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Electric
Smart #1
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$57.69
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
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Downtown
Nauenstrasse 33, 4052 Basel
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Nauenstrasse 33, 4052 Basel
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BMW 3 Series
or similar Standard Elite
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$109.41
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
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Downtown
Nauenstrasse 33, 4052 Basel
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Nauenstrasse 33, 4052 Basel
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Electric
Polestar 4
or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$69.42
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
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Downtown
Nauenstrasse 33, 4052 Basel
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Smart #1
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$58.86
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
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Downtown
Nauenstrasse 33, 4052 Basel
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Skoda Scala
or similar Compact Estate/Wagon
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$66.58
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
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Downtown
Nauenstrasse 33, 4052 Basel
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Skoda Scala
or similar Compact Estate/Wagon
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$67.95
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
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Downtown
Nauenstrasse 33, 4052 Basel
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Peugeot 308 STW
or similar Intermediate Estate/Wagon
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$70.10
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
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Downtown
Nauenstrasse 33, 4052 Basel
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Toyota Yaris Cross
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$70.69
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
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Downtown
Nauenstrasse 33, 4052 Basel
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Peugeot 308 STW
or similar Intermediate Estate/Wagon
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$71.57
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
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Downtown
Nauenstrasse 33, 4052 Basel
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Peugeot 2008
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$72.06
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
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Downtown
Nauenstrasse 33, 4052 Basel
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Jeep Compass
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$74.21
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
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Downtown
Nauenstrasse 33, 4052 Basel
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Jeep Compass
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$75.68
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
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Downtown
Nauenstrasse 33, 4052 Basel
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4x4
Kia Sportage
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$81.64
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
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Downtown
Nauenstrasse 33, 4052 Basel
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Kia Sportage
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$83.21
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
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Downtown
Nauenstrasse 33, 4052 Basel
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Mercedes-Benz A-Class
or similar Compact Elite
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$91.22
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
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Downtown
Nauenstrasse 33, 4052 Basel
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Mercedes-Benz A-Class
or similar Compact Elite
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$92.98
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
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Downtown
Nauenstrasse 33, 4052 Basel
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BMW 4 Series Cabrio
or similar Premium Convertible
Automatic
4
A/C
2
$110.09
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
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Downtown
Nauenstrasse 33, 4052 Basel
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4x4
Volvo XC60
or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$110.19
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
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Downtown
Nauenstrasse 33, 4052 Basel
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BMW 3 Series
or similar Standard Elite
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$111.56
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
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Downtown
Nauenstrasse 33, 4052 Basel
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BMW 4 Series Cabrio
or similar Premium Convertible
Automatic
4
A/C
2
$112.25
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
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Downtown
Nauenstrasse 33, 4052 Basel
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4x4
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BMW X3
or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$112.34
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
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Downtown
Nauenstrasse 33, 4052 Basel
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Volvo S90
or similar Premium
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$202.78
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
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Downtown
Nauenstrasse 33, 4052 Basel
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Mercedes Benz E Class
or similar Premium
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$206.79
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
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Downtown
Nauenstrasse 33, 4052 Basel
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 20 locations near Basel (Downtown)
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Basel (Downtown) and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 4 suppliers in Basel (Downtown) in 2026
- Award-winning service
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
6 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
$2.23 per liter or $8.44 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$2.19 per liter or $8.29 per gallon
Highest gas price
$2.39 per liter or $9.05 per gallon
Top 20 locations near Basel (Downtown)
- Basel Train Stationfrom $82.67 per day1.3 km / 0.81 miles away
- Basel Airportfrom $51.03 per day6.4 km / 3.98 miles away
- Aarau Downtownfrom $46.24 per day39.3 km / 24.42 miles away
- Safenwil Downtownfrom $36.01 per day39.4 km / 24.48 miles away
- Baden Downtownfrom $72.51 per day54.9 km / 34.11 miles away
- Dietikon Railway Stationfrom $63.86 per day62.6 km / 38.9 miles away
- Bern (Downtown)from $36.01 per day69.1 km / 42.94 miles away
- Zurich Albisriedenfrom $65.00 per day70.5 km / 43.81 miles away
- Zurich Letzipark71.1 km / 44.18 miles away
- Zurich Escher Wyssfrom $68.99 per day71.4 km / 44.37 miles away
- Zurich Airportfrom $43.25 per day72.9 km / 45.3 miles away
- Zurich (Downtown)from $30.01 per day74 km / 45.98 miles away
- Zurich Train Stationfrom $71.06 per day74.2 km / 46.11 miles away
- Emmenbruecke Downtownfrom $49.60 per day74.4 km / 46.23 miles away
- Zurich Glattbruggfrom $51.77 per day74.9 km / 46.54 miles away
- Zurich Seefeldfrom $45.36 per day75.9 km / 47.16 miles away
- Duebendorf (Downtown)from $45.36 per day78.8 km / 48.96 miles away
- Lucerne (Downtown)from $56.45 per day78.9 km / 49.03 miles away
- Neuchatel (Downtown)from $45.36 per day79.9 km / 49.65 miles away
- Baar (Downtown)from $70.23 per day81.4 km / 50.58 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Europcar
Riehenring 45, 4058 Basel,
B
SIXT
Schwarzwaldallee 242
C
Hertz
Nauenstrasse 33, 4052 Basel
D
Dollar
Nauenstrasse 33, 4052 Basel
When to book in Basel (Downtown) and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest in Basel (Downtown)?
