EUROPCAR Car Rental at Basel Airport

Basel Airport is situated just 4 miles or 7 km from central Basel and has excellent motorway connections into Switzerland, France and Germany.

Europcar customers with a reservation will find the car rental desks in either one of the two sectors of the terminal. Europcar, Avis, Hertz, National and Sixt have their hire counters in the French sector in hall 1 on level 2. Europcar Basel Airport also has a hire station in the Swiss sector, along with suppliers Avis, Hertz and Sixt on level 2 in hall 4.

It is possible to telephone the car rental desks directly by calling either the French or the Swiss service teams. The Europcar Basel Airport rental desk in the French sector can be contacted by telephone on +33 (0) 3 89 69 2358 or by fax on +33 (0) 3 89 70 16 69.

The Swiss sector service team for Europcar car hire Basel Airport can be contacted by telephone on +41 (0) 61 325 2903/04 or by fax on +41 (0) 61 325 2906. Valet parking is also available in the Swiss sector and customers interested in this service should contact +41 (0) 61 325 2809.

Motorists looking for a service station should head into the French sector, where a service station can be found in car park F6. the station opens Mondays to Thursdays from 08.00 am to 12.00 noon and from 02.00 pm to 06.00 pm. On Fridays the service station is open from 08.00 am to 12.00 noon and from 02.00 pm to 05.00 pm.

Drivers looking for a petrol station will find one located right next to car park F6. The petrol station in the French Sector and in the Swiss sector stay open for business around the clock every day of the year. In the Swiss sector the petrol station is adjacent to car park S3.

Drivers should follow the sign-posting out of the airport compound, which will lead them onto the A35 motorway, which links Basel Airport with the cities of Basel and Mulhouse.

Europcar car hire Basel Airport has a vast fleet of vehicles for hire. There's something for everybody, depending on budget and what the trip to Switzerland is for – business or pleasure?

Switzerland is a popular destination for winter sport enthusiasts and Europcar Basel Airport can supply people carriers, mini buses and vans as well as SUV's at affordable prices with optional ski racks for that skiing or rock climbing adventure of a lifetime. The fees quoted online are inclusive of all licences and taxes such as VAT, winter equipment during the months of November to March, loss damage waiver and airport surcharges.

In the Economy class Europcar Basel Airport can supply cars like the 3-door Hyundai I10 1.2, which comes with unlimited mileage and can be hired by drivers 20 years and older. The Economy class also offers cars like the popular Seat Ibiza 1.2, a vehicle with 3 doors, manual transmission, air conditioning and unlimited mileage. The Seat Ibiza seats up to 5 passengers.

The Compact range from Europcar Basel Airport includes vehicles such as the VW Polo 1.4 and the VW Golf 1.4, both have room for up to 5 people and 2 suitcases. The Intermediate class offers motorists the chance to try out the popular VW Passat 1.8 or the VW Touran 1.4 – the latter has room for up to 7 people and 3 items of luggage, making it ideal for friends on a winter sport trip or going hiking in the snow capped Swiss peaks during summer.

For further information about Europcar car hire Basel Airport, please visit the official airport website at www.euroairport.com.