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Lugano car rentals in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Lugano. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 11 June 2026.

Most popular company

HERTZ

Price of gas per litre

C$ 3.38

Average price per day

C$ 98

Cheapest price per day

C$ 45
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Cheapflights insights for Lugano car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you rent a car in Lugano, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I rent a car in Lugano?

For the best savings on car rentals in Lugano, make your reservation 43 days before pickup. The average price then is just C$ 71/day – about 5% less than the yearly average.

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What is the best car rental company in Lugano?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Lugano is Budget (rated 10.0/10). Hertz (rated 8.6/10 with 2 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
10.0
Hertz
Hertz
8.6
Europcar
Europcar
8.3
Dollar
Dollar
8.0

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Lugano?

Planning a car rental in Lugano? April is the cheapest month, costing about C$ 86 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of C$ 116. Monthly average rental prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

C$ 109

February

C$ 109

March

C$ 95

April

C$ 86

May

C$ 106

June

C$ 109

July

C$ 116

August

C$ 109

September

C$ 114

October

C$ 102

November

C$ 89

December

C$ 113

What car do most people rent in Lugano?

The most popular types of cars to rent in Lugano are the following: Economy rentals (Seat Ibiza or similar), Passenger Van rentals (Renault Espace or similar), and Compact rentals (Skoda Scala or similar).

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Top rental agencies in Lugano

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Lugano known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Lugano. Reviews were last updated on 11 June 2026.

Budget

2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Hertz

8.6
Very good
2 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

9.3

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

8.0

Europcar

2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.7

Dollar

2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

7.4

Thrifty

2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.7

FLIZZR

1 location
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Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

2.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

2.0

Value

6.0

Avis

1 location
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Awayrent

1 location
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Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Lugano, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 11 June 2026.

  • What is the cheapest rental car found in Lugano?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under C$ 98/day when booking a rental car in Lugano. The best deal a user found was for C$ 45/day from Thrifty, booked on Jun. 8.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Lugano for a week from Hertz?

    From Hertz you can rent a car in Lugano from about C$ 898 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Lugano?

    Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in Lugano.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Lugano for a month?

    Generally, a month-long car rental in Lugano can be found for about C$ 3,848, with the average price for a rental being around C$ 128 a day. Book with Thrifty, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 91% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Lugano.

Car rentals by fuel type in Lugano

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Lugano. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Lugano. Deals were last updated on 11 June 2026.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Lugano. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (C$ 46+).

Electric

Electric

C$ 46+

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Gas/Diesel

C$ 60+

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