Locarno Airport (ZJI)

Car rental at Locarno Airport, compare prices & where to collect

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Most rental companies at Locarno Airport are in the terminal or a few minutes away by shuttle. Booking ahead is almost always cheaper than the counter and locks in a car, especially in season.

Locarno Airport is about 90 km east of Locarno from Locarno.

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Car rental from Locarno Airport, every provider

A car for Locarno with insurance, compare the rental companies.

Not just the centre

From Locarno Airport to other towns

Interlaken · 97 km, ~102 min · CHF318-CHF506
Lucerne · 108 km, ~114 min · CHF354-CHF562
Zurich · 136 km, ~143 min · CHF444-CHF706
Bern · 140 km, ~147 min · CHF457-CHF726

Estimates based on distance and the local tariff. Booking ahead is usually cheaper.

Q&A

Answers to your questions

Where do you collect the car at Locarno Airport?

Desks are in the arrivals hall or a dedicated car park with a shuttle. After booking online you go to the company's desk with the voucher and your passport.

How much is a rental car at Locarno Airport?

Price varies by season and car group. Compare every company below, the gap on the same car runs to tens of percent, and full insurance is usually the biggest difference.

Is there a one-way fee if you drop off elsewhere?

Yes, almost always, from €30 up, depending on distance. If your route is a loop, returning to the same airport avoids it.

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Written and checked by the Around the World team. We compare prices across the major providers, cross-check official sources, and update when something changes. We have no stake in any one provider — links are affiliate links, and the price is the same for you.

Sources: Distances & fares: distance calc + local tariff · Terminal detail: the airport site

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