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Cheap Car Hire in Basel from $42

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Basel with a pick-up date of 8/6 and drop-off date of 22/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Basel car hires in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Basel. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 24 May 2026.

Most popular company

DOLLAR

Price of petrol per litre

$3.42

Average price per day

$102

Cheapest price per day

$42
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Popular car types in Basel

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Basel and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 24 May 2026.
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There are, in total, 62 car hire locations in Basel that are operated by 24 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: $42/day). Explore 5 car types currently offered from Basel hire providers:

Economy

Economy

$42+

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Compact

Compact

$45+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$102+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

$111+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

$103+

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Compact estate car

Compact estate car

$56+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

$56+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

$59+

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Best car hire deals found in Basel

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Basel. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Basel with an average daily rate of $77. Data was last updated on 24 May 2026.
Suzuki Baleno$42/day
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Suzuki Baleno
Found 05/24/26
Audi A3$45/day
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Audi A3
Found 05/23/26
Hyundai Elantra Touring$56/day
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Hyundai Elantra Touring
Found 05/24/26

Cheapflights insights for Basel car hires

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?

For the best savings on car hire in Basel, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just $76/day – about 9% less than the yearly average.

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What is the best car rental company in Basel?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Basel is Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 9.0/10 with 1 review). Alamo (rated 8.7/10 with 2 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
9.0
Alamo
Alamo
8.7
National
National
8.0
Thrifty
Thrifty
8.0

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Basel?

Planning to hire a car in Basel? October is the cheapest month, costing about $76 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $129. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$83

February

$105

March

$88

April

$90

May

$84

June

$90

July

$126

August

$116

September

$81

October

$76

November

$88

December

$129

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Top hire agencies in Basel

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Basel known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Basel. Reviews were last updated on 24 May 2026.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

9.0
Wonderful
1 review•3 locations
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Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.5

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.5

Value

8.0

Alamo

8.7
Very Good
2 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

7.9

National

2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.0

Thrifty

3 locations
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

Hertz

6.9
Okay
9 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

6.4

Avis

6.0
Okay
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

Budget

2.0
Poor
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

2.0

FLIZZR

2 locations
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Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

2.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

2.0

Value

6.0

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Basel, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 24 May 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Basel?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $102/day when booking a car hire in Basel. The absolute best deal a user found was for $65/day from Dollar, booked on May 18.

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

    Dollar is one of the most popular car hire companies in Basel, offering car hire for around $462 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Basel?

    Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month in Basel.

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

    You can potentially save up to 35% on a month-long rental by booking with Dollar. Dollar is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in Basel can cost you on average $1,978 a month or $66 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

  • 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 Economy is your cheapest option if you’re looking to save money on your weekend car hire in Basel. For the month of June, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in Basel for as low as $0/day.

Car hires by fuel type in Basel

Browse car hires by fuel type in Basel. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Basel. Deals were last updated on 24 May 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Basel. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($31+).

Electric

Electric

$31+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

$91+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

$31+

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