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

Book your car hire in Lugano 60 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around $82/day on average when booked 60 days ahead, which saves you 7% off the average price.

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What is the best car rental company in Lugano?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire 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
Thrifty
Thrifty
7.1

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 $91. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $120 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 $91. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $120 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

$111

February

$105

March

$103

April

$112

May

$113

June

$106

July

$120

August

$111

September

$115

October

$103

November

$91

December

$115

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.

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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 21 February 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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Overview

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

8.5

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

7.7

Thrifty

2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.0

Dollar

2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.2

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 hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Lugano, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 21 February 2026.

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

    Hiring a car in Lugano for a week can be a great option for travel. Hertz, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around $782/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.

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