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Pick-up location | Basel |
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Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Compact estate car, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Intermediate estate car, Luxury estate car, Passenger van, Premium, Premium estate car, Standard SUV, Standard estate car |
Hire locations | 56 |
Airport locations | 22 |
Popular agencies | Alamo, Dollar, FLIZZR, Europcar, Unirent |
If you’re just driving across the city of Basel, a small, compact car is a better option for navigating and parking downtown. But if you’re hitting the road and heading to the countryside or even across country borders, book a mid-size sedan, as it offers more space and comfort, especially if you’re with family or friends.
The speed limit in built-up areas is usually 50 km/h (31 mph) unless the posted signs indicate otherwise. The speed limit on main roads and other minor roads outside urban areas is 80 km/h (50 mph), and on expressways it is 100 km/h (62 mph). Motorways allow drivers to go at a maximum speed of 120 km/h (75 mph).
Avoid parking in the Old Town, as spaces are scarce and fairly expensive. Metered parking across the city is enforced from 8 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday to Saturday, with rates ranging between $1-3 per hour, depending on location. For longer stays, you can buy either a half-day ticket or a day ticket, for $6 and $10 respectively, at the BVB (Basler Verkehrs Betriebe) ticket machines.
On average a car hire in Basel costs £48 per day.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Thrifty (£31/day), Alamo (£34/day) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (£37/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Thrifty Basel Ap 4030 (1 miles from the city centre).
The average price of fuel in Basel is £6.28 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £75 and £100, depending on the car size.
Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Basel.
The only car hire company onsite at Mulhouse EuroAirport is Rentscape.
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Mulhouse EuroAirport to off-airport locations include Alamo, Sixt, keddy by Europcar, Budget and Enterprise Rent-A-Car.
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
An Economy car hire in Basel costs £55 per day, on average.
A Compact car hire in Basel costs £41 per day, on average.
A Premium car hire in Basel costs £49 per day, on average.
In Basel, cars are most frequently hired at Thrifty Airport Bale Mulhouse (mlh) (4 miles from city centre).
On average a car hire in Basel costs £336 per week (£48 per day).
On average a car hire in Basel costs £1,439 per month (£48 per day).
Most car hire providers in Basel offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Basel, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.
While public transport is available in Basel, and the most popular choice is to travel by train, car hire in Basel provides you with flexibility and saves you time. With a Basel hire car, you can explore the city and the surrounding areas at your own pace. Visit popular attractions, such as Basel Zoo and Basel Minster, without worrying about public transport schedules.
To hire a car in Basel, you must be at least 20 years old and have a valid driving licence. You will also need to present a credit card and passport. Switzerland has strict driving laws and speeding fines are high. You must obey speed limits and follow road signs at all times. If you do incur fines of any sort they will be added to your booking fees.
3 locations in Basel
Locations in Basel
Basel Ap
+41 61 325 27 80
Nauenstrasse 33
+41 61 325 27 80
Riehenstrasse 165
+41 61 685 99 00
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9.6 Wonderful
Jul 2019
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Very friendly and helpful staff! Good car selection.Cons:
Car could have been cleaned a bit bettered4.8 Mediocre
Mar 2019
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Car via Hertz did not have a full tank! Filled it up for 8 CHF, No compensation. Was requested instead to fill it up to the same "not full level of 7/8". Poor customer service! Avoid Hertz at Basel!5 locations in Basel
Locations in Basel
Amag Automobil Und Motoren Ag
+41 61 205 08 10
Basel-mulhouse Airport (swiss Side)
+41 61 325 29 03
C/o Roche Bau 78
+41 61 683 04 30
Gueterstrasse 115
+41 61 205 90 90
Riehenring 45
+41 61 378 99 66
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3.2 Poor
Jul 2017
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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 charges4.4 Mediocre
Jun 2017
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The car was newCons:
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 Hertz8.0 Very Good
Nov 2016
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Car was fine. Clean and easy to pick-up. It drove well and met expectations.9.2 Wonderful
Sept 2016
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the car was clean and in good condition.Cons:
the cost of the rental was a little high.8.0 Very Good
Feb 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Jul 2021
3 locations in Basel
Locations in Basel
Central Bahnplatz 1
+41 848 445 522
Flughafen Basel-mulhouse
+41 848 445 522
Schonaustrasse 25
+41 848 445 522
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2.0 Poor
