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Rent 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 international airport in northern Italy, located about 30 miles (48 km) northwest of central Milan. Serving as a major hub for both business and leisure travelers, MXP is the primary gateway to the fashion capital of Europe and the scenic regions of Lombardy and the Italian Alps. Renting a car at Milan Malpensa Airport is the ideal way to explore Lake Como, Turin, the wine country, or even neighboring countries like Switzerland.

Airport facilities and services

Malpensa has two main terminals (T1 and T2), offering a wide array of services including duty-free shops, restaurants, VIP lounges, ATMs, currency exchange, and free Wi-Fi. Terminal 1 handles most international flights, while Terminal 2 primarily serves low-cost carriers. Hotels such as Sheraton Milan Malpensa and Moxy Milan Malpensa are directly connected or nearby for added convenience.

Transportation to and from the airport

Transportation options include the Malpensa Express train to Milano Centrale, shuttle buses, taxis, and rideshares. However, if you're planning to explore the lakes region, the Alps, or charming villages like Bergamo or Verona, renting a car is the best way to travel freely and comfortably.

How to rent a car at Milan Malpensa Airport

Car rental desks are located in both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, with clear signage. The most popular providers include Avis, Budget, Hertz, Europcar, Sixt, Alamo, Enterprise, and Maggiore. Booking in advance with Rentcars ensures better rates, quicker service, and access to extras such as GPS, winter tires, child seats, and full insurance options.

Driving tips from Milan Malpensa Airport

  • Drive on the right: In Italy, vehicles drive on the right-hand side of the road.
  • Speed limits: 50 km/h (31 mph) in urban areas, 90 km/h (56 mph) on local roads, 110–130 km/h (68–81 mph) on highways — follow posted signs.
  • Tolls: Italian highways (autostrade) are tolled. Tickets are issued upon entry and paid upon exit — cards and cash accepted.
  • Fuel stations: Available near the airport and on all major routes. Many are self-service, but some offer attendants during the day.
  • Navigation: Use GPS or a mobile app to manage ZTL (limited traffic zones) in cities like Milan — unauthorized entry may result in fines.

Why book your car rental at Milan Malpensa Airport with Rentcars?

Rentcars allows you to compare deals from leading rental companies at Milan Malpensa Airport. With transparent pricing, multilingual support, and secure booking, Rentcars ensures a smooth start to your Italian journey — whether you’re heading into the city or embarking on a road trip through northern Italy.

Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), Italy

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Average rental day price in the last 30 days

US$ 45.35

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

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

Best rated rental companies

  • Sicily by Car
  • Enterprise
  • Locauto

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    Car Rental Requirements in Italy

    • Minimum Age

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

    • Driver’s License

      Each driver must present a full, valid and original national driver's license held for minimum of 2 years. If your license is not in a language used in your destination country, an International Driver's Permit to accompany your national driver's license 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 or Passport

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

    • International Credit Card

      The renter must present a personal credit card, valid in the country of pick-up with enough funds to put a hold for a security deposit. Third-party credit cards will not be accepted. The car rental 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 rental company will place a hold in the amount of the security deposit and, when applicable, any additional local fees not covered in the prepaid voucher on the card provided at the rental location.

    • Prepaid Booking Voucher

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

    • Important Information

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

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

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

      The lowest price found at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), Italy is US$ 10.65 per day.

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

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

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

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

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

      In the last 30 days, the average daily rate was US$ 45.35.

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

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

    • Which categories are available for rent at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), Italy?

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

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT CAR RENTAL

    Proteções do veículo

    Vehicle Protection

    Rental 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 rental agreement as an additional driver and meet the same documentation and minimum age requirements as the main driver or renter.

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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 rental car and you will not pay extra depending on the ride.

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