Car Rental in Milan
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Travel Information
Why rent a car in Milan?
Renting a car in Milan is a great idea. Having your own ride will let you explore this large city, as well as to travel to many other interesting destinations in Northern Italy.

One-Way Car Rentals in Milan
The most popular one-way rental options for pick up in Milan and drop off in another city include:
- From Milan to Bergamo - 281 offers from ﷼ 37.02 per day
- From Milan to Rome - 322 offers from ﷼ 37.02 per day
- From Milan to Pisa - 127 offers from ﷼ 37.02 per day
- From Milan to Venice - 113 offers from ﷼ 113.72 per day
- From Milan to Naples - 212 offers from ﷼ 113.72 per day
Top ways to enter Milan
- Milan Malpensa Airport: Second busiest in Italy, Malpensa Airport is about an hour’s drive west Milan city center, and offer some of the most stunning views right before the landing.
- Bergamo Airport: Located in the nearby town of Bergamo, this airport is an hour’s drive east of Milan and is favored by many low-cost carriers.
- Milan Linate Airport: The smallest of the three international airports in the Milan area, Linate is also the one that is the closest to the city center.
- By rail: If you’re arriving in Milan by train, you can conveniently pick up a rental car right at the Milan Central Railway Station.
Useful city facts
- Milan Region is the most densely populated part of Italy. The Milan metropolitan area, also known as Grande Milano, has more than 8 million people living in it.
- Winters in Milan can be quite cold, with occasional snowfall. In summer, humidity levels are high and peak temperatures can reach temperatures above 35 °C (95 °F).
Top destinations and activities
- Milan Cathedral. Duomo is the most famous building of Milan and the heart of the city, located right next to countless other landmarks.
- The historic center. Centro Storico area is right next to Duomo and is the reason from where Milan gets its posh reputation as Galleria Vittorio Emanuele shopping arcade, Teatro Alla Scala opera house, as well as many restaurants, fashion boutiques, and art galleries are located there.
- Sempione Park. Milan has several beautiful parks and gardens, but Parco Sempione is perhaps the most famous one, both because it is the largest and because it houses the renaissance Sforza Castle and its museum with artworks by Da Vinci and Michelangelo.
Traffic and parking tips
The speed limit in cities is 50 km/h, although in certain areas the speed limit may be reduced to 30 km/h.
Main highways are limited to 130 km/h, non-major highways to 110 km/h, and local roads to 90 km/h. During the rain the limits are respectively lowered to 110 km/h, 100 km/h, and 80 km/h. The general speed limit is lowered to 50 km/h during heavy fog or other cases of bad visibility.
The insurance and car documentation needs to be in the car whenever you’re driving.
If you’re the driver, you need to have your passport or ID card with you at all times.
The legal alcohol limit is 0.05% for experienced drivers and 0.00% for novice drivers. Being over the allowed limit can result in hefty fines and even imprisonment.
The emergency number, like elsewhere in the EU, is 112.
Toll roads
There are numerous toll roads in Italy. The exact fee depends on the route of your choice and the type of a vehicle. See the official Italian toll road website for more information. Use the website’s toll road calculator to find out exactly how much you’ll have to pay for using the toll roads on your planned route.
Ideas for a day-trip
For more about traveling around Italy with a rental car, check out our complete guide.
- Bergamo. Just 60 km (42 mi) from the city center, Milan’s smaller, but equally charming neighbor offers the walled Upper City, great restaurants, and countless museums and galleries.
- Turin. About 2 hours drive west of Milan, the capital of Piedmont Region and Italy’s fourth-largest city, Turin is sometimes considered Milan’s friendly rival. It offers stunning architecture, interesting history, and perhaps a tad more relaxed atmosphere.
- Lake Maggiore. The town of Arona, located on the southwest coast of this picturesque lake, is just a bit more than an hour’s drive away from Milan.
Most popular rental types and cars
The most popular rental car in Italy is the Fiat Panda, but travelers also pick the Ford Fiesta and the Fiat 500. The most often picked rental car types are economy, mini, and compact.
Further destinations
- Switzerland. Closer to Milan than Rome and Venice, Switzerland is a great nearby destination full of dramatic mountain scenery and cozy little valley towns. Start in the Italian-speaking region of Ticino, then proceed to Geneva in the west or Davos and the many national parks in the east. Note that if you’re coming from Milan to Switzerland, you’ll have to cross a national border, so check with your car rental provider first to make sure they allow it.
- Provence. France’s picturesque coastal stretch is just a three and a half hour drive southeast of Milan. Visit Mediterranean towns like Nice, Cannes, and Marseille, and make time for a short stop in Monaco, the affluent microstate that’ll be on the way. Note that if you’re coming from Milan to France, you’ll have to cross a national border, so check with your car rental provider first to make sure they allow it.
- Parma, Modena, and Bologna. The three cities of Emilia-Romagna region are located next to the same national highway, and each make an equally interesting travel destination thanks to a unique history, architecture, and culinary traditions.
