Memmingen Airport Car Rental for Neuschwanstein and the Allgäu

Quick summary: Memmingen Airport, also called Allgäu Airport, is around 5 km east of Memmingen and the closest airport to Neuschwanstein and the Allgäu Alps. Car rental desks are in the arrivals hall near baggage claim, and the drive into Memmingen takes under 20 minutes. Füssen and the royal castles are around an hour south, Munich around an hour east.

At a glance
LocationAround 5 km east of Memmingen
DesksArrivals hall, by baggage claim
To MemmingenUnder 20 minutes
To FüssenAround 1 hour
To MunichAround 1 hour
ToursNeuschwanstein Castle tours

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Why fly into Memmingen?

It’s small, quick to get through and much closer to Neuschwanstein than Munich. Many budget flights land here.

Where can you drive?

DestinationWhy go
Neuschwanstein and FüssenRoyal castles and lakes
LindauIsland town on Lake Constance
AugsburgHistoric city on the Romantic Road
MunichBavarian capital

What driving rules apply?

You drive on the right, seatbelts are compulsory, mobile phones need hands-free devices, and the alcohol limit is low. Speed limits can change with weather on variable signs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Memmingen Airport?

Around 5 km east of Memmingen, in the Allgäu.

How far is Memmingen Airport from Neuschwanstein?

Around an hour by car.

Where are the rental desks at Memmingen Airport?

In the arrivals hall near baggage claim.

Is Memmingen Airport also called Allgäu Airport?

Yes.