Car Rental at Basel Airport

Cheapest car rental rates
Volkswagen Polo
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Volkswagen Golf
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Peugeot 3008
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Nissan Juke
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Renault Clio
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


SEAT Arona
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Ford Puma
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Renault Kadjar
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Opel Astra STW
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Skoda Octavia
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Renault Megane STW
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Ford Puma
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Renault Rafale
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Opel Astra
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Citroen C4
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Peugeot 308
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Mazda CX-5
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Volkswagen Polo
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Skoda Scala
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Peugeot 508 STW
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Nissan Juke
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Volkswagen Golf
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Volkswagen Polo
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Toyota Yaris Cross
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Mazda CX-60
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


SEAT Arona
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Nissan Juke
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Ford Puma
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Peugeot 3008
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Citroen C5 X
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Skoda Scala
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Renault Kadjar
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Peugeot 308
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Opel Astra STW
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Skoda Octavia
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Volkswagen Golf
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Renault Megane STW
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Skoda Scala
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Kia Sportage
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Mazda CX-5
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


SEAT Arona
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Ford Puma
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Peugeot 3008
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Citroen C5 X
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Renault Kadjar
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Peugeot 508 STW
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Opel Astra STW
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Skoda Octavia
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Renault Megane STW
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Citroen C5 X
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Why book with us?




- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Airport travel guide
- Top international routes
- Main airlines
- Terminals
- Location
- Most popular types of rental car
- Car rental desks
- Services and facilities
- Nearest gas station
- Popular one-way rentals
- Top 20 locations near Basel Airport
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Basel Airport and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Here's what travelers say about renting a car at Basel Airport
- Car rental statistics
- Top 12 suppliers at Basel Airport in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Airport travel guide

