Your Guide to Renting a Car in Malpensa Airport (Milan):
Those who got to Milan are very lucky: it is large, beautiful and picturesque a city in the north of Italy, the region of Lombardy (the capital of the region). It is rich in history, architecture and fashion. Yes, the city has been considered its capital since the 16th century. Milan is also the second largest and most powerful after Rome, an industrial and scientific center. To this day, he does not change these traditions and strives to show his best side to all lovers of the most beautiful. Its airports are very busy as millions of people fly here every year.
Milano Malpensa International Airport — the largest airport in Lombardy. Every year its passenger traffic is about 20 million people a year. According to this indicator, it loses only to the Roman airport named after Leonardo da Vinci. In addition to it, there are two other airports in Milan - “Linate” and “Orio al Serio”, but they are inferior to the main airport by about 2 times. Malpensa Airport is located 45 km from the center of Milan. Address: 21010 Ferno, Province of Varese, Italy. Phone: +39 02 232323. IATA code is MXP. Coordinates: 45.630101 latitude, 8.726284 longitude.
The history of Malpensa Airport begins in 1909. Then, on the site of the air harbor, two Caproni brothers airfield was opened to test their aircraft. After the First World War, a whole camp and an aviation school were opened here. In the 20-30s of the 20th century, squadrons of the Italian Air Force were located here.
After the Second World War, the airfield was destroyed and the Italian authorities decided to restore it and turn it into a civilian one. In 1948 it opened to aviation. The airport grew steadily and became international in the 1960s. To this day, Malpensa remains so, serving the world's giant airlines and competing with other major airports in Europe. In 2007, the terminal set a record for passenger traffic: 24 million people.
Terminals.
T1 terminal is for domestic and international flights. It is divided into zones: 1A, 1B and 1 C. Local flights and planes from the Schengen zone arrive in the first zone. Ironbirds from other countries (non-Schengen) land in zones 1B and 1C.
Terminal T2 is exclusively for UK low-cost airline EasyJet and charter flights.
The airport has all the services designed to make people feel comfortable. There are: a room for mother and child, cafes, restaurants, shops, currency exchange offices, WI-FI zone, first-aid post, parking lots (P1 - long, P2 - for VIP clients, the rest are designed for quick pick-up / drop-off), rental centers cars and more. Free shuttle buses run between the terminals every 20 minutes. In addition to passenger terminals, there is also CargoCity.
How to get to the center of Milan.
There are several options: bus, taxi, train and rented car at Milan airport:
Taxi.
This is the most expensive from the options. It costs 95 euros because the airport is 45 km from the center of Milan.
Train.
The R28 and XP2 trains will take you from the airport to the railway station Milano Centrale in 54 minutes, and to Milano Cadorna station - train XP1 in 37 minutes. Near the latter is one of the main attractions of the city - Castello Sforzesco. To the mighty and beautiful Milan Cathedral, you need to take the XP1 train to Milano Cadorna station, and then transfer to the red metro line from Cadorna da Duomo station. In addition to the cathedral, the Gallery of Victor Emmanuel 2 and the Royal Palace will be nearby, and to the north of the gallery there will be the world-famous Teatro alla Scala opera house.
Bus.
From the T1 terminal there are buses of different companies: “ Terravision ”, “FlixBus”, “ Autostradale ”, “Caronte”. Travel time is on average 50-60 minutes. The ticket price is 10-12 euros. Everyone goes to the central railway station “Milano centrale”. Departure frequency is 20 minutes for Terravision and Caronte and 1 hour for FlixBus and AutoStradale. There is also Malpensa Shuttle, which will take you to Milano centrale train station in 1 hour as well. Departure frequency is every 60 minutes. The cost is 10-12 euros.
Rent a car.
If If you have rented a car at Malpensa Airport, below are two routes with detailed directions to the city center.
The first route starts from the P3 car park and ends at Castello Sforzesco. Nearby is the Cathedral Square of the city (the one where the main attractions), which are advised to walk along Via Dante. It takes 40-50 minutes to get to the castle without traffic jams. From parking lot P3 you need to go north onto the SS336dir highway (then it will be just SS336). On two circles you need to turn onto the 3rd exit. Move along them (SS336dir + SS336) 14.3 km.
The second path will be suitable for lovers of shopping and modern architecture: the route leads to the park “CityLife Park”. Next to it are skyscrapers, a new modern district and the CityLife Shopping District. The drive will take approximately 40-45 minutes.
From car park P3, turn south onto SS336dir. On two circles, you need to turn onto the 3rd exit. When you get off at SS336dir, then drive along it for 19.6 km.
