Car Rental in Basel (Downtown)
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 00:40 on 2024-04-18. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
Travel Information
Languages
French, Italian
Currency
CHF
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+41
Average car rental price
$60 per day
Average car rental length
5 days
Speed limit within town
50 km/h or 31 mph
Speed limit out of town
80 - 120 km/h or 50 - 75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gasoline price
$2.04 per liter or $7.74 / 1 gallon
Lowest gasoline price
$1.85 per liter or $6.99 / 1 gallon
Highest gasoline price
$2.25 per liter or $8.53 / 1 gallon
Top 8 Locations near Basel (Downtown)
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6.6 km / 4.1 miles
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72.2 km / 44.9 miles
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72.8 km / 45.2 miles
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78.1 km / 48.5 miles
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147.6 km / 91.7 miles
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186 km / 115.6 miles
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186.6 km / 115.9 miles
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186.9 km / 116.1 miles
Map of Car Rental Locations
When are car rental prices the lowest in Basel (Downtown)?
The cost of renting a car in Basel (Downtown) varies by season. This graph compares prices from month to month in order to help you find the best time of year.
Average rental costs per day in Basel (Downtown)
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Basel (Downtown) is April — when rental costs average $52.55 per day. This is 53% cheaper than the yearly average and 82% cheaper than renting a car in February (when prices average $292.08 per day).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Basel (Downtown)?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in January the average rental period is 7 days, while in February, the average rental period is only 2 days.
Average number of rental days in Basel (Downtown)
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car in Basel (Downtown)?
Based on how many users search for a car in in Basel (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in Basel (Downtown) in October, while they are least likely to rent in in April.
Monthly searches in Basel (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
Car Rental Information
Popular suppliers | Hertz, Europcar, SIXT, Budget |
Popular car categories | Medium cars, Small cars, SUVs, Vans |
Lowest price | $42 per day |
Cheapest supplier | Hertz |
Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers
Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
Hertz | Citroen C3 | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
Hertz | Ford Focus | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
Europcar | Skoda Scala | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
Hertz | Jeep Compass | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
Hertz | BMW X3 | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
SIXT | VW Golf | 5 | 1 | Medium cars |
SIXT | Mercedes-Benz Vito | 5 | 2 | Vans |
Europcar | Volkswagen Touran | 5 | 2 | Vans |
Budget | Citroen C3 | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
SIXT | BMW 2 Series Active Tourer | 5 | 2 | Large cars |
Car Rental Statistics
Highest rated company
Europcar
8.3 / 10
Lowest rated company
Avis
7.8 / 10
Total rental companies
6
Average daily price
$60.35
Lowest daily price
$41.81
Total cars available
69
Top 6 Suppliers in Basel (Downtown) in 2024
Hertz
+410612059222
Nauenstrasse 33, 4052 Basel
$42 - $138
Working hours
Mon:07:30-18:00
Tue:07:30-18:00
Wed:07:30-18:00
Thu:07:30-18:00
Fri:07:30-18:00
Sat:07:00-13:00
Sun:08:00-12:00
Europcar
+41613789966
Riehenring 45, 4058 Basel,
$48 - $99
Working hours
Mon:07:30-12:00; 13:30-18:00
Tue:07:30-12:00; 13:30-18:00
Wed:07:30-12:00; 13:30-18:00
Thu:07:30-12:00; 13:30-18:00
Fri:07:30-12:00; 13:30-18:00
Sat:08:00-12:00
Sun:08:00-10:00
SIXT
+41616835989
Schwarzwaldallee 242
$57 - $135
Working hours
Mon:07:00-18:30
Tue:07:00-18:30
Wed:07:00-18:30
Thu:07:00-18:30
Fri:07:00-18:30
Sat:07:00-12:00
Dollar
+410612059222
Nauenstrasse 33, 4052 Basel
Working hours
Mon:07:30-18:00
Tue:07:30-18:00
Wed:07:30-18:00
Thu:07:30-18:00
Fri:07:30-18:00
Sat:07:00-13:00
Sun:08:00-12:00
Budget
+41612069545
Hauptstrasse 114
$56 - $150
Working hours
Mon:08:00-12:30; 13:00-17:00
Tue:08:00-12:30; 13:00-17:00
Wed:08:00-12:30; 13:00-17:00
Thu:08:00-12:30; 13:00-17:00
Fri:08:00-12:30; 13:00-17:00
Sat:08:00-12:00
Avis
+41612069545
Hauptstrasse 114, 4102 Binningen
$58 - $155
Working hours
Mon:08:00-12:30; 13:00-17:00
Tue:08:00-12:30; 13:00-17:00
Wed:08:00-12:30; 13:00-17:00
Thu:08:00-12:30; 13:00-17:00
Fri:08:00-12:30; 13:00-17:00
Sat:08:00-12:00
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