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Toyota Aygo
or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
3
€41.56
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
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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
€43.31
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
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Downtown
Via S. Gottardo 13, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland
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Electric
Polestar 2
or similar Standard Elite
Automatic
5
A/C
4
€53.47
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 Cross
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
€46.46
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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Citroen C3
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
5
€41.91
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
€41.91
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
€42.38
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
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
€42.73
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Very Good
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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
€42.73
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Very Good
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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
€44.13
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
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
€44.59
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
€44.59
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
€45.53
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Very Good
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Downtown
Via S. Gottardo 13, 6900 Lugano
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Peugeot 2008
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
€47.28
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Via S. Gottardo 13, 6900 Lugano
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Seat Ibiza
or similar Economy
Manual
4
A/C
5
€47.67
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Via Clemente Maraini 14, 6900 Lugano
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SEAT Ibiza
or similar Economy
Manual
4
A/C
4
€48.24
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
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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
€48.65
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Via Clemente Maraini 14, 6900 Lugano
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Toyota Aygo
or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
3
€49.38
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Via S. Gottardo 13, 6900 Lugano
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Skoda Scala
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
5
€49.64
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Via Clemente Maraini 14, 6900 Lugano
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Citroen C3
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
5
€49.85
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Via S. Gottardo 13, 6900 Lugano
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Toyota Yaris
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
5
€49.85
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Via S. Gottardo 13, 6900 Lugano
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Electric
Kia EV3
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
5
€51.48
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Via S. Gottardo 13, 6900 Lugano
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Downtown
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Opel Astra
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
5
€53.00
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Via S. Gottardo 13, 6900 Lugano
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Downtown
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Electric
Polestar 2
or similar Standard Elite
Automatic
5
A/C
4
€54.64
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
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Toyota Yaris Cross
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
€55.34
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
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Downtown
Via S. Gottardo 13, 6900 Lugano
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Downtown
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Mercedes-Benz A-Class
or similar Compact Elite
Automatic
5
A/C
4
€55.45
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Via S. Gottardo 13, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland
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Downtown
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Mercedes-Benz A-Class
or similar Compact Elite
Automatic
5
A/C
5
€58.37
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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Downtown
Via S. Gottardo 13, 6900 Lugano
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Fiat 600
or similar Compact Crossover
Automatic
5
A/C
5
€59.87
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
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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
€61.09
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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Jeep Compass
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
€61.76
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Via S. Gottardo 13, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland
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Downtown
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Jeep Compass
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
€62.92
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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Downtown
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Electric
Polestar 2
or similar Standard Elite
Automatic
5
A/C
4
€63.62
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
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
€64.15
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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BMW 3 Series
or similar Standard Elite
Automatic
5
A/C
4
€66.54
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Via S. Gottardo 13, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland
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Downtown
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Peugeot 308
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
€67.36
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
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Downtown
Via S. Gottardo 13, 6900 Lugano
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BMW 3 Series
or similar Standard Elite
Automatic
5
A/C
4
€69.93
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
Rental office
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Lugano Railway Station
Via S. Gottardo 13, 6900 Lugano
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Lugano Railway Station
Via S. Gottardo 13, 6900 Lugano
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Mercedes-Benz A-Class
or similar Compact Elite
Automatic
5
A/C
4
€70.51
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Via S. Gottardo 13, 6900 Lugano
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Seat Ibiza
or similar Economy
Manual
4
A/C
5
€70.57
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
€70.74
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Via Clemente Maraini 14, 6900 Lugano
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Opel Astra STW
or similar Compact Estate/Wagon
Automatic
5
A/C
5
€73.72
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
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Downtown
Via Clemente Maraini 14, 6900 Lugano
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Opel Astra
or similar Compact Estate/Wagon
Automatic
5
A/C
4
€73.72
per day
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8.4
Good
Rental office
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Lugano Paradiso
Via Clemente Maraini 14
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Lugano Paradiso
Via Clemente Maraini 14
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Kia Sportage
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
€74.01
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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Kia Sportage
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
€75.53
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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Renault Captur
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
5
€77.63
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Via Clemente Maraini 14, 6900 Lugano
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Kia Sportage
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
€80.90
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
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Downtown
Via S. Gottardo 13, 6900 Lugano
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Fiat 600
or similar Compact Crossover
Automatic
5
A/C
5
€81.15
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Via Clemente Maraini 14, 6900 Lugano
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Skoda Scala
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
5
€83.27
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Via Clemente Maraini 14, 6900 Lugano
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BMW 3 Series
or similar Standard Elite
Automatic
5
A/C
4
€84.64
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Via S. Gottardo 13, 6900 Lugano
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Nissan Qashqai
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
€88.21
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Via Clemente Maraini 14, 6900 Lugano
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Renault Espace
or similar Standard Van
Automatic
5
A/C
5
€89.35
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Via Clemente Maraini 14, 6900 Lugano
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Table of contents
- Cheapest Car Hire Rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 3 cities near Lugano
- Top 3 locations near Lugano
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Lugano and for how long?