A large and historic city near both France and Germany, Basel is one of the most interesting Swiss destinations. In addition to having plenty of landmarks and architecture to marvel at, the city also offers access to the most interesting places in northwest Switzerland. With that in mind, these are six of the most notable attractions in and around Basel:
- Museums. Basel is home to a variety of high-quality museums, though there are too many to name them all separately, The standout among them is arguably the Kunstmuseum or Fine Arts Museum which celebrated its 340th birthday in 2021 and features works by such famous masters as Rembrandt, Picasso, Gauguin, and Worhol. Other notable cultural institutions include the Basel Paper Mill, Museum of Ancient Art, Dollhouse Museum, and Museum of Cultures. Outside the city center is the futuristic Jean Tinguely Museum of kinetic art.
- Basel Zoo. The zoo, founded in 1874, is the oldest in Switzerland and one of the two most visited zoos in the country, together with the Zurich Zoo.
- Basler Münster is one of the most impressive buildings in the city. The first stone of the Gothic church was laid exactly 1,000 years ago (in 1019); later, the church was destroyed by an earthquake in 1366 but was quickly rebuilt. After this, the southern tower was added.
- Rathaus. Located in Marktplatz, the main square of Basel, the city’s town hall is also one of its most beautiful buildings. 500 years old, it continues to fulfill its original function, but you can marvel at its maroon facade from the outside and even take a look into the courtyard. The Rathaus is near the left bank of Rhine and such landmarks as the aforementioned Kunsthaus and St. Alban’s gate.
- Freiburg im Breisgau. Located an hour’s drive north, Freiburg im Breisgau is one of the most beautiful cities in southern Germany. Located on the edge of the Black Forest, itself a fascinating destination, Freiburg is known for its abundance of notable buildings, historical atmosphere, and one of the most impressive cathedrals in Europe. Ask your rental car supplier in advance if they permit you to cross the border.
- Mulhouse. Located 35 km from Basel, the French city of Mulhouse in Alsace is famous for its rich collection of museums worth visiting. Among the most notable is the Musée de l'Automobile, which exhibits an impressive collection of old and modern cars and motorbikes and cycles. The Musée de l'Impression sur Étoffes is also very interesting, highlighting Mulhouse's history and evolution of textile printing. The Musée des Beaux-Arts offers a fine selection of European works of art from the Middle Ages to the contemporary period. The EDF Electropolis Museum, dedicated to the history of electricity, is a unique museum offering interactive and exciting exhibitions for the whole family. The Musée du Papier Peint in Rixheim houses exceptional collections of wallpapers and decorative art objects. The Zoological and Botanical Park in Mulhouse is a must-see, with more than 1,200 animals and 3,500 plant species. Finally, to the north of Mulhouse, the Écomusée d'Alsace offers an immersion into traditional rural life in Alsace, with authentic reconstructed houses and buildings, gardens and animals. Ask your rental car supplier in advance if they permit you to cross the border.
Top international routes
- London
- Amsterdam
- Pristina
- Frankfurt
- Munich
- Istanbul
- Barcelona
- Paris
- Berlin
- Budapest
Main airlines
easyJet Switzerland, TUI fly Deutschland, Wizz Air, Aigle Azur, Lufthansa, and Ryanair
Terminals
The single passenger terminal has four levels and is divided into a French sector and a Swiss sector. The crossing point between the two is the departures area on level 3.
Location
Located in the Alsace region in France, Basel-Mulhouse Airport serves locations in three different countries: Switzerland, France, and Germany. Since all three countries are members of the Schengen Area, there are no border controls between them, and you can easily cross the border between any two of them by car. The airport is located about 3.5 km (2.2 mi) northwest of Basel in Switzerland, about 20 km (12 mi) southeast of Mulhouse in France, and about 46 km (29 mi) southwest of Freiburg in Germany. Route Douanière de l'Aéroport à Bâle and Flughafenstrasse are the main roads connecting the airport to Basel. Motorway A35 and Avenue Robert Schuman connect the airport to Mulhouse. Motorways A35, A36, A5, and B31a connect the airport to Freiburg. The cities of Strasbourg, Zurich, and Bern can all be reached in 90 minutes or less by car.
Most popular types of rental car
- Small cars - from $80 per day
- SUVs - from $78 per day
- Medium cars - from $57 per day
- Station wagons - from $68 per day
- Large cars - from $94 per day
- Vans - from $105 per day
- Premium cars - from $152 per day
Car rental desks
In the French sector, the car rental desks are on level 2, in hall 1. In the Swiss sector, the car rental desks are on level 2, in hall 4. The exact location of your car rental provider's desk will be listed on your Confirmation Voucher.
Services and facilities
You’ll find snack shops, bars, fast food outlets, a restaurant, and a brasserie. The airport has many shops, including duty-free shops for passengers either traveling outside the EU or traveling into Switzerland. There are many ATMs and currency exchanges. You’ll also find a lounge, a children’s play area, a baby changing room, luggage wrapping services, a lost and found office, and a photo booth. Basel-Mulhouse Airport is equipped for passengers with reduced mobility, and wheelchairs and other types of transport are available. You can find more information on the airport's official website.
Nearest gas station
There is a gas station in the French section next to car park 6, and another one in the Swiss sector next to car park 3. There are many other gas stations near the airport, in Basel, and on the way to Mulhouse or Freiburg.
Popular one-way rentals
- Strasbourg (130 km / 81 miles)
- Freiburg (75 km / 47 miles)
- Zürich (91 km / 57 miles)
- Stuttgart (265 km / 165 miles)
- Geneva (258 km / 161 miles)
- Paris (564 km / 350 miles)
- Bern (103 km / 64 miles)
- Milan (345 km / 214 miles)
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Top 20 locations near Basel Airport
- Basel (Downtown)from $53.57 per day6.6 km / 4.1 miles away
- Basel Train Stationfrom $65.48 per day7.4 km / 4.6 miles away
- Aarau Downtownfrom $107.90 per day45.5 km / 28.27 miles away
- Safenwil Downtownfrom $61.78 per day45.8 km / 28.46 miles away
- Dietikon Railway Stationfrom $247.60 per day68.3 km / 42.44 miles away
- Bern Breitfeldfrom $58.05 per day70.4 km / 43.74 miles away
- Bern (Downtown)from $48.49 per day72.6 km / 45.11 miles away
- Zurich Albisriedenfrom $71.49 per day76.3 km / 47.41 miles away
- Zurich Letzipark76.9 km / 47.78 miles away
- Zurich Escher Wyssfrom $72.62 per day77.1 km / 47.91 miles away
- Zurich Airportfrom $45.22 per day78.3 km / 48.65 miles away
- Zurich Oerlikonfrom $78.58 per day79.4 km / 49.34 miles away
- Zurich (Downtown)from $71.49 per day79.8 km / 49.59 miles away
- Zurich Train Stationfrom $67.71 per day80 km / 49.71 miles away
- Zurich Glattbruggfrom $55.47 per day80.4 km / 49.96 miles away
- Neuchatel (Downtown)from $62.30 per day80.5 km / 50.02 miles away
- Emmenbruecke Downtownfrom $64.99 per day80.7 km / 50.14 miles away
- Zurich Klotenfrom $69.37 per day81.1 km / 50.39 miles away
- Zurich Seefeldfrom $70.09 per day81.7 km / 50.77 miles away
- Duebendorf (Downtown)from $59.03 per day84.4 km / 52.44 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
When to book at Basel Airport and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest at Basel Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Basel Airport 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 monthJanuary | Most expensive month July | ||
| Average price $47 | A good deal $77 | Cheapest supplier Dollar | Cheapest car type Medium cars |
$44
in January
$63
in February
$60
in March
$75
in April
$68
in May
$66
in June
$111
in July
$92
in August
$67
in September
$53
in October
$74
in November
$85
in December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Basel Airport is January — when rental costs average $44.21 per day. This is 7% cheaper than the yearly average and 60% cheaper than renting a car in July (when prices average $110.79 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 Airport?
Based on how many users search for a car in at Basel Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in December, while they are least likely to rent in in July.
Same as average in January
0.9 times in February
0.9 times in March
0.9 times in April
0.9 times in May
0.9 times in June
0.6 times in July
0.9 times in August
Same as average in September
0.7 times in October
1.3 times in November
2 times in December
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Basel Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in July the average rental period is 7 days, while in February, the average rental period is only 4 days.
6 days in January
4 days in February
5 days in March
5 days in April
5 days in May
6 days in June
7 days in July
6 days in August
5 days in September
5 days in October
4 days in November
5 days in December
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Alamo, Hertz, Budget, Thrifty, Dollar |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, small cars, medium cars, vans |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $57 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Dollar |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hertz | Peugeot 2008 | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Alamo | Volkswagen Polo | 4 | 2 | Small car |
| Budget | Citroen C3 | 5 | 2 | Small car |
| Hertz | Volkswagen Polo | 4 | 2 | Small car |
| Thrifty | Toyota Yaris Cross | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Budget | Peugeot 308 | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
| Alamo | Peugeot 3008 | 4 | 2 | SUV |
| Alamo | Opel Mokka | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Toyota Yaris | 5 | 2 | Small car |
| Thrifty | Citroen C4 | 5 | 2 | Medium car |
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