You need to keep to the right. Continue at the Mesero Sud exit sign onto the E64 (or A4) and continue for 22 km. Be aware that this is a toll road. Then take the exit at the sign "Milano V. le Certosa/Fieramilanocity" and continue along this road for another 1.2 km. Then you will find yourself on the Svincolo Autostradale Viale Certosa, follow it for 1.2 km. After passing this distance, you need to keep to the left already at Cavalcavia del Ghisallo, drive 1.25 km. Then there will be a left turn into Viale Alcide de Gasperi, on which drive 1.31 km, keeping to the left. Then this road will turn into Viale Lodovico Scarampo, along which you have to drive 700 meters.
Where and how to rent a car?
Renting a car at Milan Malpensa International Airport is not difficult, as the air harbor is simply big. All rental companies are in Terminal T2. To find them, you need to follow the “Car rental” signs. There are a lot of companies here. Rental conditions at Malpensa Airport: a passport, an international driver's license, a bank card (credit or debit), 1 year experience, age from 21 years old, if you rented online, you need a voucher. The price usually includes insurance and VAT. Remember that in different companies people under the age of 26 are charged higher than the standard price. You need to rent a car washed and refueled to the level that the rental company gave you. You can hand over the keys directly to the employee near the airport. There are special vans with them. If you are renting a car outside office hours, just go to the office at the airport and drop the keys into a special box. It may also be that it does not exist. In this case, companies usually work around the clock, so just find an employee and return the car to him.
Good to know
Most Popular Agency
Sicily by car
Most popular car class
Compact
Average price
32 € / Day
Best price
23 € / Day
How the price changes depending on the month
January
€83
February
€93
March
€98
April
€136
May
€149
June
€226
July
€240
August
€142
September
€98
October
€85
November
€79
December
€150
* Data is calculated based on car bookings for the previous 365 days.
In August rental companies located in Malpensa Airport (Milan) rent much more cars than in the rest of the year. This month marks the smallest range of cars on offer and the highest rental prices. In such a high season, when the number of available cars is minimal, you should arrange a rental as early as possible. This will allow you to get the best rental option at the most favorable price.
The best time to rent a car in Malpensa Airport (Milan) is November. During this period the cost of renting a car of a compact category starts from €25, which is approximately 32% lower compared to the average price during a year.
During the summer months in Malpensa Airport (Milan) there is a significant increase in demand for convertible rentals. This causes an increase in prices and the limited choice of such cars. A day of rental Ford Mustang will cost you €324.
Most popular car models in Malpensa Airport (Milan)
Fiat 500
Fiat 500
4x
2x
€13 / Day
Citroen C1
Citroen C1
4x
2x
€14 / Day
Ford Fiesta
Ford Fiesta
4x
2x
€18 / Day
Ford Focus
Ford Focus
5x
3x
€23 / Day
Opel Astra Estate
Opel Astra Estate
5x
4x
€28 / Day
Audi A4
Audi A4
5x
3x
€32 / Day
BMW X1
BMW X1
4x
3x
€33 / Day
Ford Foxus Estate
Ford Foxus Estate
5x
4x
€33 / Day
Mercedes C Class
Mercedes C Class
5x
3x
€43 / Day
BMW 5 series
BMW 5 series
4x
3x
€45 / Day
Ford Tourneo
Ford Tourneo
8x
4x
€55 / Day
BMW 4 Cabrio
BMW 4 Cabrio
4x
2x
€65 / Day
Audi A6
Audi A6
5x
3x
€70 / Day
Audi A5 Cabrio
Audi A5 Cabrio
4x
3x
€75 / Day
Mercedes Vito
Mercedes Vito
9x
4x
€80 / Day
Other car rental locations close to Malpensa Airport (Milan)
In Malpensa Airport (Milan) you can choose from over 40 models of different car classes and for any budget. We provide only new cars with low mileage. You can easily choose a familiar car, and we guarantee its safety and perfect technical condition.
We offer reasonable and fully justified rates with no overpayments or hidden fees. The cost is calculated taking into account the class of car and the duration of the rental period. The longer the period, the lower the daily rate. For compact models of the middle segment the daily price starts from €15, the fee for a middle-class car is €41-€81 per day. Business class will cost more - you will have to pay for it from €67 and above. The cost of rent depends on the season. Moreover, during the peak period, the price increases significantly. Especially for convertibles and rare models. For a popular model among our customers Ford Mustang you will have to pay at least €74 per day.
