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At your arrival, the Avis station is located at the exit France of the airport.
If you take the wrong exit, you will have to go back to the France departures level, to access the France arrivals on the lower level.
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Once you’ve picked up your hire car from Basel Bale Mulhouse Airport (French Side), the charming city of Mulhouse and the stunning region beyond are yours to explore.
Basel Bale-Mulhouse Airport (Swiss Side) car hire
This car hire station is based on the French side of the airport. If you would prefer to pick up your rental car from the Swiss Side, please visit our page for car hire at Basel Airport (Swiss Side).
From Basel Bale Mulhouse Airport (French Side), take the A35 and within just half an hour you’ll reach Mulhouse city centre.
Once you’ve arrived in the city, there are many interesting museums worth visiting. Some are dedicated to local history, while others are quite niche. Cite du Train is Europe’s largest railway museum, featuring beautiful vintage locomotives. Musée de Papier Peint is dedicated purely to wallpaper, as Mulhouse was a centre of wallpaper production in the 18th century.
If you’re in Mulhouse in the spring and summer months, be sure to spend some time in the city’s zoological and botanical gardens. Here, you’ll find 190 animal species and many varieties of local and exotic plants.
Of course, no trip to France is complete without sampling delicious local food. Visit Chez Auguste for classics such as scallop carpaccio and steak tartare. For dessert, head to local chocolatier Caprices for delicacies such as handcrafted truffles and petit fours.
When you arrive at Basel Bale Mulhouse Airport (French Side), you’ll find yourself on the French-German border – perfectly placed to explore regions of France, Germany and even Switzerland in your Avis hire car.
Basel
From the airport, you can reach this Swiss city by car in just 30 minutes. Waiting for you are many historic and cultural attractions in the Old Town. There’s Basel Minster, a cathedral built in Romanesque and gothic styles, and the Marktplatz, where you can buy fresh food daily. The Kunstmuseum Basel displays a whole room of Picasso paintings, while Fondation Beyeler houses works by Rothko and Monet.
Freiburg
Known as the jewel of the Black Forest, it’s possible to reach this German city in just 45 minutes from the airport. The Munster Cathedral, built from red sandstone, is one of the oldest cathedrals in Europe. Its spectacular gargoyles are a must-see. For fabulous views of Freiburg, head to the top of Schlossberg – a tree-covered hill in the city centre. For a bite to eat, make your way to Augustinerplatz, one of the central squares offering a number of fine restaurants and bars.
Pick up your Avis hire car from Basel Bale Mulhouse Airport (French Side) and central Europe’s most exciting destinations are at your fingertips. If you're heading further into France, don't forget to familiarise yourself with the common French road rules before setting off.
Damage Waiver
In most cases, Damage Waiver is provided with the vehicle as standard. If it is included, it will be stated on your Rental Agreement Form (and in your booking confirmation).
Damage Waiver reduces the amount you pay for each clearly separate incident of damage if the vehicle is damaged (or the amount you pay to replace any keys, accessories or vehicle documents that are lost, stolen or damaged).
The amount you pay for each clearly separate incident of damage will be the lower of a) the applicable cost payable under the Theft, Loss and Damages Policy; or b) the excess stated on your Rental Agreement Form.
Please note that certain situations or behaviours may cause you to lose the benefit of your additional protections (e.g. traffic violation, theft of spare parts, failure to comply with the terms of your rental agreement, etc.). Please refer to the specific section relating to missing spare parts below, as well as our general rental terms and conditions (https://www.avis.fr/Les-conditions-generales).
Super Damage Waiver (SCDW)
An excess reduction product which reduces your damage waiver excess to zero with a valid police report on cars or vans. (or, if higher, the amount shown on your Rental Agreement Form).
Please note that certain situations or behaviours may cause you to lose the benefit of your additional protections (e.g. traffic violation, theft of spare parts, failure to comply with the terms of your rental agreement, etc.). Please refer to the specific section relating to missing spare parts below, as well as our general rental terms and conditions (https://www.avis.fr/Les-conditions-generales).
Theft Protection waiver (TP)
In most cases, Theft Protection waiver is provided with the vehicle as standard. If it is included, it will be stated on your Rental Agreement Form (and in your booking confirmation).
Theft Protection waiver reduces the amount you pay if the vehicle is stolen during the rental period.
The amount you pay will be the lower of a) the applicable cost payable under the Theft, Loss and Damages Policy; or b) the excess stated on your Rental Agreement Form.
Roadside Assistance Plus
Provided you are using the vehicle in a country which we have agreed to, this product provides roadside assistance without any additional costs being charged if you break down as a result of vehicle failure you have caused (this includes lost keys).
Please note that certain situations or behaviours may cause you to lose the benefit of your additional protections (e.g. traffic violation, theft of spare parts, failure to comply with the terms of your rental agreement, etc.). Please refer to the specific section relating to missing spare parts below, as well as our general rental terms and conditions (https://www.avis.fr/Les-conditions-generales).
Windscreen Protection
Reduces the amount you have to pay if the windscreen or any other window is damaged to zero, except for damages to the panoramic roof and the rear view mirrors.
Please note that certain situations or behaviours may cause you to lose the benefit of your additional protections (e.g. traffic violation, theft of spare parts, failure to comply with the terms of your rental agreement, etc.). Please refer to the specific section relating to missing spare parts below, as well as our general rental terms and conditions (https://www.avis.fr/Les-conditions-generales).