Lugano Car Rental Guide
This page informs you of the car rental possibilities in Lugano and also presents some facts concerning the car rental and driving restrictions valid in Switzerland.
Rental Traditions
To rent a car in Switzerland, you must be at least 20 years old (age may vary by car category) and have held your license for 1 year. Drivers under the age of 25 may incur a young driver surcharge. Seatbelts are mandatory and child seats are mandatory for children up to age 7.
Cars rented in Switzerland are not allowed into the following countries: Albania, Belarus, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine and the countries of the former Republic of Yugoslavia.
Driving Restrictions
The minimum age of a driver in Switzerland is 18 years. Seatbelts are compulsory for front seat passengers. The legal blood alcohol limit is 0.8‰.
The use of headlights is required in tunnels. The horn may only be used in cases of extreme and immediate danger – otherwise, headlights should be flashed instead.
When passing another vehicle, do not cross a double white line. If there is enough room, moving trams must be passed on the right; if not, then on the left. Many roads are closed to caravans and trailers.
Trams always have the right to move first. Buses have priority when leaving a bus stop. Blue posts indicate an upcoming intersection with a priority road.
The police are authorised to collect fines on the spot.
Speed Limits:| Area | Limit |
| Expressways | 100 or 120 KM/H |
| Outside the City | 80 KM/H |
| In the City | 50 KM/H |
Emergency Numbers
Police/ambulance/fire - 112
Road Tolls
Switzerland has road tolls for cars.
Some useful expressions for tourists travelling in Switzerland
Car – das Auto
Car rental – Autovermietung
Road – die Autostrasse
To drive – fahren
About Lugano
Lugano is a bridge between Mediterranean Europe and North Europe. It has been known as a great holiday resort for more than two centuries and attracts tourists from all over the world. The mild climate of the town and the beauty of its nature make it an ideal place for a holiday.
You can practise numerous leisure activities in Lugano, such as water sports, golf and tennis. You can also visit music festivals and exhibitions or go shopping. Lugano boasts many great parks, including the San Grato Botanical Park with a great collection of flora.
Area: 48 sq km
Population: 53,000
Country: Switzerland
Time Zone: GMT/UTC +1
Telephone Area Code: 91
Monetary unit: Swiss Franc
