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What is the cheapest car rental company in Basel?
Over the past 72 hours, the lowest car-hire prices in Basel came from Sixt (€10/day), Avis (€12/day) and Budget (€12/day). The cheapest of all was Sixt, Flughafenstrasse, 4030 Basel, France — about 3.4 miles from the city centre.
What is the most popular rental car in Basel?
Mini cars are the most popular choice in Basel, costing around €17/day on average. Some drivers have found deals from as little as €9/day.
Basel car rental price comparison by vehicle type
How much does it cost to hire a Mini car in Basel?
Mini car hire in Basel typically costs around €17 per day. Prices are lowest in Feb, averaging €12 per day — roughly 29% below the yearly average. Mini cars are usually 60% cheaper than the average car hire in Basel.
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Practical Information for Drivers
Fines for violations of road traffic regulations in Basel
As in all other European cities, drivers in Basel are extremely disciplined, which is completely normal. As a result, very high fines are imposed for violations of road traffic regulations. Be careful on the roads and do not break the rules.
| Driving through a red light | 150 Euro |
| Overtaking on the wrong side | 150 Euro |
| Driving on the hard shoulder | 100 Euro |
| Not wearing a seat belt | 150 Euro |
| Parking with the engine running | 70 Euro |
A foreign driver is obliged to pay the fine at a bank as soon as a police officer issues the ticket. Otherwise, you may face serious difficulties when leaving the country.
Speed limits in Basel
Speeding in Basel is regarded as a very serious road traffic offence. Both the police and speed cameras strictly monitor compliance with the speed limits in the city.
- Within the city limits the speed must not exceed 50 km/h
- The maximum speed allowed on main roads is 80 km/h
- The speed must not be more than 120 km/h on motorways.
Parking in Basel
It is not recommended to leave your car just anywhere in Basel. Illegal parking will undoubtedly result in a large fine. It is better to spend some time finding a proper parking place.
- White car parks
White car parks are available to everyone without exception and are usually free, except where there is special information at the entrance to the car park. Parking time is also not limited in the white zone.
- Yellow and blue car parks
To leave your car in a yellow or blue zone, you need to purchase a parking ticket. However, there is no point in buying parking tickets if you have rented a car for only a short period of time. It is better to use paid automated car parks. One hour of parking at such car parks costs no more than 1 Euro.
Maximum blood alcohol level allowed in Basel
In Basel, the authorities have an extremely negative attitude towards drink-driving. However, for example, in comparison with Russia, this attitude can be regarded as relatively lenient. The permitted blood alcohol level is 0.05 per mille. However, this is not a reason to drink alcoholic beverages. If you exceed the limit even slightly, you will receive a very heavy fine.
- If the blood alcohol level is from 0.05 to 0.08 per mille, the driver will be given a fine of 500 to 700 Euro.
- If there has been a big party and the blood alcohol level is more than 0.08 per mille, you will receive a fine of 1000 Euro. You can also be disqualified from driving for up to 90 days.
Do not forget that a fine is not the highest price for drink-driving. In some cases, the price can be a human life.
Cost of fuel in Basel
Filling your hire car with fuel in Basel will not cause any difficulties. There are plenty of fuel stations. The quality of fuel fully complies with international standards. It is possible to pay for fuel both in cash and by credit card.
- The price for one litre of 95 fuel is 1.44 Euro
- The cost of one litre of 98 fuel is 1.48 Euro
- One litre of diesel fuel costs 1.53 Euro
There is good news for those drivers who may forget to refuel the car in time. It is permitted to carry fuel in cans.
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What drivers say about Basel
"We landed late in Basel but the car rental desk was still open and staff were really friendly. Pick-up was smooth, the car was spotless and ideal for our drives along the Rhine and into the Black Forest. Returning at Basel airport was clearly signposted and completely stress free."
"We rented a minivan in Basel for a weekend in the mountains. Fast service, clean car and easy drop-off. Perfect for our trip."
"I picked up the car in Basel city. The office was easy to find, staff were polite and the car almost new. The handover was quick and the return simple, with clear instructions for the fuel and parking. It made my short business trip much easier."