Cheapflights insights for Basel car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Basel, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Basel?
To get the best deal on car hire in Basel, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around ฿1,597, which is about 2,511% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the best car rental company in Basel?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Basel is Dollar (rated 10.0/10). Europcar (rated 9.0/10 with 2 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Basel?
Planning to hire a car in Basel? January is the cheapest month, costing about ฿1,565 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ฿2,510. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
฿1,565
February
฿1,891
March
฿1,825
April
฿1,988
May
฿2,021
June
฿2,151
July
฿2,510
August
฿2,184
September
฿1,891
October
฿1,695
November
฿1,760
December
฿2,445
What car do most people hire in Basel?
Compact cars (Volkswagen Golf, for example) are the most popular in Basel. Passenger van (Volkswagen Touran) and Intermediate (Volkswagen Touran) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Basel.
Which car hire company has the most locations in Basel?
Sunnycars has 7 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. keddy by Europcar has the second-highest number of locations in Basel at 6.
Top rental agencies in Basel
Explore the leading car rental agencies in Basel known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Basel. Reviews were last updated on 12 June 2025.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Basel, including Dollar, Europcar and Enterprise Rent-A-Car in Basel. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.
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Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Basel, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 12 June 2025.
Can I rent a car for a month in Basel?
Yes, you can rent a car for a month in Basel. Check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.