Basel car hires from $82

If you’re just driving across the city of Basel, a small, compact car is a better option for navigating and parking downtown. But if you’re hitting the road and heading to the countryside or even across country borders, book a mid-size sedan, as it offers more space and comfort, especially if you’re with family or friends.

The speed limit in built-up areas is usually 50 km/h (31 mph) unless the posted signs indicate otherwise. The speed limit on main roads and other minor roads outside urban areas is 80 km/h (50 mph), and on expressways it is 100 km/h (62 mph). Motorways allow drivers to go at a maximum speed of 120 km/h (75 mph).

Avoid parking in the Old Town, as spaces are scarce and fairly expensive. Metered parking across the city is enforced from 8 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday to Saturday, with rates ranging between $1-3 per hour, depending on location. For longer stays, you can buy either a half-day ticket or a day ticket, for $6 and $10 respectively, at the BVB (Basler Verkehrs Betriebe) ticket machines.

On average a car hire in Basel costs $101 per day.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Alamo ($82/day), Unirent ($113/day) and Europcar ($131/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Alamo Flughafen Basel Mulhouse 4030 (1 kilometres from the city centre).

The average price of fuel in Basel is $11.92 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between $143 and $191, depending on the car size.

Compact (Seat Arona or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Basel.

The only car hire company onsite at EuroAirport Swiss is Europcar.

The only car hire company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from EuroAirport Swiss to off-airport locations is Europcar.

The only car hire company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Mulhouse EuroAirport to off-airport locations is keddy by Europcar.

Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

A Compact car hire in Basel costs $112 per day, on average.

An Economy car hire in Basel costs $110 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car hire in Basel costs $125 per day, on average.

In Basel, cars are most frequently hired at Rentscape EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, Saint-Louis (7 km from city centre ).

On average a car hire in Basel costs $708 per week ($101 per day).

On average a car hire in Basel costs $3,033 per month ($101 per day).