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Basel car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Basel. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 13 March 2025.

Most popular company

ALAMO

Price of petrol per litre

AED 7.46

Average price per day

AED 185

Cheapest price per day

AED 154

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Basel?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Basel and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 13 March 2025.

January

AED 176

February

AED 213

March

AED 198

April

AED 179

May

AED 198

June

AED 235

July

AED 271

August

AED 238

September

AED 213

October

AED 190

November

AED 198

December

AED 275

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Basel is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Compare available car types for rental in Basel

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Basel to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 13 March 2025.

Small cars

AED 117 - AED 423

All Car Types

AED 117 - AED 457

To rent a small car in Basel, Switzerland, you would pay an average price of AED 254/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Basel, Switzerland (~AED 117/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~AED 423/day). In fact, January is about 55% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Basel. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Basel, renting a small car saves you 19% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Basel small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in Basel, Switzerland, you would pay an average price of AED 282/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Basel, Switzerland (~AED 166/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~AED 674/day). In fact, November is about 42% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Basel. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Basel, renting a medium car saves you 11% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a large car in Basel, Switzerland, you would pay an average price of AED 347/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Basel, Switzerland (~AED 246/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~AED 725/day). In fact, September is about 30% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Basel. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Basel, renting a large car is 10% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Basel large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV in Basel, Switzerland, you would pay an average price of AED 333/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Basel, Switzerland (~AED 174/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~AED 922/day). In fact, June is about 48% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Basel. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Basel, renting a SUV is 6% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Basel SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in Basel, Switzerland, you would pay an average price of AED 252/day. July is the cheapest month to rent a van in Basel, Switzerland (~AED 382/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~AED 738/day). In fact, July is about 51% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for Basel. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Basel, renting a van saves you 20% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Ford FocusAED 166/day
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Renault ClioAED 170/day
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Renault Clio
Renault ClioAED 172/day
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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 13 March 2025.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving Basel, such as Dollar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Europcar. Read through reviews, double check the pickup location, and other important information before making your selection.

Dollar

3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

6.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

9.0
Wonderful
1 review4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.5

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.5

Value

8.0

Europcar

8.8
Very Good
2 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

9.2

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

9.2

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 13 March 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Basel?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under AED 185/day when booking a car hire in Basel. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 154/day from Alamo, booked on Mar. 9.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Basel?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Basel from the following companies over the past two weeks: Unirent (AED 166/day), Thrifty (AED 172/day), and Alamo (AED 181/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Basel?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (10.0 rating), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (9.0 rating) and Europcar (8.8 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Basel.

  • What are petrol prices like in Basel?

    The average price of petrol in Basel is AED 7.46/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between AED 335 and AED 485 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    From Alamo you can hire a car in Basel from about AED 1,292 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Basel for the best price?

    Generally, for a better deal in Basel it’s recommended to book in a timely manner (to save up to 34%). Cheapflights recommends you book around 7 days prior to your pickup date. Booking as early as you can also increases the likelihood that you’ll get the ideal car.

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

    Yes, you can rent a car for a month in Basel check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

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

    Typically, a monthly car rental in Basel can be found for AED 5,537. You can find car rental deals for AED 185 a day on average.

  • How much is a car hire in Basel for a weekend?

    Car hire prices in Basel are typically AED 0 for the weekend. On Cheapflights, you’ll be able to find great car hire deals on any type of vehicle. However, consider hiring a Compact to save money on your trip to AED 0. Our users have found prices for Compact car hire in April to be on average AED 0 per day.

  • What car do most people hire in Basel?

    The majority of Cheapflights travellers prefer to hire a Standard (Volkswagen Multivan) in Basel, making it the most popular option.

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