Car Rental Prices in Milan
- Station wagons - from $59 per day
- Large cars - from $62 per day
- Medium cars - from $42 per day
- People Carriers/Vans - from $148 per day
- Small cars - from $30 per day
- SUVs - from $52 per day
How can I save money on my rental car?
These are the things you can do to get the best possible rental deal in Milan:
- Compare rates of different rental car providers
- Book your rental car well in advance
- Plan your route before you go
- Know your fuel and mileage requirements
- Visit on the month when the rental prices are the cheapest. According to our data, visiting Milan is the cheapest in January when renting a car is about 45% cheaper than the yearly average and 68% cheaper than renting a car in June.
Top 20 Cities near Milan
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Rome Car Rentals from $8.51 per day527.2 km / 327.6 miles away
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Naples Car Rentals from $7.35 per day693.4 km / 430.8 miles away
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Venice Car Rentals from $11.46 per day282.4 km / 175.5 miles away
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Turin Car Rentals from $15.66 per day96.8 km / 60.1 miles away
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Pisa Car Rentals from $7.64 per day253.3 km / 157.4 miles away
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Pescara Car Rentals from $10.83 per day562.4 km / 349.5 miles away
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Bari Car Rentals from $9.23 per day818.6 km / 508.6 miles away
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Bologna Car Rentals from $10.96 per day235.0 km / 146.0 miles away
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Bergamo Car Rentals from $5.22 per day76.0 km / 47.2 miles away
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Florence Car Rentals from $11.16 per day281.5 km / 174.9 miles away
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Verona Car Rentals from $10.64 per day170.3 km / 105.8 miles away
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Lamezia Terme Car Rentals from $10.96 per day969.4 km / 602.4 miles away
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Brindisi Car Rentals from $10.96 per day929.2 km / 577.4 miles away
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Genoa Car Rentals from $13.58 per day135.6 km / 84.3 miles away
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Bolzano Car Rentals from $17.32 per day220.7 km / 137.1 miles away
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Padua Car Rentals from $16.16 per day246.7 km / 153.3 miles away
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Treviso Car Rentals from $15.66 per day269.5 km / 167.4 miles away
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Ancona Car Rentals from $10.96 per day429.6 km / 267.0 miles away
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Trieste Car Rentals from $10.96 per day368.8 km / 229.2 miles away
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Modena Car Rentals from $12.53 per day204.0 km / 126.8 miles away
Top 20 Locations near Milan
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Milan Cassina de Pecchi Car Rentals from $26.19 per day
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Milan Pioltello Car Rentals from $25.85 per day4.6 km / 2.9 miles away
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Milan Via Conte Suardi Car Rentals from $18.34 per day5.7 km / 3.6 miles away
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Milan Via Carnia Car Rentals from $18.34 per day10.0 km / 6.2 miles away
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Milan Airport Linate Car Rentals from $12.86 per day10.4 km / 6.5 miles away
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Milan Sesto San Giovanni Car Rentals from $25.85 per day12.0 km / 7.5 miles away
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Milan Central Train Station Car Rentals from $9.01 per day12.9 km / 8.0 miles away
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Milan Viale Umbria Car Rentals from $30.05 per day13.3 km / 8.3 miles away
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Milan Corvetto Car Rentals from $21.24 per day13.9 km / 8.6 miles away
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Milan Porta Romana Car Rentals from $18.34 per day14.0 km / 8.7 miles away
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Milan San Donato Milanese Car Rentals from $25.85 per day14.1 km / 8.8 miles away
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Milan Duomo Car Rentals from $18.34 per day14.8 km / 9.2 miles away
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Milan Via Canonica Car Rentals from $25.85 per day15.4 km / 9.6 miles away
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Milan Vigentino Car Rentals from $45.73 per day15.9 km / 9.8 miles away
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Milan Fieramilanocity Car Rentals from $18.34 per day16.8 km / 10.5 miles away
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Milan Viale Espinasse Car Rentals from $30.05 per day17.2 km / 10.7 miles away
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Milan Lorenteggio Car Rentals from $30.05 per day19.0 km / 11.8 miles away
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Milan Assago Car Rentals from $25.85 per day20.3 km / 12.6 miles away
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Milan Pero Car Rentals from $25.85 per day21.7 km / 13.5 miles away
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Garbagnate Milanese Car Rentals from $46.99 per day23.1 km / 14.3 miles away
Map of Car Rental Locations
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Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers
Rental Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
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Sicily By Car | Fiat Panda | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
Ok Rent A Car | Renault Clio | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
Ok Rent A Car | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
Sicily By Car | Fiat 500X | 5 | 3 | Medium cars |
Centauro | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
Centauro | Ford Fiesta | 4 | 3 | Small cars |
Ecovia | Fiat Panda | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
Ok Rent A Car | Nissan Juke | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
Goldcar | Fiat Panda | 3 | 2 | Small cars |
Brent | Fiat 500 | 3 | 2 | Small cars |
Our Customers Reviews
Top 23 Suppliers in Milan in 2021






















