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Thrifty, Basel Ap Car Rental

Thrifty 200+ ratings, 1 reviews

Basel, Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland

10.0 / 10 Excellent

Thrifty - Basel Ap Information, Car Rental Instructions & Policies

Address

AIRPORT BASEL-MULHOUSE, BASEL, 4030, Switzerland

Telephone

+41613252780 / +41613271070

Pick-up Instructions

You can walk to the counter of Thrifty - Basel Ap car rental.

Flughafenstation, bitte folgen Sie der Beschilderung zum Mietwagen Terminal.

Drop-off Instructions

Return instruction is being collected.

Opening Hours

Days of WeekSundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday
Opening hours
08:30 -23:00
07:30 -23:00
07:30 -23:00
07:30 -23:00
07:30 -23:00
07:30 -23:00
08:00 -23:00

Deposit

Deposits are depending on which car type your rental car falls into, and can be paid with credit cards (pre-authorization)
Representative Car ModelsDeposit Amount(approx.)Business Days Required for Refund

Applicable to all car types，incl. Compact，Suv，Economy，Mini and others.

Pack up ^
USD300-500030-60

Accepted Cards

Credit cards issued by the following companies qualify a car rental from this store: Visa, Master

E-voucher

Yes. E-voucher is accepted. Show the digital voucher on your mobile instead of a print-out is good enough.

Age requirements

19 - 99 years old

Driver's License Requirements

The main driver and any additional drivers must provide a full physical driving licence with no major endorsements. The license should be held for at least 1-2 year(s).

The following models require 1 year's of license holding time: Toyota Camry Hybrid Automatic Or Similar, Mercedes-benz C-class Hybrid, Kia Sportage 4x4-4wd

The following models require 3 year's of license holding time: Mercedes A, Volvo Xc40, Haval H6 Premium Hibrido, Volvo S60 A4 Perf Volvo S90, Mercedes E Class, Toyota Fortuner, Maserati Levante, Audi R8 5.2 Tsi V10 540cv Rwd Spyder

For foreign renters, you need to bring:

Original driving licence + International Driving Permit (IDP)

Please note that an International Driving Permit(IDP) is only a translation.You must present your original driving licence with the original IDP at the counter.

EU/EEA Driving License

EU/EEA driving licenses are valid for car rental across the EU/EEA, as well as in Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

For local renters, you need to bring:

Full driver's license issued in Switzerland

Additional Extras

Extras Prices
Extras Prices
Additional driver
Additional driver
Note that all drivers must provide their valid documentation.
CHF 14.97/day
capped at CHF 149.7
GPS rental
GPS rental
Provided by the local stores. Usually, interface and voice are of the local language.
CHF 23.15/day
Infant car seat rental
Infant car seat rental
Recommended for children weighing under 20 lbs /9kg (birth to approx. 1-12 months)
CHF 63.9/day
Child car seat rental
Child car seat rental
Recommended for children weighing 20-40 lbs /9-18kg (approx. 1 - 3 years)‌
CHF 63.9/day
Child booster seat rental
Child booster seat rental
Recommended for children weighing 40-80 lbs /18-36 kg
CHF 37.15/day

Cross Border

Paid:

Depending on which countries to bring the rental cars to, policies differ:
CountriesCharges

Germany

France

Italy

Slovenia

Liechtenstein

Czech Republic

Spain

Luxembourg

Hungary

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Germany

France

Italy

Slovenia

Liechtenstein

Czech Republic

Spain

Luxembourg

Hungary

Vatican City State

The Republic of San Marino

Croatia

Austria

CHF 32.43 per rental
European Union residents driving into Austria for 8 days or more, please contact your Reservation Centre. The following fees will apply in case of any damages outside Switzerland: Administrative fee damage: 180.67 CHF (including tax) Administrative fee traffic fines: 110.41 CHF (including tax) Vehicle changeover: 752.79 CHF (including tax)
Depending on car models, bringing rental cars to below countries would cost differently:
Representative Car Models Countries Charges

Audi A6

Belgium

Netherlands

 CHF 32.43 per rental

Cross Islands

To be updated

Excess

Collision Damage Waiver Excess differs by car model:

CHF 2500 for Renault Zoe,Toyota Aqua Gps,Ford Focus - Kia Ceed Or Similar,Opel Crossland,Volkswagen Golf Variant,Kia Ceed Sportwagon,Ford Focus,Toyota C-hr Hsd,Toyota Yaris,Renault Clio,Seat Ibiza O Similar,Nissan Kicks,Citroen C4 Picasso,Vw Caddy 7 Seats,Fiat 500e-electric,Toyota Aygo Or Similar,

CHF 3000 for Nissan E Nv200,Volkswagen Id3,Audi A3,Cooper S Cabrio,Toyota Highlander-4wd,Volkswagen Sharan,Ford Kuga,Mercedes-benz Evito,Corolla T S,Kia Ev6-electric,Ford Kuga 4x4--4wd,Peugeot Peugeot,Kia Sportage 4x4-4wd,Audi Q3,Opel Vivaro,

