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Toyota Aygo
or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
3
€34.81
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
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Downtown
Via S. Gottardo 13, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland
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Electric
Kia EV3
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
5
€37.05
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
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Downtown
Via S. Gottardo 13, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class
or similar Full-size Elite
Automatic
5
A/C
4
€55.92
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
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Downtown
Via Generale Guisan 10
Lugano Paradiso
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Volkswagen T-Cross
or similar Economy SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
€37.89
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
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Downtown
Via Generale Guisan 10
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Citroen C3
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
5
€35.87
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
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Downtown
Via S. Gottardo 13, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland
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Toyota Yaris
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
5
€35.87
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
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Downtown
Via S. Gottardo 13, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland
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Toyota Aygo
or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
3
€36.58
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
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Downtown
Via S. Gottardo 13, 6900 Lugano
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Citroen C3
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
5
€37.76
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
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Downtown
Via S. Gottardo 13, 6900 Lugano
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Toyota Yaris
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
5
€37.76
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
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Downtown
Via S. Gottardo 13, 6900 Lugano
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Kia Ceed
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
5
€38.11
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
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Downtown
Via S. Gottardo 13, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland
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Opel Astra
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
5
€38.11
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
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Downtown
Via S. Gottardo 13, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland
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Hyundai i20
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
5
€38.97
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
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Downtown
Via Generale Guisan 10
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Electric
Kia EV3
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
5
€39.53
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
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Downtown
Via S. Gottardo 13, 6900 Lugano
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Opel Astra
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
5
€40.71
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
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Downtown
Via S. Gottardo 13, 6900 Lugano
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Toyota Aygo
or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
3
€41.77
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Via S. Gottardo 13, 6900 Lugano
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Via S. Gottardo 13, 6900 Lugano
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Citroen C3
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
5
€42.12
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Very Good
Rental office
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Downtown
Via S. Gottardo 13, 6900 Lugano
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Volkswagen Polo
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
€42.12
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Very Good
Rental office
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Downtown
Via S. Gottardo 13, 6900 Lugano
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Toyota Yaris Cross
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
€42.36
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Via S. Gottardo 13, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland
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Toyota Yaris Cross
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
€42.36
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Via S. Gottardo 13, 6900 Lugano
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Downtown
Via S. Gottardo 13, 6900 Lugano
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Electric
Kia EV3
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
5
€43.42
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Via S. Gottardo 13, 6900 Lugano
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Downtown
Via S. Gottardo 13, 6900 Lugano
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Opel Astra
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
5
€44.84
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Via S. Gottardo 13, 6900 Lugano
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Downtown
Via S. Gottardo 13, 6900 Lugano
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BMW 1 Series
or similar Compact Elite
Automatic
5
A/C
5
€44.85
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Via Generale Guisan 10
Lugano Paradiso
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Downtown
Via Generale Guisan 10
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Peugeot 2008
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
€45.66
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Via S. Gottardo 13, 6900 Lugano
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Downtown
Via S. Gottardo 13, 6900 Lugano
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Alfa Romeo Junior
or similar Compact Elite SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
€46.40
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Via Generale Guisan 10
Lugano Paradiso
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Downtown
Via Generale Guisan 10
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VW T-Roc
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
€46.61
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Via Generale Guisan 10
Lugano Paradiso
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Downtown
Via Generale Guisan 10
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Seat Ibiza
or similar Economy
Manual
4
A/C
5
€47.79
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Via Clemente Maraini 14, 6900 Lugano
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Downtown
Via Clemente Maraini 14, 6900 Lugano
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SEAT Ibiza
or similar Economy
Manual
4
A/C
4
€48.27
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Lugano Paradiso
Via Clemente Maraini 14
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Lugano Paradiso
Via Clemente Maraini 14
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Renault Captur
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
5
€48.77
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
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Downtown
Via Clemente Maraini 14, 6900 Lugano
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Skoda Scala
