Cheap Car Rentals at Milan Malpensa Airport from just $5 | momondo (2024)

FAQs

Is it cheaper to rent a car from an airport or a local location? ›

Are airport rental cars more expensive? Turns out, it's 18.4% more expensive on average to rent a car at the airport versus at its downtown counterpart. That's according to a NerdWallet analysis conducted in June 2024 of more than 480 rental car prices (including taxes and fees) across America's 15 largest airports.

Because many people choose to rent a car from the airport, there might be long lines and wait times at the rental counter. This can be especially frustrating if you are in a hurry or have a flight to catch. Airport car rental can also be more expensive than other rental locations.

Good to know when renting in Milan

All drivers will need a valid driver's license and an ID or passport. Those with a license using a non-Roman alphabet like Arabic will also need an international driving permit.

Don't Rent at the Airport

Rental companies often price their vehicles in peculiar ways, too. For example, cars rented at the airport are almost always more expensive because of added taxes and fees. Typically, when you rent at an off-airport location, you could save 20 percent or more.

Best Car Rental Company Overall: Hertz

Hertz has nearly 430,000 vehicles, including economy cars, SUVs, minivans, pickup trucks, EVs and luxury cars. These vehicles are available across more than 3,000 locations in U.S. airports and neighborhoods.

There is a drop-off surcharge, which is a penalty that is charged by some companies simply for dropping off the vehicle in a different location than the one you rented it at. In addition, the base rate for the rental vehicle is generally higher for one-way van rentals or car rentals than it is for round trips.

Milan is a really well-located destination if you want to get out and about by car. It might be a little ambitious to drive to the oh-so-famous Amalfi Coast but fear not, there is another gorgeous coastline much closer. It'll take you a couple of hours, but the drive to Cinque Terre is well worth it.

Yes, you can rent a car in Italy with a valid driver's license from the United States. However, most rental car companies in Italy will require you to have an International Driver's Permit (IDP) in addition to your US driver's license. An IDP is an official translation of your driver's license into several languages.

Italy's car rental insurance requirements are quite strict. If you are renting a car in Italy CDW insurance (Collision Damage Waiver) and Theft Protection coverage (TP) are required by law. To make booking your rental simpler, Auto Europe includes these insurances in the price of all of our Italian car rental options.

It is usually less expensive to rent a car anywhere other than at the airport. That's because of the high fees airports charge the rental companies. Better to identify rental locations off-site before your trip, and reserve a car there, even with the cost of a cab or Uber to get there.

Why is renting a car for one day so expensive? ›

Seeing as the car rental agency has to purchase so many cars upfront, they need to price their rentals higher in order to remake the money until the company is at a profitable point.

The fluctuations in prices will vary depending on the season during your search, the destination you are targeting, the type of car, and whether it's an area with many car rental companies or only a few providers.

Car Rental Costs

Once you've priced out your trip, if you compare the two options (driving vs. flying), you'll almost certainly see that renting a car for your full vacation costs less than paying for airfare. A travel calculator like BeFrugal.com might help you predict the cost of driving vs. flying for your trip.

No wear and tear on your personal vehicle

A long road trip can be hard on your vehicle and can lead to future repairs. A rental is an easy and convenient alternative to using your personal car – especially if you don't think your car is reliable enough for a road trip!

Rental Cars

Rental Car offices are located off airport, away from airline terminals. These companies meet arriving customers under the purple "Rental Car Shuttles" sign on the Lower/Arrivals Level islands outside baggage claim.