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Volkswagen ID.3
or similar Compact Elite
Automatic
4
A/C
4
$67.67
per day
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Volkswagen Polo
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$71.69
per day
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Skoda Scala
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$77.05
per day
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Smart #3
or similar Intermediate Elite SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$86.43
per day
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Volkswagen T-Roc
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$90.45
per day
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Polestar 2
or similar Premium
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$99.83
per day
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Volkswagen Passat STW
or similar Standard Estate/Wagon
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$105.18
per day
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Audi Q3
or similar Standard Elite SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$111.88
per day
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Most popular car rental deals
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 9 locations near Basel Train Station
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Basel Train Station and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 3 suppliers at Basel Train Station in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
French, Italian
Currency
CHF
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+41
Average car rental price
$89 per day
Average car rental length
4 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
$2.09 per liter or $7.91 per gallon
Highest gas price
$2.29 per liter or $8.67 per gallon
Top 9 locations near Basel Train Station
- Basel Airportfrom $35.36 per day7.4 km / 4.6 miles away
- Bern Airport70.8 km / 43.99 miles away
- Zurich Airportfrom $43.75 per day72.7 km / 45.17 miles away
- Zurich District 12from $65.80 per day75.8 km / 47.1 miles away
- Zurich Dietlikon78.5 km / 48.78 miles away
- St.Gallen–Altenrhein Airportfrom $123.95 per day148.2 km / 92.09 miles away
- Geneva Airportfrom $25.60 per day184 km / 114.33 miles away
- Geneva (Downtown)from $55.09 per day184.6 km / 114.71 miles away
- Geneva Train Stationfrom $54.27 per day184.9 km / 114.89 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Hertz
Nauenstrasse 33
B
Europcar
Peter Merian-Strasse 58, 4052 Basel
C
Thrifty
Nauenstrasse 33
When to book at Basel Train Station and for how long?
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.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthOctober | Most expensive month July | |
| A good deal $76 | Cheapest supplier Europcar | Cheapest car type Medium cars |
Average rental costs per day at Basel Train Station
$188
$94
$0
$107
in January
Jan
$135
in February
Feb
Mar
Apr
$144
in May
May
$85
in June
Jun
$171
in July
Jul
Aug
$87
in September
Sep
$72
in October
Oct
Nov
$144
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Basel Train Station is October — when rental costs average $71.95 per day. This is 41% cheaper than the yearly average and 58% cheaper than renting a car in July (when prices average $171.08 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.
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 January, while they are least likely to rent in in February.
Monthly searches at Basel Train Station by pick-up date relative to the average
3.6
1.8
0
3.3 times in January
Jan
0.7 times in February
Feb
Mar
Apr
0.7 times in May
May
0.7 times in June
Jun
0.7 times in July
Jul
Aug
0.7 times in September
Sep
0.7 times in October
Oct
Nov
0.7 times in December
Dec
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 December the average rental period is 9 days, while in February, the average rental period is only one day.
Average number of rental days at Basel Train Station
10
5
0
4 days in January
Jan
1 day in February
Feb
Mar
Apr
1 day in May
May
8 days in June
Jun
5 days in July
Jul
Aug
4 days in September
Sep
2 days in October
Oct
Nov
9 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Europcar, SIXT |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, premium cars, small cars, medium cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $68 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Europcar |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIXT | BMW 5 Series | 4 | Premium car |
| SIXT | Volkswagen Taigo | 5 | SUV |
| SIXT | Renault Clio | 5 | Small car |
| SIXT | Jeep Compass | 5 | SUV |
| Europcar | Volkswagen T-Roc | 5 | SUV |
| Europcar | Skoda Scala | 5 | Medium car |
| Europcar | Skoda Kodiaq | 4 | SUV |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Europcar (rated 8.6 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Thrifty (rated 8.5 / 10)
Total rental companies
3
Average daily price
$89
Lowest daily price
$68
Total cars available
19
Top 3 suppliers at Basel Train Station in 2026
Europcar
8.6
Very Good
Value for money
8.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.1
$68–$267
per day
Peter Merian-Strasse 58, 4052 Basel
+41612059090
Show working hours
Mon
07:30-12:00; 13:30-18:00
Tue
07:30-12:00; 13:30-18:00
Wed
07:30-12:00; 13:30-18:00
Thu
07:30-12:00; 13:30-18:00
Fri
07:30-12:00; 13:30-18:00
Sat
08:00-12:00
Sun
08:00-12:00
Hertz
8.6
Very Good
1 rating
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.3
$38–$242
per day
Nauenstrasse 33
0612059222
Show 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
Thrifty
8.5
Very Good
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.4
Car condition
9.1
$37–$120
per day
Nauenstrasse 33
0612059222
Show 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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