Autopôle, Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, National Citer, and Sixt offer 24-hour car rentals in Basel right at the airport. For tourists who book car rentals in Basel in advance, the price for a small car starts at 14 CHF per day. Renault, Seat, and Mercedes cars can be rented for 40-55 CHF per day.
Even if you rent a car in Basel inexpensively, rest assured that the price includes accident insurance. The insurance deposit is temporarily blocked on your card when you sign the rental contract. If you return the car safe and sound, the deposit amount will be unblocked. Finding a reliable car rental in Basel without a deposit is quite challenging. Rentals are typically paid on a daily basis.
The most popular parking lots are located between the train station and the pedestrian zone of the Old Town. Parking costs 1.5 CHF per hour, but these parking spaces are often full.
Parking a car in the "yellow" and "blue" zones (highlighted in their respective colors) costs approximately 1 CHF per hour. If you plan to leave your car for an extended period, you'll need to purchase a parking ticket. In paid automated parking lots, you should use a parking machine. Parking in the "white" zone is free of charge, and your car can stay there for as long as you need. However, finding an available space in such a favorable parking area, especially in the evening, can be quite challenging.
In addition to cars, you can also rent bicycles in Basel. The minimum daily rental price for an adult bicycle is 35 CHF, while for a child's bicycle, it's 30 CHF. The price varies based on the rental duration, bicycle class, and pick-up/return location.
