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Cheapflights insights for Basel car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Basel, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Basel?

To get the best deal on car hire in Basel, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around AED 202, which is about 198% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Basel?

In Basel, the most affordable car hire company right now is Hertz, offering prices from just AED 228.64/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Unirent, with rates starting at AED 429.59/day.

What is the best car rental company in Basel?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Basel is Dollar (rated 10.0/10). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 9.0/10 with 1 review) is also highly rated by our users.

Dollar
Dollar
10.0
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
9.0
Europcar
Europcar
9.0
Alamo
Alamo
8.7

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

At Basel, the best time to rent a car is at October, with an average daily rate of just AED 198. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging AED 338 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Basel, the best time to rent a car is in October, with an average daily rate of just AED 198. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging AED 338 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

AED 213

February

AED 228

March

AED 206

April

AED 235

May

AED 231

June

AED 239

July

AED 334

August

AED 305

September

AED 213

October

AED 198

November

AED 231

December

AED 338

What car do most people hire in Basel?

SUV cars (Class Full-size SUV or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Basel. Full-size cars (Class Full-size SUV or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Compact cars (Seat Arona or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Basel?

Sunnycars has 7 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. keddy by Europcar has the second-highest number of locations in Basel at 6.

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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 February 2026.

Dollar

3 locations
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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•3 locations
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Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.5

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.5

Value

8.0

Europcar

9.0
Wonderful
2 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.0

Alamo

8.7
Very Good
2 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

7.9

Sixt

8.6
Very Good
2 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.0

Thrifty

3 locations
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Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.6

Hertz

6.9
Okay
9 reviews•4 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

6.4

National

2 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.4

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.0

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 February 2026.

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

    From Hertz you can hire a car in Basel from about AED 1,602 per week on average.

  • 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.

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