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
5
€49.76
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Via Clemente Maraini 14, 6900 Lugano
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Downtown
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Volkswagen T-Roc
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
€50.49
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
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Downtown
Via Generale Guisan 10
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Downtown
Via Generale Guisan 10
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Mercedes-Benz GLA
or similar Intermediate Elite SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
€51.68
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Via Generale Guisan 10
Lugano Paradiso
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Downtown
Via Generale Guisan 10
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VW Passat Estate
or similar Standard Estate/Wagon
Automatic
5
A/C
5
€55.00
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Via Generale Guisan 10
Lugano Paradiso
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Downtown
Via Generale Guisan 10
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Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class
or similar Intermediate Elite SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
€56.12
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
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Downtown
Via Generale Guisan 10
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Downtown
Via Generale Guisan 10
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Volkswagen Golf
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
5
€56.50
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
VIA MONTE BOGLIA 24
VIA MONTE BOGLIA 24
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Volkswagen Passat
or similar Standard Estate/Wagon
Automatic
5
A/C
5
€59.81
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
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Downtown
Via Generale Guisan 10
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate
or similar Full-size Elite Estate/Wagon
Automatic
5
A/C
5
€60.35
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Via Generale Guisan 10
Lugano Paradiso
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Via Generale Guisan 10
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Fiat 600
or similar Compact Crossover
Automatic
5
A/C
5
€61.03
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Via Clemente Maraini 14, 6900 Lugano
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Downtown
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Renault Symbioz
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
5
€62.27
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Via Clemente Maraini 14, 6900 Lugano
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Mercedes-Benz A-Class
or similar Compact Elite
Automatic
5
A/C
4
€62.30
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Via S. Gottardo 13, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland
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Mercedes-Benz A-Class
or similar Compact Elite
Automatic
5
A/C
4
€63.12
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Via S. Gottardo 13, 6900 Lugano
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Renault Austral
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
5
€65.39
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
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Downtown
Via Clemente Maraini 14, 6900 Lugano
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Mercedes-Benz E-Class
or similar Premium Elite
Automatic
5
A/C
4
€65.69
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Via Generale Guisan 10
Lugano Paradiso
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Via Generale Guisan 10
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Mercedes-Benz GLC
or similar Premium Elite SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
€65.69
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Via Generale Guisan 10
Lugano Paradiso
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Mercedes-Benz A-Class
or similar Compact Elite
Automatic
5
A/C
5
€66.90
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Via S. Gottardo 13, 6900 Lugano
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Skoda Octavia STW
or similar Intermediate Estate/Wagon
Automatic
5
A/C
5
€69.86
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
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Downtown
VIA MONTE BOGLIA 24
VIA MONTE BOGLIA 24
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Volkswagen Touran
or similar Intermediate Van
Automatic
5
A/C
5
€71.08
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
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Downtown
VIA MONTE BOGLIA 24
VIA MONTE BOGLIA 24
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Downtown
VIA MONTE BOGLIA 24
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Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate
or similar Premium Elite Estate/Wagon
Automatic
5
A/C
5
€71.23
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Via Generale Guisan 10
Lugano Paradiso
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Seat Ibiza
or similar Economy
Manual
4
A/C
5
€71.34
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Via Clemente Maraini 14, 6900 Lugano
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Nissan Qashqai
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
€72.02
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
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Downtown
Via Clemente Maraini 14, 6900 Lugano
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Electric
Skoda Enyaq
or similar Intermediate Elite Crossover
Automatic
5
A/C
5
€72.29
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
VIA MONTE BOGLIA 24
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 14 cities near Lugano
- Top 9 locations near Lugano
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Lugano and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Nov 13, 2026)
- Car rental statistics
- Top 7 suppliers in Lugano in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
French, Italian
Currency
CHF
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+41
Average car rental price
€57 per day
Average car rental length
5 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
€2.10 per liter or €7.95 per gallon
Lowest gas price
€1.85 per liter or €7.00 per gallon
Highest gas price
€2.31 per liter or €8.75 per gallon
Top 14 cities near Lugano
- Locarnofrom €78.04 per day21 km / 13.05 miles away
- Tasch91.1 km / 56.61 miles away
- Churfrom €49.70 per day102.1 km / 63.44 miles away
- Interlakenfrom €71.26 per day112.8 km / 70.09 miles away
- Lucernefrom €32.74 per day125.1 km / 77.73 miles away
- Sionfrom €28.67 per day125.3 km / 77.86 miles away
- Gstaadfrom €114.45 per day138.1 km / 85.81 miles away
- Zurichfrom €23.75 per day154.5 km / 96 miles away
- Bernfrom €47.25 per day156.1 km / 97 miles away
- St. Gallenfrom €41.15 per day158.7 km / 98.61 miles away
- Montreuxfrom €37.51 per day164.4 km / 102.15 miles away
- Altenrheinfrom €48.48 per day170.1 km / 105.7 miles away
- Baselfrom €25.34 per day201 km / 124.9 miles away
- Genevafrom €20.66 per day217.7 km / 135.27 miles away
Top 9 locations near Lugano
- Bern Airportfrom €47.25 per day150 km / 93.21 miles away
- Zurich District 12from €46.48 per day157.6 km / 97.93 miles away
- Zurich Dietlikon159 km / 98.8 miles away
- Zurich Airportfrom €23.75 per day164.4 km / 102.15 miles away
- St.Gallen–Altenrhein Airportfrom €48.48 per day170.1 km / 105.7 miles away
- Basel Airportfrom €25.34 per day207.1 km / 128.69 miles away
- Geneva (Downtown)from €25.46 per day217.7 km / 135.27 miles away
- Geneva Train Stationfrom €26.07 per day217.8 km / 135.33 miles away
- Geneva Airportfrom €20.66 per day220.7 km / 137.14 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Lugano (Downtown)
7 rental locations
B
Lugano Train Station
3 rental locations
C
Lugano Paradiso
1 rental locations
When to book in Lugano and for how long?
