Car Hire in Basel (Downtown)
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
City Centre
Economy
Peugeot 208
or comparable
£ 27.24
/ per day
City Centre
Mini
Fiat 500
or comparable
£ 34.27
/ per day
City Centre
Compact
Skoda Scala
or comparable
£ 35.33
/ per day
City Centre
Intermediate
Nissan Qashqai
or comparable
£ 45.91
/ per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
City Centre
Standard
DS 7
or comparable
£ 86.42
/ per day
City Centre
Standard Elite
Polestar 2
or comparable
£ 37.90
/ per day
City Centre
Compact Elite
Audi A3 Sportback
or comparable
£ 44.10
/ per day
City Centre
Full-size
Skoda Superb STW
or comparable
£ 56.95
/ 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 06:11 on 2024-04-21.
Travel Information
Languages
French, Italian
Currency
CHF
Drive on
Right-hand side
Dialing code
+41
Average car hire price
£ 46 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
£ 1.63 per litre or £ 6.18 / 1 gallon
Lowest gasoline price
£ 1.47 per litre or £ 5.58 / 1 gallon
Highest gasoline price
£ 1.80 per litre or £ 6.81 / 1 gallon
Top 3 Destinations around Basel (City Centre)
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6.6 km / 4.1 miles
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72.2 km / 44.9 miles
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186 km / 115.6 miles
Map of Car Hire Destinations
In which month is car hire in Basel (Downtown) the most affordable?
Our data shows how prices for hiring a car in Basel (Downtown) fluctuate depending on the season. This graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day in Basel (Downtown)
The best month to hire a car in Basel (Downtown) is April — when the average price for a hire is £ 37.74 per day. This is 58% less than the yearly average and 84% less than hiring a car in February (when the average price is £ 236.39 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.
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’s the usual hire length for renters in Basel (Downtown)?
Car hire lengths differ depending on the time of year: in January, the average hire length is 7 days, while in February, it is only 2 days.
Average number of hire days in Basel (Downtown)
Which time of year sees the highest demand for car hire in Basel (Downtown)?
Given the number of users searching for a car in Basel (Downtown), there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in Basel (Downtown) in October in comparison to hiring a car in in January.
Monthly searches in Basel (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
Car Hire Information
| Popular suppliers | Hertz, Europcar, SIXT, Budget |
| Popular car categories | Medium cars, Small cars, SUVs, People Carriers |
| Lowest price | £ 27 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Budget |
Most Popular Car Hire Models
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hertz | Citroen C3 | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Hertz | Ford Focus | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Europcar | Skoda Scala | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Hertz | Jeep Compass | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Hertz | BMW X3 | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| SIXT | VW Golf | 5 | 1 | Medium cars |
| SIXT | Mercedes-Benz Vito | 5 | 2 | People Carriers |
| Europcar | Volkswagen Touran | 5 | 2 | People Carriers |
| Budget | Citroen C3 | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| SIXT | BMW 2 Series Active Tourer | 5 | 2 | Large cars |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest rated company
Europcar
8.3 / 10
Lowest rated company
Avis
7.8 / 10
Total rental companies
6
Average daily price
£ 46.02
Lowest daily price
£ 27.24
Total cars available
88
Top 6 Suppliers in Basel (Downtown) in 2024
Hertz
+410612059222
Nauenstrasse 33, 4052 Basel
£ 34 - £ 90
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
Europcar
+41613789966
Riehenring 45, 4058 Basel,
£ 34 - £ 146
Working hours
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
+41616835989
Schwarzwaldallee 242
£ 60 - £ 163
Working hours
Mon:07:00-18:30
Tue:07:00-18:30
Wed:07:00-18:30
Thu:07:00-18:30
Fri:07:00-18:30
Sat:07:00-12:00
Dollar
+410612059222
Nauenstrasse 33, 4052 Basel
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
Budget
+41612069545
Hauptstrasse 114
£ 27 - £ 80
Working hours
Mon:08:00-12:30; 13:00-17:00
Tue:08:00-12:30; 13:00-17:00
Wed:08:00-12:30; 13:00-17:00
Thu:08:00-12:30; 13:00-17:00
Fri:08:00-12:30; 13:00-17:00
Sat:08:00-12:00
Avis
+41612069545
Hauptstrasse 114, 4102 Binningen
£ 29 - £ 137
Working hours
Mon:08:00-12:30; 13:00-17:00
Tue:08:00-12:30; 13:00-17:00
Wed:08:00-12:30; 13:00-17:00
Thu:08:00-12:30; 13:00-17:00
Fri:08:00-12:30; 13:00-17:00
Sat:08:00-12:00
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