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Basel car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

ALAMO

Price of petrol per litre

$3.99

Average price per day

$102

Cheapest price per day

$65
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Cheapflights insights for Basel car rentals

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?

Book your rental car in Basel 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around $82/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 29% off the average price.

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What is the best car rental company in Basel?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental 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?

At Basel, the best time to rent a car is at June, with an average daily rate of just $75. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging $159 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Basel, the best time to rent a car is in June, with an average daily rate of just $75. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging $159 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

$99

February

$126

March

$105

April

$107

May

$100

June

$75

July

$117

August

$95

September

$95

October

$87

November

$105

December

$159

What car do most people hire in Basel?

Economy cars (Renault Clio or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Basel. SUV cars (Class Full-size SUV or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Passenger van cars (Class Luxury Van or similar).

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Top rental agencies in Basel

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

4.0
Mediocre
2 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

4.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

4.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

4.0

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 rental FAQs

  • 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 Alamo, booked on Aug. 15.

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

    Alamo offers hire cars in Basel for about $715 per week on average.

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

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

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

    Generally, a month-long car rental in Basel can be found for about $3,063, with the average price for a rental being around $102 a day. Book with Alamo, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 37% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Basel.

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