | Opel Corsa | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Europcar | Volkswagen Golf | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Europcar | Audi Q3 | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| SIXT | VW Golf | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Europcar
8.3 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Thrifty
8.1 / 10
Total rental companies
3
Average daily price
$68.88
Lowest daily price
$51.25
Total cars available
12
Top 3 suppliers at Basel Train Station in 2025
Europcar
+41612059090
Peter Merian-Strasse 58, 4052 Basel
$51 - $85
Working hours
Mon:
13:30 - 18:00
Tue:
13:30 - 18:00
Wed:
13:30 - 18:00
Thu:
13:30 - 18:00
Fri:
08:00 - 12:00
Sat:
08:00 - 12:00
SIXT
+41616835989
Schwarzwaldallee 242
$51 - $115
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 18:30
Tue:
07:00 - 18:30
Wed:
07:00 - 18:30
Thu:
07:00 - 18:30
Fri:
07:00 - 18:30
Sat:
07:00 - 12:00
Thrifty
0612059222
Nauenstrasse 33
$51 - $115
Working hours
Mon:
07:30 - 18:00
Tue:
07:30 - 18:00
Wed:
07:30 - 18:00
Thu:
07:30 - 18:00
Fri:
07:30 - 18:00
Sat:
07:00 - 13:00
Sun:
08:00 - 12:00
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World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
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Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
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Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
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