Car Hire in Milan Malpensa Airport Terminal 1

Milan Malpensa’s strategic location makes this airport ideal for travelers heading both to Milan and to other major cities in northern Italy and the Ticino region of Switzerland. To reach Milan, once you exit Malpensa Airport, take State Road 336, which, after a short stretch, connects to the A8 highway; this will take you directly to Milan in just a few tens of minutes. The exact travel time will, of course, vary depending on traffic conditions and the specific part of the city you’re heading to: many travelers who stop over at Malpensa for business head, for example, to the Rho Fiera area, which can be reached in less than half an hour under normal traffic conditions; to reach the eastern part of Milan (Lambrate, Città Studi, etc.) via the ring road, however, you’ll need about 45 minutes. The city’s main points of interest, however, are equipped with large parking lots where you can park your rental car without spending a fortune.

Traffic in Milan can be very chaotic for those unfamiliar with the city, so we recommend that you request a rental car equipped with a GPS navigation system. If you’re heading toward the historic city center, the GPS will also alert you to the boundaries of the restricted-traffic zone, known as Area C. You can still access this zone by purchasing an entry pass at parking meters in the area, online, or via text message: both daily passes and prepaid cards worth €30 or €60 are available. If you forget to purchase a permit, don’t worry: you can regularize your entry within 7 days of your first access by purchasing a surcharge permit for €15. As for the periodic traffic restrictions imposed on the most polluting vehicles, you can rest assured that, thanks to a special agreement with automakers, the Locauto fleet is renewed every 6 months and is therefore always in compliance with the latest CO2 emissions regulations. Whether or not downtown Milan is your final destination, we recommend taking a drive through its streets: exhibitions, concerts, shops, and restaurants dot every corner of this fast-paced, exciting city with an international flair. With a private car at your disposal, you can enjoy all of this at any time of day or night, avoiding the crowds and noise of public transportation.

As mentioned, Malpensa Airport is located northeast of Milan, near the border between Lombardy and Piedmont. It is therefore an ideal starting point for visiting not only Milan but also numerous cities and towns of great artistic interest in both regions. Since most of these cities are connected to Milan by outdated and unreliable rail lines, traveling by car is recommended to avoid unpleasant inconveniences and wasted time, whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure. For the latter group of travelers, after a refreshing stop at one of the many hotels near Malpensa, you can pick up a rental car and set off on a tour of the most beautiful cities of art and culture in central and northern Italy: Renaissance-era Pavia, with its world-famous Certosa, is just over an hour from Malpensa, and if you’re a fan of classic cars, you can stop along the way in Arese, home to the brand-new and exciting Alfa Romeo Museum. If you’re in the mood for shopping, one of Europe’s largest shopping malls is also located not far from the museum. To the east, the airport is just over an hour’s drive from picturesque Ivrea; from there, you can continue on to Turin via the E612: in the capital of Piedmont, you’ll always find interesting exhibitions and events, as well as an enviable selection of food and wine, no matter the season. Lovers of mountain and lake scenery can head north instead: from Malpensa Airport, you can reach the most beautiful lakes in northern Italy, such as Lake Maggiore and Lake Como. Traveling by car offers an undeniable logistical advantage in these cases as well, allowing you to reach areas less accessible by public transportation, winding your way up the mountain roads to enjoy breathtaking views and visiting all the small villages that dot the lake’s shores. Just across the Swiss border, you can immerse yourself in the splendid natural scenery offered by Lake Lugano. This city, just a 2-hour drive from Zurich, has much to offer not only in terms of scenery but also in terms of cultural activities and nightlife, making it an excellent destination for those who, when choosing between the city and the countryside, can’t decide which to choose.

Locauto Rent is a 100% Italian company that has been operating in the car rental market since the late 1970s. It has a network of rental locations serving Italy’s major airports, largest train stations, and major cities. It also offers a complete range of rental services—from short-term to medium-term to long-term—as well as an innovative, fully self-service digital rental service. The fleet is top-notch and ranks among the youngest on the market in terms of average vehicle age. Locauto Rent is recognized for its affordable, flexible, and transparent pricing solutions and a service that is both personalized and technologically advanced.