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.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthJanuary | Most expensive month June | ||
| Average price €57 | A good deal €42 | Cheapest supplier Dollar | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day in Lugano
€95
€47
€0
€53
in January
Jan
€81
in February
Feb
€74
in March
Mar
€83
in April
Apr
€70
in May
May
€86
in June
Jun
€61
in July
Jul
€77
in August
Aug
€64
in September
Sep
€58
in October
Oct
€54
in November
Nov
€68
in December
Dec
The cheapest month to rent a car in Lugano is January (when prices average €53.20 per day). This is 7% cheaper than the yearly average and 38% cheaper than renting in June (when prices average €86.01).
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 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 March.
Monthly searches in Lugano by pick-up date relative to the average
1.8
0.9
0
Same as average in January
Jan
Same as average in February
Feb
0.4 times in March
Mar
Same as average in April
Apr
0.4 times in May
May
1.6 times in June
Jun
Same as average in July
Jul
1.3 times in August
Aug
Same as average in September
Sep
1.3 times in October
Oct
0.4 times in November
Nov
1.6 times in December
Dec
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 7 days, and in May, they keep their car for one day.
Average number of rental days in Lugano
8
4
0
5 days in January
Jan
5 days in February
Feb
2 days in March
Mar
6 days in April
Apr
1 day in May
May
6 days in June
Jun
7 days in July
Jul
2 days in August
Aug
6 days in September
Sep
4 days in October
Oct
3 days in November
Nov
6 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 📍 Car rental locations | 3 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Thrifty, Hertz, Budget, SIXT, Avis |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, SUVs, medium cars, vans |
| 🤑 Lowest price | €34 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Dollar |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thrifty | Toyota Yaris | 5 | Small car |
| Hertz | Volkswagen Polo | 4 | Small car |
| Budget | Seat Ibiza | 5 | Small car |
| Thrifty | Opel Astra | 5 | Medium car |
| Thrifty | Toyota Aygo | 3 | Small car |
| Hertz | Peugeot 2008 | 5 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Toyota Yaris Cross | 5 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Peugeot 308 | 5 | SUV |
| Hertz | Peugeot Rifter | 5 | Van |
| SIXT | VW Taigo | 5 | SUV |
Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Nov 13, 2026)
Prices are lowest during January, starting at €53 for an Economy car and highest in June, when economy cars start at €86. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month in Lugano is June, while the least popular month is March.
Lugano hosts: Hertz, Europcar, SIXT, Avis, Thrifty, Budget, Dollar. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Hertz (rated 8.8 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Dollar (rated 8.4 / 10)
Total rental companies
7
Average daily price
€57
Lowest daily price
€34
Total cars available
143
Top 7 suppliers in Lugano in 2026
Hertz
2 locations
8.8
Very Good
9 ratings
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.4
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
8.3
Drop-off speed
8.5
Car cleanliness
9.4
Car condition
9.4
€37–€95
per day
Most popular location
Via S. Gottardo 13, 6900 Lugano
Europcar
1 location
8.6
Very Good
2 ratings
Value for money
8.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.1
€57–€178
per day
Most popular location
VIA MONTE BOGLIA 24
SIXT
1 location
8.6
Very Good
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.4
Car condition
9.1
€43–€130
per day
Most popular location
Via Generale Guisan 10
Avis
1 location
8.6
Very Good
2 ratings
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.3
€71–€114
per day
Most popular location
Via Clemente Maraini 14, 6900 Lugano
Thrifty
2 locations
8.6
Very Good
2 ratings
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.5
Car condition
9.3
€34–€93
per day
Most popular location
Via San Gottardo 13, Lugano
Budget
2 locations
8.4
Good
3 ratings
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
8.8
€62–€100
per day
Most popular location
Via Clemente Maraini 14
Dollar
2 locations
8.4
Good
1 rating
Value for money
8.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
9.0
€34–€92
per day
Most popular location
Via S. Gottardo 13, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland
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