Car Hire in Basel
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
City Centre Car Hire
Compact
Volkswagen Polo
or comparable


£ 59.91
/ per day
City Centre Car Hire
Mini
Fiat 500
or comparable


£ 61.70
/ per day
Basel Airport Car Hire
Economy
Ford Fiesta
or comparable


£ 106.14
/ per day
Basel Railway Station Car Hire
Full-size SUV
BMW X1
or comparable


£ 111.02
/ per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
Basel Airport Car Hire
Compact Elite
Mercedes Benz A Class
or comparable


£ 159.13
/ per day
Basel Airport Car Hire
Intermediate
Skoda Octavia
or comparable


£ 172.22
/ per day
Basel Airport Car Hire
Standard
Opel Insignia
or comparable


£ 219.55
/ per day
Basel Airport Car Hire
Premium
Mercedes Benz C Class
or comparable


£ 265.90
/ per day
These prices are approximate and depend on the dates of the booking, hire length and type of car. This information was last updated at 11:33 on 2023-11-27.
Travel Information
Languages
French, Italian
Currency
CHF
Drive on
Right-hand side
Dialing code
+41
Average car hire price
£ 144 per day
Average car hire length
5 days
Speed limit within city centre
50 km/h or 31 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
80 - 120 km/h or 50 - 75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gasoline price
£ 1.72 per litre or £ 6.51 / 1 gallon
Lowest gasoline price
£ 1.52 per litre or £ 5.76 / 1 gallon
Highest gasoline price
£ 1.99 per litre or £ 7.54 / 1 gallon
One-way Car Hire in Basel
The most popular one-way car hire options for pick up in Basel and drop off in another city include:
- From Basel to Geneva - 140 offers from £ 40.75 per day
- From Basel to Vienna - 37 offers from £ 80.01 per day
- From Basel to Brussels - 37 offers from £ 76.51 per day
- From Basel to Zurich - 140 offers from £ 40.75 per day
- From Basel to Mulhouse - 9 offers from £ 74.36 per day
Top 4 Cities near Basel
-
Zurich Car Hire starting at £ 38.87 per day78.3 km / 48.7 miles away
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171.2 km / 106.4 miles away
-
Geneva Car Hire starting at £ 27.19 per day185.5 km / 115.3 miles away
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186.1 km / 115.6 miles away
Top 3 Destinations around Basel
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Basel Airport Car Hire starting at £ 100.66 per day
-
Zurich Airport Car Hire starting at £ 38.87 per day78.3 km / 48.7 miles away
-
Geneva Airport Car Hire starting at £ 27.19 per day185.5 km / 115.3 miles away
Map of Car Hire Destinations
In which month is car hire in Basel the most affordable?
According to our data, prices for hiring a car in Basel fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph displays the average hire prices in each month in order to help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day in Basel
The best month to hire a car in Basel is January (when the average price is £ 56.65 per day). This is 22% less than the yearly average and 45% less than hiring in July (when the average price is £ 102.58).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
What is the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Basel?
Car hire lengths vary by month: in July, average hirers keep their car for 7, and in July, for 3 days.
Average number of hire days in Basel
What is the most favoured month for hiring a car in Basel?
Given the number of searches made by our customers, the most popular month for car hire in Basel is November, and the least popular is January.
Popularity of Car Hire in Basel by Monthly Searches
Car Hire Information
Car hire locations | 3 |
Airport locations | 1 |
Popular suppliers | Alamo, Europcar, Hertz, SIXT, Enterprise |
Popular car categories | SUVs, Small cars, People Carriers, Medium cars |
Lowest price | £ 60 per day |
Cheapest supplier | Europcar |
Most Popular Car Hire Models
Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alamo | Volkswagen Polo | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
Europcar | Volkswagen Touran | 5 | 2 | People Carriers |
Alamo | Opel Mokka | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
Hertz | Citroen C3 | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
Hertz | Ford Focus | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
Alamo | Ford Puma | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
Alamo | Fiat 500 | 2 | 2 | Small cars |
Alamo | Mercedes Benz A Class | 4 | 1 | Medium cars |
Alamo | Renault Captur | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
Alamo | Jeep Renegade | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
Our Customers' Reviews
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Car Hire Statistics
Highest rated company
Alamo
9.4 / 10
Lowest rated company
Firefly
8.4 / 10
Total number of reviews
3
Total rental companies
11
Average daily price
£ 144.45
Lowest daily price
£ 59.91
Total cars available
249
Top 11 Hire Companies in Basel in 2023

Alamo
1 location
£ 128 - £ 263

Europcar
2 locations
£ 60 - £ 173

SIXT
3 locations
£ 111 - £ 228

Dollar
1 location

Hertz
2 locations
£ 62 - £ 295

Enterprise
1 location
£ 133 - £ 279

Thrifty
1 location
£ 104 - £ 295

National
1 location
£ 143 - £ 270

Budget
2 locations
£ 177 - £ 330

Avis
2 locations
£ 177 - £ 319

Firefly
1 location
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