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Thrifty, Basel Switzerland Airport Car Rental

Thrifty

Basel, Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland

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

Address

BASEL AP,IN TERMINAL,4030,CH

Telephone

+41613252980

Pick-up Instructions

The Thrifty - Basel Switzerland Airport car rental location is located out of the airport

Serviced by Hertz Car Rentals.

Drop-off Instructions

Serviced by Hertz Car Rentals. This airport has both a French section and a Swiss sector. Please go to the correct sector based on your rental agreement. Swiss side (SCHWEIZ) return parking Google Map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/xoYzZ7e79ZVuFN3UA French side (FRANCE) return parking: Google Map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/itYkes948vUus95W6

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: Hyundai Kona Hybrid, Mercedes-benz C-class Hybrid, Ford Kuga 4x4-4wd

The following models require 3 year's of license holding time: Mercedes A, Bmw X5, Vw Teramont, Range Rover Velar, Mercedes Classe E, Toyota Fortuner, Mercedes Classe E, Mercedes Cle Cabrio

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

Volvo V60

Belgium

Netherlands

 CHF 32.43 per rental

Cross Islands

To be updated

Excess

Collision Damage Waiver Excess differs by car model:

CHF 2500 for Nissan Leaf,Peugeot 2008,Volkswagen Golf,Opel Crossland,Peugeot 308,Ford Focus,Volkswagen Golf,Compact Elite,Chevrolet Spark,Nissan Versa,Peugeot 208 5p,Toyota C Hr,New-qashqai My22 Mild-hybrid 158 Xtronic 2wd N-connecta + Design Pack,Peugeot 5008 (5+2),Fiat 500e,Toyota Aygo,

CHF 3000 for Peugeot E Expert-electric,Volkswagen Id3,Mercedes Class A,Fiat Doblo Cargo-diesel,Cooper S Cabrio,U Toyota Highlander-4wd,Ford Galaxy,Toyota Rush,Mercedes-benz Evito,Peugeot 5008 5+2 Seats,Kia Ev6-electric,Q Ford Kuga,Citroen C5 X,Ford Kuga 4x4-4wd,Audi Q3,Toyota Innova,

CHF 5000 for Mini One Cabrio,Mercedes A,Bmw X5,Bmw 3 Series,Tray With Gates-diesel,Transit 350 Lwb-diesel,Tesla Model X,Mercedes Eqv-electric-4wd,Benz Vito 4x4--4wd,Audi A4,Range Rover Velar,Audi A4,Vw Teramont,Toyota Prado,Volvo V60,Toyota Fortuner,Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 7 Lug( D),Eqb 250 Ev,Mercedes Classe E,Lexus Rx-hybrid,Bmw X5,

CHF 2750 for Nissan Leaf,

CHF 2750 for Peugeot 2008,

CHF 2750 for Volkswagen Golf,

CHF 3300 for Peugeot E Expert-electric,

CHF 2750 for Opel Crossland,

CHF 5500 for Mini One Cabrio,

CHF 2750 for Peugeot 308,

CHF 2750 for Ford Focus,

CHF 3300 for Volkswagen Id3,

CHF 3300 for Mercedes Class A,

CHF 2500 for Compact Elite,

CHF 2750 for Chevrolet Spark,

CHF 2750 for Nissan Versa,

CHF 2750 for Peugeot 208 5p,

CHF 3300 for Fiat Doblo Cargo-diesel,

CHF 3300 for Cooper S Cabrio,

CHF 3300 for U Toyota Highlander-4wd,

CHF 3300 for Ford Galaxy,

CHF 5500 for Bmw 3 Series,

CHF 3300 for Toyota Rush,

CHF 3300 for Toyota C Hr,

CHF 3300 for Mercedes-benz Evito,

CHF 3300 for Tray With Gates-diesel,

CHF 3300 for Transit 350 Lwb-diesel,

CHF 2750 for New-qashqai My22 Mild-hybrid 158 Xtronic 2wd N-connecta + Design Pack,

CHF 3300 for Peugeot 5008 (5+2),

CHF 3300 for Peugeot 5008 5+2 Seats,

CHF 5500 for Tesla Model X,

CHF 5500 for Mercedes Eqv-electric-4wd,

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

CHF 5500 for Audi A4,

CHF 5500 for Range Rover Velar,

CHF 2750 for Fiat 500e,

CHF 2750 for Toyota Aygo,

CHF 5500 for Toyota Prado,

CHF 5500 for Volvo V60,

CHF 5500 for Toyota Fortuner,

CHF 3300 for Kia Ev6-electric,

CHF 3300 for Q Ford Kuga,

CHF 5500 for Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 7 Lug( D),

CHF 3300 for Citroen C5 X,

CHF 3300 for Ford Kuga 4x4-4wd,

CHF 3300 for Eqb 250 Ev,

CHF 3300 for Audi Q3,

CHF 5500 for Toyota Innova,

CHF 5500 for Mercedes Classe E,

CHF 5500 for Lexus Rx-hybrid,

Theft Insurance Excess differs by car model:

