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SIXT Car Rental in Basel
Basel, Switzerland, is known for both culture and commerce. With a car rental in Basel, your ideal itinerary awaits, thanks to SIXT’s convenient branch locations at EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport (BSL) and the Basel Train station. You’ll find professional, English-speaking staff who will assist you in selecting a rental car from top brands like Volvo and Maserati. The SIXT app makes seamless, flexible booking even easier, allowing you to focus on your trip and enjoy your rental experience.
Driving Tips for Basel
Basel is a great city to explore by car. Be sure to note some features of driving in the region for an optimal experience:
- No turn on red: While cyclists and motorcyclists can turn right on red in Basel, right turns on red lights are prohibited for cars unless expressly permitted.
- Road conditions: If you venture into the Swiss countryside, expect narrow, windy mountain roads, which may be covered in snow or ice during winter.
- Speed limit: Obey the speed limit with your car rental in Basel, which is 80 km/h (50 mph) on larger roads and 50 km/h (31 mph) in the city center. Penalties for speeding are steep in Switzerland.
- Parking: If you opt for metered parking in the Basel city center, you must display a parking disc in the window of your car. Discs are available at tourist offices, police stations, and your SIXT branch.
- Share the road: Green traffic lights accompanied by a yellow flashing light indicate that you must proceed with caution. If the yellow flashing light shows a figure, you must yield to crossing pedestrians.
Best places to visit in and around Basel
With your rental car in Basel, you open your trip up to all the possibilities that the landscape of Switzerland offers, and we have some great suggestions:
- Basel Minster: This cathedral is a marvel of Romanesque and Gothic architecture, and visitors can climb to the bell tower or wander the grounds. Nearby parking garages are your best bet for easy access.
- Merian Garten: This park offers a peaceful oasis within the bustle of Basel, and the St. Jakobshalle parking lot is only a few minutes walk to the St. Jakob entrance.
- Müensterplatz: This top sightseeing spot offers stunning panoramic views over Basel, along with activities like boating on the Rhine and museums. There are many paid parking options nearby.
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