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Where to pick up near Solothurn

Rental desks in Solothurn have had no offers in the last 12 months. The nearest with offers is Bern, 30 km away.

Pick-up point Type Suppliers From / day Average wait
Bern · 30 km City office 4 $82 20 min
Bern City Laupen Street · 30 km City office 2 $129 19 min
Olten Downtown · 32 km City office 1 $49 18 min
Bern Airport · 33 km Airport 1 $153 16 min
Basel Hilton Hotel · 38 km City office 7 $68 21 min
Basel · 39 km City office 6 $49 22 min
Basel Swissotel Le Plaza · 40 km City office 11 $75 22 min
Basel Badischer Bahnhof Railway · 40 km Train station 2 $66 20 min
Basel Airport · 44 km Airport 12 $82 21 min

Car rental prices near Solothurn by car type

Class Typical cars Suppliers From / day Typical / day
Mini Toyota Aygo, Fiat 500 5 $49 $97
Economy Volkswagen Polo, Citroen C3, Peugeot 208 13 $59 $87
Compact Volkswagen Golf, Mercedes A Class, Opel Astra 13 $82 $120
Intermediate Skoda Octavia, Peugeot 3008, Seat Aleca 7 $96 $132
Standard BMW X1, Opel Insignia, Audi Q3 6 $131 $226
Full size BMW 3 Series, Mercedes C Class 2 $178 $197
Station wagon Peugeot 308 Estate, Volkswagen Passat Estate, BMW 3 Series Estate 12 $101 $138
Large SUV Volvo XC90 1 $349
SUV Jeep Compass, BMW X3, Volvo XC60 13 $99 $143
Minivan Peugeot Traveller, Mercedes Vito, Toyota Proace 5 $294 $340
5-seat MPV Volkswagen Touran, BMW 2 Series Active Tourer, BMW 2 Series Active Tourer Hybrid 2 $40
7-seat minivan Renault Espace, Mercedes V Class, Renault Grand Scenic 8 $126 $280
9-seat van Mercedes Vito, Renault Trafic, Volkswagen T6 4 $127 $361
Luxury BMW 5 Series, Audi A6 Estate 2 $120
Premium Volvo S90, Audi A5, Audi Q5 8 $135 $242

The from price is among the lowest prices seen. Half of the offers were cheaper than the typical price. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026. Rental companies guarantee the car class, not the exact model. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Toyota Aygo rental car near Solothurn Thrifty

Toyota Aygo

or similar

  • 4 seats
  • 1 bag
  • Air conditioning
from $49/day
Seat Ibiza rental car near Solothurn Avis

Seat Ibiza

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $59/day
Citroen C3 rental car near Solothurn Dollar

Citroen C3

or similar

  • 4 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $68/day
Opel Corsa rental car near Solothurn Dollar

Opel Corsa

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $68/day
Toyota Yaris rental car near Solothurn Dollar

Toyota Yaris

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $68/day
Volkswagen Polo rental car near Solothurn Flizzr

Volkswagen Polo

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $69/day
Audi A1 rental car near Solothurn Flizzr

Audi A1

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $74/day
Mini Cooper rental car near Solothurn Sixt

Mini Cooper

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $75/day

Convertible car rental Solothurn

Car rental companies near Solothurn

Prices and conditions come from searches on TREWL and may have changed. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Sep 2026. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Europcar

In the terminal 35 min wait CDW included Credit card only
9.2
Excellent 1000+ reviews
from $98/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.8 Cleanliness 9.3 Service at the rental desk 9.4 Pick-up process 9.5 Drop-off process 9.2

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $2 826

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Ski rack · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Europcar in Basel Swissotel Le Plaza
Basel-Mulhouse Airport (Swiss Side), Basel, 4030
+41 (61) 3252903

National

In the terminal 16 min wait CDW included Credit card only
9.2
Excellent 50+ reviews
from $112/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.2 Cleanliness 9.3 Service at the rental desk 9.6 Pick-up process 9.3 Drop-off process 9.6

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 695

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

National in Basel Swissotel Le Plaza
Flughafen Baselmu Postfach 142, Basel, 4030
410848445522

Unirent

20 min wait CDW included Credit card only
8.9
Excellent 1000+ reviews
from $79/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.6 Cleanliness 9.3 Service at the rental desk 8.9 Pick-up process 8.7 Drop-off process 9.1

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $2 928

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Ski rack · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Unirent at Basel Hilton Hotel
Güterstrasse 115, c/o Bahnhof SBB Basel, Basel
0041 61 205 90 90

Sixt

17 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards
8.8
Excellent 500+ reviews
from $86/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.2 Cleanliness 9.2 Service at the rental desk 8.9 Pick-up process 8.9 Drop-off process 9.2

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Airport fee
  • Deductible from $2 945

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Winter tires · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Sixt in Bern
Parkterrasse 14, Bern, 3012
+41848884444

Avis

24 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards
8.7
Excellent 100+ reviews
from $122/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.9 Cleanliness 9.3 Service at the rental desk 8.9 Pick-up process 8.8 Drop-off process 8.8

