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Car Rental Basel

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Car Rental Basel

EasyTerra Car Rental Basel is an independent car rental comparison site. Our system compares prices from well-known car rental companies so as a customer you can always reserve your rental car through us at a competitive rate.

Popular rental locations in Basel

The following rental locations are the most popular for renting a car in Basel

Car rental offers in Basel

Whether you're looking for a small rental car or a station wagon for the entire family, we will always have a suitable vehicle for the lowest price. Below are some examples from our selection in Basel.

Car type
Mini
Economy
Compact
Intermediate
Standard
Full-size
Luxury
Station wagon
Passenger van
SUV
Electric

Car rental companies in Basel

Below are the car rental companies in Basel with the best ratings. Compare all ratings and prices of these rental companies in one search.

  • Thrifty

    9.4 (5438)
    From € 33 / day
  • Budget

    9.1 (9604)
    From € 35 / day
  • Unirent Car Rental

    9.1 (300)
    From € 33 / day
  • Avis

    9.1 (5940)
    From € 33 / day
  • Europcar

    8.9 (8061)
    From € 37 / day
  • Enterprise

    8.7 (1921)
    From € 37 / day
  • Dollar Rent a Car

    8.4 (4314)
    From € 32 / day
  • Hertz

    7.9 (6852)
    From € 34 / day
  • Alamo

    7.9 (8619)
    From € 35 / day
  • Sixt

    7.4 (3316)
    From € 41 / day
  • Flizzr

    6.7 (305)
    From € 34 / day
  • National Car Rental

    8 (402)
    No rates available
  • FireFly Car Rental

    7.4 (3811)
    No rates available
  • Edel & Stark

    No reviews
    No rates available

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Car rental companies in and around Basel

If you are looking for a rental car in Switzerland, but in a city other than Basel, please click through to the Car rental Switzerland page, where you can choose in which city in Switzerland you want to rent a car.

Car rental locations in Basel

EasyTerra Car Rental Basel compares prices of car rental companies at the following locations:

Messeplatz 25

Location information for Basel

Introduction

Basel is located in the north of Switzerland and is a very nice town to spend a few days. It has a very special historic center full of atmosphere, including the Romanesque Cathedral and the renaissance style City Hall. There are also very interesting museums and the carnival of the city is very special and exuberant.

Population

The city itself has almost 170,000 inhabitants, the entire Basel metropolitan area is however much greater with 730,000 inhabitants.

Location

Basel is located on the River Rhine at a place where Switzerland, Germany and France meet. It is the gateway to the Jura Mountains to the south of the city. To the north of Basel lies the German Black Forrest and the French Alsace to the northwest.

Economy

The Swiss chemical and pharmaceutical industry is mainly concentrated in and around Basel. Large corporations as Novartis and Hoffmann-La Roche have their head quarters in this city.

Furthermore, like the rest of Switzerland, the financial industry plays an important part. The Bank for International Settlements is based in Basel.

The inland harbor is also important, large inland vessels can navigate from Rotterdam to Basel, but further up the River Rhine, inland navigation can only be executed by smaller vessels.

The city hosts several large annual exhibitions such as BaselWorld and ArtBasel.

Airports

The airport of Basel is unique, it is located on French territory and is the only airport on earth that is being jointly operated by two countries. The international EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg is located approximately 8 kilometers to the northwest of Basel, along the A35 highway.

Public transport

There are street cars and buses in Basel. The public transport network is very efficient, street cars and buses run on schedule, are exceptionally clean and tickets are cheap. Tickets can only be purchased at the ticket machines at every (street car/bus) stop.

Furthermore, there are bus connections to cities in France and Germany, including to Mulhouse and Freiburg.

Basel also has a high-speed train (TGV) which connects with Paris, via Strasbourg.

Traffic and parking

There is a beltway surrounding the city, but driving around in the historic center can be confusing for visitors. Furthermore, it is difficult to find one of the expensive parking spaces on the streets in the old part of town. It is best to park your car in one of the 13 parking garages (total capacity of 6,000 parking spaces) surrounding the center. There is a dynamic guiding system that will lead you to a parking garage with available spaces. The parking garages are significantly cheaper than parking on the street.

Hotels

Basel has a large variety of hotels to offer in each price category, although in comparison with other Western European countries, the rates are quite high. You need to take into account that during exhibitions and the yearly carnival all hotels are occupied. It is advisable to book your hotel room well in advance.

External sources

For more information about Basel, we recommend Google and the following sources:

Practical information

  • Currency
    Swiss franc
  • Driving direction
    Right
  • City speed limit
    50 km/h
  • Freeway speed limit
    80 km/h
  • Language
    German, French, Italian
  • Popular car category
    Economy

What most people want to know

The following questions and answers are a selection of the most popular questions. If you do not find the answer to your question, have a look at the Frequently Asked Questions page or contact us.

Is EasyTerra Car Rental the cheapest?

Yes, we offer a guarantee of the lowest price - because we compare various retailers, we can always offer you the best price in town.

What do I need to do when picking up a car?

To pick up your car, you will need your voucher, passport, driver's license and a credit card. It is very important that your driver's license and credit card are in the same name as the main driver. Keep in mind that the local rental company will reserve a certain amount on your credit card as a deposit. This requires the PIN code for your credit card. If your driver's license is foreign (for example, in Chinese), you must bring a translation with you. Only your original passport and driver's license will be accepted - a copy is not sufficient.

Are there any additional costs?

Our rates are all-inclusive. Our reservation department will inform you in advance should additional costs apply. You can always cancel your booking free of charge if you do not agree (this must be done at least 48 hours prior to the start of the car hire period).

What kind of insurance is applicable to my car rental?

In general, Liability Insurance, Fire Insurance, All-Risks Insurance and Theft Insurance are included in the cost of your rental car.

What is a worry-free label?

Only rental companies with a high level of customer satisfaction are eligible to be included in our Worry-Free selection. This rate includes excess cover and unlimited kilometres. Your vehicle will be provided and must be returned with a full tank of fuel. With a vehicle from our Worry-Free selection, you can travel with peace of mind and no hidden costs.

How can I change or cancel my reservation?

You can cancel your reservation through "My Account". We recommend contacting us by phone if your changes to your booking or cancellation takes place at short notice (48 hours or less).

When will I get a confirmation of my booking?

Most reservations will receive confirmation within minutes after payment takes place. We recommend contacting our Booking Department for last minute reservations (pick-up within 48 hours).

Which car rental companies are compared by EasyTerra Car Rental at this location?
  • Thrifty
  • Budget
  • Unirent Car Rental
  • Avis
  • Europcar
  • Enterprise
  • Dollar Rent a Car
  • Hertz
  • Alamo
  • Sixt
  • Flizzr
  • National Car Rental
  • FireFly Car Rental
  • Edel & Stark
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