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If you're thinking of taking a trip to Basel anytime soon, it's best to organise a hire car before you arrive. Our easy-to-use price-comparison service can find you cut-price deals from a range of providers, including big names like Europcar, Hertz and Avis. In fact, we search for quotes from over 900 reputable providers that we trust to deliver a quality service.

With enthralling museums, opulent opera theatres and a thriving food scene to get your teeth stuck into, Basel has plenty to those who come to visit. With the freedom of a hire car, you can enjoy everything that the city has to offer and choose from a range of day trip options. Being the home of the Sound of Music, the surrounding countryside is filled with beautiful backdrops and stunning scenery.

Why Holiday Extras?

Whatever kind of car hire you're looking for, we can find something that fits your needs. We have a variety of economy options, medium-sized cars and larger vehicles that are suitable to different budgets and group sizes. If you're looking for something that is slightly more swish, we also offer a selection of luxury Porsche, BMW and Audi models.

Our customers can choose where they want to begin their journey from 6 Basel located pick up points. Included are a number of locations that are conveniently close to the city's airport and main train stations, making it easy for you to get into the driving seat as soon possible once you arrive in Basel.

When you hire a car with Holiday Extras, you can trust that you are in safe hands. Our UK-based contact centre is on call 24/7 to deal with any customer enquiries, and we offer free cancellation on all rentals up to 48 hours before you are due to pick up your car. But that's not all: we go the extra mile by including free theft protection and a collision damage waiver as a part of all of our rental agreements.

Explore Basel

With so many tourist attractions available in the heart of the city, such as Basel Minster Cathedral, Basel Zoo and the Carnival Fountain, it can be easy to forget about the wonders that lie on its doorstep. The idyllic town of Lucerne, the ruins of Rötteln Castle and the wonderous Rhine Falls are can all be visited on a day trip with the help of one of our hire cars.