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Cheap Car Rentals in Basel

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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?

For the best savings on car hire in Basel, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just RM 204/day – about 231% less than the yearly average.

What is the best car rental company in Basel?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental 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 rent a car in Basel?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Basel is January, when you can expect to pay RM 204/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Basel is July (RM 344/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

RM 204

February

RM 246

March

RM 238

April

RM 259

May

RM 263

June

RM 276

July

RM 344

August

RM 289

September

RM 242

October

RM 221

November

RM 229

December

RM 318

What car do most people hire in Basel?

Compact cars (Seat Arona or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Basel. SUV cars (Peugeot 2008 or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Intermediate cars (Volkswagen Touran 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 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 18 July 2025.
Book your reservation with one of the top rental car agencies located in Basel, including Dollar, Europcar and Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Basel, including Dollar, Europcar and Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

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 rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Basel, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 18 July 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Basel for a week from Alamo?

    Alamo is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Basel. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about RM 3,445 per week.

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

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Basel for a month is certainly possible.

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