In recent years in Malpensa Airport (Milan) the demand for electric rental cars has been growing steadily. Their popularity is due to the presence of numerous free parking lots and recharging stations. You will be able to rent Tesla Model S in Malpensa Airport (Milan) by selecting start and end dates of the rental in the search filter.
Documents needed to rent a car
Driving license
Credit card
Voucher
Passport
Attention!
A valid international driver's license is required!
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Download Google maps for offline access
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Book in advance
Malpensa Airport (Milan) is a popular holiday destination and the car rental service is in great demand here. Therefore, it is recommended to book a car in advance. When booking online, you know exactly which car, for what price and under what conditions you will get in Malpensa Airport (Milan). The main advantage of early booking is the cost savings. The less time left before the start of the rental, the higher the cost of the rental becomes. The optimal period for booking in rental companies is 6 weeks before receiving the car. If you book early, two days before receiving the car, you can cancel the order without any penalties.
Which car to choose
Tourists who expect to drive only around the city and its immediate surroundings prefer to rent compact cars, Ford Ka or Ford Focus. For trips to the mountains, you need a car with increased power. You should go on such a trip with a full tank, as fuel consumption in the mountains increases one and a half to two times. An all-wheel drive crossover would be the ideal car for this. Renting Fiat Tipo Estate in Malpensa Airport (Milan) will cost €35 per day.
What you need to pay attention to when receiving a car
Before picking up, you are required to carefully inspect the car and point out to the rental company manager for scratches, damage and defects, such as dirty seat upholstery. You should check the ignition and the fuel level in the tank. You need to know the conditions for returning the car - where exactly, with what amount of fuel to return the car.
The rental agreement must include a telephone number to contact the rental company. It is designed so that customers can get help in emergency situations, such as when a car breaks down or in the event of an accident. A call to the rental company should be done first, even before the arrival of the police.
Insurance recommendations
Rental companies in Malpensa Airport (Milan) may offer different insurance options. They differ in price and set of options. Here are the basic types:
Third Party Liability (TPL)/Third Liability Protection (TLP). This is a third party liability protection. If you are the culprit of an accident, the insurance will compensate for the costs of the victims for you.
Collision Damage Waiver (CDW). This is to protect your vehicle from any damage. She works with a franchise. This is the amount that you will have to pay in case of damage in any case. The company will cover anything over the limit. The insurance does not cover theft.
Theft Insurance (TI)/Theft Protection (TP)/Theft Waiver (TW). This is car theft protection. Operates with a franchise.
Super Loss Damage Waiver (SLDW)/Theft Protection+Collision Damage Waiver (TP+CDW). Full protection against theft and damage, even if you are the culprit of the accident.
Personal Accident Insurance (PAI). This is medical insurance for the driver and passengers.
If you want to save money and choose the cheapest insurance, carefully inspect the car upon receipt. Make sure the machine is not damaged.
Fuel Policy
When renting a car, you should pay attention to the fuel policy of rental companies. Often, when renting, tourists have to pay the cost of a full tank of fuel. This option is suitable for long-term rentals and long trips. But if you're only renting Malpensa Airport (Milan) for a day or two, or if you're only planning short trips, such as to a small island, then you probably won't need a full tank. You can get acquainted with the fuel policy in the "Important information" section of the car you have chosen.
Rent without mileage limit
Before renting a car, you should check with the rental company if there is a limit on the daily mileage for a car. Typically, tourists use a rental car to travel not only around the city, but also to travel to neighboring cities and even countries. If such a restriction exists, it is recommended to choose a rental option where there is no limit. In this case, the total cost of mileage will be lower, since you will not have to pay extra for exceeding the mileage. On our site, in the search results, check the filter "Unlimited mileage" to see the offers you need.
Compare conditions of different rental companies
When choosing a rental car in Malpensa Airport (Milan), you should carefully read all the terms of the rental. This is due to the fact that different companies may differ not only in rental prices, but also in conditions for limiting mileage, the cost of additional services, and the amount of the deposit. To compare rental conditions, it is convenient to use the search and booking system on our website.
How to choose a rental company
Pay attention to the car park. Large and reliable companies regularly buy new cars.
Our clients name the top companies in Malpensa Airport (Milan) - EUROPCAR with an average rating 9.9 points and SIXT with 9 points.
We show all the rental conditions of different companies. Read the rules carefully before booking a car.
Car pick-up procedure
Getting a rented car in Malpensa Airport (Milan) is as follows: You show the manager a voucher, as well as the necessary documents - a passport and an international driver's license. The manager draws up a lease agreement, after which the agreed amount of the security deposit will be blocked on your bank card. Before receiving the car, it is necessary to inspect it, fix the existing damage and inform the manager about them.
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