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Hire a car at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), Italy

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About the Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), Italy

About Milan Malpensa Airport, Italy

Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) is the largest and busiest airport in northern Italy, located around 50 kilometres northwest of central Milan. It serves as a major hub for international and intercontinental travel, with two main terminals and a wide range of domestic and global connections. Hiring a car at Milan Malpensa Airport is the ideal way to explore the Lombardy region, the Italian lakes, and nearby Alpine destinations with maximum flexibility.

Airport facilities and services

Malpensa offers a wide array of services, including duty-free shopping, restaurants, cafés, business lounges, ATMs, currency exchange, medical assistance, and free Wi-Fi. The airport also provides accessibility services throughout. Travellers can find hotels such as the Sheraton Milan Malpensa and Moxy Milan Malpensa just steps from the terminal.

Transport to and from the airport

Malpensa is well connected via the Malpensa Express train to Milan's central stations, as well as regional buses and taxis. However, for travellers looking to explore Lake Como, Turin, the Alps or even drive into Switzerland, car hire is the best way to travel freely and comfortably.

How to hire a car at Milan Malpensa Airport

Car rental desks are located in the arrivals area of both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Vehicle pick-up areas are clearly marked and within walking distance. Major international and Italian providers such as Avis, Hertz, Europcar, Sixt, Maggiore, Budget and others operate at the airport. Booking in advance through Rentcars ensures better rates, wider vehicle availability, and convenient options like GPS, child seats and full insurance cover.

Driving tips from Milan Malpensa Airport

  • Drive on the right: In Italy, all vehicles drive on the right-hand side of the road.
  • Speed limits: Generally 50 km/h in cities, 90–110 km/h on regional roads, and up to 130 km/h on motorways (autostrade).
  • Toll roads: Most motorways in Italy require toll payment — tickets are taken on entry and paid on exit via card or cash.
  • Fuel stations: Readily available, with some offering self-service pumps (often cheaper) and 24-hour access.
  • Navigation: Use a GPS or mobile app to avoid restricted traffic zones (ZTL) and locate scenic drives around lakes or through mountain passes.

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Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), Italy

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Average daily rate in the last 30 days

£ 35,22

Most popular car hire models at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), Italy

  • BMW 7 Series (Luxury)
  • Toyota C-Hr (SUV)
  • Peugeot 408 (Midsize)

Best rated car hire companies

  • Sicily by Car
  • Rental Plus
  • Locauto

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    Car Hire Requirements in Italy

    • Minimum Age

      In most countries, the minimum age required to hire a vehicle is 25.

    • Driving Licence

      Each driver must present a full, valid and original national driving licence, held for a minimum of 2 years. If your licence is not in a language used in your destination country, an International Driving Permit to accompany your national driving licence is highly recommended. Some rental companies and government agencies require that you present an IDP. It is the renter's responsibility to present both their IDP and Driver's License when picking up the vehicle. For more information, please reach out to the Rental Company.

    • ID and Passport

      Each driver must present a valid and original photo ID and passport.

    • International Credit Card

      The renter must present a valid and personal credit card with enough funds to be held as a security deposit. Third-party credit cards will not be accepted. The car hire company is solely responsible for approving the provided credit card. Online prepayment does not exempt the renter from providing a valid international credit card during vehicle pick-up. The hire company will place a hold in the amount of the required security deposit and, when applicable, any additional local fees not covered in the prepaid voucher will be charged to the card provided at the hire location.

    • Prepaid Booking Voucher

      You must present a printout of the Booking Confirmation Voucher at the hire location. This document officially confirms all agreed upon services, payment conditions, rates, discounts, as well as the availability of a vehicle from the selected group.

    • Important Information

      Car hire companies reserve the right to refuse service to underage or unlicensed drivers, those with poor credit history, or individuals otherwise considered liabilities by the hire company.

    What to know before hiring a car at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), Italy

    • How much is it to hire a car at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), Italy?

      The lowest price found at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), Italy is £ 6,47 per day.

    • Which car hire company is the best rated at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), Italy?

      The car hire company best rated by our customers at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), Italy is Sicily by Car.

    • Which car hire model is the most rented at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), Italy?

      The most popular car hire model at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), Italy is the BMW 7 Series.

    • What is the average car hire daily rate at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), Italy?

      In the last 30 days, the average daily rate was £ 35,22.

    • How many car hire locations are there at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), Italy?

      at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), Italy there are 47 locations from 32 car hire companies.

    • Which car hire categories are available at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), Italy?

      Luxury, SUV, Midsize, Full Size, Mini, Economy, Compact, Premium, Van, Minivan, Standard, Convertible.

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT CAR HIRE

    Proteções do veículo

    Vehicle protections

    Hire car protections usually have the abbreviations CDW and LDW and protect the vehicle from robbery and damage in the event of collisions or accidents.

    Proteções à terceiros

    Third party protection

    The protections against third parties have several abbreviations, such as ALI, SLI and others. In general, they protect the vehicle from third parties involved in collisions with your rental car.

    Caução

    Security deposit

    To pick up the car you must leave a security deposit, also called a pre-authorization. The amount is "blocked" on the renter's credit card and "unlocked" after the return of the car on the same conditions.

    Opcionais

    Optional items

    It is possible to add optional items to your reservation, such as GPS, child car seat or booster seat. Take advantage of those items so you don’t have to worry about it later!

    Condutor adicional

    Additional driver

    If someone else is sharing the wheel with you, they need to be added to the car hire agreement as an additional driver and meet the same documentation and minimum age requirements as the main driver or hirer.

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    Mileage

    Check if your reservation has free mileage or not. Free mileage means you can ride as much as you like with the hire car and you will not pay extra depending on the ride.

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