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Cheap Car Hire in Lugano from $86

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 24/7 and drop-off date of 27/7. 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 13 July 2026.
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At $86/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 5 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

$109+

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Compact

Compact

$86+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$176+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

$143+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

$98+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

$102+

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Compact estate car

Compact estate car

$103+

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Intermediate estate car

Intermediate estate car

$124+

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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 $149. Data was last updated on 13 July 2026.
Toyota Corolla$86/day
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Toyota Corolla
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Hyundai Accent$92/day
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Hyundai Accent
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Toyota RAV4$98/day
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Toyota RAV4
Found 07/11/26

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 69 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around $55/day on average when booked 69 days ahead, which saves you 28% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Lugano?

Looking to hire a car in Lugano? Thrifty had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only $28.72/day. Budget also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at $37.20/day.

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
Dollar
Dollar
8.0

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

At Lugano, the best time to hire a car is in April, with an average daily rate of just $89. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging $121 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 April, with an average daily rate of just $89. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging $121 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

$113

February

$113

March

$98

April

$89

May

$108

June

$121

July

$121

August

$113

September

$118

October

$104

November

$92

December

$115

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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 13 July 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

8.5

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.7

Dollar

2 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

7.4

Thrifty

2 locations
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Overview

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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Overview

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 13 July 2026.

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

    Hiring a car in Lugano for a week can be a great option for travel. Europcar, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around $1,026/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.

Car hires by fuel type in Lugano

Browse car hires by fuel type in Lugano. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Lugano. Deals were last updated on 13 July 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Lugano. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($64+).

Electric

Electric

$72+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

$64+

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