Car Rental in Lugano, Switzerland

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There are 10 car hire providers in Lugano. Check out the map below to find the most convenient pick-up spot.

Car hire pick-up spots in Lugano

Compare car hire prices at airports, train stations and in different neighbourhoods across Lugano. You might find a better price, or the perfect pick-up point nearby. Start your journey where it suits you.
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These are estimated prices to help you choose from a large number of options. Each is an average based on the lowest car rental prices found for each destination over the last 15 days.

The most popular car rental companies in Lugano

What's the most popular car to hire in Lugano?

Based on recent Skyscanner data, the Volkswagen Golf is the most popular car to hire in Lugano, with prices starting from $39 per day. The Volkswagen Polo and similar models are also popular drives in Lugano.
Volkswagen Golf
Volkswagen Golf10% chose this
Volkswagen Polo
Volkswagen Polo10% chose this
Peugeot 208
Peugeot 2088% chose this
Fiat Panda
Fiat Panda7% chose this
Most popular carVolkswagen Golf
Why?Comfortable, practical, good value

Lugano's cheapest car hire providers

Felirent has the cheapest car hire in Lugano right now, with prices from $39 per day. You'll save an average of $99 per day when you book with them.
Felirentfrom $39 per day
Budgetfrom $133 per day
Flizzrfrom $136 per day
Europcarfrom $146 per day
Cheapest providerFelirent
Book with them to save around$99 per day

Hiring a car in Lugano: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car hire companyBudget
Most popular carCompact, Crossover
Average daily price$336
Best time to book4 weeks before

Frequently asked questions

On average, hiring a car in Lugano will set you back around $336 per day or $893 per week. 

The cheapest car to rent in Lugano is a compact SUV. The most popular is Compact, Crossover.

On average, around $893. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Lugano is $271.

If you're looking for freedom to explore Lugano, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Lugano that have free cancellation

Yes – you can easily find car hire companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select ‘Return car to a different location’ when you search with us.

Public transport can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of Lugano.

Most places – Lugano included – allow under 25s to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance excess for young drivers. 

The cheapest price we found for an economy car is $39 per day. The average price per day is around $411.

Of course. Most major car hire companies like Budget, Hertz and Europcar offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.

Other travellers rated Budget as the best overall in terms of experience.

We search the internet for all kinds of vehicle hire deals, including vans. But at the moment, we can't find any van hire in Lugano.