Basel

Cheap Car Hire in Basel from $70

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 22/9 and drop-off date of 25/9. 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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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 19 August 2025.

There are, in total, 56 car hire locations in Basel that are operated by 22 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: $70/day). Explore 4 car types currently offered from Basel hire providers:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Passenger van

Passenger van

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Compact estate car

Compact estate car

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Compare car hire deals in Basel by type

Here are the best Basel small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Basel medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Basel SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Basel van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Kia Picanto$70/day
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Kia Picanto
Hyundai i30$72/day
4
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A/C
Hyundai i30
Hyundai Elantra Touring$99/day
4
5
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Hyundai Elantra Touring

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 $110. Data was last updated on 19 August 2025.
Kia Picanto$70/day
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Kia Picanto
Hyundai i30$72/day
4
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A/C
Hyundai i30
Hyundai Venue$73/day
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A/C
Hyundai Venue

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 $75/day – about 19% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Basel?

Looking to hire a car in Basel? Alamo had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only $57.03/day. Sixt also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at $86.73/day.

What is the best car rental company in Basel?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Basel is Dollar (rated 10.0/10). Europcar (rated 9.0/10 with 2 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

Planning to hire a car in Basel? January is the cheapest month, costing about $74 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $141. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$74

February

$89

March

$86

April

$94

May

$95

June

$100

July

$141

August

$115

September

$89

October

$83

November

$83

December

$115

What car do most people hire in Basel?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Basel are the following: SUV cars (Seat Arona or similar), Compact cars (Seat Arona or similar), and Intermediate cars (Renault Arkana or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Basel?

Sunnycars has 7 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. keddy by Europcar has the second-highest number of locations in Basel at 6.

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 19 August 2025.

Dollar

3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

6.0

Europcar

9.0
Wonderful
2 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

9.0
Wonderful
1 review3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.5

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.5

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

8.6
Very Good
2 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.0

Thrifty

3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

7.2

Hertz

6.8
Okay
9 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.2

National

2 locations

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Basel, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 19 August 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Basel for a week from Alamo?

    Alamo is one of the most popular car hire companies in Basel, offering car hire for around $1,001 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 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 September, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in Basel for as low as $57/day.

Car hires by fuel type in Basel

Browse car hires by fuel type in Basel. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Basel. Deals were last updated on 19 August 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Basel. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($53+).

Electric

Electric

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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