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Thrifty, Basel - Airport - Thrifty Hertz Car Rental

Thrifty 200+ ratings, 1 reviews

Basel, Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland

8.0 / 10 Very good

Thrifty - Basel - Airport - Thrifty Hertz Information, Car Rental Instructions & Policies

Address

Airport Basel-Mulhouse,Basel,4030,CH

Telephone

+41613252780

Pick-up Instructions

Serviced by Hertz. Please exit the arrivals terminal from "Switzerland" Exit. Follow the signs "Car Rental". We will welcome you at the Hertz desk in the Airport.

Drop-off Instructions

Please check with the branch staff about the return location and time when you pick up the car.

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

Security Deposit

Deposit amounts depend on the vehicle category and can be paid via credit card 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 in the main driver's name from the following issuers are accepted: Visa, Master

E-voucher

Accepted on mobile, a printout is not required.

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: Hyundai Kona Hybrid, Volvo V60 Plug-in, Ford Kuga 4x4-4wd

The following models require 3 year's of license holding time: Mercedes A, Landrover Range Rover Sport, Volvo Xc90, Benz Gle, S Class, Toyota Rav 4, Bmw 5 Series, 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 together with the original IDP at the counter — photocopies or scanned copies are not accepted.

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

To be updated

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

Netherlands

Belgium

Monaco

Slovakia

Norway

Denmark

Sweden

Austria

CHF 40 per rental
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)

Cross Islands

To be updated

Excess

Collision Damage Waiver Excess differs by car model:

CHF 2500 for Nissan Leaf,Volkswagen Golf,Peugeot 2008,Opel Crossland,Seat Leon,Seat Leon Sp,Jeep Renegade,Toyota C-hr Hsd,Vauxhall Corsa,Citroen C3,Peugeot 208,Toyota Rav4,Citroen C4 Spacetourer,Chrysler Town And Country,Fiat 500e,Toyota Aygo,

CHF 3000 for Nissan E Nv200,Volkswagen Id3,Bmw 1 Series,Fiat Doblo Cargo-diesel,Cooper S Cabrio,U Toyota Highlander-4wd,Mb V Class,Peugeot 3008,Peugeot Expert,Corolla T S,Kia Ev6,Q Ford Kuga,Citroen C5 X,Ford Kuga 4x4-4wd,Audi Q3,Toyota Innova,

CHF 5000 for Mini Cooper,Mercedes A,Toyota Hilux Dc-4wd,Bmw 3 Series,Tray With Gates-diesel,Transit 350 Lwb-diesel,Tesla Model X,Mercedes Eqv-electric-4wd,Benz Vito 4x4--4wd,E Class,Benz Gle,E Class,Volvo Xc90,Ford Everest-4wd,Audi A5 Avant,Toyota Rav 4,Benz V Class,Kia Ev6,Mercedes Sprinter-diesel,S Class,Lexus Rx-hybrid,Landrover Range Rover Sport,

CHF 2750 for Nissan Leaf,

CHF 2750 for Volkswagen Golf,

CHF 2750 for Peugeot 2008,

CHF 3300 for Nissan E Nv200,

CHF 2750 for Opel Crossland,

CHF 5500 for Mini Cooper,

CHF 2750 for Seat Leon,

CHF 2750 for Seat Leon Sp,

CHF 2750 for Jeep Renegade,

CHF 3300 for Volkswagen Id3,

CHF 3300 for Bmw 1 Series,

CHF 2500 for Toyota C-hr Hsd,

CHF 2750 for Vauxhall Corsa,

CHF 2750 for Citroen C3,

CHF 2750 for Peugeot 208,

CHF 3300 for Fiat Doblo Cargo-diesel,

CHF 3300 for Cooper S Cabrio,

CHF 3300 for U Toyota Highlander-4wd,

CHF 3300 for Mb V Class,

CHF 5500 for Bmw 3 Series,

CHF 3300 for Peugeot 3008,

CHF 3300 for Toyota Rav4,

CHF 3300 for Peugeot Expert,

CHF 3300 for Tray With Gates-diesel,

CHF 3300 for Transit 350 Lwb-diesel,

CHF 2750 for Citroen C4 Spacetourer,

CHF 3300 for Chrysler Town And Country,

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 E Class,

CHF 5500 for Benz Gle,

CHF 2750 for Fiat 500e,

CHF 2750 for Toyota Aygo,

CHF 5500 for Ford Everest-4wd,

CHF 5500 for Audi A5 Avant,

CHF 5500 for Toyota Rav 4,

CHF 3300 for Kia Ev6,

CHF 3300 for Q Ford Kuga,

CHF 5500 for Benz V Class,

CHF 3300 for Citroen C5 X,

CHF 3300 for Ford Kuga 4x4-4wd,

CHF 3300 for Audi Q3,

CHF 5500 for Mercedes Sprinter-diesel,

CHF 5500 for Toyota Innova,

CHF 5500 for S Class,

CHF 5500 for Lexus Rx-hybrid,

CHF 2750 for ,

CHF 3300 for ,

CHF 3330 for ,

CHF 5500 for ,

Theft Insurance Excess differs by car model:

CHF 2500 for Nissan Leaf,Volkswagen Golf,Peugeot 2008,Opel Crossland,Seat Leon,Seat Leon Sp,Jeep Renegade,Toyota C-hr Hsd,Vauxhall Corsa,Citroen C3,Peugeot 208,Toyota Rav4,Citroen C4 Spacetourer,Chrysler Town And Country,Fiat 500e,Toyota Aygo,

