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Cheap Car Rentals in Basel from C$ 51
This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car rental in Basel with a pick-up date of 25/9 and drop-off date of 11/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Basel car rentals in 2025
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 11 September 2025.
Most popular company | EUROPCAR |
|---|---|
Price of gas per litre | C$ 2.89 |
Average price per day | C$ 125 |
Cheapest price per day | C$ 51 |
Popular car types in Basel
Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Basel and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 11 September 2025.
There are currently 56 rental locations operating in Basel spread across 22 car rental agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to rent in Basel is small car at C$ 51 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for renting in the area, along with estimated starting prices:
Compact
C$ 51+
Minivan
C$ 92+
Full-size SUV
C$ 93+
Passenger Van
C$ 122+
Compact SUV
C$ 55+
Compact station wagon
C$ 62+
Intermediate SUV
C$ 70+
Intermediate station wagon
C$ 72+
Compare car rental deals in Basel by type
Here are the best Basel small car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Basel medium car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Basel SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Basel van rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Chevrolet Sonic SedanC$ 51/day
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Chevrolet Sonic SedanC$ 54/day
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Best car rental deals found in Basel
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Basel. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Basel with an average daily rate of C$ 81. Data was last updated on 11 September 2025.
Chevrolet Sonic SedanC$ 51/day
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Chevrolet Sonic SedanC$ 54/day
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Hyundai VenueC$ 55/day
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Cheapflights insights for Basel car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you rent a car in Basel, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I rent a car in Basel?
Book your rental car in Basel 7 days before your pickup date to maximize your savings. Car rental prices are around C$ 69/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 7% off the usual average price.
What is the cheapest rental car company in Basel?
Sixt is currently the cheapest rental car company in Basel with deals as low as C$ 43.00/day found in the past two weeks. Alamo is another inexpensive option with rates as low as C$ 49.77/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?
The cheapest month to rent a car in Basel is January, when you can expect to pay C$ 67/day on average. The most expensive month to rent a car in Basel is July (C$ 127/day on average). The average daily rental price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you rent.
January
C$ 67
February
C$ 80
March
C$ 78
April
C$ 86
May
C$ 86
June
C$ 90
July
C$ 127
August
C$ 116
September
C$ 82
October
C$ 75
November
C$ 76
December
C$ 105
What car do most people rent in Basel?
Compact rentals (Volkswagen Golf, for example) are the most popular in Basel. Intermediate (Volkswagen Touran) and Mini (Peugeot 108) rentals are also often chosen by our users when visiting Basel.
Which car rental 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 11 September 2025.
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
1 review•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Overall
9.0
Pick-up/drop-off
9.5
Value
8.0
Europcar
2 reviews•5 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Overall
9.0
Pick-up/drop-off
8.6
Value
8.0
Alamo
2 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Overall
8.7
Pick-up/drop-off
9.0
Value
7.9
Sixt
2 reviews•2 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
National
2 locations
Hertz
9 reviews•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.9
Comfort
7.4
Overall
6.8
Pick-up/drop-off
7.0
Value
6.2
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Basel, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 11 September 2025.
What is the cheapest rental car found in Basel?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under C$ 125/day when booking a rental car in Basel. The best deal a user found was for C$ 63/day from Alamo, booked on Sep. 7.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Basel for a week from Europcar?
Renting a car in Basel for a week can be a great option for travel. Europcar, the most popular car rental company for this area, offers rental cars for around C$ 887/week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Basel?
Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in Basel.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Basel for a month?
Prices can be as low as C$ 3,801 if you consider booking with Alamo. That price represents savings of 61% compared to the Basel average. The monthly cost of a car rental in Basel is on average C$ 3,801 (C$ 127/day).
How much is a car rental in Basel for a weekend?
C$ 0 is typically the average cost for a rental car for the weekend in Basel, though this could vary depending on the time of year. If you’re on a budget when travelling to Basel, then opt for a Compact rental vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of October, you can expect to find car rental prices on Cheapflights for as low as C$ 46/day.
Car rentals by fuel type in Basel
Browse car rentals by fuel type in Basel. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Basel. Deals were last updated on 11 September 2025.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Basel. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (C$ 38+).
Electric
C$ 38+
Gas/Diesel
C$ 55+
Hybrid
C$ 114+