CHF 5000 for Mini One Cabrio,Mercedes A,Mitsubishi Pajero Sport,Bmw 3 Series,Tray With Gates-diesel,Tesla Model X,Mercedes Eqv-electric-4wd,Benz Vito 4x4--4wd,V Mercedes E Class Sw Gps,Volvo S60 A4 Perf Volvo S90,Mercedes C-class,Haval H6 Premium Hibrido,Mercedes Glc 4x4--4wd,Audi A6,Toyota Fortuner,Benz V Class,Eqb 250 Ev,Mercedes E Class,Mercedes Benz Gle,Volvo Xc40,

CHF 2750 for Renault Zoe,

CHF 2750 for Toyota Aqua Gps,

CHF 2750 for Ford Focus - Kia Ceed Or Similar,

CHF 3300 for Nissan E Nv200,

CHF 2750 for Opel Crossland,

CHF 5500 for Mini One Cabrio,

CHF 2750 for Volkswagen Golf Variant,

CHF 2750 for Kia Ceed Sportwagon,

CHF 2750 for Ford Focus,

CHF 3300 for Volkswagen Id3,

CHF 3300 for Audi A3,

CHF 2500 for Toyota C-hr Hsd,

CHF 2750 for Toyota Yaris,

CHF 2750 for Renault Clio,

CHF 2750 for Seat Ibiza O Similar,

CHF 3300 for Cooper S Cabrio,

CHF 3300 for Toyota Highlander-4wd,

CHF 3300 for Volkswagen Sharan,

CHF 5500 for Bmw 3 Series,

CHF 3300 for Ford Kuga,

CHF 3300 for Nissan Kicks,

CHF 3300 for Mercedes-benz Evito,

CHF 3300 for Tray With Gates-diesel,

CHF 2750 for Citroen C4 Picasso,

CHF 3300 for Vw Caddy 7 Seats,

CHF 3300 for Corolla T S,

CHF 5500 for Tesla Model X,

CHF 5500 for Mercedes Eqv-electric-4wd,

CHF 5500 for Benz Vito 4x4--4wd,

CHF 5500 for V Mercedes E Class Sw Gps,

CHF 5500 for Volvo S60 A4 Perf Volvo S90,

CHF 2750 for Fiat 500e-electric,

CHF 2750 for Toyota Aygo Or Similar,

CHF 5500 for Mercedes C-class,

CHF 5500 for Mercedes Glc 4x4--4wd,

CHF 5500 for Audi A6,

CHF 5500 for Toyota Fortuner,

CHF 3300 for Kia Ev6-electric,

CHF 3300 for Ford Kuga 4x4--4wd,

CHF 5500 for Benz V Class,

CHF 3300 for Peugeot Peugeot,

CHF 3300 for Kia Sportage 4x4-4wd,

CHF 3300 for Eqb 250 Ev,

CHF 3300 for Audi Q3,

CHF 5500 for Opel Vivaro,

CHF 5500 for Mercedes E Class,

CHF 5500 for Mercedes Benz Gle,

Theft Insurance Excess differs by car model:

CHF 2500 for Renault Zoe,Toyota Aqua Gps,Ford Focus - Kia Ceed Or Similar,Opel Crossland,Volkswagen Golf Variant,Kia Ceed Sportwagon,Ford Focus,Toyota C-hr Hsd,Toyota Yaris,Renault Clio,Seat Ibiza O Similar,Nissan Kicks,Citroen C4 Picasso,Vw Caddy 7 Seats,Fiat 500e-electric,Toyota Aygo Or Similar,

CHF 3000 for Nissan E Nv200,Volkswagen Id3,Audi A3,Cooper S Cabrio,Toyota Highlander-4wd,Volkswagen Sharan,Ford Kuga,Mercedes-benz Evito,Corolla T S,Kia Ev6-electric,Ford Kuga 4x4--4wd,Peugeot Peugeot,Kia Sportage 4x4-4wd,Audi Q3,Opel Vivaro,

CHF 5000 for Mini One Cabrio,Mercedes A,Mitsubishi Pajero Sport,Bmw 3 Series,Tray With Gates-diesel,Tesla Model X,Mercedes Eqv-electric-4wd,Benz Vito 4x4--4wd,V Mercedes E Class Sw Gps,Volvo S60 A4 Perf Volvo S90,Mercedes C-class,Haval H6 Premium Hibrido,Mercedes Glc 4x4--4wd,Audi A6,Toyota Fortuner,Benz V Class,Eqb 250 Ev,Mercedes E Class,Mercedes Benz Gle,Volvo Xc40,

