Car Rental in Lugano
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Travel information
Languages
French, Italian
Currency
CHF
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+41
Average car rental price
$60 per day
Average car rental length
5 days
Speed limit within town
50 km/h or 31 mph
Speed limit out of town
80 - 120 km/h or 50 - 75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gas price
$2.09 per liter or $7.93 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$2.06 per liter or $7.79 per gallon
Highest gas price
$2.24 per liter or $8.46 per gallon
Top 13 cities near Lugano
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21 km / 13 miles away
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103.4 km / 64.2 miles away
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112.8 km / 70.1 miles away
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125.1 km / 77.7 miles away
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125.3 km / 77.9 miles away
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138.1 km / 85.8 miles away
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156.1 km / 97 miles away
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158.7 km / 98.6 miles away
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164.4 km / 102.2 miles away
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164.4 km / 102.2 miles away
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170.1 km / 105.7 miles away
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207.1 km / 128.7 miles away
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220.7 km / 137.1 miles away
Top 8 locations near Lugano
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150 km / 93.2 miles away
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159 km / 98.8 miles away
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164.4 km / 102.2 miles away
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170.1 km / 105.7 miles away
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207.1 km / 128.7 miles away
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217.7 km / 135.3 miles away
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217.8 km / 135.3 miles away
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220.7 km / 137.1 miles away
Map of car rental locations
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Lugano?
Car rental prices in Lugano vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.
Average rental costs per day in Lugano
The cheapest month to rent a car in Lugano is March (when prices average $46.33 per day). This is 53% cheaper than the yearly average and 77% cheaper than renting in December (when prices average $202.02).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What’s the usual rental length in Lugano?
How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in March, the average renter keeps their car for 9 days, and in December, they keep their car for 3 days.
Average number of rental days in Lugano
What's the most popular month to rent a car in Lugano?
Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Lugano is August, and the least popular is March.
Monthly searches in Lugano by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
| Car rental locations | 3 |
| Popular suppliers | Europcar, Hertz, Budget, Dollar, Thrifty |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs, Vans |
| Lowest price | $47 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Dollar |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | Peugeot 208 | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Europcar | Volkswagen Caddy | 4 | 2 | Vans |
| Europcar | Volkswagen Touran | 5 | 3 | Vans |
| Dollar | Opel Astra | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Hertz | Peugeot 2008 | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Dollar | Mercedes Benz A Class | 4 | 1 | Medium cars |
| Thrifty | Toyota Yaris | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Europcar | Volkswagen T-Roc | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Hertz | Volkswagen Polo | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| SIXT | Opel Corsa | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Europcar
8.3 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Thrifty
8.1 / 10
Total rental companies
7
Average daily price
$60.05
Lowest daily price
$46.52
Total cars available
161
Top 7 suppliers in Lugano in 2025
Europcar
1 location
$69 - $142
SIXT
2 locations
$53 - $96
Avis
1 location
$50 - $112
Hertz
2 locations
$48 - $231
Budget
2 locations
$50 - $101
Dollar
2 locations
$47 - $94
Thrifty
2 locations
$47 - $96
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