Hertz Car Rental in Lugano
The city of Lugano stands in southern Switzerland just on the border with Italy. It occupies a flat patch of land between steep southern Alpine mountains on a picturesque lake that shares its name. Lugano stands where the River Cassarate flows into Lake Lugano. If you rent a car in Lugano you’ll find it’s very useful for exploring the city and its lake. In fact, the whole area, often called Italian Lakes, is one of the most scenic spots in Europe and Lugano stands at its heart. So it makes a great touring base. Lake Como and Lake Maggiore are both only a short drive away.
Lugano’s waterfront forms a crescent on the lake framed by wooded mountain slopes. Some of the city has spread on to the east shore forming the pretty village of Cantina di Caprino. If you rent a car in Lugano you’ll be able to explore the city and the lake - it’s one of Switzerland’s most popular tourist attractions. In the city, you’ll find historic museums, churches and palaces. It’s also a lively shopping, eating and entertainment centre. The lake is the main attraction though and it’s easy to enjoy this 19 square miles of water: whether you take a boat cruise or visit one of the 50 bathing spots along the shore.