The cost of renting a car in Basel (Downtown) 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 | ||
| Average price $62 | A good deal $80 | Cheapest supplier Europcar | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day in Basel (Downtown)
$130
$65
$0
$73
in January
Jan
$102
in February
Feb
$63
in March
Mar
$111
in April
Apr
$63
in May
May
$82
in June
Jun
$118
in July
Jul
$117
in August
Aug
$70
in September
Sep
$58
in October
Oct
$81
in November
Nov
$111
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Basel (Downtown) is October — when rental costs average $57.56 per day. This is 7% cheaper than the yearly average and 51% cheaper than renting a car in July (when prices average $117.83 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 in Basel (Downtown)?
Based on how many users search for a car in in Basel (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in December, while they are least likely to rent in in March.
Monthly searches in Basel (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
1.8
0.9
0
1.5 times in January
Jan
0.6 times in February
Feb
0.4 times in March
Mar
0.8 times in April
Apr
Same as average in May
May
0.8 times in June
Jun
1.1 times in July
Jul
0.9 times in August
Aug
0.7 times in September
Sep
1.4 times in October
Oct
1.1 times in November
Nov
1.6 times in December
Dec
For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Basel (Downtown)?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in January the average rental period is 10 days, while in March, the average rental period is only 3 days.
Average number of rental days in Basel (Downtown)
11
6
0
10 days in January
Jan
4 days in February
Feb
3 days in March
Mar
3 days in April
Apr
6 days in May
May
5 days in June
Jun
3 days in July
Jul
3 days in August
Aug
5 days in September
Sep
3 days in October
Oct
3 days in November
Nov
8 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Dollar, Hertz, Avis, SIXT, Europcar |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Medium cars, small cars, SUVs, large cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $43 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Europcar |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hertz | Volkswagen Polo | 4 | Small car |
| Dollar | Toyota Yaris Cross | 5 | SUV |
| Dollar | Opel Astra | 5 | Medium car |
| Dollar | Toyota Yaris | 5 | Small car |
| Dollar | Citroen C3 | 5 | Small car |
| Dollar | Citroen C4 | 5 | Medium car |
| Hertz | Peugeot 2008 | 5 | SUV |
| Europcar | Volkswagen T-Roc | 5 | SUV |
| Dollar | Jeep Compass | 5 | SUV |
| Hertz | Opel Astra | 5 | Medium car |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Europcar (rated 8.6 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Hertz (rated 8.5 / 10)
Total rental companies
4
Average daily price
$69
Lowest daily price
$43
Total cars available
79
Top 4 suppliers in Basel (Downtown) in 2026
Europcar
8.6
Excellent
3 reviews
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.3
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8.1
Drop-off speed
8.3
Car cleanliness
9.4
Car condition
9.3
$43–$184
per day
Riehenring 45, 4058 Basel,
+41613789966
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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
08:00-10:00
SIXT
8.6
Excellent
2 reviews
Value for money
8.6
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.4
Car condition
9.1
$49–$195
per day
Schwarzwaldallee 242
+41616835989
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Mon
07:00-17:30
Tue
07:00-17:30
Wed
07:00-17:30
Thu
07:00-17:30
Fri
07:00-17:30
Sat
07:30-11:30
Dollar
8.5
Excellent
5 reviews
Value for money
8.0
Ease of finding
8.4
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.3
Drop-off speed
8.6
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
9.0
$86–$243
per day
Nauenstrasse 33, 4052 Basel
+410612059222
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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
Hertz
8.5
Excellent
9 reviews
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.4
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
7.9
Drop-off speed
8.4
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.1
$88–$248
per day
Nauenstrasse 33, 4052 Basel
+410612059222
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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