CHF 2500 for Nissan Leaf,Peugeot 2008,Volkswagen Golf,Opel Crossland,Peugeot 308,Ford Focus,Volkswagen Golf,Compact Elite,Chevrolet Spark,Nissan Versa,Peugeot 208 5p,Toyota C Hr,New-qashqai My22 Mild-hybrid 158 Xtronic 2wd N-connecta + Design Pack,Peugeot 5008 (5+2),Fiat 500e,Toyota Aygo,

CHF 3000 for Peugeot E Expert-electric,Volkswagen Id3,Mercedes Class A,Fiat Doblo Cargo-diesel,Cooper S Cabrio,U Toyota Highlander-4wd,Ford Galaxy,Toyota Rush,Mercedes-benz Evito,Peugeot 5008 5+2 Seats,Kia Ev6-electric,Q Ford Kuga,Citroen C5 X,Ford Kuga 4x4-4wd,Audi Q3,Toyota Innova,

CHF 5000 for Mini One Cabrio,Mercedes A,Bmw X5,Bmw 3 Series,Tray With Gates-diesel,Transit 350 Lwb-diesel,Tesla Model X,Mercedes Eqv-electric-4wd,Benz Vito 4x4--4wd,Audi A4,Range Rover Velar,Audi A4,Vw Teramont,Toyota Prado,Volvo V60,Toyota Fortuner,Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 7 Lug( D),Eqb 250 Ev,Mercedes Classe E,Lexus Rx-hybrid,Bmw X5,

CHF 2750 for Nissan Leaf,

CHF 2750 for Peugeot 2008,

CHF 2750 for Volkswagen Golf,

CHF 3300 for Peugeot E Expert-electric,

CHF 2750 for Opel Crossland,

CHF 5500 for Mini One Cabrio,

CHF 2750 for Peugeot 308,

CHF 2750 for Ford Focus,

CHF 3300 for Volkswagen Id3,

CHF 3300 for Mercedes Class A,

CHF 2500 for Compact Elite,

CHF 2750 for Chevrolet Spark,

CHF 2750 for Nissan Versa,

CHF 2750 for Peugeot 208 5p,

CHF 3300 for Fiat Doblo Cargo-diesel,

CHF 3300 for Cooper S Cabrio,

CHF 3300 for U Toyota Highlander-4wd,

CHF 3300 for Ford Galaxy,

CHF 5500 for Bmw 3 Series,

CHF 3300 for Toyota Rush,

CHF 3300 for Toyota C Hr,

CHF 3300 for Mercedes-benz Evito,

CHF 3300 for Tray With Gates-diesel,

CHF 3300 for Transit 350 Lwb-diesel,

CHF 2750 for New-qashqai My22 Mild-hybrid 158 Xtronic 2wd N-connecta + Design Pack,

CHF 3300 for Peugeot 5008 (5+2),

CHF 3300 for Peugeot 5008 5+2 Seats,

CHF 5500 for Tesla Model X,

CHF 5500 for Mercedes Eqv-electric-4wd,

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

CHF 5500 for Audi A4,

CHF 5500 for Range Rover Velar,

CHF 2750 for Fiat 500e,

CHF 2750 for Toyota Aygo,

CHF 5500 for Toyota Prado,

CHF 5500 for Volvo V60,

CHF 5500 for Toyota Fortuner,

CHF 3300 for Kia Ev6-electric,

CHF 3300 for Q Ford Kuga,

CHF 5500 for Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 7 Lug( D),

CHF 3300 for Citroen C5 X,

CHF 3300 for Ford Kuga 4x4-4wd,

CHF 3300 for Eqb 250 Ev,

CHF 3300 for Audi Q3,

CHF 5500 for Toyota Innova,

CHF 5500 for Mercedes Classe E,

CHF 5500 for Lexus Rx-hybrid,

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

Full to Full

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Airports

5 mi from Basel Airport

Railway Stations

0.5 mi from Basel SBB

1.8 mi from Badischer Bahnhof

Other Landmarks

1.1 mi from Schloss Binningen

1.2 mi from Schaulager

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Map view of Thrifty Store Location
coordinates: 47.542989 7.596991

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What's the address of the rental location?

BASEL AP,IN TERMINAL,4030,CH

What is the Telephone Number?

+41613252980

How to Return to the Store, Car Park or Key Box & After Hours Return Instructions?

Serviced by Hertz Car Rentals. This airport has both a French section and a Swiss sector. Please go to the correct sector based on your rental agreement. Swiss side (SCHWEIZ) return parking Google Map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/xoYzZ7e79ZVuFN3UA French side (FRANCE) return parking: Google Map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/itYkes948vUus95W6

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: Hyundai Kona Hybrid, Mercedes-benz C-class Hybrid, Ford Kuga 4x4-4wd

The following models require 3 year's of license holding time: Mercedes A, Bmw X5, Vw Teramont, Range Rover Velar, Mercedes Classe E, Toyota Fortuner, Mercedes Classe E, Mercedes Cle Cabrio

  • 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

    5 mi from Basel Airport

  • Railway Stations

    0.5 mi from Basel SBB

    1.8 mi from Badischer Bahnhof

  • Other Landmarks

    1.1 mi from Schloss Binningen

    1.2 mi from Schaulager

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