- Car hire information
- Most popular car models of suppliers
- Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 28 Oct 2026)
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 7 suppliers in Lugano in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
French, Italian
Currency
CHF
Drive on
Right-hand side
Dialing code
+41
Average car hire price
€66 per day
Average car hire length
5 days
Speed limit within city centre
50 km/h
or
31 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
80–120 km/h
or
50–75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average petrol price
€1.92 per litre or €7.27 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
€1.89 per litre or €7.15 per gallon
Highest petrol price
€2.17 per litre or €8.21 per gallon
Top 3 cities near Lugano
- Zurichstarting at €24.16 per day154.5 km / 96 miles
- Baselstarting at €25.33 per day201 km / 124.9 miles
- Genevastarting at €24.16 per day217.7 km / 135.27 miles
Top 3 locations near Lugano
- Zurich Airportstarting at €24.16 per day164.4 km / 102.15 miles
- Basel Airportstarting at €25.33 per day207.1 km / 128.69 miles
- Geneva Airportstarting at €24.16 per day220.7 km / 137.14 miles
Map of top car rental locations
A
Lugano (Downtown)
7 rental locations
B
Lugano Railway Station
3 rental locations
C
Lugano Paradiso
1 rental locations
When to book in Lugano and for how long?
In which month is car hire in Lugano the most affordable?
According to our data, prices for hiring a car in Lugano fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph displays the average hire prices in each month in order to help you find the best bargain.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthJanuary | Most expensive month June | ||
| Average price €55 | A good deal €54 | Cheapest supplier Budget | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average price for hiring a car 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
€57
in October
Oct
€67
in November
Nov
€71
in December
Dec
The best month to hire a car in Lugano is January (when the average price is €53.20 per day). This is 3% less than the yearly average and 38% less than hiring in June (when the average price is €86.01).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your car hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for, and how much in advance you book. Simply select your dates in the form at the top of the page to find out the exact prices.
What is the most favoured month for hiring a car in Lugano?
Given the number of searches made by our customers, the most popular month for hiring a car in Lugano is June, and the least popular is March.
Popularity of Car Hire in Lugano by Monthly Searches
1.7
0.8
0
0.9 times in January
Jan
0.9 times in February
Feb
0.4 times in March
Mar
Same as average in April
Apr
0.4 times in May
May
1.5 times in June
Jun
Same as average in July
Jul
1.3 times in August
Aug
0.9 times in September
Sep
1.3 times in October
Oct
0.8 times in November
Nov
1.4 times in December
Dec
What's the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Lugano?
Car hire lengths vary from month to month: in July, the average hirer keeps their car for 7 days, and in May, they keep their car for one day.
Average number of hire 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
5 days in November
Nov
6 days in December
Dec
Car hire information
| 📍 Car hire locations | 3 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Thrifty, Hertz, Budget, SIXT, Dollar |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, SUVs, medium cars, people Carriers |
| 🤑 Lowest price | €39 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Budget |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | 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 | Volvo XC60 | 5 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Peugeot 308 | 5 | SUV |
| Hertz | Peugeot Rifter | 5 | Van |
Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 28 Oct 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 Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Hertz (rated 8.8 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Dollar (rated 8.4 / 10)
Total rental companies
7
Average daily price
€66
Lowest daily price
€39
Total cars available
145
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
9.3
€48–€120
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
8.6
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.1
€58–€187
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
€55–€140
per day
Most popular location
Via Generale Guisan 10
Avis
1 location
8.6
Very Good
1 rating
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
€56–€90
per day
Most popular location
Via Clemente Maraini 14, 6900 Lugano
Thrifty
2 locations
8.5
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
9.4
Car condition
9.2
€48–€109
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
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
8.8
€39–€80
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
€47–€107
per day
Most popular location
Via S. Gottardo 13, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland
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