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Cheap Car Hire in Lugano from $149
This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Lugano with a pick-up date of 3/10 and drop-off date of 7/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Popular car types in Lugano
Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Lugano and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 15 August 2025.
At $149/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Lugano in the past week. Out of 15 car hire agencies operating in Lugano, there are, in total, 30 hire locations. View below for 3 offered car types:
Compact
$149+
Compact estate car
$178+
Compact SUV
$196+
Intermediate SUV
$206+
Standard estate car
$252+
Compare car hire deals in Lugano by type
Here are the best Lugano small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Hyundai Accent$149/day
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Hyundai Elantra Touring$178/day
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Best car hire deals found in Lugano
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Lugano. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Lugano with an average daily rate of $196. Data was last updated on 15 August 2025.
Hyundai Accent$149/day
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Hyundai Elantra Touring$178/day
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Kia Sportage$196/day
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Cheapflights insights for Lugano car hires
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Lugano, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Lugano?
Book your car hire in Lugano 78 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around $75/day on average when booked 78 days ahead, which saves you 1% off the average price.
What is the best car rental company in Lugano?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Lugano is Hertz (rated 8.6/10 with 2 reviews). Europcar (rated 8.4/10) is also highly rated by our users.
Hertz
8.6
Europcar
8.4
Thrifty
7.0
Dollar
6.2
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Lugano?
At Lugano, the best time to hire a car is in November, with an average daily rate of just $90. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $132 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Lugano, the best time to hire a car is in November, with an average daily rate of just $90. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $132 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
$97
February
$121
March
$109
April
$118
May
$118
June
$115
July
$132
August
$132
September
$126
October
$106
November
$90
December
$126
Which car hire company has the most locations in Lugano?
Both keddy by Europcar and Sunnycars have 3 locations in Lugano, more than any other car hire company in the area.
Top hire agencies in Lugano
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Lugano known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Lugano. Reviews were last updated on 15 August 2025.
Hertz
2 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
9.3
Overall
8.6
Pick-up/drop-off
7.3
Value
8.0
Europcar
2 locations
Thrifty
2 locations
Dollar
2 locations
FLIZZR
1 location
keddy by Europcar
3 locations
Sunnycars
3 locations
Budget
2 locations
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Lugano, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 15 August 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Lugano for a week from Avis?
Hiring a car in Lugano for a week can be a great option for travel. Avis, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around $672/week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Lugano?
Yes, you can hire a car for a month in Lugano check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.
How much is a car hire in Lugano for a weekend?
$0 is, on average, how much a car hire costs for the weekend in Lugano. To save money, consider booking a Compact car hire, which is the cheapest car during the weekend. If you are looking for a car hire in September, we’ve seen prices on Cheapflights for as low as $0 per day.
Car hires by fuel type in Lugano
Browse car hires by fuel type in Lugano. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Lugano. Deals were last updated on 15 August 2025.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Lugano. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($89+).
Electric
$89+
Petrol/Diesel
$92+