Basel

Cheap Car Rentals in Basel

Basel, Switzerland
5 Apr — 12 Apr
Driver's age: 26-65
Basel, Switzerland
Fri 5-4
Noon
Fri 12-4
Noon

Basel car rentals in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Basel. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 March 2024.

Most popular company

RENTSCAPE

Price of petrol per litre

S$ 2.74

Average price per day

S$ 112

Cheapest price per day

S$ 81

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 29 March 2024.

January

S$ 67

February

S$ 72

March

S$ 71

April

S$ 76

May

S$ 82

June

S$ 87

July

S$ 107

August

S$ 94

September

S$ 75

October

S$ 70

November

S$ 67

December

S$ 98

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.

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 29 March 2024.

Small cars

S$ 60 - S$ 132

All Car Types

S$ 72 - S$ 243

To hire a small car in Basel, Switzerland, you would pay an average price of S$ 73/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Basel, Switzerland (~S$ 60/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~S$ 132/day). In fact, April is about 19% 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 33% 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.

To hire a medium car in Basel, Switzerland, you would pay an average price of S$ 97/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Basel, Switzerland (~S$ 83/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~S$ 427/day). In fact, June is about 15% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Basel. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Basel, hiring a medium car saves you 12% 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 29 March 2024.
Have a look at the top rental car agencies available in Basel, including Dollar, Europcar and Sixt. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.

Dollar

9.2
Wonderful
2 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

9.3

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

8.0

Europcar

8.8
Very Good
6 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

9.2

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

9.2

Value

8.0

Sixt

8.8
Very Good
10 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.5

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.6
Very Good
4 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.3

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

7.3

Alamo

8.2
Very Good
2 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

7.7

Hertz

7.6
Good
9 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

6.9

Thrifty

3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.6

Budget

7.2
Good
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

9.3

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

6.6

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Basel, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 29 March 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Basel?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under S$ 112/day when booking a car hire in Basel. The absolute best deal a user found was for S$ 81/day from Rentscape, booked on Feb. 25.

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

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Thrifty (10.0 rating), Alamo (10.0 rating) and Dollar (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 S$ 2.74/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between S$ 123 and S$ 178 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Rentscape offers hire cars in Basel for about S$ 689 per 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 39% 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, renting a vehicle in Basel for a month is certainly possible.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Basel for a month?

    The monthly cost of a car rental in Basel is S$ 2,955 (S$ 98/day) on average.

  • What car do most people hire in Basel?

    The most popular car chosen by those travelling to Basel is Compact (Fiat Tipo Wagon) based on our Cheapflights data.

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