Cheapest car hire at Basel Airport

Citroen C4 Grand Space Tourer

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 38.06 EUR/day
Citroen C4 Grand Space Tourer

7 Days rental at 266.48 EUR from June 22

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Renault Megane

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 31.24 EUR/day
Renault Megane

7 Days rental at 218.70 EUR from June 22

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

BMW 3 Series

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 50.34 EUR/day
BMW 3 Series

7 Days rental at 352.38 EUR from June 22

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Mercedes E Class

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 57.97 EUR/day
Mercedes E Class

7 Days rental at 405.80 EUR from June 22

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Mini Cooper Convertible

4 Adults, 2 Doors

From 37.88 EUR/day
Mini Cooper Convertible

7 Days rental at 265.19 EUR from June 22

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Opel Grandland X

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 36.96 EUR/day
Opel Grandland X

7 Days rental at 258.75 EUR from June 22

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

BMW 1 Series

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 35.11 EUR/day
BMW 1 Series

7 Days rental at 245.80 EUR from June 22

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Peugeot 508

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 41.68 EUR/day
Peugeot 508

7 Days rental at 291.80 EUR from June 22

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Peugeot 208

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 27.37 EUR/day
Peugeot 208

7 Days rental at 191.59 EUR from June 22

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

*daily rates in Basel Airport based on a 1 day rental (24hr period) and for guidance purposes only.

Useful to know about Basel Airport

  • Basel Airport is properly called EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg.
  • It’s less than four miles from Basel, 14 miles from Mulhouse and 43 miles from Freiburg.
  • The airport is jointly run by France and Switzerland.
  • The airport opened in 1946.
  • Last year 5 million passengers passed through its terminals, a huge increase on the previous year.

Basel Airport car hire reviews

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Best car rental companies in Basel Airport

8.9
No.3: UNIRENT,
based on 1577 reviews
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8.9
No.2: UNIRENT,
based on 1576 reviews
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8.9
No.1: HERTZ,
based on 405 reviews
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Nearest car hire pickup locations at or near Basel Airport

AVIS

Nauenstrasse 33, Basel, 4052

SIXT

Schwarzwaldallee 242, Basel, 4058

EUROPCAR

Swissotel Le Plaza Messeplatz 25, Basel, 4058

DOLLAR

Riehenstrasse 165, Basel, 4058

EUROPCAR

Nauenstrasse 33, Basel, 4052

EUROPCAR

H.p. Gerber Pannendienst Ag Hardstrasse 43, Pratteln, 4133

Recent customer reviews (average rating 8.0/10)

Jim

UK

8/10
Great price and

Great price and overall very pleased with service. Only reason this is not a 5 star review is that I do not like to pay for fuel at the counter and be expected to return empty. It seems all car hire companies have adopted this policy which I do not like.

25/11/2019
Sally

UK

8/10
Car was as desc

Car was as described and price was good. Fuel policy was not ideal for us as only had the car for 3 days but had to pay for a full tank that we only used 3/4 of. A little disappointed but seemingly this is standard policy throughout the industry - come on Rhino, what can you do to help here?

07/11/2019
Sian D

UK

6/10
Car did not loo

Car did not look like it had been cleaned from previous user. Although was in working order and did the job.

30/03/2019
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Basel Airport car hire information

  • 9.0/10
    Best Rated Agent:
    HERTZ
  • € 191.59
    Average price:
    (per week)
  • € 191.6
    Best Price:
    Per Week
  • 67
    Most Popular Type:
    Intermediate
  • 15
    Most popular model:
    Volkswagen Golf
  • 330
    Total Cars Available
     

Car hire locations near Basel Airport, Switzerland

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Laws and rules of the road when driving in Switzerland

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    Road Driving Side

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    30-50km/h

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    Rural Speed Limit

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    120km/h

    Motorway Speed Limit

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    CHF  1.49/Ltr

    Current Petrol Price

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    50mg

    Drink Drive Limit

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    CHF

    Currency

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    Tolls

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    21

    Min Rental Age

    18

    Min Driving Age

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    Front and Rear

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    Fixed and Mobile

    Speed Cameras

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    Hands Free Only

    Mobile Phones

Average prices per day for car hire at Basel Airport

*average daily rates based on 7 day rental, search for today's best prices.

FAQs about car hire at Basel Airport

How much does car hire in Basel Airport cost?