CHF 2750 for Renault Zoe,

CHF 2750 for Toyota Aqua Gps,

CHF 2750 for Ford Focus - Kia Ceed Or Similar,

CHF 3300 for Nissan E Nv200,

CHF 2750 for Opel Crossland,

CHF 5500 for Mini One Cabrio,

CHF 2750 for Volkswagen Golf Variant,

CHF 2750 for Kia Ceed Sportwagon,

CHF 2750 for Ford Focus,

CHF 3300 for Volkswagen Id3,

CHF 3300 for Audi A3,

CHF 2500 for Toyota C-hr Hsd,

CHF 2750 for Toyota Yaris,

CHF 2750 for Renault Clio,

CHF 2750 for Seat Ibiza O Similar,

CHF 3300 for Cooper S Cabrio,

CHF 3300 for Toyota Highlander-4wd,

CHF 3300 for Volkswagen Sharan,

CHF 5500 for Bmw 3 Series,

CHF 3300 for Ford Kuga,

CHF 3300 for Nissan Kicks,

CHF 3300 for Mercedes-benz Evito,

CHF 3300 for Tray With Gates-diesel,

CHF 2750 for Citroen C4 Picasso,

CHF 3300 for Vw Caddy 7 Seats,

CHF 3300 for Corolla T S,

CHF 5500 for Tesla Model X,

CHF 5500 for Mercedes Eqv-electric-4wd,

CHF 5500 for Benz Vito 4x4--4wd,

CHF 5500 for V Mercedes E Class Sw Gps,

CHF 5500 for Volvo S60 A4 Perf Volvo S90,

CHF 2750 for Fiat 500e-electric,

CHF 2750 for Toyota Aygo Or Similar,

CHF 5500 for Mercedes C-class,

CHF 5500 for Mercedes Glc 4x4--4wd,

CHF 5500 for Audi A6,

CHF 5500 for Toyota Fortuner,

CHF 3300 for Kia Ev6-electric,

CHF 3300 for Ford Kuga 4x4--4wd,

CHF 5500 for Benz V Class,

CHF 3300 for Peugeot Peugeot,

CHF 3300 for Kia Sportage 4x4-4wd,

CHF 3300 for Eqb 250 Ev,

CHF 3300 for Audi Q3,

CHF 5500 for Opel Vivaro,

CHF 5500 for Mercedes E Class,

CHF 5500 for Mercedes Benz Gle,

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

To be updated

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Airports

0.1 mi from Basel Airport

Railway Stations

4.1 mi from Badischer Bahnhof

4.5 mi from Basel SBB

Other Landmarks

4.7 mi from Schloss Binningen

6.1 mi from Schaulager

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coordinates: 47.599148 7.532362

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Guest Reviews

Total points： 10.0 / 10 Excellent

  • Vehicle condition: 10.0
  • Vehicle cleanliness: 10.0
  • Spaciousness: 10.0
  • Counter staff: 10.0
  • Pick-up location: 10.0
  • Drop-off location: 10.0
  • Pick-up time: 0-10 mins
  • Drop-off time: 0-10 mins

  • F.Yanes

    Basel

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025

    Excellent SUV, new vehicle
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What's the address of the rental location?

AIRPORT BASEL-MULHOUSE, BASEL, 4030, Switzerland

What is the Telephone Number?

+41613252780/ +41613271070

What are the Accepted Cards as Payment Methods for this Car Rental Store?

Can I Pick up Rental Cars with a E-voucher?

Yes. E-voucher is accepted. Show the digital voucher on your mobile instead of a print-out is good enough.

What are the Driver Age Requirements for this Car Rental Store?

19 - 99 years old

What are the Driving Licence Requirements to Rent a Car from this Car Rental Store?

The main driver and any additional drivers must provide a full physical driving licence with no major endorsements. The license should be held for at least 1-2 year(s).

The following models require 1 year's of license holding time: Toyota Camry Hybrid Automatic Or Similar, Mercedes-benz C-class Hybrid, Kia Sportage 4x4-4wd

The following models require 3 year's of license holding time: Mercedes A, Volvo Xc40, Haval H6 Premium Hibrido, Volvo S60 A4 Perf Volvo S90, Mercedes E Class, Toyota Fortuner, Maserati Levante, Audi R8 5.2 Tsi V10 540cv Rwd Spyder

  • For foreign renters, you need to bring:

    Original driving licence + International Driving Permit (IDP)

    Please note that an International Driving Permit(IDP) is only a translation.You must present your original driving licence with the original IDP at the counter.

    EU/EEA Driving License

    EU/EEA driving licenses are valid for car rental across the EU/EEA, as well as in Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

  • For local renters, you need to bring:

    Full driver's license issued in Switzerland

Additional Extras

  • Additional driver CHF 14.97/day

    capped at CHF 149.7

    Note that all drivers must provide their valid documentation.

  • GPS rental CHF 23.15/day

    Provided by the local stores. Usually, interface and voice are of the local language.

  • Infant car seat rental CHF 63.9/day

    Recommended for children weighing under 20 lbs /9kg (birth to approx. 1-12 months)

  • Child car seat rental CHF 63.9/day

    Recommended for children weighing 20-40 lbs /9-18kg (approx. 1 - 3 years)‌

  • Child booster seat rental CHF 37.15/day

    Recommended for children weighing 40-80 lbs /18-36 kg

What are the Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks from this Store?

  • Airports

    0.1 mi from Basel Airport

  • Railway Stations

    4.1 mi from Badischer Bahnhof

    4.5 mi from Basel SBB

  • Other Landmarks

    4.7 mi from Schloss Binningen

    6.1 mi from Schaulager

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