Car Rental in Lugano (Downtown)

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Downtown, Lugano, Switzerland
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Cheapest car rental rates

Economy
Toyota Yaris or similar
Toyota Yaris
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
$46.54 per day
Compact
Opel Astra or similar
Opel Astra
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$91.99 per day
Standard Elite Crossover
Kia EV6 or similar
Kia EV6
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Hertz
$124.35 per day
Intermediate SUV
Volkswagen T-Roc or similar
Volkswagen T-Roc
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$148.85 per day

Most popular car rental deals

Standard
DS 7 or similar
DS 7
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$184.52 per day
Compact Elite
Mercedes Benz A Class or similar
Mercedes Benz A Class
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
$145.00 per day
Premium SUV
Volvo XC60 or similar
Volvo XC60
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
$146.77 per day
Full-size Estate/Wagon
Volvo V60 or similar
Volvo V60
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
$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

  1. Bern Airport
    150 km / 93.2 miles away
  2. Zurich Dietlikon
    159 km / 98.8 miles away
  3. Zurich Airport from $116.44 per day
    164.4 km / 102.2 miles away
  4. St.Gallen–Altenrhein Airport from $164.59 per day
    170.1 km / 105.7 miles away
  5. Basel Airport from $117.85 per day
    207.1 km / 128.7 miles away
  6. Downtown from $153.69 per day
    217.7 km / 135.3 miles away
  7. Geneva Train Station from $153.39 per day
    217.8 km / 135.3 miles away
  8. Geneva Airport from $106.68 per day
    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)
$82.63
January
$103.88
February
$48.85
March
$93.92
April
$75.33
May
$99.72
June
$100.73
July
$143.95
August
$64.98
September
$67.26
October
$102.86
November
$213.00
December
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.

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)
4
January
6
February
9
March
4
April
5
May
7
June
6
July
7
August
6
September
5
October
3
November
3
December

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
51%
January
26%
February
26%
March
153%
April
102%
May
230%
June
128%
July
281%
August
102%
September
51%
October
26%
November
26%
December

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

Europcar
Europcar
Very good 8.6 / 2 reviews
+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
Avis
Very good 8.6 / 0 reviews
+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
SIXT
SIXT
Very good 8.5 / 0 reviews
+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
Hertz
Very good 8.5 / 3 reviews
+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
Thrifty
Very good 8.5 / 0 reviews
+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
Budget
Very good 8.5 / 0 reviews
+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
Dollar
Very good 8.4 / 0 reviews
+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

Highly recommended by our customers

Jul 12, 2025
Reliable, fast and good
Reliable, fast and good
Mr Zolciak
Jul 12, 2025
Efficient friendly service with great price 8 seater van.
The service was efficient and friendly. Emails were swiftly answered. Van (8 seater Previa) was old and had a few knocks (I don’t care) and aftermarket reverse cam was difficult to view at night. Price was very attractive though and staff informed me they will be replacing the older vans so look forward to booking with them next time.
Charlotte
Jul 12, 2025
Easy quick
Easy quick Worthwhile Thanks
Daniel O'Donnell
Jul 12, 2025
Easy to book!
Easy to book!
Mary Jehn
Jul 12, 2025
clear
clear, fast and easy
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SULTAN ALTMYAT
Jul 12, 2025
Easy booking
Easy booking
Clare Smalley
Jul 12, 2025
Easy everything went quickly and…
Easy everything went quickly and reliably
MARIIA ZALIZKO
Jul 12, 2025
Reliable service provider
Reliable service provider, good price, wide selection and when need to get refund for any payments, done fast and quick.
Yaniv Benedykt
Jul 12, 2025
Good
It was easy to book.
Zoltan
Jul 12, 2025
Excellent
Always use them any time travel
Elsa da Silva
Jul 12, 2025
Way too cheaper than the companies…
Way too cheaper than the companies directly
Mohamad Ali Alramadan
Jul 12, 2025
Fast service and good price
Fast service
ARI-PEKKA Makikyro
Jul 12, 2025
Excellent value for money
Excellent value for money, great car & service
David Owens
Jul 12, 2025
very easy to use
very easy to use ! had an issue as our flight was delayed and couldn’t collect car. rebooked for the next day and paid the extra as a goodwill
SHAKIRA
Jul 12, 2025
Big offer of rental companies and cars.
Big offer of rental companies and cars.
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