Car hire in Basel Airport costs as little as €27.4 per day, however the average price across all suppliers for a Economy class vehicle is €40.4 per day. The most expensive car to hire is €2215.4 per day from EDEL AND STARK LUXURY FLEET for a Rolls Royce Ghost.

Who is the best car rental agent in Basel Airport?

Based on recent customer reviews over the last 3 months, HERTZ has the highest customer rating for car hire in Basel Airport with a score of 8.9/10

with UNIRENT rated second best with a score of 8.9/10

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How much does it cost to hire a compact car in Basel Airport?

Today’s cheapest price for compact car hire in Basel Airport is €218.70 per week from FLIZZR.

Who is the cheapest car hire agent in Basel Airport?

The cheapest car hire company in Basel Airport is FLIZZR, with prices for a Economy class car such as the Peugeot 208 available from as little as €191.59 per week.

How much is fuel in Basel Airport?

You can expect to pay €1.3/ltr of petrol and €1.37/ltr of diesel in Basel Airport. You’ll pay a premium if refilling at motorway services of up to 10%.

What car hire agencies are available in Basel Airport?

We can arrange great deals on car hire in Basel Airport with leading car hire companies such as ALAMO, AVIS, BUDGET, DOLLAR, EDEL AND STARK LUXURY FLEET, ENTERPRISE, EUROPCAR, FLIZZR, HERTZ, NATIONAL, SIXT, THRIFTY, UNIRENT as well as reputable, local car hire companies.

What type of car can I hire in Basel Airport?

We can arrange , Compact, Compact Elite, Economy, Economy Elite, Fullsize, Intermediate, Intermediate Elite, Luxury, Luxury Elite, Mini, Mini Elite, Oversize, Premium, Premium Elite, Special, Standard and Standard Elite class rental cars in Basel Airport.

How much does it cost to hire a convertible car in Basel Airport?

We don’t currently have any convertible cars to hire in Basel Airport, but we are working in it and please check dates for future rentals.
The price at the moment for a convertible rental car in Basel Airport is €265.19 per week from FLIZZR for a Mini Cooper Convertible.

Do you have a discount code for car hire in Basel Airport?

We don’t have any discount codes for car hire in Basel Airport at the moment, however FLIZZR rates start from just €191.59 per week. If you’ve found a cheaper price than €191.59 from FLIZZR in Basel - Airport or any other rental agent, let us know and we’ll do our best to beat it.

How much does it cost to hire a car for a week in Basel Airport?

The cheapest price to hire a car for a week in Basel Airport is €216.7 per week with an average price of €252.1 per week across all car hire companies.

Information about car hire agents at Basel Airport

Most popular car hire companies at Basel Airport:

  • Europcar (tel: 41 61 3252903)
  • Hertz (tel: 061 3252780)
  • Europcar (tel: +41 (61) 3252903 )
  • Thrifty (tel: 061 325 27 80)
  • Dollar (tel: 061 3252780)
  • Enterprise (tel: 00410848445522)
  • Unirent (tel: 061 325 29 03 )
  • Alamo (tel: 410848445522)
  • National (tel: 410848445522)
  • Sixt (tel: +41-848884444)

Pick-up locations for car hire companies at Basel Airport:

  • Europcar (BASEL-MULHOUSE AIRPORT (SWISS SIDE), BASEL, 4030)
  • Hertz (Airport Basel-mulhouse, Basel, 4030)
  • Europcar (BASEL-MULHOUSE AIRPORT (SWISS SIDE), BASEL, 4030)
  • Thrifty (Airport Basel-Mulhouse, Basel, 4030)
  • Dollar (Airport Basel-Mulhouse, Basel, 4030)
  • Enterprise (FLUGHAFEN BASEL-MULHOUSE, POSTFACH 142, BASEL, 4030)

Car hire company reviews at Basel Airport:

  • HERTZ: Rated 8.9/10 from 12 reviews
  • UNIRENT: Rated 8.9/10 from 23 reviews
  • UNIRENT: Rated 8.9/10 from 23 reviews
  • HERTZ: Rated 8.7/10 from 9 reviews
  • EUROPCAR Direct: Rated 8.6/10 from 10 reviews
  • EUROPCAR Direct: Rated 8.5/10 from 9 reviews

Basel Airport Mini Guide

The Airport
Euro Airport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg is 6km from the city centre of Basel, Switzerland. Mulhouse in France is 22km away and the German town of Freiburg is 70km. It is unusual in that the airport is owned by France, Germany and Switzerland, essentially a Swiss/German airport on French ground! The airport is split into two sectors for travellers from and into France and Switzerland. We can arrange car rental in Switzerland from over 40 pick-up locations so if hiring a car in Basel isn't convenient or you want to return elsewhere in Switzerland we can help.

view of basel

How Would I get There?
There are flights from most cities in Europe to Basel and some from North Africa. Holiday destinations are well catered for by the budget airlines but of course these flights are often seasonal. easyJet are the main operator there with over thirty flights although the only British route is from Edinburgh.

