Car Hire in Basel
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Basel Airport
Economy
Volkswagen Polo or comparable
RON 222.01 per day
Basel Airport
Economy Elite
Mini Cooper or comparable
RON 240.17 per day
Basel Reinacherstrasse
Intermediate SUV
Volkswagen T-Roc or comparable
RON 386.35 per day
Basel Airport
Compact
Opel Astra or comparable
RON 407.44 per day
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Basel Airport
Compact Elite
Mercedes Benz A Class or comparable
RON 479.93 per day
Basel Airport
Standard SUV
Kia Sportage or comparable
RON 554.29 per day
Basel Airport
Full-size Estate/Wagon
BMW 3 Series STW or comparable
RON 844.93 per day
City Centre
Premium Estate/Wagon
Mercedes Benz C Class STW or comparable
RON 937.45 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 23:02 on 28/06/2025. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information
Languages
French, Italian
Currency
CHF
Drive on
Right-hand side
Dialing code
+41
Average car hire price
RON 509 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
RON 9.57 per litre or RON 36.22 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
RON 9.35 per litre or RON 35.40 per gallon
Highest petrol price
RON 9.84 per litre or RON 37.25 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 RON 240.34 per day
- From Basel to Vienna - 37 offers from RON 471.89 per day
- From Basel to Brussels - 37 offers from RON 451.25 per day
- From Basel to Zurich - 140 offers from RON 240.34 per day
- From Basel to Mulhouse - 9 offers from RON 438.55 per day
Top 2 cities near Basel
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78.3 km / 48.7 miles
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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 RON 286.10 per day). This is 17% less than the yearly average and 37% less than hiring in December (when the average price is RON 456.66).
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 March, 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 July.
Popularity of Car Hire in Basel by Monthly Searches
Car hire information
| Car hire locations | 4 |
| Airport locations | 1 |
| Popular suppliers | Alamo, Hertz, Europcar, Budget, Thrifty |
| Popular car categories | SUVs, Small cars, Medium cars, People Carriers |
| Lowest price | RON 222 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Alamo |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europcar | Volkswagen Touran | 5 | 3 | People Carriers |
| Alamo | Volkswagen Polo | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Alamo | Opel Mokka | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Budget | Citroen C3 | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Alamo | Peugeot 3008 | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
| Hertz | Peugeot 2008 | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Hertz | Volkswagen Polo | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Europcar | Volkswagen Golf | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Hertz | Lexus RX | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Flizzr | Volkswagen Golf | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Alamo
9.2 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Enterprise
8.1 / 10
Total number of reviews
10
Total rental companies
12
Average daily price
RON 509.06
Lowest daily price
RON 222.01
Total cars available
262
Top 12 suppliers in Basel in 2025
Alamo
1 location
RON 222 - RON 1,381
Europcar
4 locations
RON 386 - RON 1,090
Budget
2 locations
RON 472 - RON 1,335
Hertz
2 locations
RON 426 - RON 1,229
Thrifty
2 locations
RON 430 - RON 1,218
SIXT
3 locations
RON 674 - RON 1,109
Flizzr
1 location
RON 533 - RON 845
Avis
2 locations
RON 493 - RON 1,349
National
1 location
RON 258 - RON 1,513
Firefly
1 location
RON 258 - RON 1,513
Dollar
2 locations
RON 407 - RON 1,147
Enterprise
1 location
RON 235 - RON 905
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