Car Rental in Lugano

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Lugano, Switzerland
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Downtown Car Rental
Compact
VW Golf or similar
VW Golf
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
SIXT
$49.36 / per day
Downtown Car Rental
Economy
Volkswagen Polo or similar
Volkswagen Polo
  • 4
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Avis
$51.74 / per day
Lugano Train Station Car Rental
Mini
Fiat 500 or similar
Fiat 500
  • 4
  • 1
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Man.
Thrifty
$52.75 / per day
Downtown Car Rental
Compact Elite
Mercedes Benz A Class or similar
Mercedes Benz A Class
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Hertz
$72.36 / per day

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

Downtown Car Rental
Intermediate SUV
Volkswagen T-Roc or similar
Volkswagen T-Roc
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$72.83 / per day
Downtown Car Rental
Standard SUV
Mazda CX-5 or similar
Mazda CX-5
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
SIXT
$67.45 / per day
Downtown Car Rental
Full-size SUV
BMW X1 or similar
BMW X1
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$78.30 / per day
Downtown Car Rental
Standard Elite SUV
Volkswagen Tiguan or similar
Volkswagen Tiguan
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$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

  1. 21.0 km / 13.0 miles away
  2. Bellinzona Car Rentals from $67.34 per day
    21.1 km / 13.1 miles away
  3. Chur Car Rentals from $67.34 per day
    103.4 km / 64.2 miles away
  4. Interlaken Car Rentals from $63.72 per day
    112.8 km / 70.1 miles away
  5. Lucerne Car Rentals from $51.20 per day
    125.1 km / 77.7 miles away
  6. Sion Car Rentals from $39.23 per day
    127.5 km / 79.2 miles away
  7. Thun Car Rentals from $53.63 per day
    129.9 km / 80.7 miles away
  8. Gstaad Car Rentals from $67.73 per day
    138.3 km / 85.9 miles away
  9. Bern Car Rentals from $53.63 per day
    156.1 km / 97.0 miles away
  10. 158.7 km / 98.6 miles away
  11. Montreux Car Rentals from $56.21 per day
    164.4 km / 102.2 miles away
  12. Zurich Car Rentals from $49.43 per day
    164.4 km / 102.2 miles away
  13. Altenrhein Car Rentals from $89.83 per day
    170.1 km / 105.7 miles away
  14. Basel Car Rentals from $76.18 per day
    207.1 km / 128.7 miles away
  15. Nyon Car Rentals from $39.23 per day
    213.1 km / 132.4 miles away
  16. Geneva Car Rentals from $34.57 per day
    220.7 km / 137.1 miles away

Top 8 Locations near Lugano

  1. 150.0 km / 93.2 miles away
  2. 159.0 km / 98.8 miles away
  3. Zurich Airport Car Rentals from $49.43 per day
    164.4 km / 102.2 miles away
  4. 170.1 km / 105.7 miles away
  5. Basel Airport Car Rentals from $127.99 per day
    207.1 km / 128.7 miles away
  6. Downtown Car Rentals from $48.02 per day
    217.7 km / 135.3 miles away
  7. 217.8 km / 135.3 miles away
  8. Geneva Airport Car Rentals from $34.57 per day
    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
January
February
March
$75.28
April
$71.87
May
$124.54
June
$138.04
July
$101.15
August
$116.99
September
$105.80
October
$69.30
November
December
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.

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
January
February
March
7
April
6
May
5
June
8
July
4
August
6
September
6
October
4
November
December

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
January
February
March
36%
April
53%
May
160%
June
71%
July
53%
August
160%
September
160%
October
107%
November
December

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
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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
Hertz
Very good 8.9 / 6 reviews
3 locations
$56 - $285
Europcar
Europcar
Very good 8.9 / 1 reviews
1 location
$67 - $82
Dollar
Dollar
Very good 8.8
1 location
SIXT
SIXT
Very good 8.7
2 locations
$51 - $81
Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8.6
1 location
$53 - $157
Avis
Avis
Very good 8.5
1 location
$52 - $219
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