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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 21 February 2025.

January

HK$373

February

HK$427

March

HK$412

April

HK$381

May

HK$419

June

HK$497

July

HK$583

August

HK$505

September

HK$451

October

HK$404

November

HK$419

December

HK$583

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Basel is January. 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 21 February 2025.

Small cars

HK$191 - HK$536

All Car Types

HK$191 - HK$1,341

To hire a small car in Basel, Switzerland, you would pay an average price of HK$201/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Basel, Switzerland (~HK$191/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~HK$536/day). In fact, April is about 5% 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 51% 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 21 February 2025.
Book your reservation with one of the top rental car agencies located in Basel, including 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 21 February 2025.
  • 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 HK$15.79/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between HK$710 and HK$1,026 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 HK$3,300 per week on average.

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

    Our data suggests that booking early can save you up to 35% on a hire car in Basel. Take advantage of below-average prices by booking at least 7 days prior to your desired date.

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

    Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Basel however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

  • What car do most people hire in Basel?

    Volkswagen Polo, which is a Economy vehicle, is the most popular to hire at Basel according to Cheapflights users.

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