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 788

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Special discount
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Winter tires · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Avis in Bern
Wabernstrasse 41, Bern, 3007
+41 31 3781515

Budget

In the terminal 12 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards
8.7
Excellent 1000+ reviews
from $77/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.0 Cleanliness 9.3 Service at the rental desk 9.0 Pick-up process 8.8 Drop-off process 8.8

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $2 261

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Special discount
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Ski rack · Wi-Fi · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Budget at Basel Hilton Hotel
Flughafen Basel Muehlhausen, Basel, 4030
+41 61 325 2840

Alamo

In the terminal 28 min wait CDW included Credit card only
8.7
Excellent 1000+ reviews
from $96/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.2 Cleanliness 9.3 Service at the rental desk 8.7 Pick-up process 8.6 Drop-off process 8.9

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 695

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Alamo in Basel Swissotel Le Plaza
Flughafen Basel Mulhouse, Postfach 142, Basel, 4030
410848445522

Flizzr

23 min wait CDW included Credit card only
8.7
Excellent 500+ reviews
from $93/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.0 Cleanliness 9.0 Service at the rental desk 8.9 Pick-up process 8.7 Drop-off process 8.9

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $2 945

Policies

  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Winter tires · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Flizzr in Bern
Parkterrasse 14, Bern, 3012
+41848884444

Thrifty

Mon–Fri 07:30–23:00 · Sat 08:00–23:00 · Sun 08:30–23:00 25 min wait CDW included Credit card only
8.7
Excellent 1000+ reviews
from $69/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.3 Cleanliness 9.1 Service at the rental desk 8.6 Pick-up process 8.5 Drop-off process 9.0

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Airport fee
  • Deductible from $3 278

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Guaranteed new car

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Basel Hilton Hotel
Nauenstrasse 33, 4052 Basel, Basel, 4052
0612059222

Dollar

Mon–Fri 07:30–23:00 · Sat 08:00–23:00 · Sun 08:30–23:00 24 min wait CDW included Credit card only
8.7
Excellent 500+ reviews
from $68/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.4 Cleanliness 9.1 Service at the rental desk 8.6 Pick-up process 8.5 Drop-off process 8.9

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Airport fee
  • Deductible from $3 278

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Guaranteed new car

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Dollar at Basel Hilton Hotel
Nauenstrasse 33, 4052 Basel, Basel, 4052
0612059222

Enterprise

17 min wait CDW included Credit card only
8.5
Excellent 500+ reviews
from $103/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.2 Cleanliness 9.1 Service at the rental desk 8.5 Pick-up process 8.3 Drop-off process 8.6

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Airport fee
  • Deductible from $1 695

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Enterprise at Basel Hilton Hotel
Delivery And Collection Only, Basel, 4051
0848445522

Hertz

17 min wait CDW included Credit card only
8.4
Excellent 1000+ reviews
from $82/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.9 Cleanliness 8.9 Service at the rental desk 8.4 Pick-up process 8.2 Drop-off process 8.7

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $3 278

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Guaranteed new car
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat · Ski rack

Office

Hertz in Bern
Kochergasse 1, 3011 Bern, Bern, 3011
0313101550

Keddy BY Europcar

In the terminal 13 min wait CDW included Credit card only
8.1
Excellent 5000+ reviews
from $86/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.0 Cleanliness 8.4 Service at the rental desk 8.0 Pick-up process 8.2 Drop-off process 8.2

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Environmental fee
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $2 107

Policies

  • Same to same
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Winter tires · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Keddy BY Europcar in Basel Swissotel Le Plaza
Bale Mulhouse Airport (French Side), Saint-Louis, 68300
33 0 389692358

Rental conditions near Solothurn

Based on 13 suppliers here and nearby. Data from the 12 months to Sep 2026.

Debit card Accepted by 3 of 13 suppliers: Sixt, Avis and Budget.
Credit card Usually required, in the main driver's name. 10 of 13 suppliers list no debit option.
Mileage Unlimited at all 13 suppliers.
Fuel policy Full to full (11 suppliers), Same to same (1 supplier)
Transmission Automatic 82%, manual 18%.
Electric and hybrid Kia EV6, Smart #1, Polestar 2 and Renault Megane, from $83 a day.
Cancellation Free up to 48 hours before pick-up at 13 suppliers.
Insurance included Theft protection (TP) (13 suppliers), Collision damage waiver (CDW) (13 suppliers), Third-party liability (TPL) (12 suppliers). Deductible: $1 695–$3 278.
Included in the price Taxes, Breakdown assistance, Airport fee
Extras GPS (13 suppliers), Child seat (13 suppliers), Booster seat (13 suppliers), Infant seat (11 suppliers), Ski rack (10 suppliers), Snow chains (8 suppliers)
Special offers Pre-registration available (6 suppliers), Guaranteed new car (3 suppliers), Special discount (2 suppliers)

Driving in Switzerland: drive on the right · 0.05% blood alcohol · 0.01% for new drivers · Vignette needed for motorways. Driving rules

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Car rental near Solothurn: what to expect

Customers report an average wait at the desk from 12 min at Budget to 35 min at Europcar.

