Car Rental in Lugano
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates
Downtown Car Rental
Compact
VW Golf
or similar
$49.36
/ per day
Downtown Car Rental
Economy
Volkswagen Polo
or similar
$51.74
/ per day
Lugano Train Station Car Rental
Mini
Fiat 500
or similar
$52.75
/ per day
Downtown Car Rental
Compact Elite
Mercedes Benz A Class
or similar
$72.36
/ per day
Most Popular Car Rental Deals
Downtown Car Rental
Intermediate SUV
Volkswagen T-Roc
or similar
$72.83
/ per day
Downtown Car Rental
Standard SUV
Mazda CX-5
or similar
$67.45
/ per day
Downtown Car Rental
Full-size SUV
BMW X1
or similar
$78.30
/ per day
Downtown Car Rental
Standard Elite SUV
Volkswagen Tiguan
or similar
$79.53
/ per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 11:33 on 2023-11-27. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
Travel Information
Languages
French, Italian
Currency
CHF
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+41
Average car rental price
$66 per day
Average car rental length
6 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 gasoline price
$2.20 per liter or $8.31 / 1 gallon
Lowest gasoline price
$1.92 per liter or $7.28 / 1 gallon
Highest gasoline price
$2.40 per liter or $9.09 / 1 gallon
Top 16 Cities near Lugano
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21.0 km / 13.0 miles away
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Bellinzona Car Rentals from $67.34 per day21.1 km / 13.1 miles away
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Chur Car Rentals from $67.34 per day103.4 km / 64.2 miles away
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Interlaken Car Rentals from $63.72 per day112.8 km / 70.1 miles away
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Lucerne Car Rentals from $51.20 per day125.1 km / 77.7 miles away
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Sion Car Rentals from $39.23 per day127.5 km / 79.2 miles away
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Thun Car Rentals from $53.63 per day129.9 km / 80.7 miles away
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Gstaad Car Rentals from $67.73 per day138.3 km / 85.9 miles away
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Bern Car Rentals from $53.63 per day156.1 km / 97.0 miles away
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158.7 km / 98.6 miles away
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Montreux Car Rentals from $56.21 per day164.4 km / 102.2 miles away
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Zurich Car Rentals from $49.43 per day164.4 km / 102.2 miles away
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Altenrhein Car Rentals from $89.83 per day170.1 km / 105.7 miles away
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Basel Car Rentals from $76.18 per day207.1 km / 128.7 miles away
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Nyon Car Rentals from $39.23 per day213.1 km / 132.4 miles away
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Geneva Car Rentals from $34.57 per day220.7 km / 137.1 miles away
Top 8 Locations near Lugano
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150.0 km / 93.2 miles away
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159.0 km / 98.8 miles away
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Zurich Airport Car Rentals from $49.43 per day164.4 km / 102.2 miles away
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St.Gallen–Altenrhein Airport Car Rentals from $89.83 per day170.1 km / 105.7 miles away
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Basel Airport Car Rentals from $127.99 per day207.1 km / 128.7 miles away
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Downtown Car Rentals from $48.02 per day217.7 km / 135.3 miles away
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Geneva Train Station Car Rentals from $36.72 per day217.8 km / 135.3 miles away
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Geneva Airport Car Rentals from $34.57 per day220.7 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 November (when prices average $69.30 per day). This is 31% cheaper than the yearly average and 50% cheaper than renting in July (when prices average $138.04).
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 July, the average renter keeps their car for 8 days, and in August, they keep their car for 4 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 June, and the least popular is April.
Monthly searches in Lugano by pick-up date relative to the average
Car Rental Information
| Car rental locations | 4 |
| Airport locations | 1 |
| Popular suppliers | Hertz, Europcar, SIXT, Budget |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, Medium cars, Vans, Large cars |
| Lowest price | $49 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | SIXT |
Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hertz | Citroen C3 | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Hertz | Fiat 500 | 2 | 2 | Small cars |
| Europcar | Volkswagen Touran | 5 | 2 | Vans |
| Hertz | Volkswagen Polo | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Europcar | Volkswagen ID.3 | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Europcar | Skoda Scala | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Europcar | Audi A3 | 5 | 2 | Large cars |
| Hertz | Ford Fiesta | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Hertz | Volkswagen Touran | 5 | 3 | Vans |
| SIXT | BMW X1 | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
Our Customers' Reviews
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Car Rental Statistics
Highest rated company
Hertz
8.9 / 10
Lowest rated company
Avis
8.5 / 10
Total rental companies
6
Average daily price
$65.54
Lowest daily price
$49.36
Total cars available
71
Top 6 Suppliers in Lugano in 2023
Hertz
3 locations
$56 - $285
Europcar
1 location
$67 - $82
Dollar
1 location
SIXT
2 locations
$51 - $81
Thrifty
1 location
$53 - $157
Avis
1 location
$52 - $219
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