Car Hire at Basel Airport

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- Cheapest Car Hire Rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Most popular types of hire car
- Top 2 locations near Basel Airport
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Basel Airport and for how long?
- Car hire information
- Most popular car models of suppliers
- Here's what travellers say about hiring a car at Basel Airport
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 12 suppliers at Basel Airport in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Top 2 locations near Basel Airport
- Zurich Airportstarting at €34.13 per day78.3 km / 48.65 miles
- Geneva Airportstarting at €31.95 per day185.5 km / 115.26 miles
Map of top car rental locations
When to book at Basel Airport and for how long?
In which month is car hire at Basel Airport the most affordable?
Prices for hiring a car at Basel Airport fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthOctober | Most expensive month July | ||
| Average price €48 | A good deal €35 | Cheapest supplier Alamo | Cheapest car type Small cars |
€57
in January
€65
in February
€61
in March
€65
in April
€59
in May
€57
in June
€95
in July
€80
in August
€58
in September
€46
in October
€66
in November
€88
in December
The best month to hire a car at Basel Airport is October — when the average price for a hire is €46.26 per day. This is 4% less than the yearly average and 51% less than hiring a car in July (when the average price is €94.95 per day).
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 time of year sees the highest demand for car hire at Basel Airport?
Given the number of users searching for a car at Basel Airport, there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in December in comparison to hiring a car in in February.
0.7 times in January
0.5 times in February
0.6 times in March
1.1 times in April
1.1 times in May
1.1 times in June
0.7 times in July
1.1 times in August
1.2 times in September
0.9 times in October
1.1 times in November
1.8 times in December
For how long do most travellers hire cars for at Basel Airport?
How long travellers keep their hire cars varies by the time of year: in July the average hire period is 7 days, while in January, the average hire period is only 5 days.
5 days in January
5 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
5 days in November
5 days in December
Car hire information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Alamo, Budget, Hertz, Europcar, Thrifty |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, Small cars, Medium cars, People Carriers |
| 🤑 Lowest price | €33 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Alamo |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alamo | Volkswagen Polo | 4 | 2 | Small car |
| Europcar | Volkswagen Touran | 5 | 3 | Van |
| Alamo | Opel Mokka | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Budget | Citroen C3 | 5 | 2 | Small car |
| Alamo | Peugeot 3008 | 4 | 2 | SUV |
| Hertz | Peugeot 2008 | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Toyota Yaris Cross | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Budget | Renault Captur | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Hertz | Lexus RX | 5 | 3 | SUV |
| Dollar | Toyota Yaris Cross | 5 | 2 | SUV |
Here's what travellers say about hiring a car at Basel Airport
Car Hire Statistics
Top 12 suppliers at Basel Airport in 2025












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