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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 20 November 2024.

January

S$ 68

February

S$ 73

March

S$ 73

April

S$ 65

May

S$ 73

June

S$ 85

July

S$ 100

August

S$ 88

September

S$ 76

October

S$ 69

November

S$ 69

December

S$ 100

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Basel is April. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. 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 20 November 2024.

Small cars

S$ 41 - S$ 148

All Car Types

S$ 41 - S$ 241

To hire a small car in Basel, Switzerland, you would pay an average price of S$ 73/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Basel, Switzerland (~S$ 41/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is November (~S$ 148/day). In fact, May is about 44% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Basel. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Basel, hiring a small car saves you 35% 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.

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 20 November 2024.
Have a look at the top rental car agencies available in Basel, including Dollar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Europcar. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.

Dollar

3 locations
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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 review•4 locations
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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 reviews•5 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

9.2

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

9.2

Value

8.0

Sixt

8.4
Very Good
1 review•2 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.0

Alamo

8.3
Very Good
1 review•2 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

7.6

Hertz

7.4
Good
6 reviews•4 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

6.7

Thrifty

3 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

7.2

National

2 locations
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Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Basel, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 20 November 2024.

  • 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 S$ 2.72/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between S$ 122 and S$ 177 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Alamo offers hire cars in Basel for about S$ 454 per week on average.

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

    Booking in advance not only ensures a better chance of getting your vehicle of choice, it can save you up to 32% on your car hire. For a below average price in Basel, Cheapflights recommends booking your car hire at least 7 days in advance.

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

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

  • What car do most people hire in Basel?

    The most popular car chosen by those travelling to Basel is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV) based on our Cheapflights data.

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