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Car Rental at Milan Malpensa Airport - Exploring Northern Italy

One of Europe's busiest airports, Milan Malpensa (known locally as Aeroporto Internazionale di Milano-Malpensa) currently handles around 30 million passenger movements every year. Located 49 kilometers (30 miles) north-west of the city center, it first opened for commercial aviation purposes in 1948, just two years before TWA began operations to and from New York City. Today the airport serves around 85 airlines to 200 different destinations around the world and can be easily reached by car along the A8 highway (the so-called 'Autostrada dei Laghi') or by the Malpensa Express train service from the city center.

Milan Malpensa Airport has two large terminals - T1 and T2 - which are inter-connected by a free shuttle bus service about every 20 minutes. With 90 boarding gates and 270 check-in desks, T1 is the terminal where most of the intercontinental, international and domestic flights depart from, while T2 is mostly dedicated to low-cost carriers. One of the airport's most popular features for passengers are Piazza del Lusso (for high fashion and luxurious goods), Piazza del Pop (for upmarket shopping and dining) and Piazza del Gusto, a refined gastronomic area where local specialties and fine wines are served in a stylish environment.

Besides being one of the world's great fashion capitals, Milan is a rich cultural center with dozens of first-rate museums and galleries to discover at any time of the year, with unique displays stretching from the Middle Ages through to the most highly-prized contemporary works. Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper at Milan's Basilica Santa Maria delle Grazie is still considered by many to be the world's most iconic painting, while the many old masters (don't miss Mantegna's Lamentation of Christ) on display at the Pinacoteca di Brera ranks as one of the city's best art collections.

There's so much to see and do with a car rental from Milan Malpensa Airport, which gives travelers direct access to the many touristic treasures to be discovered in the lush green Lombardy region of northern Italy. Once all the city sightseeing is done, many visitors head for Lake Como, just a 90-minute drive due north of the city. With all its arcades and antiquities, the enchanting city of Turin is another highlight within easy reach (an hour's drive) of Milan, as well as the Roman city of Brescia can be reached quickly and comfortably by car from Milan in just over an hour.

Malpensa Airport (MXP) is the largest of three airports serving the Milan area, functioning as a hub for long-haul flights and low-cost carriers. When booking your affordable car rental in Milan, Auto Europe can help you easily compare prices from all major rental companies so you can find the best deal, guaranteed! Use the high-tech search engine at the top of this pageto rent a car in Italy and at locations all around the city, including Linate Airport and Milan Central Train Station, with car hire options from Hertz, Europcar, Avis, and all the other top brands so that'll you'll be able to find the perfect vehicle for your trip.

Car Rental Suppliers at Milan Malpensa Airport

Thanks to our unique relationships with car rental companies like Europcar, Avis, and Hertz at Milan Malpensa Airport, we are able to provide our customers with discounts not found anywhere else on the web, even when booking directly with the supplier! Whether you need a short term car lease or a versatile van rental in Italy, take your pick of the best vehicles available and pay great low prices too!.

Avis at Milan Malpensa Airport

Terminal,
Milan, Italy 21010
+39 2 5858481

Opening Hours:
Daily 7:30 AM - 12:00 AM

AVIS IN MILAN

Budget at Milan Malpensa Airport

Terminal,
Milan, Italy 21010
+39 2 5858481

Opening Hours:
Daily 7:30 AM - 12:00 AM

BUDGET IN MILAN

 

Europcar at Milan Malpensa Airport

Terminal,
Milan, Italy 21010
+39 2 30568786

Opening Hours:
Daily 7:30 AM - 11:30 PM

EUROPCAR IN MILAN

Hertz at Milan Malpensa Airport

Terminal,
Milan, Italy 21010
+39 2 5858 1081

Opening Hours:
Daily 7:00 AM - 12:00 AM

HERTZ IN MILAN

Where to find the car rental desks at Milan Malpensa Airport

Travelers arriving to collect their car rental Milan Malpensa airport will find their vehicle provider's desk on the -1 floor near the train station at both terminals. Once you have completed the necessary check-in procedure, the pick-up station is located close by, but before arriving to collect your vehicle it's best to have all the necessary documents to hand in order to speed up the pick-up process, such as your rental voucher, insurance details, passport, credit card and driver's license.