Can I get Into the City Easily?
The BVB bus 50 takes you to the Bahnhof SBB train station if you wish to travel further afield or for being central in town. Hiring a car is an easy option there as the city is just 5 minutes drive from the airport via the A35 highway. The car hire desks can be found in hall 1 level 2 in the French sector and hall 4 level 2 in the Swiss sector.

What’s at the Airport for me?
If you feel a little lost at the airport there is an information desk for all your enquiries on level 2. There you will also find a hotel information desk, should you need somewhere to stay. There are 3 ICE currency exchange counters and 4 ATMs conveniently located around the terminal building. If you wish to check your emails, you can use the internet corner or use the Wi-Fi service – you can buy a prepaid card at Relay.

What if I get Hungry?
For fine dining whilst you wait, go to Restaurant Au 5eme on level 5. Crousti café on level 2 has a selection of freshly made sandwiches and snacks for something lighter. If you are in a hurry, you can get drinks and pre-packed snacks at Grab and Go.

Can I buy my Duty Free There?
Yes, there are a couple of Dufry duty free shops whether you are looking for designer names and fashion or a bottle of kirsch and cigars. Relay has newspapers and magazines for your journey and you can buy books and sweets at K Kiosk. There is also a Petit Casino for grocery items or snacks.

rental cars at basel airport

Is There a Hotel at the Airport?
No, but you can stay at the Airport Hotel Basel, its 2.5 km from the airport and they have a shuttle bus service. You can eat a la carte at the hotel’s La Rose Restaurant or La Brasserie in the Grand Casino, next door. There is a sauna and fitness room available for residents to use.
 
 

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Customer questions about Basel Airport car hire

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Hello, I'd like to check for a car mid size, for 5 people with space for luggage for the 17 of July for 6 days from Basel Airport

Hi, thanks for getting in touch, depending on the amount of luggge you have and the type of driving you plan, I would suggest at least a compact car, but perhaps an estate car to easily handle the luggage, but this is up to you.

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I want to hire a car at mulhouse airport and I have 2 questions: 1. I have to drop at 4 am. Is it o.k? any additional costs?

Hi, if you have searched on our website and the cars are showing as available then this is fine, however there might be an out of hours fee but this will be clearly stated at the booking stage where applicable. If you can let me know your rental dates / times I will run a quote and check this for you.

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Customer questions about Basel Airport car hire

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Hello, I'd like to check for a car mid size, for 5 people with space for luggage for the 17 of July for 6 days from Basel Airport

Hi, thanks for getting in touch, depending on the amount of luggge you have and the type of driving you plan, I would suggest at least a compact car, but perhaps an estate car to easily handle the luggage, but this is up to you.

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I want to hire a car at mulhouse airport and I have 2 questions: 1. I have to drop at 4 am. Is it o.k? any additional costs?

Hi, if you have searched on our website and the cars are showing as available then this is fine, however there might be an out of hours fee but this will be clearly stated at the booking stage where applicable. If you can let me know your rental dates / times I will run a quote and check this for you.

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Latest Update from Basel Airport:

02/05/12 - If you're travelling to Basel Airport this summer you'll find it can be a little confusing for travellers. The main confusion lies in it having three airport codes, MLH, BSL and EAP depending on which airline you use. Don't panic though because the codes all take you to the same airport.

04/06/13 - Last year saw a meteoric rise in passengers at the airport with a near 16% increase. This year more routes are being added to Antalya, Lille, Tuzla and Tel Aviv so expect it to be even busier.
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Basel Airport, although named after the Swiss city of Basel, is actually in France. The airport has the names of French, Swiss and German cities in the title and is a great starting place for trips to each of the countries.

Basel airport links directly to the A3 motorway which crosses Switzerland and joins onto the French motorway, the A35, meaning that with a hire car from Basel Airport, a large area is within easy reach. Staying in Basel itself you’ll have the chance to see why the city is renowned as the cultural capital of Switzerland with its many theatres and concert halls.

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