Car Hire in Basel
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Basel Airport
Economy
Volkswagen Polo
or comparable
£47.83
per day
Basel Airport
Compact
Volkswagen Golf
or comparable
£51.79
per day
Basel Airport
Mini
Toyota Aygo
or comparable
£56.35
per day
Basel Airport
Compact Elite
Mercedes Benz A Class
or comparable
£66.73
per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
Basel Airport
Intermediate SUV
Audi Q2
or comparable
£69.48
per day
Basel Airport
Standard SUV
Mazda CX-5
or comparable
£89.90
per day
Basel Airport
Premium SUV
BMW X3
or comparable
£111.57
per day
Basel Airport
Full-size SUV
BMW X1
or comparable
£120.48
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 08:32 on 2024-07-13.
Travel Information
Languages
French, Italian
Currency
CHF
Drive on
Right-hand side
Dialing code
+41
Average car hire price
£77 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 petrol price
£1.64 per litre or £6.19 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£1.48 per litre or £5.59 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.80 per litre or £6.82 per 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 £40.07 per day
- From Basel to Vienna - 37 offers from £78.67 per day
- From Basel to Brussels - 37 offers from £75.23 per day
- From Basel to Zurich - 140 offers from £40.07 per day
- From Basel to Mulhouse - 9 offers from £73.11 per day
Top 2 cities near Basel
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78.3 km / 48.7 miles
-
185.5 km / 115.3 miles
Top 3 locations near Basel
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78.3 km / 48.7 miles
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185.5 km / 115.3 miles
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 £49.16 per day). This is 28% less than the yearly average and 49% less than hiring in December (when the average price is £96.90).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your car 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 select your dates in the form at the top of the page 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 car 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 select your dates in the form at the top of the page to find out the exact prices.
What's the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Basel?
Car hire lengths vary from month to month: in April, the average hirer keeps their car for 6 days, and in December, they keep their car for 4 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 hiring a car in Basel is December, and the least popular is August.
Popularity of Car Hire in Basel by Monthly Searches
Car hire information
| Car hire locations | 3 |
| Airport locations | 1 |
| Popular suppliers | Europcar, Alamo, Hertz, Thrifty, SIXT |
| Popular car categories | People Carriers, SUVs, Small cars, Medium cars |
| Lowest price | £48 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Alamo |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europcar | Volkswagen Touran | 5 | 2 | People Carriers |
| Alamo | Volkswagen Polo | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Alamo | Opel Mokka | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Budget | Citroen C3 | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Alamo | Ford Puma | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
| Enterprise | Opel Mokka | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Hertz | Ford Focus | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Europcar | Volkswagen T-Roc | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Alamo | Mercedes Benz A Class | 4 | 1 | Medium cars |
| Hertz | Citroen C3 | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Europcar
9 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Firefly
7.7 / 10
Total number of reviews
7
Total rental companies
12
Average daily price
£76.77
Lowest daily price
£47.83
Total cars available
303
Top 12 suppliers in Basel in 2024
Alamo
1 location
£48 - £184
Europcar
2 locations
£61 - £219
Thrifty
2 locations
£56 - £325
SIXT
3 locations
£60 - £188
Hertz
2 locations
£60 - £393
Dollar
2 locations
Budget
2 locations
£69 - £158
Enterprise
1 location
£53 - £203
Avis
2 locations
£70 - £244
National
1 location
£56 - £214
Flizzr
1 location
£52 - £196
Firefly
1 location
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