Travel Tips and inspiration for your next trip to Milan

Auto Europe has been helping travelers find affordable rental cars in Milan Malpensa for decades. As a trusted travel partner, we love sharing ideas to help you build your upcoming travel itinerary. We've developed road trips highlighting some of the most sought-after attractions in Milan and the rest of the Lombardy region and published a number of unique posts focusing on informing travelers on all there is to see and experience during their time in the area. Whether it's your first time or tenth time, review the links below and make the most of your visit to Italy.

Travel Tips for renters in Milan

We recognize several variables to consider while renting a vehicle overseas, whether in Milan or anywhere else in Italy. Aspects such as price, drop-off hours, insurance plans, and one-way vehicle rental drop-off costs are all factors to consider while looking for the best deal. Fortunately, Auto Europe has made the process easier by publishing helpful blogs and articles on every aspect of vacation planning. Below you can find answers to questions ranging from the International Driver's Permit to automobile rental insurance.

Italy Car Rental Age Requirements - In Italy, drivers generally need to be at least 18 years old in order to be able rent a car at Milan Malpensa Airport and have held their license for at least one complete year. Nevertheless, you might find that some local rental companies set a higher minimum age of 21 or even 23 or 24 years old in a few cases. Please also take into account the fact that drivers under 25 will also be subject to a Young Driver Surcharge which varies from company to company and is paid at the time of collecting the vehicle. Please make sure that you always check the terms and conditions during the process to avoid any unexpected surprises when you arrive to pick up your car hire in Milan..

Milan Car Rental Insurance - All the prices offered on the Auto Europe website include the minimum amount of legally-required coverage as standard, including third-Party liability insurance (which covers damage or injury caused to other people or property whilst you are driving), Collision Damage Waiver or CDW (which limits your liability for damage to the rental car itself) and Theft Protection (TP), which is also mandatory in Italy and covers the loss of the rental vehicle if it's stolen. Please follow the link if you require more general information about the different Car rental coverage options to consider when planning your trip to Milan and the rest of the enchanting Lombardy region.

 

Milan Travel blogs and Road Trip planners

Auto Europe has been helping travelers find great deals on rental cars in Italy since the company was founded in 1954. As a trusted travel partner, we enjoy sharing ideas in order to help you put together an exciting travel itinerary in Milan and the rest of the beautiful Lombardy region. We've developed road trips highlighting some of the most sought after attractions in Milan, as well as published a number of unique posts focusing on informing travelers on all there is to see and experience during their time in northern Italy.

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Airport Information

Located 49 kilometers (30 miles) north-west of Milan, Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) is the main international airport for Milan and much of northern Italy. It is the second-busiest airport in Italy (after Rome Fiumicino) and serves as a major hub for many international and long-haul flights. It is also a base for a number of low-cost carriers like easyJet. The airport provides convenient transportation links to the heart of Milan city center using the popular Malpensa Express train and bus services.

Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Website: https://www.milanomalpensa-airport.com/en
Address: 21010 Ferno, Province of Varese, Italy
Telephone: +39 2 232 323
Airlines operating at Milan Malpensa Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport: Milan Malpensa Airport serves as a hub for several major airlines, including Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroitalia, Air Albania, Air Algérie, Air Cairo, Air Canada, Air China, Air Corsica, Air Dolomiti, Air Europa, Air France, Air Horizont, Air India, Air Serbia, airBaltic, AlbaStar, All Nippon Airways, American Airlines, arkia, Austrian Airlines, Azerbaijan Airlines, Azores Airlines, BeOnd, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern Airlines, Condor, Croatia Airlines, Cyprus Airways, Delta Air Lines, easyJet, Egyptair, El Al, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, EVA Air, Eurowings, Finnair, Flynas, FlyOne, Gulf Air, Hainan Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Israir, Juneyao Air, Korean Air, Kuwait Airways, La Compagnie, LATAM Brasil, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Luxair, MedSky Airways, Middle East Airlines, Neos, Nesma Airlines, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Nouvelair, Oman Air, Qanot Sharq, Qatar Airways, Red Sea Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, Saudia, Scandinavian Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Sky Express, SunExpress, Swiss International Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, Thai Airways International, Transavia, Tunisair, Turkish Airlines, Turkmenistan Airlines, Twin Jet, United Airlines, Uzbekistan Airways, Vietnam Airlines, Vueling and Wizz Air.