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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 from the following providers are accepted for rentals at this location: 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, Kia Sportage 4x4-4wd

The following models require 3 year's of license holding time: Mercedes A, Mitsubishi Pajero, Bmw X3 Or Similar, Maserati Ghibli, Bmw X3, Mitsubishi Outlander, Mercedes E-class, 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 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

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

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,Hyundai Hb20 10 Turbo Vw Polo Tsi 10,Ford Focus O Similar,Ford Puma,Peugeot 308 Station Wagon,Opel Astra,Volkswagen Golf Navi,Toyota C-hr Hsd,Vw Polo,Citroen C3,Volkswagen Polo,Seat Ateca Aut.,Citroen C4 Picasso,Peugeot 5008,Fiat 500e,A Toyota Aygo,

CHF 3000 for Nissan E Nv200,Mercedes Eqa,Bmw 1 Series,Fiat Doblo Cargo-diesel,Cooper S Cabrio,Toyota Highlander-4wd,Kia Carnival,Kia Sportage,Renault Kangoo Z.e.,Peugeot 508,Kia Ev6-electric,Ford Kuga 4x4--4wd,Skoda Octavia,Kia Sportage 4x4-4wd,Audi Q3,Renault Espace,

CHF 5000 for Mini Cooper,Mercedes A,Ldv D90,I Skoda Superb,Tray With Gates-diesel,Transit 350 Lwb-diesel,Audi Q4 Etron,Mercedes Eqv-electric-4wd,Benz Vito 4x4--4wd,Audi A4,Maserati Ghibli,Audi A6,Bmw X3 Or Similar,Ford Everest-4wd,Subaru Outback Wagon,Mitsubishi Outlander,Toyota Estima,Eqb 250 Ev,Bmw X3,Mercedes Benz Gle,Mitsubishi Pajero,

CHF 2750 for Nissan Leaf,

CHF 2750 for Hyundai Hb20 10 Turbo Vw Polo Tsi 10,

CHF 2750 for Ford Focus O Similar,

CHF 3300 for Nissan E Nv200,

CHF 2750 for Ford Puma,

CHF 5500 for Mini Cooper,

CHF 2750 for Peugeot 308 Station Wagon,

CHF 2750 for Opel Astra,

CHF 2750 for Volkswagen Golf Navi,

CHF 3300 for Mercedes Eqa,

CHF 3300 for Bmw 1 Series,

CHF 2500 for Toyota C-hr Hsd,

CHF 2750 for Vw Polo,

CHF 2750 for Citroen C3,

CHF 2750 for Volkswagen Polo,

CHF 3300 for Fiat Doblo Cargo-diesel,

CHF 3300 for Cooper S Cabrio,

CHF 3300 for Toyota Highlander-4wd,

CHF 3300 for Kia Carnival,

CHF 5500 for I Skoda Superb,

CHF 3300 for Kia Sportage,

CHF 3300 for Seat Ateca Aut.,

CHF 3300 for Renault Kangoo Z.e.,

CHF 3300 for Tray With Gates-diesel,

CHF 3300 for Transit 350 Lwb-diesel,

CHF 2750 for Citroen C4 Picasso,

CHF 3300 for Peugeot 5008,

CHF 3300 for Peugeot 508,

CHF 5500 for Audi Q4 Etron,

CHF 5500 for Mercedes Eqv-electric-4wd,

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

CHF 5500 for Audi A4,

CHF 5500 for Maserati Ghibli,

CHF 2750 for Fiat 500e,

CHF 2750 for A Toyota Aygo,

CHF 5500 for Audi A6,

CHF 5500 for Ford Everest-4wd,

CHF 5500 for Subaru Outback Wagon,

CHF 5500 for Mitsubishi Outlander,

CHF 3300 for Kia Ev6-electric,

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

CHF 5500 for Toyota Estima,

CHF 3300 for Skoda Octavia,

CHF 3300 for Kia Sportage 4x4-4wd,

CHF 3300 for Eqb 250 Ev,

CHF 3300 for Audi Q3,

CHF 5500 for Renault Espace,

CHF 5500 for Bmw X3,

CHF 5500 for Mercedes Benz Gle,

CHF 2750 for ,

CHF 3500 for ,

CHF 3330 for ,

CHF 3300 for ,

CHF 5500 for ,

Theft Insurance Excess differs by car model:

CHF 2500 for Nissan Leaf,Hyundai Hb20 10 Turbo Vw Polo Tsi 10,Ford Focus O Similar,Ford Puma,Peugeot 308 Station Wagon,Opel Astra,Volkswagen Golf Navi,Toyota C-hr Hsd,Vw Polo,Citroen C3,Volkswagen Polo,Seat Ateca Aut.,Citroen C4 Picasso,Peugeot 5008,Fiat 500e,A Toyota Aygo,

CHF 3000 for Nissan E Nv200,Mercedes Eqa,Bmw 1 Series,Fiat Doblo Cargo-diesel,Cooper S Cabrio,Toyota Highlander-4wd,Kia Carnival,Kia Sportage,Renault Kangoo Z.e.,Peugeot 508,Kia Ev6-electric,Ford Kuga 4x4--4wd,Skoda Octavia,Kia Sportage 4x4-4wd,Audi Q3,Renault Espace,

CHF 5000 for Mini Cooper,Mercedes A,Ldv D90,I Skoda Superb,Tray With Gates-diesel,Transit 350 Lwb-diesel,Audi Q4 Etron,Mercedes Eqv-electric-4wd,Benz Vito 4x4--4wd,Audi A4,Maserati Ghibli,Audi A6,Bmw X3 Or Similar,Ford Everest-4wd,Subaru Outback Wagon,Mitsubishi Outlander,Toyota Estima,Eqb 250 Ev,Bmw X3,Mercedes Benz Gle,Mitsubishi Pajero,

CHF 2750 for Nissan Leaf,

CHF 2750 for Hyundai Hb20 10 Turbo Vw Polo Tsi 10,

CHF 2750 for Ford Focus O Similar,

CHF 3300 for Nissan E Nv200,

CHF 2750 for Ford Puma,

CHF 5500 for Mini Cooper,

CHF 2750 for Peugeot 308 Station Wagon,

CHF 2750 for Opel Astra,

CHF 2750 for Volkswagen Golf Navi,

CHF 3300 for Mercedes Eqa,

CHF 3300 for Bmw 1 Series,

CHF 2500 for Toyota C-hr Hsd,

CHF 2750 for Vw Polo,

CHF 2750 for Citroen C3,

CHF 2750 for Volkswagen Polo,

CHF 3300 for Fiat Doblo Cargo-diesel,

CHF 3300 for Cooper S Cabrio,

CHF 3300 for Toyota Highlander-4wd,

CHF 3300 for Kia Carnival,

CHF 5500 for I Skoda Superb,

CHF 3300 for Kia Sportage,

CHF 3300 for Seat Ateca Aut.,

CHF 3300 for Renault Kangoo Z.e.,

CHF 3300 for Tray With Gates-diesel,

CHF 3300 for Transit 350 Lwb-diesel,

CHF 2750 for Citroen C4 Picasso,

CHF 3300 for Peugeot 5008,

CHF 3300 for Peugeot 508,

CHF 5500 for Audi Q4 Etron,

CHF 5500 for Mercedes Eqv-electric-4wd,

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

CHF 5500 for Audi A4,

CHF 5500 for Maserati Ghibli,

CHF 2750 for Fiat 500e,

CHF 2750 for A Toyota Aygo,

CHF 5500 for Audi A6,

CHF 5500 for Ford Everest-4wd,

CHF 5500 for Subaru Outback Wagon,

CHF 5500 for Mitsubishi Outlander,

CHF 3300 for Kia Ev6-electric,

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

CHF 5500 for Toyota Estima,

CHF 3300 for Skoda Octavia,

CHF 3300 for Kia Sportage 4x4-4wd,

CHF 3300 for Eqb 250 Ev,

CHF 3300 for Audi Q3,

CHF 5500 for Renault Espace,

CHF 5500 for Bmw X3,

CHF 5500 for Mercedes Benz Gle,

CHF 2750 for ,

CHF 3500 for ,

CHF 3330 for ,

CHF 3300 for ,

CHF 5500 for ,

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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Map view of Thrifty Store Location
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: Saturday, December 27, 2025

    Excellent SUV, new vehicle
    Read More >

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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 Location?

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'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, Mercedes-benz C-class Hybrid, Kia Sportage 4x4-4wd

The following models require 3 year's of license holding time: Mercedes A, Mitsubishi Pajero, Bmw X3 Or Similar, Maserati Ghibli, Bmw X3, Mitsubishi Outlander, Mercedes E-class, 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 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

  • 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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