Car Rental in Lugano (Downtown)
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Seat Ibiza
or similar
Manual
4
1
A/C
5
€36.41
per day
8.6
Very good
No ratings yet
Fiat 500X
or similar
Manual
5
1
A/C
5
€47.87
per day
8.5
Very good
No ratings yet
Volvo C40
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
€70.47
per day
8.4
Very good
No ratings yet
Polestar 2
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
€73.64
per day
8.5
Very good
No ratings yet
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Jeep Compass
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
€101.99
per day
8.5
Very good
3 reviews
Skoda Superb STW
or similar
Automatic
5
4
A/C
4
€167.17
per day
8.6
Very good
2 reviews
BMW 520 Touring
or similar
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
€232.87
per day
8.5
Very good
No ratings yet
Mercedes Benz A Class
or similar
Automatic
5
1
A/C
4
€114.16
per day
8.4
Very good
No ratings yet
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 4:57 AM on 9/16/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Most popular car rental deals
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 8 locations near Lugano (Downtown)
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Lugano (Downtown) and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 7 suppliers in Lugano (Downtown) in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
French, Italian
Currency
CHF
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+41
Average car rental price
€106 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
€1.90 per liter or €7.19 per gallon
Lowest gas price
€1.87 per liter or €7.08 per gallon
Highest gas price
€2.14 per liter or €8.10 per gallon
Top 8 locations near Lugano (Downtown)
- Bern Airport150 km / 93.21 miles away
- Zurich Dietlikon159 km / 98.8 miles away
- Zurich Airportfrom €94.18 per day164.4 km / 102.15 miles away
- St.Gallen–Altenrhein Airportfrom €122.56 per day170.1 km / 105.7 miles away
- Basel Airportfrom €79.66 per day207.1 km / 128.69 miles away
- Geneva (Downtown)from €104.78 per day217.7 km / 135.27 miles away
- Geneva Train Stationfrom €105.07 per day217.8 km / 135.33 miles away
- Geneva Airportfrom €91.37 per day220.7 km / 137.14 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Europcar
VIA MONTE BOGLIA 24
B
Avis
Via Clemente Maraini 14, 6900 Lugano
C
Hertz
Via S. Gottardo 13, 6900 Lugano
D
Budget
Via Clemente Maraini 14, 6900 Lugano
E
SIXT
Via Generale Guisan 10
When to book in Lugano (Downtown) and for how long?
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.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthMarch | Most expensive month December | ||
| Average price €70 | A good deal €57 | Cheapest supplier Avis | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day in Lugano (Downtown)
€200
€100
€0
€71
in January
Jan
€89
in February
Feb
€42
in March
Mar
€80
in April
Apr
€64
in May
May
€85
in June
Jun
€86
in July
Jul
€123
in August
Aug
€56
in September
Sep
€58
in October
Oct
€88
in November
Nov
€182
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Lugano (Downtown) is March — when rental costs average €41.77 per day. This is 40% cheaper than the yearly average and 77% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average €182.12 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.
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
3.1
1.5
0
0.5 times in January
Jan
0.3 times in February
Feb
0.3 times in March
Mar
1.5 times in April
Apr
Same as average in May
May
2.3 times in June
Jun
1.3 times in July
Jul
2.8 times in August
Aug
Same as average in September
Sep
0.5 times in October
Oct
0.3 times in November
Nov
0.3 times in December
Dec
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)
10
5
0
4 days in January
Jan
6 days in February
Feb
9 days in March
Mar
4 days in April
Apr
5 days in May
May
7 days in June
Jun
6 days in July
Jul
7 days in August
Aug
6 days in September
Sep
5 days in October
Oct
3 days in November
Nov
3 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Europcar, Hertz, Dollar, SIXT, Thrifty |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Medium cars, Vans, Small cars, SUVs |
| 🤑 Lowest price | €36 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Avis |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europcar | Volkswagen Caddy | 4 | 2 | Van |
| Europcar | Volkswagen Touran | 5 | 3 | Van |
| Dollar | Mercedes Benz A Class | 4 | 1 | Medium car |
| Dollar | Opel Astra | 5 | 2 | Medium car |
| SIXT | Opel Corsa | 3 | 1 | Small car |
| Europcar | Volkswagen Golf | 5 | 2 | Medium car |
| Europcar | Seat Ateca | 5 | 3 | SUV |
| Budget | Citroen C3 | 5 | 2 | Small car |
| Thrifty | Toyota Aygo | 3 | 1 | Small car |
| Budget | Fiat 500X | 5 | 2 | Medium car |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Europcar (rated 8.6 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Dollar (rated 8.4 / 10)
Total rental companies
7
Average daily price
€106
Lowest daily price
€36
Total cars available
97
Top 7 suppliers in Lugano (Downtown) in 2025
8.6
Very good
2 reviews
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.4
Car condition
9.4
€99 - €392
per day
VIA MONTE BOGLIA 24
+41919710101
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-11:45; 14:00-17:30
Tue
08:00-11:45; 14:00-17:30
Wed
08:00-11:45; 14:00-17:30
Thu
08:00-11:45; 14:00-17:30
Fri
08:00-11:45; 14:00-17:30
Sat
08:30-11:45
Avis
8.6
Very good
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.4
€36 - €97
per day
Via Clemente Maraini 14, 6900 Lugano
+41919134151
Show working hours
Mon
07:30-12:00; 13:00-17:00
Tue
07:30-12:00; 13:00-17:00
Wed
07:30-12:00; 13:00-17:00
Thu
07:30-12:00; 13:00-17:00
Fri
07:30-12:00; 13:00-17:00
8.5
Very good
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
8.9
€138 - €273
per day
Via Generale Guisan 10
+41919942315
Show 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
8.5
Very good
3 reviews
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.3
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.1
Drop-off speed
8.3
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9
€63 - €313
per day
Via S. Gottardo 13, 6900 Lugano
+410919124060
Show 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
8.5
Very good
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.1
€41 - €137
per day
Via S. Gottardo 13, 6900 Lugano
+410919124060
Show 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
8.5
Very good
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.3
€36 - €87
per day
Via Clemente Maraini 14, 6900 Lugano
+41919134151
Show working hours
Mon
07:30-12:00; 13:00-17:00
Tue
07:30-12:00; 13:00-17:00
Wed
07:30-12:00; 13:00-17:00
Thu
07:30-12:00; 13:00-17:00
Fri
07:30-12:00; 13:00-17:00
Dollar
8.4
Very good
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.2
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
8.8
€40 - €133
per day
Via del San Gottardo 13, 6900 Lugano
+410919124060
Show 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
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