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Cheap Car Rentals in Basel

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Basel car rentals in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Basel. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 12 January 2026.

Most popular company

HERTZ

Price of petrol per litre

AED 7.86

Average price per day

AED 256

Cheapest price per day

AED 164

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 195, which is about 193% cheaper than the typical rate.

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 146.37/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Alamo, with rates starting at AED 205.21/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.

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

At Basel, the best time to rent a car is at January, with an average daily rate of just AED 176. 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 January, with an average daily rate of just AED 176. 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 176

February

AED 217

March

AED 209

April

AED 228

May

AED 228

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.

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 12 January 2026.

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 review3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.5

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.5

Value

8.0

Europcar

9.0
Wonderful
2 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

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

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.6

Hertz

6.9
Okay
9 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

6.4

National

2 locations
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 12 January 2026.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Basel?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under AED 256/day when booking a car hire in Basel. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 164/day from Hertz, booked on Jan. 10.

  • 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 2,179 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.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Basel for a month?

    Typically, a monthly car rental in Basel can be found for AED 9,337. You can find car rental deals for AED 311 a day on average.

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