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Popular rental locations in Basle

The following rental locations are the most popular for renting a car in Basle

Car rental offers in Basle

Whether you're looking for a small rental car or a station wagon for the entire family, we will always have a suitable vehicle for the lowest price. Below are some examples from our selection in Basle.

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Mini
Economy
Compact
Intermediate
Standard
Full-size
Luxury
Station wagon
Passenger van
Convertible
SUV
Electric

Car rental companies in Basle

Below are the car rental companies in Basle with the best ratings. Compare all ratings and prices of these rental companies in one search.

  • Unirent Car Rental

    9.2 (326)
    From £ 20 / day
  • Thrifty

    8.9 (5919)
    From £ 25 / day
  • Avis

    8.8 (6537)
    From £ 18 / day
  • Dollar Rent a Car

    8.7 (4674)
    From £ 25 / day
  • Europcar

    8.6 (8821)
    From £ 16 / day
  • Enterprise

    8.6 (2114)
    From £ 33 / day
  • Alamo

    8.4 (9357)
    From £ 32 / day
  • Flizzr

    7.8 (338)
    From £ 41 / day
  • Sixt

    7.7 (3705)
    From £ 33 / day
  • Hertz

    7.6 (7538)
    From £ 24 / day
  • Budget

    6.7 (10277)
    From £ 25 / day
  • National Car Rental

    8.1 (437)
    From £ 37 / day
  • FireFly Car Rental

    7.5 (3993)
    No rates available
  • Edel & Stark

    No reviews
    No rates available
  • RentScape

    6 (31)
    No rates available

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When is the best time to book a rental car in Basle?

Basle - When is the most affordable time to rent a mini class car?

At this destination (Basle), January is the most affordable time to rent a mini class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. September is the peak month for renting mini class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Basle - When is the most affordable time to rent a economy class car?

At this destination (Basle), January is the most affordable time to rent a economy class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. September is the peak month for renting economy class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Basle - When is the most affordable time to rent a compact class car?

At this destination (Basle), September is the most affordable time to rent a compact class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. September is the peak month for renting compact class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Basle - When is the most affordable time to rent an intermediate class car?

At this destination (Basle), September is the most affordable time to rent a intermediate class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. September is the peak month for renting intermediate class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Basle - When is the most affordable time to rent a standard class car?

At this destination (Basle), September is the most affordable time to rent a standard class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. September is the peak month for renting standard class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Basle - When is the most affordable time to rent a full-size car?

At this destination (Basle), September is the most affordable time to rent a full-size class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. September is the peak month for renting full-size class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Basle - When is the most affordable time to rent a luxury car?

At this destination (Basle), September is the most affordable time to rent a luxury class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. September is the peak month for renting luxury class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Basle - When is the most affordable time to rent a station wagon?

At this destination (Basle), September is the most affordable time to rent a station wagon with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. September is the peak month for renting a station wagon, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Basle - When is the most affordable time to rent a SUV?

At this destination (Basle), September is the most affordable time to rent an SUV with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. September is the peak month for renting an SUV, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Basle - When is the most affordable time to rent a MPV?

At this destination (Basle), September is the most affordable time to rent an mpv with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. September is the peak month for renting an mpv with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Basle - When is the most affordable time to rent a minivan?

At this destination (Basle), September is the most affordable time to rent a minibus with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. September is the peak month for renting a minibus, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Basle - When is the most affordable time to rent a sports car?

At this destination (Basle), August is the most affordable time to rent a sports car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting a sports car, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Basle - When is the most affordable time to rent a convertible?

At this destination (Basle), December is the most affordable time to rent a convertible with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. September is the peak month for renting a convertible, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Basle - When is the most affordable time to rent a sedan?

At this destination (Basle), September is the most affordable time to rent a sedan with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting a sedan, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Car rental companies in and around Basle

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Basle Guide

Guide

Basel is the third largest city in Switzerland, located along the Rhine where the borders of France, Germany, and Switzerland all converge. With over 27 museums Basel is truly a cultural utopia.

The Kunstmuseum, (Fine Arts Museum), is the oldest museum in Switzerland. This spectacular museum has painting collections by Van Gogh, Picasso, Chagall, Gaugin, Klee and more.

Other sites of interest in Basel include the Basler Zoologischer Garten and the Basel Cathedral. The Garten is one of the greatest zoos in the world, famous for breeding endangered animals in captivity. A 26-acre park in the middle of the city, this zoo houses 4,500 animals of 600 different species. The Cathedral, originally built in 1019 and subsequently destroyed by an earthquake and rebuilt in 1356, was designed in the Gothic style and has functioned as an Evangelical Reformed Church since 1529.

Cosmopolitan, sophisticated, and prosperous, Basel has numerous shops whose merchandise rival that found in much larger cities. And after shopping or walking around the city, Basel offers good restaurants and pubs.

Due to it's position near the borders with France and Germany, the city offers interesting day trips by car into these countries. Nearby, in France, is the Vosges region, and just over the border into Germany is the famous Black Forest.

If you are flying into Basel you will actually land at the Euro Airport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg which is 5 miles over the border in France. This is no problem as there is frequent bus services from the airport to Basel. Though there are no flights from North America directly to the city, there are frequent flights between Zurich and Basel. Zurich’s airport offers flights to and from cities around the globe.

Practical information

  • Currency
    Swiss franc
  • Driving direction
    Right
  • City speed limit
    50 km/h
  • Freeway speed limit
    80 km/h
  • Language
    German, French, Italian
  • Popular car category
    Compact

What most people want to know

The following questions and answers are a selection of the most popular questions. If you do not find the answer to your question, have a look at the Frequently Asked Questions page or contact us.

Is Carrentals.co.uk the cheapest?

Yes, we offer a guarantee of the lowest price - because we compare various retailers, we can always offer you the best price in town.

What do I need to do when picking up a car?

To pick up your car, you will need your voucher, passport, driver's license and a credit card. It is very important that your driver's license and credit card are in the same name as the main driver. Keep in mind that the local rental company will reserve a certain amount on your credit card as a deposit. This requires the PIN code for your credit card. If your driver's license is foreign (for example, in Chinese), you must bring a translation with you. Only your original passport and driver's license will be accepted - a copy is not sufficient.

Are there any additional costs?

In general, our rates are all-inclusive. Should there be any additional costs, our booking department will get in touch with you before issuing the invoice. Should you object, you can always cancel your reservation with no obligations attached (at least 48 hours in advance).

What kind of insurance is applicable to my car rental?

In general, Liability Insurance, Fire Insurance, All-Risks Insurance and Theft Insurance are included in the cost of your rental car.

What is a worry-free label?

Only rental companies with a high level of customer satisfaction are eligible to be included in our Worry-Free selection. This rate includes excess cover and unlimited kilometres. Your vehicle will be provided and must be returned with a full tank of fuel. With a vehicle from our Worry-Free selection, you can travel with peace of mind and no hidden costs.

How can I change or cancel my reservation?

You can cancel your reservation through "My Account". We recommend contacting us by phone if your changes to your booking or cancellation takes place at short notice (48 hours or less).

When will I get a confirmation of my booking?

Most reservations will receive confirmation within minutes after payment takes place. We recommend contacting our Booking Department for last minute reservations (pick-up within 48 hours).

Which car rental companies are compared by Carrentals.co.uk at this location?
  • Unirent Car Rental
  • Thrifty
  • Avis
  • Dollar Rent a Car
  • Europcar
  • Enterprise
  • Alamo
  • Flizzr
  • Sixt
  • Hertz
  • Budget
  • National Car Rental
  • FireFly Car Rental
  • Edel & Stark
  • RentScape