What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Basel?

According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Basel from the following companies over the past two weeks: Alamo (฿1,742/day), Avis (฿2,328/day), and Budget (฿2,540/day).

Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Basel?

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Thrifty (10.0 rating), Budget (8.9 rating) and Europcar (8.8 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Basel.

How much does it cost to hire a car in Basel for a week from Sixt?

Hiring a car in Basel for a week can be a great option for travel. Sixt, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around ฿22,071/week on average.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Basel for the best price?

Booking in advance not only ensures a better chance of getting your vehicle of choice, it can save you up to 40% on your car hire. For a below average price in Basel, Cheapflights recommends booking your car hire at least 7 days in advance.

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.

How much is a car hire in Basel for a weekend?

The average price for a weekend car hire in Basel is ฿0. Hiring a Compact is your cheapest option if you’re looking to save money on your weekend car hire in Basel. For the month of July, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in Basel for as low as ฿0/day.

What car do most people hire in Basel?

Volkswagen Polo, which is a Economy vehicle, is the most popular to hire at Basel according to Cheapflights users.

Cheap Car Rentals in Basel | Deals From ฿1,742/Day

Basel, Switzerland

14 Jun — 21 Jun

Same drop-off

Wed 14/6

Noon

Wed 21/6

Noon

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Basel?

January

฿1,736

February

฿2,049

March

฿1,945

April

฿2,084

May

฿2,223

June

฿2,258

July

฿3,161

August

฿2,640

September

฿2,049

October

฿1,945

November

฿1,945

December

฿2,431

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Basel is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular Car Types in Basel

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At ฿1,742/day, Small is the cheapest car type available for hire in Basel in the past week. Out of 22 car hire agencies operating in Basel, there are, in total, 55 hire locations. View below for 2 offered car types:

Small

฿1,742+

SUV

฿2,328+

Compare available car types for rental in Basel

	Small cars	฿1,811 - ฿4,249
	All Car Types	฿1,942 - ฿12,732

To hire a Small car in Basel, Switzerland, you would pay an average price of ฿1,468/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a Small car in Basel, Switzerland (~฿1,811/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~฿4,249/day). In fact, May is about 23% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Small hire for Basel. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Basel, hiring a Small car saves you 52% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Basel Small hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Honda Fit฿1,742/day

A/C

Honda Fit฿1,949/day

A/C

Top rental agencies in Basel

Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Basel, including Thrifty, Budget and Europcar in Basel. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.

Thrifty

3 locations

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Budget

1 location

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Europcar

8.8

Very Good

6 reviews•4 locations

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Recent reviews

8.0

Very Good|Feb 2022

Good friendly and efficient service

10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2021

Super easy pick-up. Drop-off on Sunday evening was a bit difficult as they have few parking spaces available - it was a tight squeeze to leave the car.

3.2

Poor|Jul 2017

At drop off , Barbra, customer service extremely rude when I asked her why the extra charges, she kept saying she didn't care and it's not her responsibility when I questioned the extra charges

4.4

Mediocre|Jun 2017

The car was new

it wasn't the car I had booked. I booked a compact like a VW Up or similar, manual, for 143 and ended up getting a massive Skoda Rapid wagon, automatic, and had to pay almost double the price for it at 217. I had no time to argue. But I got thoroughly ripped off. Will stick with Hertz

8.0

Very Good|Nov 2016

Car was fine. Clean and easy to pick-up. It drove well and met expectations.

9.2

Wonderful|Sep 2016

the car was clean and in good condition.

the cost of the rental was a little high.

1 out of 2

Sixt

8.6

Very Good

10 reviews•2 locations

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Recent reviews

2.0

Poor|Sep 2022

Book rental car with car company directly in the future if you do not want to be a sandwich between a online travel agency and a rental car company.

10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2019

Wonderful customer service in Basel!

8.0

Very Good|Apr 2018

A choice of cars

I selected the wrong pick up location and couldn't change it. However 6th allowed an alternative drop off location foc. Slow collection of car due to slow customers ahead of me. Too many choices at the desk at hiring time

9.6

Wonderful|Apr 2018

Helpful receptionists at pick up and drop off. Park very close to airport.

The price -but of course it was Switzerland !

10.0

Wonderful|Feb 2018

I really liked the service i got, I even got a upgrade for free !!! And they also gave me a cheap price for fuel...

6.4

Okay|Jun 2017

Didn't realize that there wasn't an easy way to get from the airport to the downtown Sixt location. And then when our flight was late and we couldn't get to the downtown location before they closed, we couldn't transfer our reservation to the Sixt airport location because we prepaid through kayak. We ended up paying for an additional car for one day and then we had to drive back to the city the next day when the downtown location was open to get it all straightened out. It was kind of a pain.

1 out of 4

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.0

Very Good

3 reviews•3 locations

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2.0

Poor|Apr 2018

NOTHING

EVERYTHING!!!! I did not get any car. Nobody asked me when my flight will land. I came 2 hours late, NO MORE CAR GIVEN TO ME!

10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2018

Great service and excellent car.

8.0

Very Good|Dec 2016

The lady at the counter was really nice and helpful. Just the price was quite hefty... Payed 130$ a day for a midsize , becuse i took full waiver It should b much cheaper for good drivers who have a clean slate in respect of car damages Shouldnt cost more then 75$ a day max

1 out of 1

Hertz

7.9

Good

7 reviews•4 locations

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Recent reviews

10.0

Wonderful|May 2023

Perfect experience getting and dropping the car off, and the car itself was in great condition.

4.0

Mediocre|Nov 2022

After dropping the car off and being told that the car was okay after the inspection, Hertz over 24 hours later emailed me assessing me over $200 in damages. Is it because I returned the car full of gas and they couldn’t charge me over $200 for that? I don’t know, but it’s super shady in my opinion. Emailed them, and it’ll take 10 business days before I even get to hear back. What a joke!

10.0

Wonderful|Nov 2017

No pressure to take out additional insurance. Car was relatively new in perfect condition.

No one at the desk at Airport when we arrived to turn in the car

10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2017

they were very friendly despite the fact that I had the wrong pickup time and was 6h later

7.6

Good|Jan 2017

Pretty much everything. Drop off at MUC is excellent, takes just seconds

Hertz office at Dreispitz in Basel is hard to find. Signs lead to a carwash, not to the office. The vehicle had two tires inside, taking up the entire trunk space. The guy at the office was telling me unbelievable stories that I have to carry those tires with me. Fortunately in another Hertz office they gladly took those tires from me.

9.6

Wonderful|Oct 2016

everything

hard to find parking for after hours drop-off

1 out of 3

Dollar

7.4

Good

2 reviews•3 locations

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Sunnycars

9 locations

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Sunnycars Locations in Basel

Birsfelderstrasse

No phone number provided

Brueglingerstrasse 2

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Flughafen Basel-Mulhouse

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Gueterstrasse 115

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Messeplatz 25

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Nauenstrasse 33

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Riehenring 45

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Riehenstrasse 165

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Schoenaustrasse 25

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Best Basel Car Rental Deals Found

Some of the most attractive options when it comes to renting a car in Basel. Check back soon for more deals if you're not finding the one you're looking for.

Honda Fit฿1,742/day

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Honda Fit฿1,949/day

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Nissan X-Trail฿2,328/day

A/C

Car Hire FAQs

What are petrol prices like in Basel

The average price of petrol in Basel is ฿68.79/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between ฿3,095 and ฿4,471 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.