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

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Basel and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 1 December 2024.

January

฿1,711

February

฿1,882

March

฿1,882

April

฿1,677

May

฿1,882

June

฿2,191

July

฿2,567

August

฿2,259

September

฿1,951

October

฿1,780

November

฿1,814

December

฿2,601

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Basel is April. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. 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.

Compare available car types for rental in Basel

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Basel to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 1 December 2024.

Small cars

฿1,378 - ฿6,158

All Car Types

฿1,378 - ฿6,158

To hire a small car in Basel, Switzerland, you would pay an average price of ฿1,486/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Basel, Switzerland (~฿1,378/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~฿6,158/day). In fact, March is about 8% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Basel. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Basel, hiring a small car saves you 24% 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.

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 1 December 2024.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Basel, including Dollar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Europcar in Basel. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.

Dollar

3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

6.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

9.0
Wonderful
1 review4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.5

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.5

Value

8.0

Europcar

8.8
Very Good
2 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

9.2

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

9.2

Value

8.0

Alamo

8.7
Very Good
2 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

7.9

Sixt

8.4
Very Good
1 review2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.0

Hertz

7.4
Good
6 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

6.7

Thrifty

3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

7.2

National

2 locations

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Basel, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 1 December 2024.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Basel?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (10.0 rating), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (9.0 rating) and Europcar (8.8 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Basel.

  • What are petrol prices like in Basel?

    The average price of petrol in Basel is ฿69.50/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between ฿3,127 and ฿4,517 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • 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 34% 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.

  • 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.

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