Apr 2018
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NOTHINGCons:
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
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Great service and excellent car.8.0 Very Good
Dec 2016
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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 max8.0 Very Good
Jun 2023
2 locations in Basel
Locations in Basel
Euroairport
+41 848 884 444
Schwarzwaldallee 242
+41 61 683 59 89
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2.0 Poor
Sept 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2019
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Wonderful customer service in Basel!8.0 Very Good
Apr 2018
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A choice of carsCons:
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 time9.6 Wonderful
Apr 2018
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Helpful receptionists at pick up and drop off. Park very close to airport.Cons:
The price -but of course it was Switzerland !10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2018
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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
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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.2 locations in Basel
Locations in Basel
Centralbahnplatz 14
+41 848 445 522
Flughafen Basel Mulhouse
+41 848 445 522
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10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2017
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Free upgrade to a higher car class10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2022
3 locations in Basel
Locations in Basel
Basel Ap
+41 61 325 29 80
Nauenstrasse 33
+41 61 205 92 22
Riehenstrasse 165
+41 61 685 99 00
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One location in Basel
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2.0 Poor
Nov 2023
4 locations in Basel
Locations in Basel
Airport Basel-mulhouse
+41 61 325 27 80
Brueglingerstrasse 2
+41 61 335 63 00
Nauenstrasse 33
+41 61 205 92 22
Riehenstrasse 165
+41 61 685 99 00
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4.0 Mediocre
Nov 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2017
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No pressure to take out additional insurance. Car was relatively new in perfect condition.Cons:
No one at the desk at Airport when we arrived to turn in the car10.0 Wonderful
Jul 2017
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they were very friendly despite the fact that I had the wrong pickup time and was 6h later7.6 Good
Jan 2017
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Pretty much everything. Drop off at MUC is excellent, takes just secondsCons:
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
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everythingCons:
hard to find parking for after hours drop-off9.6 Wonderful
Oct 2016
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Everything about the rental went smoothly, the car was clean and comfortable.Cons:
It was a bit confusing to find the rental place, since Basel airport has a french side and a swiss side. Of course it's not Hertz's fault, just pay attention if you're renting in Basel airport. Another point is that we paid in advance for a second driver and ended up not using it - would have been nice if there was an option to add another driver in the middle of the trip.One location in Basel
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6.0 Okay
May 2024
2 locations in Basel
Locations in Basel
Centralbahnplatz 14
+41 848 445 522
Flughafen Baselmu Postfach 142
+41 848 445 522
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2 locations in Basel
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Basel-mulhouse Airport (swiss Side)
+41 84 825 00 10
Schwarzwaldallee 265
+41 61 683 59 89
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6 locations in Basel
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Amag Automobil Und Motoren Ag
+41 61 205 08 10
Gueterstrasse 115
+41 61 205 90 90
Swissotel Le Plaza- Messeplatz 25
+41 61 378 99 66
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5 locations in Basel
from £33/dayLocations in Basel
Basel airport
061 325 29 03
Europcar
+41 61 378 99 66
Europcar
+41 61 205 90 90
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2 locations in Basel
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Basel City
+41 62 295 15 15
Basel-mulhouse Airport (swiss Side)
+41 62 295 15 15
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2 locations in Basel
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Basel-mulhouse Airport (swiss Side)
+86 10 6064 1387
C/o Roche Bau 78 Chrischonastrasse 40
+41 61 683 04 30
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+41 21 588 13 21
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Some Basel car providers already include Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protection Waiver into the hire price but not all of them. We recommend being aware of your coverage when hiring a car in Basel.
Keep in mind that car hire insurances often have a deductible clause, which is the amount you’ll have to pay if something happens during the time of your hire. If you want to avoid unwanted surprises, you should consider adding a non-deductible option to your Basel car hire.