Car Rental in Lugano (Downtown)
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Cheapest car rental rates
Economy
Toyota Yaris or similar


$46.54 per day
Compact
Opel Astra or similar


$91.99 per day
Standard Elite Crossover
Kia EV6 or similar


$124.35 per day
Intermediate SUV
Volkswagen T-Roc or similar


$148.85 per day
Most popular car rental deals
Standard
DS 7 or similar


$184.52 per day
Compact Elite
Mercedes Benz A Class or similar


$145.00 per day
Premium SUV
Volvo XC60 or similar


$146.77 per day
Full-size Estate/Wagon
Volvo V60 or similar


$170.84 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 12:03 AM on 7/11/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information
Languages
French, Italian
Currency
CHF
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+41
Average car rental price
$132 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 gas price
$2.22 per liter or $8.41 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$2.18 per liter or $8.27 per gallon
Highest gas price
$2.37 per liter or $8.98 per gallon
Top 8 locations near Downtown
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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
When are car rental prices the lowest in Lugano (Downtown)?
The cost of renting a car in Lugano (Downtown) varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Average rental costs per day in Lugano (Downtown)
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Lugano (Downtown) is March — when rental costs average $48.85 per day. This is 51% cheaper than the yearly average and 77% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average $213.00 per day).
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.
For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Lugano (Downtown)?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in March the average rental period is 9 days, while in November, the average rental period is only 3 days.
Average number of rental days in Lugano (Downtown)
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car in Lugano (Downtown)?
Based on how many users search for a car in in Lugano (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in August, while they are least likely to rent in in February.
Monthly searches in Lugano (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
Popular suppliers | Europcar, Hertz, Dollar, SIXT, Thrifty |
Popular car categories | Medium cars, Vans, Small cars, SUVs |
Lowest price | $47 per day |
Cheapest supplier | Dollar |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
Europcar | Volkswagen Caddy | 4 | 2 | Vans |
Europcar | Volkswagen Touran | 5 | 3 | Vans |
Dollar | Mercedes Benz A Class | 4 | 1 | Medium cars |
Dollar | Opel Astra | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
Europcar | Volkswagen Golf | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
SIXT | Opel Corsa | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
Europcar | Seat Ateca | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
Budget | Citroen C3 | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
Thrifty | Toyota Aygo | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
Budget | Fiat 500X | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Europcar
8.6 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Dollar
8.4 / 10
Total rental companies
7
Average daily price
$132.36
Lowest daily price
$46.54
Total cars available
89
Top 7 suppliers in Lugano (Downtown) in 2025
+41919710101
VIA MONTE BOGLIA 24
$123 - $250
Working hours
Mon:
14:00 - 17:30
Tue:
14:00 - 17:30
Wed:
14:00 - 17:30
Thu:
14:00 - 17:30
Fri:
14:00 - 17:30
Sat:
08:30 - 11:45

Avis
+41919134151
Via Clemente Maraini 14, 6900 Lugano
$123 - $250
Working hours
Mon:
13:00 - 17:00
Tue:
13:00 - 17:00
Wed:
13:00 - 17:00
Thu:
13:00 - 17:00
Fri:
13:00 - 17:00
+41919942315
Via Generale Guisan 10
$152 - $271
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 18:00
Tue:
08:00 - 18:00
Wed:
08:00 - 18:00
Thu:
08:00 - 18:00
Fri:
08:00 - 18:00
Sat:
09:00 - 12:00

Hertz
+410919124060
Via S. Gottardo 13, 6900 Lugano
$74 - $303
Working hours
Mon:
07:30 - 18:00
Tue:
07:30 - 18:00
Wed:
07:30 - 18:00
Thu:
07:30 - 18:00
Fri:
07:30 - 18:00
Sat:
08:00 - 16:00

Thrifty
+410919124060
Via S. Gottardo 13, 6900 Lugano
$92 - $285
Working hours
Mon:
07:30 - 18:00
Tue:
07:30 - 18:00
Wed:
07:30 - 18:00
Thu:
07:30 - 18:00
Fri:
07:30 - 18:00
Sat:
08:00 - 16:00

Budget
+41919134151
Via Clemente Maraini 14, 6900 Lugano
$92 - $285
Working hours
Mon:
13:00 - 17:00
Tue:
13:00 - 17:00
Wed:
13:00 - 17:00
Thu:
13:00 - 17:00
Fri:
13:00 - 17:00

Dollar
+410919124060
Via del San Gottardo 13, 6900 Lugano
$47 - $239
Working hours
Mon:
07:30 - 18:00
Tue:
07:30 - 18:00
Wed:
07:30 - 18:00
Thu:
07:30 - 18:00
Fri:
07:30 - 18:00
Sat:
08:00 - 16:00
Awards

World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023

World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2023

Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2023

Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 100 Companies 2020

Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
Trustpilot - Top 10 Car Rental Agencies
SimilarWeb - Top 50 Car Rental Websites
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