For a small car, Budget is the cheapest at about $80 a day and is rated 8.7 out of 10. Unirent is rated 8.9 and costs about $82.

82% of the cars offered here are automatic. Mileage is unlimited at all 13 suppliers. Most suppliers allow free cancellation up to 48 hours before pick-up.

People who search here most often live in Switzerland, Italy and Spain. A typical rental lasts 4 days.

Car rental near Solothurn: FAQ

How much does it cost to rent a car near Solothurn?
Car rental near Solothurn starts from $40 per day, and the average price is $182 per day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026. At the average daily rate, a rental costs about $547 for a 3-day weekend and $1 278 for a week. Rentals of a month or longer usually get a lower daily rate. The final price depends on the season, the car class, the rental company and how early you book.

What are the most popular types of rental cars near Solothurn?
These are the car types people opened most often in searches on TREWL near Solothurn over the last 12 months, with their average daily prices:
  • Compact: $145 per day
  • Economy: $107 per day
  • 7-seat minivan: $323 per day
  • 9-seat van: $417 per day
  • Standard: $178 per day
  • Van: $341 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026. Smaller cars are usually the cheapest, while SUVs, vans and premium cars cost more but offer extra space and comfort.

Which car rental companies are the most popular near Solothurn?
These are the rental companies people opened most often in searches on TREWL near Solothurn over the last 12 months:
  • Alamo, average price $142 per day
  • Europcar, average price $234 per day
  • Budget, average price $180 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026.

Which car rental company has the best reviews near Solothurn?
According to customer reviews, the highest-rated car rental companies near Solothurn are:
  • Sixt: rated 9.3/10 by 500+ customers, average price $160 per day
  • Europcar: rated 9.2/10 by 1000+ customers, average price $234 per day
  • National: rated 9.2/10 by 50+ customers, average price $142 per day
Ratings cover value for money, car cleanliness, desk service, and the pick-up and drop-off process. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Sep 2026.

Which is the cheapest car rental company near Solothurn?
By the average daily price of a small car (mini, economy or compact), the cheapest rental companies near Solothurn are:
  • Dollar: about $64 per day
  • Flizzr: about $94 per day
  • Thrifty: about $94 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026. For the lowest price, book early, choose a smaller car and check the fuel policy and deposit before you pay.

Where do I pick up my rental car near Solothurn?
It depends on the rental company, and the pick-up type is shown for each company on this page.
  • Desk in or next to the terminal: Sixt, Europcar and National
Your booking confirmation always includes the exact pick-up address and instructions.

Can I pick up a car near Solothurn and return it somewhere else?
Yes, one-way rentals are possible with many companies, but they usually charge a one-way fee, which is higher for longer distances or for drop-offs in another country. Near Solothurn, one-way rentals are offered by Europcar, Unirent and Enterprise. Enter a different drop-off location in the search form to see one-way prices with the fee included.

What is the minimum age to rent a car near Solothurn?
The lowest minimum age among rental companies near Solothurn is 19, and some companies require 23 or 25 for larger or premium cars. Drivers under 25 usually pay a daily young driver fee, and some companies limit younger drivers to smaller car classes. You also need to have held your driving license for at least one year. Age rules for young drivers near Solothurn:
  • Europcar: minimum age 21, young driver fee up to age 24
  • Unirent: minimum age 19, young driver fee up to age 24
  • Alamo: minimum age 21, young driver fee up to age 24

Can I rent a car near Solothurn with a debit card?
Rental companies near Solothurn typically accept major credit cards such as Visa, Mastercard and American Express. The card must be in the main driver's name and have enough funds for the security deposit. Debit and prepaid cards are accepted only by some companies, sometimes with a higher deposit or extra checks. Companies that accept debit cards near Solothurn: Sixt, Avis and Budget. The accepted cards are listed for each company on this page.

Which car rental companies near Solothurn offer unlimited mileage?
11 rental companies near Solothurn include unlimited mileage on all cars, among them Sixt, National and Enterprise. Europcar and Unirent offer it on some cars only. The mileage policy is shown in each offer before you book. With limited mileage, every kilometer or mile over the daily allowance is charged extra.

What fuel policy do rental companies use near Solothurn?
The fuel policy is shown for each company on this page. The most common ones near Solothurn are:
  • Full to full: you get the car with a full tank and return it full. This is usually the cheapest option because you only pay for the fuel you use at pump prices. Refuel near the drop-off point, or the company will charge for the missing fuel plus a service fee. Offered by Sixt, Europcar, National, Unirent, Enterprise, Alamo, Dollar, Avis, Budget, Thrifty and Hertz.
  • Same to same: you return the car with the same fuel level as at pick-up. Offered by Keddy BY Europcar.

Can I rent an electric or hybrid car near Solothurn?
Yes. Companies offering electric and hybrid cars near Solothurn include Hertz, Budget and Thrifty. The cheapest is Hertz, from $83 per day. Hybrids need no charging. With a fully electric car, check the charging options along your route and the company's charging policy before you set off.

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