Basel car hire

Some car hire companies in Basel which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Europcar, Dollar and Hertz

On average a hire car in Basel costs $88 per day.

The average price of fuel in Basel is $9.16 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between $110 and $147, depending on the car size.

Economy (Hyundai i10 or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Basel.

Car hire companies onsite at EuroAirport Swiss include Europcar, Dollar, Hertz and Thrifty.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from EuroAirport Swiss to off-airport locations include Europcar, Dollar, Hertz and Thrifty.

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

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

A Economy car hire in Basel costs $64 per day, on average.

A Mini car hire in Basel costs $73 per day, on average.

A Compact car hire in Basel costs $83 per day, on average.

In Basel, cars are most frequently hired at Europcar Basel-mulhouse Airport (swiss Side) (6 km from city centre ).

On average hiring a car in Basel costs $614 per week ($88 per day).

On average a car hire in Basel costs $2,632 per month ($88 per day).

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).

The average petrol prices in Basel are around $6.09 USD per gallon. Some petrol stations may offer lower prices of about $5.72 USD per gallon, but you can also find prices as high as $6.70 USD per gallon. There is a petrol station next to car park F6 on the French side of the airport, and one next to car park S3 on the Swiss side. Both are open 24 hours.

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.