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Cheapflights insights for Lugano car hires

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

Book your car hire in Lugano 55 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R879/day on average when booked 55 days ahead, which saves you 983% off the usual 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 Hertz (rated 8.6/10 with 2 reviews). Europcar (rated 8.5/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Hertz
Hertz
8.6
Europcar
Europcar
8.5
Thrifty
Thrifty
7.0
Dollar
Dollar
6.2

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

Planning to hire a car in Lugano? November is the cheapest month, costing about R1 076 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R2 205. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R1 130

February

R1 416

March

R1 273

April

R1 381

May

R1 381

June

R1 542

July

R2 205

August

R1 936

September

R1 434

October

R1 219

November

R1 076

December

R1 452

What car do most people hire in Lugano?

SUV cars (BMW X3, for example) are the most popular in Lugano. Compact (Mazda Mazda3) and Passenger van (Volkswagen Caddy) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Lugano.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Lugano?

In Lugano, Europcar, keddy by Europcar, and Sunnycars have 3 locations, more than any other car hire company in the area.

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Top rental 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 June 2025.
Hire a car with one of the top providers serving the Lugano area such as Hertz, Europcar and Thrifty. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.

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

3 locations
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Thrifty

2 locations
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Dollar

2 locations
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FLIZZR

1 location
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keddy by Europcar

3 locations
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Sunnycars

3 locations
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Budget

2 locations
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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 15 June 2025.

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

    Yes, hiring a vehicle in Lugano for a month is certainly possible.

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