CHF 3000 for Nissan E Nv200,Volkswagen Id3,Bmw 1 Series,Fiat Doblo Cargo-diesel,Cooper S Cabrio,U Toyota Highlander-4wd,Mb V Class,Peugeot 3008,Peugeot Expert,Corolla T S,Kia Ev6,Q Ford Kuga,Citroen C5 X,Ford Kuga 4x4-4wd,Audi Q3,Toyota Innova,

CHF 5000 for Mini Cooper,Mercedes A,Toyota Hilux Dc-4wd,Bmw 3 Series,Tray With Gates-diesel,Transit 350 Lwb-diesel,Tesla Model X,Mercedes Eqv-electric-4wd,Benz Vito 4x4--4wd,E Class,Benz Gle,E Class,Volvo Xc90,Ford Everest-4wd,Audi A5 Avant,Toyota Rav 4,Benz V Class,Kia Ev6,Mercedes Sprinter-diesel,S Class,Lexus Rx-hybrid,Landrover Range Rover Sport,

CHF 2750 for Nissan Leaf,

CHF 2750 for Volkswagen Golf,

CHF 2750 for Peugeot 2008,

CHF 3300 for Nissan E Nv200,

CHF 2750 for Opel Crossland,

CHF 5500 for Mini Cooper,

CHF 2750 for Seat Leon,

CHF 2750 for Seat Leon Sp,

CHF 2750 for Jeep Renegade,

CHF 3300 for Volkswagen Id3,

CHF 3300 for Bmw 1 Series,

CHF 2500 for Toyota C-hr Hsd,

CHF 2750 for Vauxhall Corsa,

CHF 2750 for Citroen C3,

CHF 2750 for Peugeot 208,

CHF 3300 for Fiat Doblo Cargo-diesel,

CHF 3300 for Cooper S Cabrio,

CHF 3300 for U Toyota Highlander-4wd,

CHF 3300 for Mb V Class,

CHF 5500 for Bmw 3 Series,

CHF 3300 for Peugeot 3008,

CHF 3300 for Toyota Rav4,

CHF 3300 for Peugeot Expert,

CHF 3300 for Tray With Gates-diesel,

CHF 3300 for Transit 350 Lwb-diesel,

CHF 2750 for Citroen C4 Spacetourer,

CHF 3300 for Chrysler Town And Country,

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 E Class,

CHF 5500 for Benz Gle,

CHF 2750 for Fiat 500e,

CHF 2750 for Toyota Aygo,

CHF 5500 for Ford Everest-4wd,

CHF 5500 for Audi A5 Avant,

CHF 5500 for Toyota Rav 4,

CHF 3300 for Kia Ev6,

CHF 3300 for Q Ford Kuga,

CHF 5500 for Benz V Class,

CHF 3300 for Citroen C5 X,

CHF 3300 for Ford Kuga 4x4-4wd,

CHF 3300 for Audi Q3,

CHF 5500 for Mercedes Sprinter-diesel,

CHF 5500 for Toyota Innova,

CHF 5500 for S Class,

CHF 5500 for Lexus Rx-hybrid,

CHF 2750 for ,

CHF 3300 for ,

CHF 3330 for ,

CHF 5500 for ,

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

To be updated

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Airports

Nearby Basel Airport

Railway Stations

4.2 mi from Badischer Bahnhof

4.5 mi from Basel SBB

Other Landmarks

4.8 mi from Schloss Binningen

6.2 mi from Schaulager

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Map view of Thrifty Store Location
coordinates: 47.599548 7.531445

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Guest Reviews

Total points： 8.0 / 10 Very good

  • Vehicle condition: 10.0
  • Vehicle cleanliness: 10.0
  • Spaciousness: 6.0
  • Counter staff: 10.0
  • Pick-up location: 10.0
  • Drop-off location: 2.0
  • Pick-up time: 10-30 mins
  • Drop-off time: 10-30 mins

  • P.Burt

    Basel

    8 /10 Very good

    Reviewed: Wednesday, August 12, 2026

    Counter staff great. Car was a little right on space for 6 adults. We got transit connect 7- seater but great to drive, built in sat Mac etc
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What's the address of the rental location?

Airport Basel-Mulhouse,Basel,4030,CH

What is the Telephone Number?

+41613252780

How to Return The Rental Car, Car Park or Key Box & After Hours Return Instructions?

Please check with the branch staff about the return location and time when you pick up the car.

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

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

Accepted on mobile, a printout is not required.

What are the Driver's Age Requirements for this Car Rental Company?

19 - 99 years old

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

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: Hyundai Kona Hybrid, Volvo V60 Plug-in, Ford Kuga 4x4-4wd

The following models require 3 year's of license holding time: Mercedes A, Landrover Range Rover Sport, Volvo Xc90, Benz Gle, S Class, Toyota Rav 4, Bmw 5 Series, 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 together with the original IDP at the counter — photocopies or scanned copies are not accepted.

    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

To be updated

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

  • Airports

    Nearby Basel Airport

  • Railway Stations

    4.2 mi from Badischer Bahnhof

    4.5 mi from Basel SBB

  • Other Landmarks

    4.8 mi from Schloss Binningen

    6.2 mi from Schaulager

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