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Cheap Car Hire in Lugano from R868

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 1/9 and drop-off date of 30/9. 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 30 June 2026.
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In Lugano, there are 30 active hire locations from 15 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Lugano in the past week - currently priced from R868/day. View deals for 3 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

R895+

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Mini

Mini

R868+

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Premium

Premium

R2 038+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R997+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

R1 394+

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Best car hire deals found in Lugano

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Lugano. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Lugano with an average daily rate of R1 238. Data was last updated on 30 June 2026.
Datsun GoR868/day
2
M
A/C
Datsun Go
Found 06/30/26
Citroen C3R895/day
2
M
A/C
Citroen C3
Found 06/30/26
Citroen C3 AircrossR997/day
4
2
5
M
A/C
Citroen C3 Aircross
Found 06/30/26

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 R624/day on average when booked 69 days ahead, which saves you 728% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Lugano?

In Lugano, the most affordable car hire company right now is Thrifty, offering prices from just R20,30/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Dollar, with rates starting at R22,35/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?

Planning to hire a car in Lugano? April is the cheapest month, costing about R1 019 per day. In contrast, June is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R1 364. 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 282

February

R1 282

March

R1 117

April

R1 019

May

R1 232

June

R1 364

July

R1 347

August

R1 315

September

R1 331

October

R1 200

November

R1 052

December

R1 315

What car do most people hire in Lugano?

Economy cars (Citroen C3, for example) are the most popular in Lugano. Compact (Class Compact Car) and SUV (Peugeot 2008) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Lugano.

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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 30 June 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

8,6

Overall

8,3

Pick-up/drop-off

8,1

Value

7,7

Dollar

2 locations
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Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

8,2

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,8

Value

7,4

Thrifty

2 locations
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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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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 30 June 2026.

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

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

Car hires by fuel type in Lugano

Browse car hires by fuel type in Lugano. Deals were last updated on 30 June 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Lugano. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Electric

Electric

R54+

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