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Pick-up location | Lugano |
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Car types | Compact, Compact station wagon, Economy, Intermediate SUV, Intermediate station wagon, Luxury, Premium, Premium station wagon, Standard SUV, Standard station wagon |
Rental locations | 29 |
Airport locations | 9 |
Popular agencies | Thrifty, Budget, Hertz, Europcar |
Economy | C$ 68/day |
Compact | C$ 83/day |
Premium | C$ 185/day |
Luxury | C$ 222/day |
Compact station wagon | C$ 85/day |
Standard station wagon | C$ 124/day |
Standard SUV | C$ 129/day |
Intermediate SUV | C$ 139/day |
Intermediate station wagon | C$ 140/day |
Premium station wagon | C$ 237/day |
On average a rental car in Lugano costs C$ 70 per day.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Budget (C$ 68/day), Hertz (C$ 77/day) and Thrifty (C$ 94/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Budget Via Clemente Maraini 14 6900 (1 kilometers from city center).
Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Lugano. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.
The average gas price in Lugano is C$ 10.55 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 126 and C$ 169, depending on the car size.
Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Lugano.
The only car rental company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Lugano airport to off-airport locations is Sixt.
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
A Mini car rental in Lugano costs C$ 114 per day, on average.
An Economy car rental in Lugano costs C$ 118 per day, on average.
A Special car rental in Lugano costs C$ 55 per day, on average.
In Lugano, cars are most frequently rented at Hertz Via San Gottardo 13 (1 km from city centre ).
On average a rental car in Lugano costs C$ 490 per week (C$ 70 per day).
On average a rental car in Lugano costs C$ 2,101 per month (C$ 70 per day).
Because some roads are wide and others narrow, the best type of car to drive in the city is a small car. This way, you can navigate all roads easily. All you need to do is choose a vehicle that meets your travel needs. Choose a spacious car and one with modern safety features to help you navigate streets you aren’t familiar with. If you don’t know the type of car to choose, ask your rental agency to recommend one for you.
Lugano is strict on speed limits and road safety. When driving outside built-up areas, the maximum speed limit is 80 km/h (50 mph). If driving inside built-up areas, such as school zones and residential areas, the maximum speed limit is 50 km/h (31 mph) to ensure the safety of residents and children. If driving on motorways, don't exceed 120 km/h (75 mph). Lugano has speed limit signs on many streets and zones to guide drivers to improve safety. In addition, the streets have traffic cameras to monitor the drivers' speed limits and improve the safety of drivers and pedestrians.
The best place to park a car in Lugano is downtown. The city offers several paid parking lots and garages with ample spaces. Smart Lane charges 2.26 CHF (2.58 USD) for 2 hours, 232 High Road charges around 1.64 CHF(1.87 USD) for 2 hours, Chingford Station charges about 7.36 CHF (8.39 USD) for 2 hours, and Richmond Road charges around 3.05 CHF (3.48 USD) for 2 hours. Also, avoid parking in ZTL zones, including Hotel Admiral, Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola, and Hotel Vezia, because these are restricted zones. The city has reliable buses and trains to connect you to the city if you park outside the city.
One location in Lugano
Locations in Lugano
Via San Gottardo 13
+41 91 912 40 60
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Jun. 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Sep. 2023
4 locations in Lugano
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24 Via Monte Boglia
+41 91 971 01 01
Amag Automobili E Motori Sa Via Monte Boglia 24
+41 91 971 01 01
Ente Turistico Del Luganese
+41 91 923 51 20
Ente Turistico Del Luganese
+41 91 972 34 14
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Lugano Agno Airport
+41 91 912 40 60
Via San Gottardo 13
+41 91 912 40 60
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Via San Gottardo 13
+41 91 912 40 60
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Via Generale Guisan 8
+41 91 994 23 15
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Amag Automobili E Motori Sa- Via Monte Boglia 24
+41 91 971 01 01
Lugano Turismo E Congressi- Arrival Hall
+41 91 972 34 14
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2.8 Poor
Dec. 2015
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stranded at the airport for three hours. had everyone in the tiny airport looking for the Budget person. no one answers the phone. had others call. no email address. finally someoe appeared but for another swiss who just got off the plane. hauled into Lugano proper. given a car which had been utilized by a very heavy smoker despite asking for a non-smoking car. complained to the states who turned it over to zurich. they "spoke" to the franchise owner. no apology, no refund for time lost, no sorry you missed your appts. ma'am. to add insult to injury charged airport taxes despite doing everything in lugano. price was not what was quoted. kayak and budget need to investigate this bait and switch routine. budget needs to provide lessons in customer service. worst car rental agency in the world.2 locations in Lugano
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Ente Turistico Del Luganese Arrival Hall
+41 62 295 15 15
Lugano City
+41 62 295 15 15
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Ente Turistico Del Luganese Arrival Hall
+41 33 533 35 33
Riva Antonio Caccia 7
+41 33 533 35 33
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AMAG Automobili E Motori SA
+41 91 971 01 01
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Lugano airport
+41 33 533 35 33
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